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==History== | ==History== | ||
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− | *Resolved ESC/BLDC soldering issues by drilling new holes (the quad is now slightly smaller, non destrutive change) | + | * Flashed firmware on KKmulticontroller v.5.5 board |
− | *Finished assembly | + | * Calibrated ESCs |
+ | * Completed setup procedure of multicopter | ||
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+ | ===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=== | ===13/03/2013=== | ||
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* Use more washers | * Use more washers | ||
− | ==Documentation== | + | ==Resources== |
+ | === Firmware === | ||
+ | * [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/XXcontrol_KR_XCopter_v2_9.zip XCopter XXControl KR v2.9] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Documentation=== | ||
* [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/quadrotor Bundled documentation] | * [ftp://ftp.hsgr.awmn/pub/acinonyx/quadrotor Bundled documentation] | ||
− | ==Photos== | + | ===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
Contents
Quadrotor
Description
A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.
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 |
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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