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Building a Quadcopter with Arduino
Table of Contents
Building a Quadcopter with Arduino
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
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Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
Downloading the color images of this book
Errata
Piracy
Questions
1. Introduction to Quadcopters
Basic components
Basic categories
Fully remote-controlled vehicles (fully RCV)
Hybrid remote-controlled vehicles (hybrid RCV)
Autonomous flying vehicles
Different frame shapes
Flight dynamics
Applications
Research platform
Commercial use
Military and law enforcement
Future potential
Comparison with other aerial vehicles
Difference between quadcopters and airplanes
Difference between quadcopters and helicopters
Summary
2. Hardware Overview
Radio transmitter and receiver (TX/RX)
Motors and propellers
Common motor specifications
Choosing a motor
Choosing an appropriate propeller
Choosing the right dimension
Choosing the right material
Gathering more information
Electronic speed controllers
Choosing the appropriate ESC
Battery and charger
Choosing a battery
Choosing a compatible charger
Power distribution boards
Radio transmitter and receiver
Summary
3. Creating a Frame
Market versus DIY
Materials
Wood
Aluminium
Carbon fiber
Plastic
Conclusion
Frame shapes
The X shape
The plus shape
The H shape
The racing shape
The stability shape
Summary
4. Soldering the Electronics
Bullet connectors
Motors
ESC
Soldering a banana connection
Stripping the wire
Soldering a banana connector
Soldering a T connector
Soldering the PDB
Summary
5. Electronics Installation
Motor installation
Mounting the propeller
Installing the ESC
Connecting the receiver
Powering up
Summary
6. Flight Controller Setup
About Mission Planner
Uploading firmware
Connecting ArduPilot
Calibrating ArduPilot
Step 1 – frame type
Step 2 – accelerometer calibration
Step 3 – compass calibration
Step 4 – radio calibration
Summary
7. Flight Instructions
Preflight checklist
Motor checks
Securing connections
Transmitter voltage and settings
Balancing the weight
Location and environment
Signal interference
Long distance flights
Unscheduled landings
Summary
8. Cameras and Extra Functions

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