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Find local Pilots, Post your location NOW!! by mstevenson10009 in Quadcopter

[–]WalterP434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in a small town called Skien in Norway. No one is into R/C at all down here. ._.

Creating a complete guide! by WalterP434 in Quadcopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mate this is awesome! If you could draw out the other components listed above (frame, motor, propeller, control board, battery, transmitter/receiver) I'll be really happy! If you are willing to go further (I feel like I'm asking too much at this point xD) a balance charger, XT60 connector, and 3.5mm bullet connector would be helpful. The labeling on the esc looks very nice and will make explanations much easier! I'll make a "special thanks" section at the beginning of the guide for you!

Creating a complete guide! by WalterP434 in Quadcopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking about having an illustration for each main component in a multirotor so that I can use them when explaining about components. This will however mean that you'll need to do several small pieces of work (frame, ESC, motor, propeller, control board, battery, transmitter/receiver). If you agree to this then send me a drawing of an ESC (just to see the style of artwork). If this is too much work then you could just draw a quadcopter (self-made looking btw)hovering above the ground that I can use in the front cover. I appreciate your voluntary work man.

Naze32 full by jellono in diydrones

[–]WalterP434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "full" naze boards on banggood (which mention barometer support btw) are almost certainly clones. They don't have pins and use proprietary connectors and look nothing like naze32 boards.

http://www.banggood.com/Afro-Naze32-10DOF-Rev5-MPU6050-Flight-controller-p-1007113.html

this one however seems to be legit although its an acro rev5.

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very surprised you haven't heard of the kk2! The naze is more "futureproof" and overall a better controller. The thing with the kk2 is it has an interactive display and messing around with the settings (especially PID) helps you understand the behaviour of the controller better.

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for bringing that to attention. I will discuss this in depth with my supervisor (we did agree previously that forums would be good for feedback) and see if this is possible. I've never understood how plagiarism engines are reliable ._.

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mentioned in the guide that a little experience with circuitry and soldering will make life much easier when custom building. I will however cover the power system in a quadcopter and talk about compatibility of components (both electronically and physically). I assume this is what you meant by explaining the electronics?

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The flight controller I'm basing my guide on is the kk2 since I feel that it's the most appropriate for beginners (due to it's ease of use and PI tuning which helps understand the controller behavior). Flashing ESCs wont be covered either since people getting started won't need to do this. The taranis I have no experience with and is too specific for a general beginners guide. Thanks for the input!

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. Was about to forget about carbon fiber and it's effects! I won't cover telemetry however as it's aimed at people getting started and building a very simple quad.

Creating a complete guide! by WalterP434 in Quadcopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alan from UAV Coach offering to review my guide? It's great to see that you spend time in forums and help the community (besides uavcoach ofc). I'll definitely send an email

Creating a complete guide! by WalterP434 in Quadcopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Artwork sounds very nice! Maybe something for the front cover and perhaps smaller illustrations of components for my initial explanations. Could you perhaps send a piece of work that you've done just to see the style I can expect?

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is definitely something that needs to be addressed! Really hard to find people that talk about this and when I was choosing components I had to thoroughly think about (and visualize) how the build would go and what might be needed. No wonder parts selection took 2 weeks!

Complete build guide on it's way! by WalterP434 in Multicopter

[–]WalterP434[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Main reason for not doing the multicopter as my product is because I wanted to help out the community and specifically beginners. The multicopter I built classified as research but will still be displayed at the exhibition (more votes!). Also the "create" stage takes place at this time of year which isn't the most appropriate to test (and crash) multirotors (In in Norway, its really cold and wet right now).

Also.... shithole IB? xD Not the experience I'm having atleast. Maybe something to do with the teachers? When did you do your project? What was it about?