Added coordinate map.

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John Poole 2026-04-17 08:49:44 -07:00
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Device standing upright (antenna vertical) Device standing upright (antenna vertical)
<img src="img/upright_DSC_5194.webp" alt="Upright Orientation" width="500"> <img src="img/upright_DSC_5194.webp" alt="Upright Orientation" height="350">
Measured accelerometer values: Measured accelerometer values:
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- Results are consistent regardless of startup pose - Results are consistent regardless of startup pose
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### 4. Coordinate Mapping
From the observed accelerometer data:
- Upright orientation: +Y_sensor ≈ UP
- Sideways orientation: -X_sensor ≈ UP (after 90° rotation)
We define a **device coordinate system** aligned with the AlleyCat enclosure:
- Z_device = UP (antenna direction)
- Y_device = FORWARD (normal to display, pointing outward)
- X_device = RIGHT (along the long axis of the display)
Mapping from sensor frame to device frame:
Z_device = +Y_sensor
The remaining axes are determined by physical orientation and require sign validation:
X_device ≈ +Z_sensor
Y_device ≈ ±X_sensor
Final sign conventions should be verified empirically by observing motion:
- Rotate device forward/back → affects Y_device
- Rotate device left/right → affects X_device
This mapping separates:
- Sensor frame (hardware-defined)
- Device frame (application-defined)
and provides a consistent basis for roll, pitch, and future magnetometer integration.
## Sources of Error ## Sources of Error