tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74552702134125355572024-03-19T23:26:26.796-04:00Will's Projects BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-51600177597848781322013-12-23T11:24:00.003-05:002013-12-23T11:25:04.003-05:00Quadcopter Project - FPV Video<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LXqVi4VjJKY" width="560"></iframe><br />
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First flight with a camera attached. It was an excellent day for flying, some shakiness in the video, I will need to improve the camera mounting. Overall, it was a great success.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com0Vero Beach, FL, USA27.6386434 -80.397273627.5823799 -80.4779546 27.6949069 -80.3165926tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-80220128368213182152013-07-26T16:04:00.000-04:002013-08-17T17:35:41.921-04:00Quadcopter Project - CRASH!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I had my first crash today. The cause of this was a prop that was too loose which came off mid flight which resulted in loss of stability and a crash.<br />
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While inspecting the remains I found that one of the brackets holding the motors was missing two screws and the remaining two were dangerously loose. A motor coming loose would definitely be more dangerous then a a lost prop.<br />
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What I've learned from this is to check the props' tightness, and also to make sure that all the other screws are tightened before flying.<br />
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Overall the components were all salvageable, save the missing prop and the broken prop. I will also have to reprint an arm. Luckily everything else remained usable.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-64182523881755154022013-07-24T17:08:00.000-04:002013-08-17T16:04:31.525-04:00Quadcopter Project - Assembly Image Log<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To attach the motors to the quadcopter arms, I first trimmed the mount brackets to fit into the holes. I then used M3 screws with nut attached to attach the motors.</div>
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On the electronics deck I attached the power distribution board to the bottom with screws and spacers. I made sure to align it so that the battery plug goes to the top of the deck to allow easy connections.</div>
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Next came the KK 2.0 controller board which I attached to the top of the electronics deck with screws and used spacers to keep it from touching anything. Make sure to insulate the connections to prevent short circuiting the board.</div>
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I also attached a buzzer to the controller board so that audible beeps could be heard if battery voltages are too low, and also for indicating whether the quadcopter is in safe mode. The receiver is mounted in the groove at the back of the main deck, and is then connected to the controller board.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-14021320738569306552013-07-21T15:38:00.000-04:002013-08-08T15:45:36.258-04:00Quadcopter Project - Recap for the past few daysMy components arrived Friday and were in great condition.<br />
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Unfortunately for me I didn't do enough research before making my purchase. My 5000mah battery had 4mm bullet connectors. All the other components on my quadcopter were using XT60 connectors. I read about this and discovered that 4mm bullet connectors allowed for more current to flow. So I ended up removing all of the XT60 connectors and replacing them with 4mm bullet connectors. It took me a while to cut off the XT60 connectors and solder on the bullet connectors. But it was easier than waiting for a new battery to arrive.<br />
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Another problem I discovered much to my dismay was that the frame that I printed had motor mount holes that were incapable with the motors I had purchased. So I cut the mounting brackets in order to fit it in the underside of the arms. This worked well and the motors were nicely attached. <b>NOTE: The hole pattern on the bracket and motor is not square, its more of a diamond shape.</b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-67464229325124587572013-07-16T13:31:00.001-04:002013-07-17T16:54:03.248-04:00Quadcopter Project - Frame Printed, More Research, Parts OrderedOver the past few days I've done more work on the project and there are now tangible results. The frame and components have been printed and feel really solid. The total weight of the frame is ~275g. This is of around average weight for most frames, whereas carbon fiber frames are the only lighter.<br />
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I originally sliced the models into gcode with 50% infill, however it could possibly go as low as 20% if a lighter weight is desired.<br />
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The program I used to slice it was <a href="http://slic3r.org/">slic3r</a>. MikeyB's quadcopter files had some errors which I fixed using <a href="http://www.netfabb.com/">netfabb</a>. Overall the frame came out really nice with no big issues. I was able to fit all the parts on to 3 plates, meaning I would only have to reload the printer 3 times.<br />
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The printer I'm using is a <a href="http://www.ultibots.com/mendelmax-1-5-kit/">MendelMax 1.5</a> which I got from <a href="http://www.ultibots.com/">Ultibots</a>.<br />
