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==History==
 
==History==
  
===3/04/2013===
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===17/04/2013===
*Resolved ESC/BLDC soldering issues by drilling new holes (the quad is now slightly smaller, non destrutive change)
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* Flashed firmware on KKmulticontroller v.5.5 board
*Finished assembly
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* Calibrated ESCs
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* Completed setup procedure of multicopter
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===03/04/2013===
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* Resolved ESC/BLDC soldering issues by drilling new holes (the quad is now slightly smaller, non destrutive change)
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* Finished assembly
  
 
===13/03/2013===
 
===13/03/2013===
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* Use more washers
 
* Use more washers
  
==Documentation==
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==Resources==
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=== Firmware ===
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* [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/XXcontrol_KR_XCopter_v2_9.zip XCopter XXControl KR v2.9]
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===Documentation===
 
* [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/quadrotor Bundled documentation]
 
* [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/quadrotor Bundled documentation]
  
==Photos==
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===Photos===
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/94041344@N07/sets/72157632994128462/ Unpacking/basic assembly]
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/94041344@N07/sets/72157632994128462/ Unpacking/basic assembly]
 
* [[Quadrotor_20130403| Photos 04 Apr 2013]]
 
* [[Quadrotor_20130403| Photos 04 Apr 2013]]

Revision as of 01:29, 18 April 2013

Quadrotor

Description

A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.

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History

17/04/2013

  • Flashed firmware on KKmulticontroller v.5.5 board
  • Calibrated ESCs
  • Completed setup procedure of multicopter

03/04/2013

  • Resolved ESC/BLDC soldering issues by drilling new holes (the quad is now slightly smaller, non destrutive change)
  • Finished assembly

13/03/2013

  • X525 arrived at hackerspace.gr
  • Checked motors
  • Soldered motor contacts
  • Assembled main body

TODO List

Mods

  • Add more nuts on suspension legs
  • Add rubber bumpers on suspension legs
  • Use more washers

Resources

Firmware

Documentation

Photos

Spare Hardware

Part Name Qty Comment
Electrical
A2208 1800KV Electric Motors 4
ESC FLYING 30A BEC 4
2400mAh 11.1V 15C LiPo Battery 1 Will be used for early testing
Charger for 2/3-Cell LiPo Batteries 1 Will be used for early testing
Mechanical
6x4 3-Blade Series Propeller 2
6x4 3-Blade Series Propeller (PUSHER) 2

Whiteboard


Weight target is 500g, Payload 250g, Lift 250g
* Arduino 27g
* esc 22g
* motor 38g (spec)
* propeller 7g

27+4*(22+38+7)= 295? (268 for motor + ESC)


~30/01/2013
* Link -> WIFI
* no gps (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pci+5s&_sacat=0 if we finally need one)
* Beaglebone/linux + arduino
* motor load ~ 7 amps @ ~ 250g lift
* safety/testing -> glasses, net
* regular workshop schedule -> every wednesday 7-9
* next meetup -> 6/2
* -> smaller quadcopter 
* budget -> ?

~Tasks
* Beaglebone linux distribution, rt-linux & related stuff
* Investigate existing open source DoF/quadcopter platforms
* Investigate propeller mounts and/or motors 
* Look at quadcopter kit prices

~Ideas
* Buy quadcopter kit (cheaper ?) to get us started
* Crazyflie Nano Quadcopter Kit: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/preorder-crazyflie-nano-quadcopter-kit-10dof-with-crazyradio-bccfk02a-p-1365.html?cPath=170_172