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A Colony Wagon train can be used to haul dead weight, or a networked sensor package. An I2C interface is provided between each wagon - the payload can access this interface.

Smart Payload Interface (SPI)
  • Communications over I2C between each wagon
  • Direct connection to ARM9 ("Smart" Accessory)
Inbuilt-Functions
  • Potentiometer reports hitch angle
    • Can be used to track jack-knifing, train position
  • Load sensing
    • Digital or Analog?
      • Photocells, Digital (Sharp IR), FSR

Scout_Wagon.png View (367 KB) Dan Shope, 11/08/2009 05:34 AM