Hi RC Groups.
I am a keen Quadcopter fan and hobbyist.
I have been working with them for quite a while now, even though I haven't really made the big breakthroughs.
So this post is mainly with some questions about new quadcopter suggestions and especially developer suggestions as I want to try out my own firmware developing skills without loosing to much if the firmware fails and the Quadcopter crashes.
The questions will be listed with numbers for a better overview.
Currently I have a QAV500 Quadcopter frame from FPV Manuals, as I was the designed of the Power Distribution board that comes with this kit.
I am quite pleased with this Quadcopter even though I have never really managed to get it properly balanced and AMAZINGLY stable as you seen in some videos.
1. I don't if this is due to the controller boards I am using? Currently I am using the Naze32 but I have also tried with KK-Multicopter and the MultiWii board from Hobbyking.
But as this is quite an expensive build I have not tried making my own enchancements on this one.
Instead I have used this Quad to learn how to fly and also for some FPV - which I've still not gained enough confidence to fly completely.
2. I am always afraid that I will hit something in the sides or the back. What do you do to overcome this frustration/nerves?
Furthermore I have a Hubsan x4 just for fun, but yet again there is no options for customization with this.
3. Or are there?
So what I really want to get is a small Quadcopter that can resist smaller low height crashes so I can test my firmware without too much worries.
It should be able to carry a payload of atleast a GPS module and a 1000mAh battery, giving between 10-20 minutes of flight time.
4. So far I have been looking at the following options and would like your response on these:
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...d_PCB_w_ESCs_Quadcopter_Frame_235mm_KIT_.html
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...pter_Frame_w_Motors_and_Propellers_360mm.html
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ltra_Micro_DSM2_MultiWii_Quadcopter_PNF_.html - but is it possible to add GPS and Barometer?
- http://www.blueskyrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=30
- http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/cr...it-10dof-with-crazyradio-bccfk02b-p-1365.html - but is it possible to add GPS (weight vise)?
I have also thought about buying a little larger, the Walkera QR X350.
This one seems quite nice, I like the features, the size, stability and GoPro options.
5. But how customizable is it? None, right? Like if I want to do my own firmware enhancements like described above, this won't be possible with this Walkera?
6. Or finally, what about this a bit bigger but probably less good quality Hexacopter: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/ah600c-s...it-multicopter-w-mmc10-flight-controller.html
I am looking forward to your replies and hopefully I can soon get to extend my Quadcopter firmware knowledge
Feel free to visit my blog about electronics, where you will also find some information about my Quadcopter projects by doing a search: http://blog.tkjelectronics.dk
Best Regards
Thomas Jespersen
TKJ Electronics
I am a keen Quadcopter fan and hobbyist.
I have been working with them for quite a while now, even though I haven't really made the big breakthroughs.
So this post is mainly with some questions about new quadcopter suggestions and especially developer suggestions as I want to try out my own firmware developing skills without loosing to much if the firmware fails and the Quadcopter crashes.
The questions will be listed with numbers for a better overview.
Currently I have a QAV500 Quadcopter frame from FPV Manuals, as I was the designed of the Power Distribution board that comes with this kit.
I am quite pleased with this Quadcopter even though I have never really managed to get it properly balanced and AMAZINGLY stable as you seen in some videos.
1. I don't if this is due to the controller boards I am using? Currently I am using the Naze32 but I have also tried with KK-Multicopter and the MultiWii board from Hobbyking.
But as this is quite an expensive build I have not tried making my own enchancements on this one.
Instead I have used this Quad to learn how to fly and also for some FPV - which I've still not gained enough confidence to fly completely.
2. I am always afraid that I will hit something in the sides or the back. What do you do to overcome this frustration/nerves?
Furthermore I have a Hubsan x4 just for fun, but yet again there is no options for customization with this.
3. Or are there?
So what I really want to get is a small Quadcopter that can resist smaller low height crashes so I can test my firmware without too much worries.
It should be able to carry a payload of atleast a GPS module and a 1000mAh battery, giving between 10-20 minutes of flight time.
4. So far I have been looking at the following options and would like your response on these:
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...d_PCB_w_ESCs_Quadcopter_Frame_235mm_KIT_.html
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...pter_Frame_w_Motors_and_Propellers_360mm.html
- http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ltra_Micro_DSM2_MultiWii_Quadcopter_PNF_.html - but is it possible to add GPS and Barometer?
- http://www.blueskyrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=30
- http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/cr...it-10dof-with-crazyradio-bccfk02b-p-1365.html - but is it possible to add GPS (weight vise)?
I have also thought about buying a little larger, the Walkera QR X350.
This one seems quite nice, I like the features, the size, stability and GoPro options.
5. But how customizable is it? None, right? Like if I want to do my own firmware enhancements like described above, this won't be possible with this Walkera?
6. Or finally, what about this a bit bigger but probably less good quality Hexacopter: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/ah600c-s...it-multicopter-w-mmc10-flight-controller.html
I am looking forward to your replies and hopefully I can soon get to extend my Quadcopter firmware knowledge
Feel free to visit my blog about electronics, where you will also find some information about my Quadcopter projects by doing a search: http://blog.tkjelectronics.dk
Best Regards
Thomas Jespersen
TKJ Electronics