This video will walk you through unboxing, assembling, and running basic computer vision programs on your Ardupilot capable drone with Raspanion.
Any sensors can theoretically be used. Below are some starter recommendations:
Raspberry Pi: CM4108000 (This version has wifi, 8 GB Ram, requires SD Card)
Servo: Emax ES9052
Camera: Arducam for Raspberry Pi Camera 16MP IMX519
Lidar: Benewake TF-Luna
*Hailo-8 (V2 only) Currently in talks with Hailo to come up with a better solution, but for the time being you can order the original Raspberry Pi Ai Kit.
(heatsink not included)
Use the 4 long screws to mount the frame around the Raspanion
Using CA glue or hot glue, glue the servo horn to the indentation on the right arm. Not neccessary to screw the horn to the servo! It will only make disassembly harder.
Insert Emax ES9052 into slot.
Insert the servo into the servo horn and complete the hinge by lightly tightening one of the smaller screws through the frame into the hole on the left side of the sensor holder.
Screw Arducam and TF-Luna lidar to sensor Assembly
Once tightened down move the sensor assembly through it's full range of motion and cut the servo and lidar wires to an appropriate length that will allow full range when wires are solders to the board.
Reference the layout page if necessary and the instruction manual for your Lidar. Remember Rx of the Lidar goes to Tx of the Raspanion. The JST connector should lead to the flight controller's video input and a free UART. Camera control (CC) is optional, but in order to use it first connect the CC jumper pads with solder.
With zip-ties and double sided tape affix the unit to your drone or robot.
Start programming!