2013-03-21 Development Call

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Event Details

 * Time: 1pm PST/8pm UTC
 * Location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3hSyrK4DuI&feature=plcp

Software

 * tag release versions of code - no resolution
 * surface version information to user, whether logs, debug, diagnostics - Brian's new fix includes sensor data surfaced to Cockpit
 * Separate node, Arduino, camera software into different versions so they can progress differently - no progress
 * release Stephan's motor fix - Brian's motor fix works
 * Investigate discrete speed controls/speed control levels - included in Brians' recent software release

Documentation

 * { @PC} Send link on Wiki table structure
 * { @PC} Add payload pod idea to Under Development
 * { @PC} document pressure sensor in Under Development
 * { @WH} Document the HomePlug process on the wiki, build docs, Colin's enclosure
 * (COMPLETE) { @PC} Post build-day details on wiki, including software discussion
 * (COMPLETE) { @PC} Setup Development Wiki page for software architecture for multi-subsystems,

Hardware

 * { @JT, @WH} investigate turning Logitech C920 + BeagleBone into HD IP Camera Github source

Summary

 * [0:00] OpenCV for camera
 * [3:10] John Stiger's OpenROV videos, Sensors
 * [9:00] Software to configure ESCs
 * [13:35] Brian's big pull request
 * [15:05] 5-min network disconnect
 * [19:10] Using Cockpit on iPad
 * [20:20] Flotation and Battery Configuration
 * [24:10] Voltage Ranges
 * [29:00] Buoyancy
 * [33:20] Controlling ROV over internet
 * [36:00] Maker Faire Adelaide, AUS
 * [39:35] Finding latest software releases
 * [43:35] Fin to improve steering?

Attendees

 * Bran Sorem (@BS)
 * David Lang (@DL)
 * Dominik Fretz (@DF)
 * Eric Stackpole (@ES)
 * Colin Ho (@CH)
 * John Stiger (@JS)

New Followup Items

 * Get more of John's videos published
 * { @DF} release DHCP fix before moving
 * { @ES} - add feature request to shut down everything if you lose the connection
 * { @ES} - add feature request to take snapshot