MultiWii

Hi,

Here is some pics about my new proto quad.
This one is made with the following parts:
- Flyduino MEGA from Paul
- Flyduino centerplate with power distribution from Paul
- Flyduino 8'' props from Paul
- GPS BOB + FMP04 GPS running at 10Hz and 115200 baud UART
- FreeIMU v0.3.5 with MS baro sensor from Fabio/Jussi
- Super Simple 8/10A from HK
- Turnigy 2205 1088kv motors from HK
- 1300mAh nano-tech bat from HK
- HK-500GT Landing Skid from HK
- 10x10mm alu square tube
- 4mm foam sensor support from HK
- ASSAN X8R6M with PPM sum output

- diameter size (between 2 opposite motor axis: 36cm)
- weight without bat: 382g

I hope it will be the perfect setup to test various GPS code for MultiWii.

This looks good!

links to Flyduino
Quadrocopter Centerplate with onboard power distribution, set of 2
Flyduino MEGA Flight Controller CPU Board
8"x4.5 Propeller Set black


links to HobbyKing

Hobbyking SS Series 8-10A ESC
Turnigy 2205 50turn 1088kv 8A Outrunner
Turnigy nano-tech 1300mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack
OR
Turnigy nano-tech 1300mAh 3S 45~90C Lipo Pack
HK-500GT Landing Skid (Align part # H50122)
Peel-n-stick foam tape. 10x5inch 4mm thick

I think it is correct...if in doubt choose LIPO with higher Crating





//UndCon

Thanks for the links.

we can post also a link to the IMU:
http://viacopter.eu/index.php?page=shop ... &Itemid=53

That is such a nice, clean build! Well done. Thank you for the nice photo
documentation. Every single detail is well though out for simplicity,economy,
maintainability, and function. I know it has been asked before, but Alex,
what are YOUR feelings about a tricopter versus a quadcopter?

Thanks Alex for the IMU link - I forgot that one

Bob K wrote:That is such a nice, clean build! Well done. Thank you for the nice photo
documentation. Every single detail is well though out for simplicity,economy,
maintainability, and function. I know it has been asked before, but Alex,
what are YOUR feelings about a tricopter versus a quadcopter?

I prefer the look of the tricopter.
You can see I began this project with a tricopter (TriWiiCopter).

But for simplicity, I prefer to make tests on quads because it's easier to fix in case of crash.
The flying characteristics are equivalent for me.

Thankyou for your experienced opinion.

Good job, looks very nice! Looking at your pictures, your last comment made me wonder:

Alexinparis wrote:But for simplicity, I prefer to make tests on quads because it's easier to fix in case of crash.

Do you plan to add some kind of protective cover/dome to prevent the electronics stack from getting damaged in the case of a crash? Currently, they seem to be very vulnerable to me.

Alex, what do you figure you spent in time and cash building this? for reference sake.