Quadrotor
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Contents
- 1 Quadrotor
- 1.1 Description
- 1.2 Upcoming meetups
- 1.3 Log
- 1.3.1 Workshop 05/06/2013, by ododos
- 1.3.2 Workshop 29/05/2013, acinonyx
- 1.3.3 Workshop net-pre-meetup 27/05/2013, skmp
- 1.3.4 Workshop 22/05/2013, etc
- 1.3.5 Workshop 17/05/2013, mkir
- 1.3.6 Workshop 08/05/2013, petros.kon
- 1.3.7 Workshop 01/05/2013, skmp
- 1.3.8 Suprise event @ nasa space days 21/04/2013
- 1.3.9 Workshop 17/04/2013
- 1.3.10 Workshop 03/04/2013
- 1.3.11 13/03/2013
- 1.4 Team (sorted by nickname)
- 1.5 TODO List
- 1.6 Wanted stuff
- 1.7 Resources
- 1.8 Spare Hardware
- 1.9 Whiteboard
Quadrotor
Description
A quadrotor, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadcopter, is a multicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors.
Upcoming meetups
Workshop 12/06/2013, skmp
Net meetup, 10/06/2013, skmp
Log
Workshop 05/06/2013, by ododos
- Added joystick input to udp client-server program
- Decided to send joystick data as is (16bit signed integer) and do any post processing on board
- Flashed Ubuntu image on Beaglebone, connected via ssh and uploaded udp server program
Workshop 29/05/2013, acinonyx
- Moved forward on sockets with a basic client - server example made and presented by acynonix
- Decided to use IP/UDP stack for control communication
- Made network latency tests that gave an average of 16ms over 3 hops in our lan
- Decided to abolish the, now redundant, identifying 2 bits used for serial communication
Workshop net-pre-meetup 27/05/2013, skmp
- Explained some stuff in the code
- That was all, really
Workshop 22/05/2013, etc
- Decided tag for mailing list -> [hackopter]
- Played a little with qt-creator and C
- connect XBOX joystick on linux
- Decided on logo
Workshop 17/05/2013, mkir
- Decided tag for mailing list -> [hackopter]
- Played a little more with github
- Attempt to connect XBOX joystick on linux
- Saw new revisions of hackopter logo! Nice! ;)
Workshop 08/05/2013, petros.kon
- Project Name set : Hackopter
- Team name (guess) : Hackopter-team
- Team members registered at hackerspace general discussion mailing list
- Primer on github git and git uis
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
Team (sorted by nickname)
- (edit this and add yourself *AND KEEP IT SORTED*)
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
Resources
Repositories
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
