Is there a "Servo Decode function" for decoding the R/C PPM signal available in an R/C receiver?
The R/C PPM (composite) signal available inside R/C receivers like the Futaba 7C R617FS and similar receivers could be decoded by using a single interrupt line on an AtomPro. This requires a slight mod (adding a wire) to the XCVR, or a very simple out-board PCB can be used to re-combine up to 7 or 8 output channels of a typical receiver.
This has already been done by the Helicopter builders (quadcopters) for their flight controllers. Several little combiner PCBs are available:
http://www.fpvuk.org/forum/index.php/topic,2786.0.htmlhttp://www.nobugs.org/engineer/uav/futaba-rx.htmlhttp://paparazzi.enac.fr/wiki/ATmega168_PPM_Encoder_Boardhttp://store.diydrones.com/product_p/br-ppme.htmAnd basically explained here:
http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,22140.0.html A similar "ServoDecode" function could be added to AtomBasic, and would be very useful.
Kurt has already played with this idea (see LM forum). I'm just getting started.
Alan KM6VV