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Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
Started this discussion. Last reply by R_Lefebvre Mar 3. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I'm after some practical help from those who know best! I'm trying to convert an electric radio controlled coaxial helicopter to becoming an autonomous electric helicopter. We are restricted to…Continue
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DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Hi Robert,
The link wouldnt work for me, so i did a quick google. This model shows the rotors on the left and right of the aircraft, where ours will be front and back, weve had some discussions,…"
DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
"Ah, what you're building is sort of...
So in any case, do you need support to get the code working for you, or you're going to handle everything yourself?"
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Broadly speaking yes, its twin and tandem, but thats where it stops. Both sets of blades will be completely fixed, so it wont be cyclic, collective or differential collective pitch, just variable speed. However the motor assemblies will be mounted…"
DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
"So, what you are building is a twin-coax tandem heli, sort of similar to these?
http://www.xheli.com/shinook.html"
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Hello Robert,
We have 3 models which fly in varying degree's, my fascination began with a coaxial helicopter, and talking with my colleagues at the university.
The project we…"
DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
"Dr. Lannigan, can you please fill me in on your current progress? What heli are you using? There is an issue already in the "Issues List" to add coaxial support, and I've taken ownership of it. However,…"
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Ive just sent you a PM Dave, feel free to cut and paste it here if you feel it will contribute. Im certainly interested in seeing how you interfaced your modules to the Arduino, and learning more about the problems, youve had with the motors.
John"
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Hello Dave,
My stage in the project at the moment is, i am sat looking (lusting) at the parts. I have a coaxial helicopter, with a 620mm rotor diameter, but with my usual approach to projects,…"
Dave replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"It's nice to seem some one has taken interest in the project! Whats your progress on the project to date? We have currently achieved a rough version of stabilisation using mapping from the gyro's to the servos, but have been held up with…"
Dr John Lannigan replied to Dave's discussion Coaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)"Im embarking on a similar project, im surprised there havent been any comments, how far have you managed to get with your project?"
Dave posted a discussionCoaxial helicopter stabilisation (Arduino & IDG500)
Hi, I'm after some practical help from those who know best! I'm trying to convert an electric radio controlled coaxial helicopter to becoming an autonomous electric helicopter. We are restricted to using an arduino development board (Atmel 328) and the sparkfun IDG500 accelerometer/gyro combination. I am aware of the various complications involved with accelerometer drift etc, but the project budget does not allow us to go ahead and purchase the oilshield IMU. Realistically all we want is to…See More
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