I would like to create a stabilizing circuit for RC. Something comparable to the FMA Copilot that wouldn't depend on infrared signatures to track the sky. My thought is to use a board of reed switches 1 each to detect a tilt in the 4 basic directions. I've only read a brief summary of reeds. The book suggested that they are sequential level-sensors w/ as many as 4 switches. Can someone give me the lowdown on reeds? Has anyone else attempted to build this type of project?
Not sure how to mix inputs if the plane tilts in an odd direction where both the tail-tilt & left-wing-tilt reeds (for ex.) are triggered. That would engage both the rudder, aileron, & perhaps even the engine if tilt is a far nose-down move. Only want circuit to engage when radio controls go to neutral. I believe a reverse logic circuit that would register high when radio inputs go low would be adequate.
Would I need some type of EEPROM to
control this circuit? What I am missing here?
Thanks for the help.
Not sure how to mix inputs if the plane tilts in an odd direction where both the tail-tilt & left-wing-tilt reeds (for ex.) are triggered. That would engage both the rudder, aileron, & perhaps even the engine if tilt is a far nose-down move. Only want circuit to engage when radio controls go to neutral. I believe a reverse logic circuit that would register high when radio inputs go low would be adequate.
Would I need some type of EEPROM to
control this circuit? What I am missing here?
Thanks for the help.