Hi everyone,
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:
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This is my latest small 450g Y6 with 8 inch props.
Frame: Custom carbon fiber frame and HK landing gear
Controller: APM1-1280 gps mag sonar custom rgb leds
Firmware: The freshest GIT!
Motor: hexTronik 16g 1700kv
ESC: Turnigy Plush / 6a
propellers: Gemfan Carbon Nylon 8x4.5
Battery: 300 and 2200 mah 10 minutes and 13 minutes
Radio: Turnigy 9x Er9x firmware FRSKY tx/rx 8ch
Flys very smooth and stable with locked in yaw on current GIT.
Hi, here is my new light weight quad.
Frame: Turnigy / Talon Carbon Fiber Quadcopter
Controller: APM1 Oilpan
Firmware: 2.5.3 / STABD=0.005
Motor: Turnigy / C2822-1600
ESC: Hobby King / 12A
propellers: GWS / HD-9050X3
Battery: Zippy / 2200mAh,3S1P,25C
Radio: Futaba / R617FS
Others: GPS
Total Weigth: 864g
Hi Wally,
For the 3D printed quad, are you making your own design, or did you download from online? I am currently designing (modifying an existing design) of a quadcopter in Sketchup that I will 3D print, and the quad is foldable.
I use PLA (easier to print). I am new to 3D printing; I did not get the chance to print with ABS yet. My printer is a Mendel90 Dibond Kit (the original one from Nopehead)
I am modifying this qudcopter: http://multirotorpilotmag.com/fpvquad/
I 3D printed that design with no modifications, but I don't like how it was designed, it looks pretty, but not very well thought. The design is too thin, and it bends easily, also I don't like about it is that with a 3D printer you can design exactly where things go, and make "enclosures" for it, but with that design I still have to use zip ties to hold the electronics together! So I am modifying the design to fit my requirements, I am actually measuring the size of my receiver, the size of the battery, ESCs, BEC, flight controller, etc., and I am putting them in the 3D design so that everything will fit properly when 3D printed. I am also new to 3D design, but I am learning fast, and I made many improvements to the original design, and I put A LOT of hours into it so far.
Hi Wally, we really should find some other place to talk about this, because when we post a message, everyone in this thread gets an email notification. But since I am posting this message, I will try to answer to your problem.
Warping happens when I print also, but it is very minimal, and I ignore it. But some parts (like gears) it's a big problem. In those cases, I usually turn on the cooling fan at layer 6 (instead of the default layer 3), and also I lower the speed of the cooling fan to 50%. Also, try to increase the temperature of the heated bed by 5 or 10 degrees. Also, try to make the first layer thinner (squished more), I just put the bed 0.1 mm higher. The first layer will look bad, but at least it wont warp as much. You may not need to do all these things, but something that I know for sure will work (with my printer anyways) is to turn off the cooling fan for the first few layers.
I hear on the forums that ABS warps more than PLA, so try printing in PLA.
Of course you can also try printing with a raft.
As for the flight controller, I am using the Naze32, and for ESC, I am using "RCTimer ESC 30A SimonK Firmware (OPTO)"
Here's my work in progress. Had the first flight yesterday!
frame: Hexacopter + (mashup of different parts)
controller/autopilot: APM1
motors: 2210N 1000kv
esc: Turnigy Plush 30A
propellers: 10x4.7, APC SF
battery: Turnigy 3S 5000mAh
flying time: Currently unknown. Still tuning and working out the kinks. Will test shortly.
radio: Turnigy 9X
video/osd: eventually
other: Sonar, Xbee, Optical Flow, Attopilot current sensor coming soon
Misc:
Turnigy 9X: LiPo Battery
Camera Mount: x468 with mods (pics to come)
Photos:
Hi there, This is my new Arducopter X1 with jdrones motors and ESC's.I bought it from a new distributor in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
I have a GPS, a sonar and an xbee installed and working.I recently bought an optical flow sensor, got it tested OK but didn't install it yet.
Compared to my other project, a 5 kg full metal beast, flying this little guy is pure joy.
The frame:
got it from here:
The Sonar:
I installed a noise filter on it. These are the instructions.
I know, that resistor looks a bit dirty.. I should fix it soon.
Shorter motor cables. Getting rid of extra weight.
I also installed these ferrite cores on the ESC's cables, trying to achieve a cleaner signal:
It feels nice to follow fast instructions and be up in the air. Developing my own frame did teach me a lot of key elements, but it was stressful to tune up PID's and to replace broken parts after crashes. A 30 dollars propeller is not a propeller you want to break.
So far I'm really happy with this frame and I hope to get into the 3 dealers contest in time, and ideally win it!
Peace-
Esteban
Latest Toy----
frame:KK MK X525 goodluckbuy.com $29 !!
controller/autopilot: APM2
motors: 880kv
esc: 30 Amp goodluckbuy.com $ 37 /4
propellers: 12x4.5
battery: 3300 ma 3s
radio: Spektrum DX7
I was very happy to get this frame at $42, and now that they are blowing them out at $29 (free shipping)!!! I have to say this is the best buy in the business. They are very strong with properly designed spring loaded legs (this will save more damage than you can imagine).
The only flaw it the motor mount they supply - very flimsy, tends to vibrate a lot. I used 1/8"x3/4" aluminum to make new ones, and now the unit is extremely smooth and vibration free. I have had almost no flight time yet but so far it looks smooth with Stab_D =.06, R/P D =0, R/p P=.1
frame: Custom CF 820 x 820 @ 1200 grams with bat, gopro and custom gimble and unbreakable (posibly) !
controller/autopilot: APM1
motors: Turnigy 3010c (1300kv)
esc: Turnigy Trust 55A
propellers: 12x5 or Tri 9x4
battery: 22.2v 2300mah (6 cell)
flying time:7 mins
radio: Futaba 8
video/osd: Gopro
other: Can lift 1.5 extra Kilos for 6 mins
Misc (hacks/mods): not quite tuned yet but is stable.
Could everybody please leave there config files or there Pids so that we can compare (and copy).
photos:
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My X8 Quad specs
Board: AMP1
GCS: MP1.1.31
Firmware: 2.3
Quad X8 (coaxial 2 motors/ESC per arm sharing one APM signal)
3300mAh 4S 35-70C
Droidworx ADR Quad Standard, (72cmx72cm across)
Flight weight 2.4kgs
Motors 880kv Jdrones
8 Props 12x4.5
ESC 30A Jdrones
APM power supply. 5V, 3amp switching regulator (SVR3 Tahmazo)
Sonar XL-EZ0 (MB1200)
Declination: -0.5899
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