New UAV Open Source Project

Folks,

 

I want to start a new open project. I know that after I write about it, most of you will say that there are other (maybe even too many) UAV projects out there but, here's what I want to do which is not out there:

 

Small versatile glueless board (as small as can be) with

- as low as possible power consumption

- top of the line GPS, accelerometers and gyros

- up to 8 motor controls

With extensions to:

- IR sensors (6x)

- Video IO (2x)

 

Maybe some low profile board-to-board extension connectors (not the huge jumper type found in all of today's solutions. Basically, I want it to look like a sleek, small glueless hi-tech finished product yet be super versatile.

 

I can design schematics, board layout and even 3D cad files.

 

Would need help with identifying what the Mboard should host and maybe definition of a convenient form factor. Would also need help with the firmware which is too much for me alone to take on. I'm throwing in free hardware to the first 4 who would be willing to help with firmware.

 

Of course, both the hardware and firmware are to be open source.

 

Does this interest anyone?

 

Cheers,

Gilles

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PS: I am BSEE w/ 15+yrs experience in both hardware design and firmware development.

 

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  • Interest but no where near the skill needed.

    I'd try to do a prototype not dissimilar to the APM setup in that you have a controller board, an sensor board and a peripheral board. That way your fault finding will be easier and you can update the board with less cost until the design is 90% down. Once you've got it 90% sorted you can do the form factor part.

     

    The reason I say this is I have been designing something (that I have now shared with Chris and Jordi) and the idea was simple but fitting it all together in the form factor was quite literally impossible. After some mail chat I went back to the drawing board and restarted with a redefined goal and succeeded to create exactly what I want in the right form factor but I needed the design sorted. Unfortunately mine uses a ATMega2560 which has contacts to close together for BatchPCB to do and best price for a full prototype is over £70 before parts.

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    Any suggestions on how I can gain interest/momentum on this project?

    Appreciate any input. Thanks folks!

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