Introduction: Quadcopter Selection, Assembling and Flying
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Introduction:
A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quad rotor, is a multi rotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their lift is generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).Quadcopters generally use two pairs of identical fixed pitched propellers; two clockwise (CW) and two counterclockwise(CCW). These use independent variation of the speed of each rotor to achieve control. By changing the speed of each rotor it is possible to specifically generate a desired total thrust; to locate for the centre of thrust both laterally and longitudinally; and to create a desired total torque, or turning force.
Different sizes of quad copters based on arm to arm gap (or) one end to end.
150mm,180mm,250mm,330mm,450mm,500mm,550mm.
for more acrobatics and speed requirements, low size quads were preferred, and for high stability considerations the size of the quad copter should also be high.
Most famous frame sizes---> 250mm quads will be used for racing / acrobatics and 450mm quad will be used for moderate stability.
Step 1: Quadcopter Frames and Suitable Flight Controller Boards
quad copter suitable flight controller
1.150mm--------------->CC3D
2.180mm--------------->CC3D
3.250mm--------------->CC3D
4.330mm--------------->KK2.1
5.450mm--------------->KK2.1/ APM / PIXHAWK
6.500mm--------------->KK2.1/ APM / PIXHAWK
7.550mm--------------->KK2.1/ APM / PIXHAWK
8.>550mm------------->APM / PIXHAWK
The below links only for reference, you can buy them anywhere you want.....
1.CC3D flight controller (You can buy here) Availability: high price: cheap (INR-1200/-)
http://www.ebay.in/itm/331927390812?aff_source=Sok...
2.KK2.1 flight controller (You can buy here) Availability: high price: Affordable (INR-2000/-)
http://www.amazon.in/2-1-5-Multi-rotor-Flight-Cont...
3.APM flight controller (You can buy here) Availability: high price: Affordable (INR-3000/-)
http://www.ebay.in/itm/232262931946?aff_source=Sok...
4.PIXHAWK flight controller (You can buy here) Availability: high price: Mayn't be Affordable
http://www.ebay.in/itm/172709107484?aff_source=Sok...
Once you aware of that cost, Now its time to decide your quad copter model, are you ready.....then go to the next step.
Step 2: 180 Mm Quadcopter Assembling
Please go through the video for any help regarding the assembly.
Parts needed:
1.180mm frame - buy here
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/FeeYoung-Bee180-180...
2. 4xmotors- buy here
http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-h1407-3200kv-micro-out...
3.4x propellers - buy here
http://www.tomtop.com/multicopter-propellers-1189/...
4.4x12A esc - buy here
http://www.ebay.in/itm/331928547994?aff_source=Sok...
5. 3.5 mm Gold connector - buy here
http://www.amazon.in/Female-Gold-plated-Bullet-Ban...
6.cable ties,screws and nuts can be found in nearest hardware store.
7.battery- buy here
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Lipo-Battery-11-1V-500-mah-...
****Flight controller link was already discussed in step 1.****
Step 3: 250mm Quadcopter Assembling
Please go through the video in case, you find any difficulty in assembly.
1.250mm Quad copter frame - buy here (you can buy direct kit here)
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Mini-ZMR250-Carbon-Fiber-Qu...
2. 4xmotors- buy here
http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-h1407-3200kv-micro-out...
3.4x propellers - buy here
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Orange-HD-Propellers-5045-5...
4.4x12A esc - buy here
http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-h1407-3200kv-micro-out...
5. 3.5 mm Gold connector - buy here
http://www.amazon.in/Female-Gold-plated-Bullet-Ba...
6.cable ties,screws and nuts can be found in nearest hardware store.
7.battery- buy here
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Lipo-Battery-11-1V-500-mah...
****Flight controller link was already discussed in step 1.****
Step 4: 330 Mm Quadcopter- Assembly
Please go through the video in case, if you find any difficulty in assembly.
Parts Needed:
1.330/360 mm Quad copter frame- (you can buy complete kit here).
http://www.quadkopters.com/product/rtf-kit-and-fra...
2. battery - buy here
http://www.quadkopters.com/product-category/batter...
****Flight controller link was already discussed in step 1.****
Step 5: 450mm Quadcopter- Assembly
Please go through the video for any help regarding the assembly.
1.450mm Quad copter with electronics - buy here
http://www.ebay.in/itm/F450-Quadcopter-Complete-DI...
****Flight controller link was already discussed in step 1.****
Step 6: 550mm Quadcopter -assembly
1.550 mm quad copter frame - buy here
link-1
https://www.ebay.com/p/500mm-Quadcopter-Frame-Herc...
link-2
http://www.quadkopters.com/product/arf-kit-rtf-kit...
****Flight controller link was already discussed in step 1.****
Step 7: Flight Controller - Guidance
1. For cc3d based quad copter setup click here
2. For kk2.1 based quad copter setup click here
3. For APM based quad copter setup click here
4. For PIXHAWK based quad copter setup click here
Step 8: Fianlly Radio -Setup (this Will Be Your Own Choice Irrespective of the Quadcopter Size)
