Lisa/M/Tutorial/RotorCraft - Revision history

Monzie: Changed color of column titles to black as white text is hard to see

2016-05-28T14:22:58Z

Changed color of column titles to black as white text is hard to see

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	== Partlists ==		== Partlists ==
	I recognized that I spent a lot of time to search all compatible components. That list should help you to make your chose easier and faster.		I recognized that I spent a lot of time to search all compatible components. That list should help you to make your chose easier and faster.
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	! User !! Type !! Propeller size !! Frame !! Motors !! ESC !! Telemetry !! RC Transmitter !! RC Receiver !! GPS !! Autopilot !! IMU		! User !! Type !! Propeller size !! Frame !! Motors !! ESC !! Telemetry !! RC Transmitter !! RC Receiver !! GPS !! Autopilot !! IMU

Cwozny: Fixed grammatical error

2012-06-10T16:45:56Z

Fixed grammatical error

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	== Airframe Setup ==		== Airframe Setup ==
	~~Basically~~ rotorcraft is an aircraft that uses propeller lift to ~~hold~~ itself ~~floating~~.		A rotorcraft is basically an aircraft that uses propeller lift to keep itself in the air.
	There are many types of rotorcrafts, but there are a couple of global classes:		There are many types of rotorcrafts, but there are a couple of global classes:

Flixr at 16:40, 10 June 2012

2012-06-10T16:40:20Z

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	= Airframe Setup =		<div style="float: right; width: 15%"><categorytree style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left:1ex; border: 1px solid gray; padding: 0.7ex;" mode=pages>Tutorial</categorytree></div>

			== Airframe Setup ==
	Basically rotorcraft is an aircraft that uses propeller lift to hold itself floating.		Basically rotorcraft is an aircraft that uses propeller lift to hold itself floating.
	There are many types of rotorcrafts, but there are a couple of global classes:		There are many types of rotorcrafts, but there are a couple of global classes:
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	And if first class of rotorcrafts can use gyros only for yaw stabilization, multirotors need 3D (three axial) gyros to stabilize itself hovering which by the way do not guarantee that craft holds the spot, just not letting it fall on side.		And if first class of rotorcrafts can use gyros only for yaw stabilization, multirotors need 3D (three axial) gyros to stabilize itself hovering which by the way do not guarantee that craft holds the spot, just not letting it fall on side.

	= First Steps =		== First Steps ==

	'''Multirotors'''		'''Multirotors'''
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	By "ready to fly" I mean - every equipment that should be placed on copter including battery and payload.		By "ready to fly" I mean - every equipment that should be placed on copter including battery and payload.

	= Configure the autopilot =		== Configure the autopilot ==
	Generally: [[Rotorcraft_Configuration]]		Generally: [[Rotorcraft_Configuration]]

	= Partlists =		== Partlists ==
	I recognized that I spent a lot of time to search all compatible components. That list should help you to make your chose easier and faster.		I recognized that I spent a lot of time to search all compatible components. That list should help you to make your chose easier and faster.
	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;background:black; color:white"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;background:black; color:white"
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	* GS407 Breakout Board		* GS407 Breakout Board

	= Wiring (not tested!) =		== Wiring (not tested!) ==
	[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]		[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]
	[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor_2.png\|thumb\|Alternative LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]		[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor_2.png\|thumb\|Alternative LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]
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	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]

	= IMU calibration =		== IMU calibration ==
	Usually you get a calibration file from the supplier. If not you can calibrate you Aspirin IMU (or else) by following this Tutorial: <br/>		Usually you get a calibration file from the supplier. If not you can calibrate you Aspirin IMU (or else) by following this Tutorial: <br/>
	[[ImuCalibration]]		[[ImuCalibration]]
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	[[Subsystem/ahrs]] <br/>		[[Subsystem/ahrs]] <br/>

	= Frame building =		== Frame building ==
	"Photo gallery" Bruzzlee: [[User/RotorCraft/Bruzzlee]]		"Photo gallery" Bruzzlee: [[User/RotorCraft/Bruzzlee]]

	----		----

	[[Category:~~User_Documentation~~]]		[[Category:Tutorial]]

