I recently "inherited" an older Aeroquad whose prime was probably around 2009-2010. The entire setup is pretty outdated (FC was an entire Arduino Mega with broken out boards for gyro/accel), but it will serve as my introduction to Naze32 and OSDoge before I build my next 250 class quad. Will probably add FPV to this at some point, but in the short term I'd just like to get it in the air again. Frame is probably going to get cut down to 650mm, I'll print a new center section that will house the ESC's/FC and redo the motor mounts as well.
Update: Cut the carbon tubes out of the old frame. V1 motor mounts won't fit the motor hardware (womp), will need a reprint. Upon disassembling the motors, we have one broken center shaft (mcmaster 1/8" shaft should fix this problem) and one frayed winding lead.
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Part List
Flight Controller |
Mcdectech-Brand New AfroFlight Nazer 32 Acro Naze32 rev5 Compatible Flight Controller by Mcdectech
(2 builds)
Amazon.com
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$21.95 |
ESCs |
4 x Volcano/Proton Series 30A Brushless ESC
Exceedrc.com
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$220.00 |
Motors |
4 x Alpha 400 (920kv)
Exceedrc.com
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$156.00 |
Propellers |
2 x APC 10x4.7 Pusher Propellers
(2 builds)
AeroQuadStore.com
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$10.00 |
Propellers |
2 x APC 10x4.7 Propeller
(2 builds)
AeroQuadStore.com
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$7.00 |
Receiver |
Walkera Devention DEVO RX701 2.4GHz 7 Channel Receiver RX 2.4 GHz DEVO 6 7 8 12
Amazon.com
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$31.80 |
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Wow, those are some expensive ESCs and motors. Is that just what they used to cost back in 2010?
I'm guessing so. I can't find much more info on them beyond the manufacturer. Interesting to see where everything has gone in 5 years.
Yes, I can't imagine spending that much on components of that quality by today's standards. Does everything still function?
Supposedly. A Naze32 and a new Rx should be here on Tuesday. I'l get everything tested and spinning before I start working on the frame modifications.
I bet you could get away with 500mm or even 450mm. What will you use it for?
I think it'll get a gimbal eventually, and serve as a platform for me to experiment with GPS/Baro/Optical flow sensors.
I've been looking around for info on frame size vs. prop size, would you be concerned with that size prop on a 450mm frame stability wise?
1047 should be just fine, but it's always good to eCalc it out. Does Naze32 support GPS and optical flow?
Any update on this?
Good timing! I'm almost done designing the printed parts for V1 of this build. Hope to print/have pics this week.
Doing the 3D models yourself?
Yeah, uploaded a picture. Printing the first round of stuff now.
Very cool! How many mm is it going to be?
~460 at the narrowest. Might play around with some carbon tube o have laying around and see how the wider configurations feel too.
Okay, so the arms are going to be carbon tubes. I was a little concerned that 3D printed arms would be too fragile.
Haha that'd be an interesting print...