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ArduCopter Parts List, Help!

Posted by Jeremy Winterson on September 8, 2010 at 6:27am

Hey eveyone!

Im very new to this game and really wanna get into it!

So far I've devised a parts list for a ArduCopter from doing a little research websites like these. Altho im not sure if I've quite got it right!

Dont suppose anyone could have a look and see if this looks like a good parts list?

ArduPilot Mega

ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield/Oilpan v1.4

HMC5843 - Tripple Axis Magnetometer

MediaTek MT3329 GPS 10Hz + Adapter

4x Turnigy 2217 860kv 22A outrunner

4x APC 12x3.9 props

4x APC 10x4.7 props (to make a comparison between them both)

4x Turnigy plush 30A Speed Controller (ESC?)

2x 8000mAh 4-Cell 14.8V LiPo Batteries (Hope I can wire both in at the same time) weight 630g, eek

XtreamBee Board

2x Xbee Pro 50mW Module

Xbee Explorer USB

Altho im at a bit of a loss with the frame, not sure what to buy/make... I would prefere to buy something really...

Hope someone can point out what i've missed so far!

Thanks in advance...

Regards,

Jez

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Jeremy Winterson September 11, 2010 at 12:17am

Cheers guys, looks like i'll be going for the 3S 11.1v 8000mAh ones instead, there a bit cheaper and lighter!

For those who use Xbees, do you use RC equipment as well? Or do you use a joystick / laptop combo to control your ArduCopter?

Cheers,
Jez
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Sgt Ric September 10, 2010 at 5:39pm

Great battery combo ... that is if you want to see your ESC burn up!
Dan Sibisan September 10, 2010 at 4:38pm

About thows Xbee`s , they ned to be 2 of the same model to comunicate ? for example 2 x 900 pro ?
i have one XBee Pro 900 XSC Wire
and the other one is a XBee 2mW Series 2.5 RPSMA ,i diden manage to make them like ich other :)
Jeremy Winterson September 10, 2010 at 5:57am

Sorry to ask so many questions guys, but I was wondering, does it matter if i get a 11.1v or 14.8v battery? Im guessing the ESC will just use what they need?

Cheers :)
Jeremy Winterson September 10, 2010 at 5:54am

Thanks for the great replies, im still a little lost on what to do about the frame at the moment. Considering maybe getting a MikroKopter frame and using the ArduCopter electronics with it... But if the diydrones/phifun kits are available soon, maybe that would be better?

The batteries i found on thunderpowerrc.com, does anyone know if there any good?

Also is it wise to just use the xBee instead of any RC equipment? I.e just using the xbee with a laptop and a joystick or something?

Does anyone know if the ArduCopter will support 6 or 8 motors? I can only seem to find videos / info on the quad setup.

Cheers!

Jez
Chris September 9, 2010 at 7:23pm

whats funny with the motors is hear i see a few brands mentioned but on some other quad sites they rave over roxxy motors that they are the best of the best dont know bout the price

as for 2x630 u can do it i'd imagine but you'll have issues when u load the cam etc... i'd go with 1... as most people on here seem to get great flights with 2200 and most 5500, 8000 is like... wow do you have a link to it?
Jeremy Winterson September 8, 2010 at 7:41am

Hi Jani,

I did look find the ArduCopter frame on the phifun website but there not stocking it until theres feedback from the testers. So looks like im looking for another frame to get me started.

I was going to fit both batteries to hopefully achieve a really long flight time (there 630g each). Im still a little worried about the motors, from what people are quoting the Turnigy 2217 860kv 22A outrunner are a bit cheap, maybe i should go for something a little more powerful?

Cheers for the reminder about the cables! I forgot to add them to my list!

Thanks again...

Jez
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Jani Hirvinen September 8, 2010 at 7:29am

If you plan to build full ArduCopter then there is ArduCopter frame that is missing and Radio rx/tx is missing too, other than that it looks good :)

Ok maybe you did not mention it but you need to have some cables for gps, xbee and magneto.

Why would you like to mount 2 x 8000 mAh 4S at same time?? And is weight 630g per batt or total? I think it's per batt?