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From Open-source Hardware to Open-source Manufacturing - Hex Airbot Launches a Digitally Fabricated Open-source Nanocopter
Hex is a nanocopter that uses 3D printers to change its look. With the recent outbreak of 3D printers, this is one of the first applications of 3D printers in consumer goods for personalization.The look of Hex is completely customizable by the plug-and-play 3D printed shells provided by the team. There are many different designs available that can be directly mounted on top of the circuit board. Creative people are also able to design their own shells.
Hex has four to six propellers and can be controlled using mobile devices and is very easy to fly. The control methods have made the physical control stick remote control redundant. Hex has the capability of carrying a webcam that lets its users to take photos and videos from the air, and stream video in real-time on a tablet or a smartphone.
Being completely open source and Arduino compatible, makers and programmers will find Hex especially interesting as they can easily modify its behavior and make it do even cooler things!
Hex uses Bluetooth 4.0 for communication between the smartphone and the circuit board. Hex can also carry a Wi-Fi webcam for real time video stream flow to the smartphone. In addition, Hex with a 5.8G Radio module and a pair of First Person View glasses can let users experience what it really is to be in the air.
Hex will be officially launched on the popular crowdfunding site, Kickstarter, on August 26, 2013 and the developers are raising $10,000 for their innovative open-source nanocopter. Many rewards are on offer for pledges varying from $9 to $2999.
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@Davor Fanton you don't need to calibration. And here is the FAQ page including the calibration problem http://www.flexbot.cc/static/faq.html
I think you may just need some practice.
Sure, you can use Arduino IDE for that.
and some tips for beginner http://t.co/mAJ8EY87sT
Hi everyone!
Few days ago I got small package and HexBot inside [YEEEEA!]
with 6 motors (two spares) and two batteries (one spare).
Thank you @Hex Air Robot, I did not expect to get spares...
Hex is alive, connects to Flexbot Android APP and receives commands - but I cannot get it hover at one place.
Is there some more info on calibration (I did both Acc and Mag calibration) or initial setup?
Can I test Hex by reading data by USB using Arduino IDE?
Any experiences with the Hex?
Kindest regards
Davor
@Chris Thanks for your support of the project! There is a lot to be done in the next 40 days but we are working hard and excited to see Hex become a reality!
More than $122,000 so far with 41 days still to go! Go Team Hex!
@Arthur, We will have the PCB design and the software code out on GitHub by the time we deliver the product.
@Austin, we will release an android version app, so it works with both android and iphone. And we are also considering developing for windows phone in the future.
Pledged as well! looking forward to become your Canadian hub for distribution! let's talk when you find some time :)
Where is the open-source stuff?
Cheers Adam and Chris. :)
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