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==Aircraft== | ==Aircraft== | ||
The initial | === Airframe === | ||
The initial airframe must forgive mediocre piloting. We want docile flight characteristics combined with a rugged air frame. | |||
Try to select a craft with spares to reduce cost of reconstruction. | |||
These are our top candidates: | |||
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13994__Phoenix_2000_EPO_Composite_R_C_Glider_Plug_Fly_.html Phoenix Glider] Pretty cool name... If the avionics fit into the cockpit I say go for it. (Note that we can add flaps!) | |||
** Alternate [http://store.economyrc.com/phoenix2000-rtf-arf-kit-glider-rcairplane.html source] | |||
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18083__Hobbyking_Bixler_EPO_1400mm_ARF_USA_Warehouse_.html Bixler] Looks like a good place to start. Lots of surfaces to control, plenty of room for avionics, and reasonably priced. | |||
These are interesting alternatives: | |||
*[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9614 HobbyKing SkyFun] Flying wing. Minimal surfaces. | |||
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5455__Predator_UAV_74in_Spy_Plane_ARF.html Predator] Fairly large. Lots of goodness? | |||
** [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=719 review] great info. | |||
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17988__MQ_9_Reaper_Fiberglass_2500mm_FPV_ARF_.html Reaper] cool. | |||
=== Surface Control === | |||
* [http://www.hobbypartz.com/standardservos.html Servos] X 4 | * [http://www.hobbypartz.com/standardservos.html Servos] X 4 | ||
** want light ones, but strong enough to control the surfaces, might | ** want light ones, but strong enough to control the surfaces, might need to get the craft before we order/change the servos | ||
== Coms == | == Coms == | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 18 August 2011
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Avionics
Controller
Embedded controller: Arduino or clone.
The following as interesting and already in inventory: Arduino Decemilia, Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega 2560, Maple Mini, Maple (Rev5).
Sensors
This is the initial sensor package:
- LS20031 GPS
- Accelerometer (3 axis) also includes magnetometer
- Gyro (3 axis)
- Proximity Sensor
- Barometric Pressure/Temperature Sensor (We might need greater accuracy.)
Aircraft
Airframe
The initial airframe must forgive mediocre piloting. We want docile flight characteristics combined with a rugged air frame.
Try to select a craft with spares to reduce cost of reconstruction.
These are our top candidates:
- Phoenix Glider Pretty cool name... If the avionics fit into the cockpit I say go for it. (Note that we can add flaps!)
- Alternate source
- Bixler Looks like a good place to start. Lots of surfaces to control, plenty of room for avionics, and reasonably priced.
These are interesting alternatives:
- HobbyKing SkyFun Flying wing. Minimal surfaces.
- Predator Fairly large. Lots of goodness?
- review great info.
- Reaper cool.
Surface Control
- Servos X 4
- want light ones, but strong enough to control the surfaces, might need to get the craft before we order/change the servos
Coms
- XBee PRO 900 XSC? or...?