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Initial QuadCOP parts ordered

screamingtiger

I wont waste much time posting about my kit I received, I will just say that I am missing the GPS module which appears others did get.  I really need it for this project!  I sent a couple emails I am sure it will get resolved one way or another.

The other thing I will say is that I took the SD card out of my RPI model B and plugged it into the RPi 2.  It booted right up and all is well.  I did do an sudo apt-get upgrade and it installed the SMP kernel and other stuff specific to the RPi.

So that's all I will say about the Kit.

 

Here is the body I ordered, it is made of EPP foam.  EPP foam is very tough and rubbery, but requires some structure to keep its shape.  You can crash it all day long and it wont bang up too bad.  Other types of foams will turn into packing peanuts!

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__62865__Extra_Large_EPP_Quadcopter_Frame_450mm_835mm_total_width_US_Warehouse_.html

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Once I have this prototype working I will get a better quad body but in the interim I felt this is a good way to start as I expect some crashes.

Actually its not that big overall.  The motors are about 400mm part which is a normal size quad.  However from end to end due to the foam wings it is 800mm across!  If you want to get started in quads this is a good way to go.

I did look into making my own using wreath rings and carbon fiber arrow shafts but they are way too heavy.  For the cost of this frame its tough to justify building one from scratch unless you are very proficient, which I am not!

 

I picked some hardware such as motors and props, I used my best guess on the total weight.  I plan to use a 4S lipo instead of a 3s to get more power to lift the stuff I will be putting into it.

All in all the quad cost about $250 all set up.  There are ready to fly quads for $300 now I see with a radio, that have GPS installed and can travel waypoints as well as return to home.  Very cool stuff.  But the waypoints are way to general to be used for security purposes.   Personally I find flying quads to be boring.  However trying to get one to fly by itself and actually do work by itself, now THAT is fun!

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