Two years ago I got the AutoSteerPCBv2 Original Board and the RC5 rate control pcb and the SW2. I am finally getting back to the project out of necessity for autosteer in our older miller sprayer that doesn’t cost more than we paid for the sprayer itself. My question is, is there any reason to start with a different board before I get too carried away? Is there any major features or improvements on some of the other boards that make it worth switching to them? I have most of the components for the PCBv2 but I’m open to switching if its worth it. Thanks!
PCBv2 is still able to get you driving straight, especially on a sprayer which normally run on “level” ground. Before updating to PCBv2 from USB to UDP plus a “panda” board (F9P +Teensy+BNO085) also running UDP I sometimes set antenna hight to 0 m, to avoid any influence from Roll on uneven soil. It is better now with panda, but not VERY much better.
So you can start out with what you have running USB and upgrade later, maybe to one of the newer AIO (4.x board) and perhaps a new tripple band Gnss receiver.
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Can PCBv2 not handle UDP? That’s what I was figuring on using.
You can update the pcbv2 to UDP with a ethernet shield and the right firmware for the nano. I am still using pcbv2 this way. One downside, like @Larsvest mentioned is you have to build a separate board if you want panda.
I have been very happy with this setup so far(pcbv2 board and panda board both over udp) Another potential downside is I don’t believe pcbv2 has any “current sensing” to automatically kick out the auto steer when you grab the steering wheel. I could be wrong about this and someone probably knows how to add that feature as well
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Turns out I did know that you could use that with UDP when I ordered everything 2 years ago, I’ve got the ethernet shields that I need! I have a proximity switch from that parts list that I assume is used for disengaging the steering if you move the wheel?
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Good deal! I think I have a proximity switch as well from when initially started mine…unfortunately I never used it so I can’t say for sure but I think it was intended for use as a work switch that would paint the screen when you raised/lowered an implement. Hopefully someone who knows what they’re talking about can confirm/deny this though!
Edit: after doing some searching, I think what you’d need for this is the ACS712. I wasn’t able to find how to connect it to a pcbv2 or if anyone has done it successfully.