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Another ArduCopter build log. Part 2

Hello again.
A small update of my project (a part of it... ;))

Here we go, my A.A.P.D.B. - Alternative Arducopter Power Distribution Board

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Simple double-sided board with extra kick.

It can handle 4 ESC's and a battery monitor. And the most important high current!!!

 

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Above is the board before etching.

 

As you can see the board is VERY simple but there are some cool features:

1. On the top side of the board there is a mesh connected to negative pole for ground providing and it acts as shield for PWM signals and for other electronics above the board like the APM, compass, x-bee, GPS etc...

2. Small 2 pin connector for direct battery connection, good for LED strips and battery monitors like this one from HobbyKing

3. All 4 PWM signals combined in ONE socket as well positive and negative wires from ONE ESC.

4. And 4 mount holes.

 

Some more pics from the making process:
3689391784?profile=originalEtching!!!

3689391862?profile=originalWashed...
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The finished board:
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Enjoy.
Schematic will be uploaded later this week. Next time: APM Heavy Duty Mount.
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Another ArduCopter build log

3689384083?profile=originalI decided to post and share of my ArduCopter frame build process.

It's "hand made" folding frame, the design is adopted from: Jakub's Frame 

 

90% aluminum parts (The landing skids are temporary and they installed for reference only)

 

 

3689384200?profile=originalThe center plate dimentions 120*120 MM  X configuration.

 

 

Fold is done by two steps: 

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Thats all for now, more updates soon.

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