Week 9, prototype in progress

This is the Week 9, where the project is due on the 16th weeks, 5 more weeks!!!!

This week,  we would like to focus on the quadrotor and the programming parts itself.

The structure of the quadrotor is made of acrylic, a mock prototype. so as to test the fitting of different parts and components provided by the controls.

 This 4 insane motor is not light in weight, but has the torque to lift the whole copter, but now the copter is estimated to be 5kg. Too heavy....

Well, for the control parts, this is what jonathan daryl has in his parts.

Installing the new APM 2.6 microprocessor•Before APM 2.6 was installed the previous micro-processor was DJI NAZA•With the new micro-processor installed and hooking it up with new GPS and a new power module, we have our “improved” Quad copter!   

Programming and Configuring Futaba Controller

•With the current setup, the futaba controller is re-configure with 12-chn interface

•The video is attached on the folder

•Unfortunately we haven’t able to fly this quad copter yet, as one of the motor is damaged 

and we are waiting for a the new one

•But as seen on the video each motor can turn and should be able to fly when the 

propellers are attached on them

Autonomous control

•Introducing the parts that we are going to use, the Xbee

•Both units are able to communicate with each other and one will act as 
the transceiver, sending data from the land control station, and the receiver that is 
on the quad copter itself.

•Things to take note, autonomous flight is not allowed in certain countries and you 
need to seek clearance from government authorities, for this school project we will not
fly the quad copter outside of our intended work space area.

Here I have attach a video on the DJI copter, please enjoy!!! woooooohooooo 

Preparing to test the quadrotor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

This is a protective cage that we will use to test the propeller speed

that's all for this week, next week will be more exciting~~~ cheers!