Here's a thought !

[Private Reid]

A Airplane 

Is it possible to make a robot airplane?

I wouldn't of thought there would be a microcontroller fast enough, right?

or weight?

You'd feel preety special if you had a robot plane!  (im the  kid)

[JesseWelling]

I think they've got this one down pretty well 
[youtube]qh40BLr-6wc[/youtube]

[Tsukubadaisei]

Do you have any link with some detailed description of the project. It is really hard to believe that the microcontroller and sensors are on the plane. Of course, if they where using a larger plane a unified setup would be totally possible.

[Rebelgium]

If I remember correctly this airplane has been made at CMU, maybe you can find info on their site.

[JesseWelling]

I'm pretty sure if they wanted to, they could fit something on it.

[izaktj]

I think they've got this one down pretty well 
[youtube]qh40BLr-6wc[/youtube]

That is awesome!!

[Private Reid]

sweet

I'm pretty sure if they wanted to, they could fit something on it.

ow, and i want one of those!

[Tsukubadaisei]

I'm pretty sure if they wanted to, they could fit something on it.

That is awesome! Thanks for the link!
The price is not bad either(http://www.gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=178), next year when I build a new airship I migh even consider buying one of those.

[JesseWelling]

Before you do that be sure to consider your requirements, because that processor needs a helper ATmega to do proper output in most cases. Also it runs Linux so you have to become familiar with how to write C for Linux. Not impossible, just more powerful 

As of now I'm still stuck in writing closed loop and interface layer on the ATmega 
Right now is Closed loop speed. Next is Closed loop curvature.

[Tsukubadaisei]

Before you do that be sure to consider your requirements, because that processor needs a helper ATmega to do proper output in most cases. Also it runs Linux so you have to become familiar with how to write C for Linux. Not impossible, just more powerful 

If I understood correctly what you said, than that is not a problem at all: I do this kind of stuff everyday. However my usual set up is quite different: a umpc(http://www.kohjinsha.com.sg/products/sh610bs.htm) with a SH microcontroller for proper output. The interface is USB<->UART. And I run and program for Fedora with c++ or xp with c#.

[JesseWelling]

Sounds like a perfect fit