Flixr: /* IMU calibration */

2012-06-07T13:32:18Z

IMU calibration

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	How you get your Local Magnetic Field values is written down here: <br/>		How you get your Local Magnetic Field values is written down here: <br/>
	[[Subsystem/ahrs]] <br/>		[[Subsystem/ahrs]] <br/>
	~~At the moment if you use the paparazzi master branch it is recommended to use the magnetometer only for the Yaw correction. This can be reached by setting the flag AHRS_MAG_UPDATE_YAW_ONLY:<br/>~~
	~~<define name="AHRS_MAG_UPDATE_YAW_ONLY"/>~~

	= Frame building =		= Frame building =

Flixr: /* Configure the autopilot */

2012-04-15T14:59:02Z

Configure the autopilot

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	= Configure the autopilot =		= Configure the autopilot =
	Generally: [[Rotorcraft_Configuration]]		Generally: [[Rotorcraft_Configuration]]

	~~Lisa/M: [[User/LisaM/Tutorial/RotorCraft]]~~


	= Partlists =		= Partlists =

Bruzzlee at 13:33, 28 January 2012

2012-01-28T13:33:23Z

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	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#RC_receiver]]<br/>		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#RC_receiver]]<br/>
	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]

			= IMU calibration =
			Usually you get a calibration file from the supplier. If not you can calibrate you Aspirin IMU (or else) by following this Tutorial: <br/>
			[[ImuCalibration]]

			How you get your Local Magnetic Field values is written down here: <br/>
			[[Subsystem/ahrs]] <br/>
			At the moment if you use the paparazzi master branch it is recommended to use the magnetometer only for the Yaw correction. This can be reached by setting the flag AHRS_MAG_UPDATE_YAW_ONLY:<br/>
			<define name="AHRS_MAG_UPDATE_YAW_ONLY"/>

	= Frame building =		= Frame building =

Bruzzlee: /* Xbee */

2012-01-26T10:37:58Z

Xbee

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	* 2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large		* 2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large
	* Interface Cable SMA to ~~Lassen IQ Hirose HFL~~		* Interface Cable RP-SMA to U.FL (should fit to the Duck Antenna)
	* XBee Explorer USB		* XBee Explorer USB
	* XBee Pro 60mW U.FL Connection - Series 1		* XBee Pro 60mW U.FL Connection - Series 1
	* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1		* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1
	* XBee Explorer Regulated		* XBee Explorer Regulated


	=== GPS GS407===		=== GPS GS407===

Bruzzlee at 10:32, 26 January 2012

2012-01-26T10:32:22Z

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	=== Xbee ===		=== Xbee ===
			[[Image:XbeeParts.JPG\|thumb\|Xbee parts photo]]

	* 2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large		* 2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large
	* Interface Cable SMA to Lassen IQ Hirose HFL		* Interface Cable SMA to Lassen IQ Hirose HFL
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	* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1		* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1
	* XBee Explorer Regulated		* XBee Explorer Regulated
	~~[[Image:XbeeParts.JPG\|thumb\|Xbee parts photo]]~~

	=== GPS GS407===		=== GPS GS407===
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	= Wiring (not tested!) =		= Wiring (not tested!) =
			[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]
			[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor_2.png\|thumb\|Alternative LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]

	This scheme shows a possibility to connect the parts to the Lisa M.<br/>		This scheme shows a possibility to connect the parts to the Lisa M.<br/>
	In this version, the board is powered by the 5V BEC of the Servo 1 ESC.<br/>		In this version, the board is powered by the 5V BEC of the Servo 1 ESC.<br/>
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	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#RC_receiver]]<br/>		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#RC_receiver]]<br/>
	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]

	~~[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]~~

	= Frame building =		= Frame building =

Bruzzlee at 10:27, 26 January 2012

2012-01-26T10:27:17Z

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	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]

	[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor~~\|700px~~]]		[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor]]

	= Frame building =		= Frame building =

Bruzzlee at 10:26, 26 January 2012

2012-01-26T10:26:44Z

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	* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1		* XBee Pro 60mW Wire Antenna - Series 1
	* XBee Explorer Regulated		* XBee Explorer Regulated
	[[Image:XbeeParts.JPG\|thumb\|Xbee parts photo~~\|400px~~]]		[[Image:XbeeParts.JPG\|thumb\|Xbee parts photo]]

	=== GPS GS407===		=== GPS GS407===
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	[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]		[[Lisa/M/Tutorial/FixedWing#Power]]

	[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor\|700px]]		[[Image:LisaMWiring_Quadrotor.png\|thumb\|LisaM wiring for quadrotor\|700px]]

	= Frame building =		= Frame building =