My new proto quad ready for GPS testing

[Alexinparis]

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.

[UndCon]

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

[Alexinparis]

Thanks for the links.

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

[Bob K]

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?

[UndCon]

Thanks Alex for the IMU link - I forgot that one

[Alexinparis]

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.

[Bob K]

Thankyou for your experienced opinion.

[LenzGr]

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

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.

[tovrin]

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