Install new ZED X camera + NVIDIA AGX perception computer

[jruths]

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[5408Andy]

09/09/2024 Update:

• Status: Doing research on the best implementation/mount for ZED cameras.
• Next Steps: Create rough engineering requirements, including schematics that show the exact position of the ZED cameras on the car, pitch/angle, required field of view, and the materials needed for mounting (e.g., 80/20 material).
• Projected Completion: TBD (subject to feedback and coordination with Gueren and Abhinav)
• Update: I have been exploring the optimal placement for the ZED cameras, with a focus on achieving front-facing, high positioning, wide field of view, and ensuring minimal glare or obstructions. The mounting points on the car’s front, back, and side rails. Additionally, I will need coordinate with Gueren on the ROS setup and Nvidia Orin installation, which will involve running GMSL2 cables from the cameras to the Orin. I've also reviewed the physical dimensions of the cameras and the Orin to better understand the mounting challenges..

[5408Andy]

09/16/2024 Update:

• Status: Waiting on ZEDX Camera/Orin configuration.
• Next Steps: Take Measurements/Fabricate Orin Computer Mount | Look into creating 3D Printed mount that can connect to 80/20
• Projected Completion: TBD (subject to feedback and coordination with Gueren and Abhinav and Ryan)
• Update: We have figured out mounting position for the Orin computer and will simply find another foot 80/20 material and build it on top of the OBC mount (specific measurements will be taken this week). We will need to determine whether or not the cameras need to at an angle to capture a good enough FOV. We will also need to add the ZEDX Cam Connector PCB Board to the Orin. We should also get an idea of how to implement the wiring. We will also need to create mounting hardware for the ZEDX Cameras using 80/20 (we will most likely just use small bits of 80/20 and drill through it to connect to roof rack... as for setting the cameras at an angle... that has yet to be figured out).

[5408Andy]

Ideas for Mounting

Cameras

Computer

[5408Andy]

Reminder for next update...

• Next Steps: Looking into 3D Printed Mounting to more precisely hold the ZEDX Cameras. Check the printer we have in the lab and see what kind of material we have (hopefully have the kind of material that can handle the heat of the sun). Need to also create better mounting solution for the Adafruit MCU rather than keeping the plastic tub (me and Ryan also looking into 3D printed solution that hooks to the rails of the car).