Static-Leveler Application

The static-leveler application enables the OpenIMU hardware to provide roll and pitch estimates (the angles that the x and y-axes are rotated away from level) using only accelerometer measurements. This simple example is based on the IMU Example Application

The Static Leveler application performs the following functions:

  • Sets the default OpenIMU configuration for the Leveler application

  • Acquires Sensor Data - acceleration, angular-rate, local magnetic-field, and sensor temperature data

  • Executes the Leveler application algorithms and other relevant math functions to create output data:

    • Compute the acceleration unit-vector.
    • Normalize using the magnetometer readings.
    • Form the gravity vector in the body-frame.
    • Form the roll and pitch Euler angles from the gravity unit vector.
  • Generates a serial output message [1] consisting of the following:

    • A relative time measurement (both integer and decimal values)
    • Acceleration readings in \([g]\)
    • Rate-sensor readings in [°/s]
    • Magnetic-field readings in \([G]\)
    • Sensor temperature readings in [°C]

Footnotes

[1]The output message is the same as for the IMU application, but tailored by the Leveler algorithm