Heres whats on our to get list so far.
For the Auto Pilot:
1x Ardupilot http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8785 24.99
1x Em406 Gps http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=465 59.95
1x FTDI cable http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TTL-232R-3V3 17.95
1X GPS cable http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9123 2.95
1X shield board http://store.diydrones.com/ArduPilot_Shield_V2_Kit_p/kt-0001-01.htm 57.20
1X XY and Z sensor http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SE-0002-01 99.90
1X breakaway headers https://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=116
2.50
4X servo connection cable http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PR-0003-03-5cm 1.50
BY my understanding thats all We need. If you think something is missing please tell us it would be increadibly helpful.
Now for the plane
1X easy-star kit http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFRU7&P=FR 59.99
1X charger http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10946&Product_Name=HobbyKing_Simplex_1~4S_LiPo/LiFe_12,110~240v_charger. 23.10
2X servos http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN676&P=ML 32.98
1X battery connectors http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9572 3.19
1X speed controller http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164 15.40
1XBrushless motor http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5203 19.95
1XRC controller http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&P=8&I=LXNZB9** -109.98 (says it comes with reciever)
Is that all i need for the plane? IF not could you give us some tips/ Advice. I have read through many threads in the forums and every time i find something new i need or theres just so much information it gets confusing. Thanks for all your help! I know the community here is great already from reading the forums.
(OPTIONAL)
Xbee antenna https://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9097 42.95
Laptop antenna Xbee http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9143 7.95
laptop Xbee https://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9099 44.95
Jumper wires http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8430 3.95
UPDATE:: I changed the motor, Battery, charger, and speed controller! :-) does any one see any thing im missing? clips? Input/output parts? Also i gave every part a Link. I also added telemitry
Thanks far all the help guys! UR GREAT!
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You're going to want Lipo batteries, not NiMH, and therefore you'll also want a Lipo charger in place of the charger you listed.
Dave
Later you can add telemetry with the Xbee modules.
You're getting the kit! For some reason I couldn't get one of those in the UK and had to buy them sepertely.
Regards
D
You will need some servo extension leads from the ArduPilot to the R/C receiver. These are Female to Female and not carried by many model shops in my experince. Robotics stores tend to carry them and you can find them online.
You also need Pitot tubes for the airspeed sensor on the shield. You could make these or they are available pre-made from DIY Drones store.
Good luck on your project!!!!!
D