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MiniQuadCopter

  • open 3D frame
  • open hardware flight computer with pluggable parts
  • open source flight firmware

(inspired by the Estes Proto X and the CrazyFlie)

Features:

  • basic quadcopter flight
  • telemetry
  • ground commands
  • autonomous operation

Parts

motherboard

An OSHPark pcboard using through-hole tech to be heart of the copter.

size: 2“ x 1.5” cost: $16/3 ($5.50/ea)

Power lines

  • Lipo
  • Batt charger
  • Power regulator
  • Teensy LC
  • ESP8266
  • MPU 6050
  • Speed controller(x4)
  • Sonar

Data

  • Teensy - MPU6050 = I2C
  • Teensy - ESP8266 = Serial
  • Teensy - ESC = AnalogOut
  • Teensy - Sonar = AnalogIn

Circuit layout app: KiCad

Mockup: http://i.donp.org/i1zz.jpg

Kit parts

  • LD1117V33 Low Drop Out Regulator by ST, 3.3V, TO-220
  • LEDs x 4

## Names

  • ProtoH
  • PlugCopter
  • SocketCopter
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