I am considering the SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor - PAA5160E1 (Qwiic). Can anyone describe the performance of the sensor on various surfaces and lighting conditions? I would like to use the sensor on a concrete driveway which is flat but rough, and in dim or dark conditions.
You’d likely need to test it to characterize/get an idea of how it’d perform…our in-house testing used FTC tiles:
“The PAA5160E1 chip offers exceptional tracking performance with a typical error rate of 3-5% within a working range of 10mm to 27mm (must be exactly 10mm for FTC field tiles). However, a calibration within the sensor’s firmware can significantly reduce this error to under 1% in ideal conditions. This sensor excels at high-speed motion tracking of up to 2.5 meters per second, making it an excellent choice for navigating warehouse robots, commercial robots, and other fast-moving applications.”
Dim/dark conditions should be fine (it uses a laser)…however, hopefully the concrete is highly reflective!
Post your results here if you do end up testing it out!