Share your drone info thread
Hi everyone,
With the encouragement from Ellison in Rants and Raves thread, I'm creating this thread to share your drone/copter information. I believe, this would help immensely for newbies like me during the initial build. For example, the Chris's blog on cheap Hobby King quad configuration is really a good resource.
I don't want to burden anyone who is willing to share their info. Hence all fields are optional. Atleast the first 5 fields are ideal. Please find the list of fields to copy/paste at the end, so you can start filling :-).
Here goes information about my quad.
frame: Quadcopter (3DRobotics)
controller/autopilot: APM1
esc: 20A (3DRobotics)
motors: 850Kv (3DRobotics)
propellers: 10x47, APC (3DRobotics)
motor to motor distance: -- inches
battery: 4S 3300mAh (Turnigy nano-tech)
total weight: -- lbs
flying time: 15 minutes (average)
radio: Turnigy 9X
video/osd: none
other: Sonar, Xbee, GPS/Mag, Attopilot current sensor
Misc:
Turnigy 9X: Mode1 -> Mode2 change, Li-ion battery hack
photos:
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frame:
controller/autopilot:
esc:
motors:
propellers:
motor to motor distance: -- inches
battery:
total weight: -- lbs
flying time:
radio:
video/osd:
other:
Misc (hacks/mods):
photos:
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Marc LE BRET on -
Hello Jean-Louis,
According to APM2 wiki, there is no Y4 option for the board.
You may choose X configuration but due to the V-Tail geometry and Yaw control method (torque differential), Yaw effect is inverted (V-Tail traction work more than torque) and I saw no option to reverse it with the config tool.
With the MultiWii Soft you can reverse Yaw in the Config setup. There is also an Y4 setup working fine with the V-tail option.
Unless you dig in the code and upload the firmware with arduino tool, APM2 is not the best option for Y4 V-Tail copter. No problem with my Y6 config but I have a custom hardware setup working with the APM2 Y6 firmware without code modification.
Marc
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Permalink Reply by Barry Nash on -
Here is a cool idea I came up with to mount my controller board.
They are out of an automobile cd player. These out of a 1997 pontiac Grand Am Deck. The pins are removable. i plan on mounting the screws to the APM then epoxy to the frame. They are friction fit so easy to re & re.
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Permalink Reply by John Campen on -
You might be interested to read this post before going to lots of trouble mounting the board on floating grommets.
http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/rubber-suspended-mounting-o...
The comment on this post by Ron Curry is particularly interesting where vibration dampening has been well researched by the standard rc heli world and you can buy purpose made anti vibration tape which has proven to be the best solution. In many cases using floating grommets can actually make the situation worse. Take a read.
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Permalink Reply by Barry Nash on
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Thanks for the insight, I'll send pics of what Im doing now instead. Should be on Sunday night.
Cheers, Thanks
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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Ruwan on -
If you are referring these[1] motors I'm sure you meant 2 4S batteries in parallel?
[1] http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=...
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Permalink Reply by Ellison Chan on -
James, I'm sure you mean running the 4S in parallel. Don't run them in serial, you will likely fry your esc and motors.
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Permalink Reply by Jiro Hattori on -
frame : Turnigy Talon V2 Quadcopter frame
controller/autopilot: APM2, default parameter
motors: Turnigy C2830-1050
esc: Turnigy Plush 18A
propellers: GEMFAN 12X4.5
battery: Zippy Flightmax 3S1P 4000mAh 20C
flying time: NA
radio: Futaba 617F
video/osd: NA
other: 1.4Kg weight
Misc (hacks/mods):
The original carbon plates are removed and replaced by 140mm GF circle plates.Wiring harness, four ESC's and BEC are packed into 24mm gap of two plates.
Motor to motor distance becomes 585mm.
Start with Master Airscrew propeller 10x6 provides poor performance.
12 inch propellers far better lift for this quad.
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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Ruwan on -
Nice build Jiro!. Couple of questions :-)
1. From where did you buy the props? I see a lot of reviews saying it is almost good as APC but cheaper.
2. How strong the frame (why the mod of GF plates)? Does those arms are kept on a plane just by using those arm connectors (to face plate). I feel like single point of contact is not enough.
Thanks,
Ruwan.
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Permalink Reply by Jiro Hattori on
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Hi Ruwan
Actually, aluminum holders may not be strong as you mentioned. Two studs are connecting to bottom plate, this concept from original Turnigy Talon V2. You can see the picture bellow. I need consider additional retainers for the carbon tubes, or new landing gear from center plate.
GEMFAN props might get from jDrones. Always getting props from may resources, such as 3DRobotics, Hobby city, AeroQuad and so on. Anyway, it is very difficult to get pusher type props in Japan:P
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Milay on -
frame: xAircraft Hexa diy
controller/autopilot: APM2
motors: 2212 1000kv
esc: 20A Hobbywing
propellers: 10x45, Gemfanbattery: 3S 4000mAh (Turnigy)
flying time: 12 minutes (average)
radio: Futaba 7C
video/osd: none
other: Sonar MB1200
Misc:
Futaba 7C: Mixing Channels 5 and 7 for 6 flight modesPhoto:
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Permalink Reply by Luke Nyhof on -
Just thought I'd add this one here... this is a frame designed by some blokes down under... very nice.
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