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I also found a <a href="http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc.htm">great website</a> for calculating the quadcopter's efficiency. The site boasts that it is within 10% accurate. Here is a<a href="http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc.htm?ecalc&lang=en&cooling=1.75&rotornumber=4&weight=1300&calc=auw&elevation=3&airtemp=32&qnh=1013&batteries=lipo_5000mah_-_35/50c&chargestate=0&s=3&p=1&esc=max_30a&motor=turnigy&type=35|d2836-9&gear=1&propeller=apc_slowfly_sf&diameter=10&pitch=4.5&blades=2"> link</a> to the data that I inputted for research.<br />
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I also placed my order for Quadcopter's hardware at hobbyking. It should all be here in a week or so, and then I can finally begin work on assembling it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-16836608646469841442013-07-07T20:25:00.000-04:002013-08-12T12:24:38.553-04:00Quadcopter Project - TransmittersToday I researched radio transmitters for controlling the quad.<br />
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I found many options and pros and cons for each.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__turnigy_9x_9ch_transmitter_w_module_8ch_receiver_mode_2_v2_firmware_.html"><b>Turnigy 9X</b> - $53.82</a></u><br />
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The turnigy 9x features 9 channels of control for the copter. It is very cheap compared to some of the other transmitters I found. However it has bad reviews. "<a href="http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/turnigy9xv2review.shtml">There are no rechargeable batteries, no servos, no receiver switch, no charger, no printed manual, not even a CD with instructions. This is not the radio for someone who's never had an RC system before and has nobody around to help them.</a>"<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spektrum-DX6i-DSMX-6-Channel-Transmitter/dp/B004M13YI8/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1373242792&sr=1-1"><b>Spektrum DX6i</b> - $139.00</a><span id="goog_1605557061"></span></u><br />
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The Spektrum DX6i has great reviews and features 6 channels. The only negative I found was that the trim buttons were fragile and break easily. It comes with a manual, batteries, and receiver. It boasts an easy bind and fly setup to start flying. The battery life is nearly 6-7 hours. A review done by <a href="http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815187">rcgroups</a> writes that it is one of the best beginner transmitters on the market.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-67589521937210343152013-07-05T21:33:00.000-04:002013-08-12T12:22:32.467-04:00Quadcopter Project - UpdateToday I did some more research on the hardware components while working on the bill of materials.<br />
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I found a new Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) by SimonK. I was reading about the Turnigy Plush 30A ESCs and found that most people flash them with SimonK's firmware.<br />
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His ESCs are fairly new according to the post date on hobbyking and seem like the best option.<br />
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On the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Multicopter">multicopter subreddit</a> I found a <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Multicopter/comments/1hie9v/sorry_yet_another_new_to_this_here_is_my_parts/">poster</a> who has a very similar goal as me, 3d print a quadcopter based on MikeyB's design.<br />
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His parts list seems similar to mine and I'm going to research more on the parts he chose differently.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-90554698921802814492013-07-03T20:36:00.001-04:002013-07-03T20:47:40.309-04:00Quadcopter Project - Bill of MaterialsAfter doing some more research I found a <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49634">revision</a> to <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32281">MikeyB's quadcopter</a> that had some nice improvements such as wire management grooves in the arms.<br />
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After I'd decided upon a base model to work with, I began to create a bill of materials for the hardware itself.<br />
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My bill of materials compared multiple builds' components in order to find a common selection that would work together.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AixSL3e6DYczdGQxd3BPMjJLRmNXZ25FQWVVdHUtWkE#gid=0">Here it is unfinished.</a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01332307374929985956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455270213412535557.post-5884304167447825622013-07-02T20:42:00.001-04:002013-07-03T20:48:18.998-04:00Quadcopter Project - Initial ResearchDecided to start building a 3D printed quadcopter, did some research and found an open source build on <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32281">thingiverse</a>. The source files are available in sketch-up and would allow for modification.<br />
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My goals for the project is to create a modular quadcopter, which would later support HD video, and FPV(first-person video).<br />
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There are many flight controllers to look into, I saw an arduino based open source autopilot system, and there are many other hobby controllers available.<br />
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