Quadrotor
A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.
Current Hardware
- 4x http://dx.com/p/a2208-1800kv-electric-motor-for-r-c-airplanes-13561
- 4x http://dx.com/p/flying-30a-bec-electronic-speed-controller-for-brushless-motors-esc-11981
- 1x http://dx.com/p/2400mah-11-1v-15c-rechargeable-lithium-battery-pack-12821
- 1x http://dx.com/p/mystery-balance-charger-for-2-3-cell-lithium-ion-polymer-batteries-20025
Propellers (final)
- 2x http://masterairscrew.com/6x43-bladeseriespropeller.aspx
- 2x http://masterairscrew.com/new6x43-bladeseriespropellerpusher.aspx
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
- Beaglebone/linux + arduino
- motor load ~ 7 amps @ ~ 250g lift
- safety/testing -> glasses, net
- regular workshop schedule -> every wednesday 7-9
- budget -> ?
- next meetup -> 6/2
- smaller quadcopter ?
~Tasks
- Investigate existing open source DoF/quadcopter platforms
- buy propeller mounts and/or motors
- Look at quadcopter kit prices
~Ideas
- Buy quadcopter kit (cheaper ?) to get us started