Hi guys!
So ive been eyeing building myself a multirotor for at least 3 years now. I finally have a job and some cash to spend over the next 2 months.
I am placing an order for a Hubsan X4 107D to get some practice on (as well as a few extras blades and such)
At the same time I plan to start piecing together a Hexacopter (radial). I decided to go for a hex as its not as expensive as a octa (which i originally wanted) and it also provides that added security of being able to fly with one motor dead (just in case)
The plan is to buy a kit frame; The ATG 700-X6-AL (aprox 400g) or the H550 V1 (aprox 470g). ATM im leaning towards the ATG 700 for its fold-able arms and slightly larger span and lesser weight.
Ill be running the whole thing off an Ardunio mega with Aeroquad flashed. for now it will just be running with a 9DOF IMU and the TX/RX system. At a later stage a gymbal (probably self made) ultrasound range detector and gps module will be added Maybe even FPV capabilities
The rest of the kit i plan to use:
Motors: EMAX BL2215/20 1200KV Series
Esc: ZTW-Spider-Series-40A-OPTO
IMU: 9 Axis BMP085 Magnetic Field Acceleration Gyro Atmospheric\
Ultrasound range: Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04
Props: Either APC style 1238 or Emax 1045
Battery: Probably a 3s 6000mah 35c/50c or there abouts
Tx: Walkera Devention DEVO 10 2.4GHz 10ch
Rx: Wakera devo RX1002-w
and possibly the telemetry TX at a later stage
Ecal:
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Most of my stuff will be sourced from banggood.com as i am from South Africa and they ship there relatively cheaply.
What do you guys think? Anything you would recommend i change or is it pretty spot on. I know there is an issue with the IMU i am looking at purchasing and i did find a discussion on how to fix/make it compatible with Aeroquad.
This will be built in stages. First order will be in the next few days which will consist of the Hubsan, Hubsan crash kit, A wide angle lens for the Hubsan, A Ardunio Mega, The range finder and the IMU. This way i can start flying with the small copter and also learn how the Aeroquad software works (i do have 2 Unos but would prefer to work on the actual platform i plan to use.)
Thanks in advanced guys and girls!
So ive been eyeing building myself a multirotor for at least 3 years now. I finally have a job and some cash to spend over the next 2 months.
I am placing an order for a Hubsan X4 107D to get some practice on (as well as a few extras blades and such)
At the same time I plan to start piecing together a Hexacopter (radial). I decided to go for a hex as its not as expensive as a octa (which i originally wanted) and it also provides that added security of being able to fly with one motor dead (just in case)
The plan is to buy a kit frame; The ATG 700-X6-AL (aprox 400g) or the H550 V1 (aprox 470g). ATM im leaning towards the ATG 700 for its fold-able arms and slightly larger span and lesser weight.
Ill be running the whole thing off an Ardunio mega with Aeroquad flashed. for now it will just be running with a 9DOF IMU and the TX/RX system. At a later stage a gymbal (probably self made) ultrasound range detector and gps module will be added Maybe even FPV capabilities
The rest of the kit i plan to use:
Motors: EMAX BL2215/20 1200KV Series
Esc: ZTW-Spider-Series-40A-OPTO
IMU: 9 Axis BMP085 Magnetic Field Acceleration Gyro Atmospheric\
Ultrasound range: Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04
Props: Either APC style 1238 or Emax 1045
Battery: Probably a 3s 6000mah 35c/50c or there abouts
Tx: Walkera Devention DEVO 10 2.4GHz 10ch
Rx: Wakera devo RX1002-w
and possibly the telemetry TX at a later stage
Ecal:
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Most of my stuff will be sourced from banggood.com as i am from South Africa and they ship there relatively cheaply.
What do you guys think? Anything you would recommend i change or is it pretty spot on. I know there is an issue with the IMU i am looking at purchasing and i did find a discussion on how to fix/make it compatible with Aeroquad.
This will be built in stages. First order will be in the next few days which will consist of the Hubsan, Hubsan crash kit, A wide angle lens for the Hubsan, A Ardunio Mega, The range finder and the IMU. This way i can start flying with the small copter and also learn how the Aeroquad software works (i do have 2 Unos but would prefer to work on the actual platform i plan to use.)
Thanks in advanced guys and girls!