Difference between revisions of "Quadrotor"
From Hackerspace.gr
Petros.kon (Talk | contribs) |
(→Upcoming meetups) |
||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
==Upcoming meetups== | ==Upcoming meetups== | ||
| − | |||
| − | [https://hackerspace.gr/wiki/ | + | [https://hackerspace.gr/wiki/Quadrotor_workshop_20130508 Wednesday 08/05/2013] |
==Log== | ==Log== | ||
Revision as of 06:33, 3 May 2013
Contents
Quadrotor
Description
A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.
Upcoming meetups
Log
Workshop 01/05/2013, skmp
- +3 new team-members
- Talked about general direction and organisation stuff
- We'll focus a bit on the tooling (git/github/mono/gcc) so that everyone is familiar before moving on
- No name chosen still
- Round-robin event coordinator. Next one is petros.kon
Suprise event @ nasa space days 21/04/2013
- skmp -> we now have xbox360 + wii nunchuck for experimentation
- Hacked together C# control ui (slimDX + serial IO)
- Hacked together arduino control software (sucks badly)
- A few (very) unstable flight tests !
Workshop 17/04/2013
- Flashed firmware on KKmulticontroller v5.5 board
- Calibrated ESCs
- Completed setup procedure of multicopter
- (click on the title for the detailed event page)
Workshop 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
Wanted stuff
- PSU that can handle the load
- USB joystick => skmp will bring a dual stick gamepad.
- Also, a nunchunk wii controller ? (seems perfect for control, its 4-axis + 2 buttons -- Photo Here)
Resources
Firmware
Documentation
Photos
- Unpacking/basic assembly
- Meetups
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
