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
• 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