AeroQuad Forums http://aeroquad.com/ The AeroQuad is an open-source hardware and software project dedicated to the construction of remote controlled four-rotor helicopters, also known as quadcopters or quadrocopters. en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:08:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://aeroquad.com/images/styles/Modern/misc/rss.png AeroQuad Forums http://aeroquad.com/ Cheap transmitter http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8098-Cheap-transmitter&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:39:18 GMT Hello, I am interested in building a quadrocopter and was wondering if there are any other options for a controller besides buying an rc transmitter... Hello, I am interested in building a quadrocopter and was wondering if there are any other options for a controller besides buying an rc transmitter for upwards of a hundred dollars. I am trying to keep the cost down since I am a student and don't have much money. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! ]]> Communication Stopinthemiddle http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8098-Cheap-transmitter Software for driving help. http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8097-Software-for-driving-help&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:07:58 GMT I've recently taken on a project to help with the programming of a multicopter that will have a DLSR camera mounted for HD photography. The only requirement, other than the general programming, is that I set up the controls, moving the copter right, left, forward, diagonal etc...., so that the copter's movements are always in respect to the operator's right and left. In other words if the copter goes behind a house, for example, it's "idea" of left an right shouldn't be the opposite of the operator's left and right, like in a mirror(put up your left hand and you see yourself in the mirror with you "right" hand up). The controls should be such that right for the operator is right for the copter ALWAYS, no matter if its behind an object, too far to see where it is, above canopy, or w.e.

I've looked through the website and know that most of the code for provided is under the "software" tab and there is some more stuff on github, but I was wondering where, specifically, I could find the code, if there is any, that handles the direction of the copter, so that the above requirement is met. Any help, whether it's a link, simple advice, an approach to the problem, or just a piece of wisdom will be greatly appreciated. Hope this post makes sense and doesn't confuse anybody or make me sound too much like a beginner. :) ]]> Beginner Section engineerKev http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8097-Software-for-driving-help Custom made Shield from Arduino Mega prototype kit http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8096-Custom-made-Shield-from-Arduino-Mega-prototype-kit&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:12:31 GMT I am currently making my custom shield using arduino mega prototype kit due to unavailability of the shield in our country. I have completed the kit... I am currently making my custom shield using arduino mega prototype kit due to unavailability of the shield in our country. I have completed the kit using shield board files but after connecting the shield to the arduino no IMU and Barometer is being detected. Can anyone help me suggest some ways to troubleshoot this problem. Thanks in advance :). I have attached the picture of the shield.Name: WP_20130615_006.jpg Views: 166 Size: 215.4 KB
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]]> Beginner Section AMITJOSHI http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8096-Custom-made-Shield-from-Arduino-Mega-prototype-kit Bluetooth bee compatibility http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8095-Bluetooth-bee-compatibility&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:46:39 GMT Hi all, i just wanted to ask if this Bluetooth module is compatible with the aeroquad comfigurator!?? ... Hi all, i just wanted to ask if this Bluetooth module is compatible with the aeroquad comfigurator!??

http://www.tinyosshop.com/index.php?...product_id=339

Can anybody help me! ]]> Communication alehandr0s http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8095-Bluetooth-bee-compatibility how test Barometric Pressure Sensor - BMP085 http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8093-how-test-Barometric-Pressure-Sensor-BMP085&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:13:58 GMT hi, friends
how can i test Barometric Pressure Sensor?
I'm using "BMP085" in shild v2.0 with Arduino Mega 2560, but the AeroQuad Configurator show "Barometric not detected".
I'm thinking in buy other, but before i want to test the mine.
thanks for help. ]]> Beginner Section sharkman http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8093-how-test-Barometric-Pressure-Sensor-BMP085 AQ 32 What went wrong? http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8092-AQ-32-What-went-wrong&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:54:41 GMT Hi Folks;

I've got a brand new AQ 32 just installed into a flamewheel clone. I wanted to reconfigure the firmware for Quad +. I went through 'Compile AQ 32 software' on Configurator. That seemed to run normally, but immedeately after compiling the software, I could no longer connect the computer to the AQ 32. No green LED by Boot 0 on the AQ 32 either. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Jim ]]> AeroQuad Configurator JimHinton http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8092-AQ-32-What-went-wrong Spektrum DX7s disconnects with Typhoon battery removal http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8091-Spektrum-DX7s-disconnects-with-Typhoon-battery-removal&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:02:56 GMT I wonder whether anyone has experienced this condition. I hook up my Typhoon Aeroquad to my computer via the USB port and use the Aeroquad... I wonder whether anyone has experienced this condition. I hook up my Typhoon Aeroquad to my computer via the USB port and use the Aeroquad Configurator to check setting, etc. The transmitter works fine as does the Typhoon. Once I am ready to go out in the field, everything works fine as long as I do not disconnect the battery on the Typhoon (it was also hooked up during the testing process). If I do, the transmitter will no longer control the craft, although the lights on the transmitter indicates it is still bound. If I re-connect up to the computer the transmitter starts working again (as long as I do not disconnect the Typhoon battery). ]]> General Discussion sjerwin http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8091-Spektrum-DX7s-disconnects-with-Typhoon-battery-removal <![CDATA[3d printed quad & y6 hex]]> http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8090-3d-printed-quad-amp-y6-hex&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:21:10 GMT It took a while to build up my 3d printer (thanks sicarius!) and there were a lot of distractions along the way (thanks again Sicarius) but, Ive... It took a while to build up my 3d printer (thanks sicarius!) and there were a lot of distractions along the way (thanks again Sicarius) but, Ive finally gotten both of my copter designs flying so I thought I would post some pix.

both designs are based around carbon fiber tubes (from ebay - sold mostly as decorative sleeves to cover rods) and a vibration isolated deck which carries the flight controller, batteries, and some day the camera system.
the decks are floated on the airframe using a threaded rubber expansion nut I found at the local hardware store.

quad
this is my fun flyer - replaces the plywood prototype ive been flying the past year (frankencopter to the left of the shiny new printend one)
aq v2.06 shield
with a few test flights already I can see this is much more nimble and quieter than the prototype

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y6- hex
my heavy lifter - aq32 - wired for 1 or 2 lipos
Ill be testing some weights on it soon just to see how it handles loaded up
It sounds like a monster in the air


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I welcome your comments/suggestions

if you want more Ive got an album of photos shared on google+:
https://plus.google.com/photos/10011...CLWupPqP7sLcSQ


videos links coming soon...
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]]> Frame Design jonnyotw http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8090-3d-printed-quad-amp-y6-hex First FPV flight! http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8089-First-FPV-flight!&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:15:31 GMT No video of this one, MAN! That is really disorienting! I must do it again! No video of this one, MAN! That is really disorienting! I must do it again! ]]> Flight Videos Twidget http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8089-First-FPV-flight! Motor/ESC current draw. http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8088-Motor-ESC-current-draw&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:56:34 GMT What is the maximum load on the individual wires between the ESC and the motor? Say I have a motor which draws 30A max is the max for each wire 30A... What is the maximum load on the individual wires between the ESC and the motor?
Say I have a motor which draws 30A max is the max for each wire 30A or 10A? ]]> Electrical/Mechanical Design MikeD http://aeroquad.com/showthread.php?8088-Motor-ESC-current-draw