rc:arducopter-like-diy-quadcopter
This quadcopter was dismantled on 1.8.2013 after 21 flights. Using U-shaped motor arms proved to be a mistake due to lack of rigidity. Also the maturity of the ArduPilot software left much to desire. The motors and ESCs ended up getting used in a H-frame quad.
Arducopter like DIY quadcopter
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| CPU | ArduPilot Mega |
| IMU | ArduPilot Mega |
| Motor | RCTimer 2830/13 850KV x 4 |
| ESC | RCTimer 20A x 4 |
| Prop | EPP 10x4.5 x 4 |
| Receiver | FrSky TFR8S |
| Battery | 3S1P 2650 mAh 3S1P 2200 mAh |
| Weight | around 1 kg with battery |
| M2M | 60 cm |
Videos
Lessons learned
- The collet type prop holders are too often out of balance and vibrations then cause problems
- If you plan on flying high then attach some leds for helping seeing the orientation
- Watch were the props are when carrying a bigger quadcopter through doorways
Parts used in initial setup
With this setup, the flight time is about 5-6 minutes with 3S 2200mAh and 8-9 minutes with 3S 2650mAh. The prices are somewhat rounded.
| item | euro | dollar |
|---|---|---|
| 3x16 Right Angle Pin Header | 2e | |
| Propeller set, 10x4.5 EPP Style, Black (CW + CCW) x 2 | 4e / 8e | |
| 4mm plywood (50 x 50 cm) | 6e | |
| M3 screws, nuts and misc stuff | 10e | |
| aluminium rail 15 x 10 x 1.5 mm | 10e | |
| Orthex freezing box 0.3 L (6 pcs) | 6e | |
| FrSky TFR8S FASST receiver | 70e | |
| ArduPilot Mega CPU board | $60 | |
| ArduPilot Mega IMU board, Rev-H, with connectors | $160 | |
| RCTimer 2830-13 850KV Outrunner x 4 | $10 / $40 | |
| 7.4V -11.1V RC Lipo Battery Low Voltage Alarm | $4 | |
| RCTimer 20A ESC x 4 | $10 / $40 | |
| TURNIGY BESC Programming Card | $7 | |
| Nylon T-Connectors 10 Pairs (20pc) | $3 | |
| Reinforced Plastic Undercarriage (Pair) x 2 | $1 / $2 | |
| wires of different sizes | $6 | |
| 10 cm Servo Lead (Futaba) 32AWG Ultra Light (10pcs) | $2 | |
| 10 Pair 3.5mm Male Gold Plated Connector x 2 | $4 / $8 | |
| 10 Pair 3.5mm Female Gold Plated Connector x 2 | $4 / $8 | |
| Turnigy Battery Strap 330mm | $2 | |
| 112e | $342 | |
| = ~350e | ||
rc/arducopter-like-diy-quadcopter.txt · Last modified: 29.08.2013 01:19 by vergo
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