====== John Deere Projects ====== ===== Implement steere by wire/Electrical Steering ===== To control the tractor via software we need to implement an electrical steering. In the course ALV a group has suggested different solutions for this project, we suggest to follow their recommandations. The goal is to control the steering via the CAN-Bus on the tractor. ===== Control of all tractor functions via CAN-Bus ===== We need to be able to control all functions of the tractor via the CAN-Bus. If the functions is not implemented, it has to be implemented. * CVT * RPM * Steering * Light * Horn * Front and rear hitch * 2WD/4WD * ... The next step is to connect a computer with control software(MobotWare/FroboMind) to the CAN-Bus and program the interface (Based on the Hako plugin). ===== Implement odometry on the tractor ===== Sensors for the selected kinematic model; either Ackermann or Bicycle (currently the bicycle model are beeing used). We need * Steering angle on both front wheels. * Encoder on all drive-wheels or the shaft.