Monday, April 22, 2013

My hexacopter






First it was 850mm size and now its 700mm.I dont wish to add weight for no reason.




More updates coming soon. Just waiting for the parts to arrive. They are stuck in Kolkata's customs since 12 days now.


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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Build log- ST360 quad 


Will be convering everything starting from unboxing to complete frame with tips! :)
Lets start-

Parts-

ST360 quad kit from Hobbyking

Kk2.0 
Power distribution board
9xR radio with Flysky 9ch module 
9x 8C v2 Rx
Plush 25A Turnigy ESCs

 First, this is my first parcel from Hobbyking so was lil more excited than you people.

Slightly opened. Cheesy Dont laugh people, first unboxing from HK. Tongue

Here is the complete setup list-





Finally, Frame built-
Connecting ESCs

Front view.

Testing the electronics


First problem with motors

But this problem was eventually fixed after I placed the KK2.0 on the correct place and set minimum throttle  to a value that every motor starts at the same value.



First Landing gear try( It broke and was really week. Dont make such landing gears :P

Flight videos ( I still need to tune the kk2.0's PI settings) I aint a good pilot at all.




Hope you guys like this log. Better flight and long flight videos coming up soon. Also stay tuned for the hex. Already have ordered the parts and started building the frame.



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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Learning CAD

How important it is to learn CAD program, you guys wont imagine...




It helps you in everything, starting from saving money to designing complex designs in the easy way. Just go for it.
I will download Solidworks 2013 (torrent lol)

For learning Solidworks go here simply. This is best free tutorials website and one of the most famous out there.
http://www.solidworkstutorials.com/introduction-to-solidworks/


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One more day....

Just one more day and I get my first every RC project's stuff. Guys, <24Hours only. Its in my local post office as per the tracking info.
Thanks to hellyflyer who helped me track it :)

Stay tuned!
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Monday, March 18, 2013

New hex build plan

Decided to make a hex finally
I finally decided to make my first hex after this quad(ST360-check previous posts in the blog).  The hex will not be made only for fun but for learning; I will design and build my own frame.
Choose aluminium,plastic and wood as the raw materials.

Some builds by other members I appreciate alot-

Clean, isn't it?

Check this thread-
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1617323&highlight=foldabl+hexacopt&page=7
Really helpful for learning and taking inspiration for scratchbuild multi-rotors.

Stay tuned for more info. Will update you guys with my ST360 Soon.

And the parts list of the new build(this hex) will be posted very soon. 
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Friday, March 8, 2013

ArduFlyer 2.5 | Really amazing


This board is awesome as per the reviews I check all over the internet. People are happy with it in rcgroup.com, rcindia.org & youtube; everywhere!
I will soon order this board for my new quad upgrade. Along with this I will buy the GPS module.

See how great it is? Yes!
Packing? Perfect. ;)

RCTIMER is really good chinese website with freeshipping worldwide(paid available). I will soon order this.

Check out these videos-






For help you are free to contact me. If you are beginner go with kk2 board then start with this. :)


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Sunday, March 3, 2013

My FIRST quad build

Hi, I recently ordered a complete parts list from HK(except the radio and the battery due to customs).
So, This build is kinda nice one. I am waiting for my stuff to arrive.
Quads are really cool. I am a school student and started RC only because of quadcopters!
Quadcopters- Sound really cool? uhuh? 
Yes it should! Quad- means 4 & Copter- means motor(rotor).

Lets start with the parts list-


You can go with my parts list or modify according to yours.But this build is great!

Motors, Frame & Props-

Motors should be chosen after calculating and visualizing your quad's weight. I choose a kit which includes frame,motors,and props.
So here it is-
 
The complete frame. Looks good. :)

Motors look cool

 complete parts you get in the kit.

1x #031000132/28592 ST360 Quadcopter Frame w/Motors and Propellers 360mm = $37.99                        

ESC-

I choose a bit higher amp ESCs so that I could use the same ESCs in future with better motors. So here they are-
Turnigy Plush 25A
4x #TR_P25A/2163 TURNIGY Plush 25amp Speed Controller = $47.08 


Flight Controller-

Simply, I choose KK2.0 without any trouble. Multiwii is good too and upgradable but ain't userfriendly and easy for a beginner! So kk2.0 from Hk.

KK2.0 From Hobbyking.com

Transmitter-

I choose the 9xR because it is new in the market is is good priced. It also has great look ;)
The new 9xR mode2 from hobbyking
Extras-
You need connectors, power distribution board( You can easily build one on your own),wires,etc.

I will soon upload videos and a maiden flight video.
Till then watch these for guides-

 

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