[ML-General] Makers Local Build-Your-Own Quadcopter Class!
david
ainut at knology.net
Sun Feb 8 14:17:45 CST 2015
You might need to tweak the software parameters for the sensors.
On 02/08/2015 01:29 PM, Brandon Dewberry wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> I really enjoyed the quadrotor class, but I'm having trouble tuning
> out the wobble in mine.
>
> I've reviewed many websites and adjusted the PI constants up and down
> several times. I can't seem to settle it.
> I think something may be squirrelly in one of the motors. Or maybe I
> got a bad gyro in the controller (?)
>
> Before I go off buying and replacing parts I'd like to meet up and
> compare performance.
>
> Will Tyler or Brian be at the shop on Thursday night? Can you bring
> your KK2 rig?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brandon
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com
> <mailto:omegix at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
> Tyler showed me where I misread the email, I see the event is free :)
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com
> <mailto:omegix at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
> Any idea why the event is so expensive? It sounds really
> interesting, but that's $58 I could spend on drone parts.
>
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Michael Carroll
> <carroll.michael at gmail.com <mailto:carroll.michael at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
>
> Saw this posted on another mailing list I'm on, and it
> seemed relevant to quad building.
>
> Huntsville will be hosting and International Drone Day on
> March 14, 2015 from 9am-5pm at the Rocket City RC Airfield.
>
> I think you have to be an AMA member to actually fly
> (legally, etc).
>
> Prices:
>
> * Age 19-65 - $58
> * 65 & over - $48
> * Under 19 - Free or $15 with magazine
> * Additional family members - $30
>
>
> ~mc
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Stephan Henning
> <shenning at gmail.com <mailto:shenning at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Tyler, do we need a programmer of some type for the FC
> board? I see some discussion about it being a good
> idea to flash the latest firmware when you get them,
> but I'm not sure if any old USBasp is sufficient, or
> if a beefier programmer is needed.
>
> -stephan
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Stephan Henning
> <shenning at gmail.com <mailto:shenning at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Brandon, go ahead and let your order go through.
> Not worth fighting with it now.
>
> For reference, every item HK sells, if you scroll
> down to the 'add to cart' option it will say to
> the left of the button which warehouse it is
> coming from. Note, the prices will change when you
> change warehouses, but not by much usually. Note2,
> your ENTIRE order has to be from the same
> warehouse, their checkout system cannot handle
> orders split across different warehouses.
>
>
> Yes, the frame is OOS at the west coast warehouse,
> but they have another, non-led frame
> <http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__54664__Q450_V3_Glass_Fiber_Quadcopter_Frame_450mm_Integrated_PCB_Version_US_Warehouse_.html>
> that is available at the US warehouse. You should
> be able to use almost and of the Turnigy/HK
> branded radios. If you are looking at one from the
> US warehouse and aren't sure if what you have will
> work, ask and I'm sure someone here can help you out.
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:23 PM, Tyler Crumpton
> <tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
> <mailto:tyler.crumpton at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Yes, there is still time to order parts! The
> sets I ordered for Phil and Jeff both arrived
> in four days (FedEx Priority from China). Most
> of the parts, except for the frame and the
> transmitter/receiver are in stock in the US
> West warehouse, so that is definitely an
> option if you want to switch to the similar
> frame without LEDs and already have a
> transmitter that will work. Feel free to order
> on your own, or let me know if you want me to
> order parts.
>
> Brian and I tested the motors and propellers
> last week, and everything is looking great for
> the class on the 31st.
>
> For those who have said that they are
> currently unable to buy parts, but might would
> like to in the future, be sure to attend the
> class and get a handle on how everything works
> together, and I'd be glad to help you assemble
> on later day.
>
> Again, let me know if you have any questions,
> and keep making!
>
> Cheers,
> Tyler
>
> On Wed Jan 14 2015 at 7:54:37 PM Brandon
> Dewberry <brandon.dewberry at gmail.com
> <mailto:brandon.dewberry at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Now you tell me.
> I just ordered from HobbyKing direct (is
> it in Hong Kong?)
> My shipping estimate is 7-14 days. $35
> shipping through Swiss Post (or something).
> Not bad, but I'll be sweating at day 13.
> Everything was in stock. Do you think I
> should cancel and re-order from the USA west?
>
> Brandon Dewberry
> (New Guy)
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Stephan
> Henning <shenning at gmail.com
> <mailto:shenning at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> As a note to anyone that is
> considering doing this but didn't make
> the order 'deadline', you can buy
> everything you need from the USA West
> warehouse if you poke around the site
> a bit. It may even come out cheaper
> once the shipping is factored in.
>
> -stephan
>
> On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Tyler
> Crumpton <tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
> <mailto:tyler.crumpton at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Hello Makers!
>
> After putting together a
> quadcopter with Brian at the shop,
> many people have expressed
> interest in learning how to build
> their own quadcopter.
>
> If you're interested, there will
> be a class/workshop on how to
> build your own quadcopter from
> off-the-self components at Makers
> Local, tentatively scheduled for
> Saturday, January 31st. If you
> have seen the quad that Brian and
> I have built, the quads we will be
> building during the class will be
> very similar, and hefty enough to
> carry a GoPro or other FPV gear!
> Here's a picture of our
> mostly-assembled quad:
>
>
>
> Attendance is free, but if want a
> quad to build, parts will cost
> from $220-$310 depending on some
> parts you may already have. Check
> out the wiki page for the event
> <https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Build-Your-Own_Quadcopter_Class>for
> more information on costs and parts.
>
> If you'd like to order parts, send
> me an email, and we can work out
> the payment. I can accept cash,
> PayPal, Bitcoin, RedstoneFCU
> Transfer, Google Wallet, and a bit
> more.
>
> I'd like to put in the orders for
> parts as soon as possible so that
> there is plenty of time for the
> parts to ship, so please try to
> have orders in by January 9th.
> Parts for each quad will be
> ordered as soon as I get payment.
>
> Feel free to split the cost with a
> friend or two; flying a quad is a
> ton of fun! Let me know if you
> have any questions or comments!
>
> Cheers!
> Tyler Crumpton
>
> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
> <mailto:tyler.crumpton at gmail.com>
>
>
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