S17: Sky Knight
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Sky Knight
Abstract
We aimed to implement a Quadcopter capable of self-sustained flight. Our quadcopter had 4 arms with propeller and motors on each. The propellers generate thrust that lifted the quadcopter. ESC(Electronic Speed Control ) were used to control the motor rotation speed depending on PWM provided from SJOne. We implemented the self-stabilizing technique using PID algorithm. Android Application is also developed to provide user interface to control the motion of Quadcopter. The communication between app and SJOne will be done using Bluetooth.
Objectives
The main objective of this project is to build an efficient autonomous image capturing quad-copter.
- Design and build an efficient hardware so that it is easy to mount on Quadcopter.
- Interface the BNO055 sensor with LPC1758 to get pitch, roll and yaw angles.
- Develop Android Application to control the motion of the quadcopter and interface with SJOne to communicate with the copter.
- Analyze PID algorithms and tune the PID algorithm that will stabilize the flight of quad-copter.
Introduction
Team Members & Responsibilities
Schedule
| Sr. No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2/21/2017 | 2/28/2017 |
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Completed | 2/28/2017 |
| 2 | 2/28/2017 | 3/14/2017 |
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Completed | 3/14/2017 |
| 3 | 3/14/2017 | 3/28/2017 |
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Completed | 3/29/2017 |
| 4 | 3/14/2017 | 4/11/2017 |
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Completed | 4/15/2017 |
| 5 | 4/11/2017 | 4/25/2017 |
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Completed | 4/25/2017 |
| 6 | 4/15/2017 | 4/25/2017 |
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Completed | 4/18/2017 |
| 7 | 4/25/2017 | 5/01/2017 |
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In Progress | |
| 8 | 5/2/2017 | 5/8/2017 |
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| 9 | 5/9/2017 | 5/15/2017 |
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Parts List & Cost
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| Qty | Description | Manufacturer | Part Number | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FPV 4-Axis Quadcopter Frame kit w/ Protective Guard | UFO | $41.00 | |
| 1 | Adafruit 9-DOF Sensor | Adafruit | BNO055 | $39.97 |
| 1 | Quadcopter Power Distribution Board | Hobby King | $10.00 | |
| 1 | PCB | PCBWay | $27.00 | |
| 4 | OPTO Brushless ESC | ARRIS 2-6S 30AMP | $53.00 | |
| 4 | 6045 Carbon Nylon Propellers | Gemfan | $4.00 | |
| 1 | SJOne Board | Preet | LPC1758 SJSU Board | $80.00 |
| 1 | x2204 2300kv Brushless Motors - set of 4 | SunnySky | SNS-X2204S-KV2300 | $63.00 |
| 2 | 4000mAh 3S 30C Lipo Battery Pack | Turnigy | T4000.3S.30 | $22.00 |
| 1 | 50W 5A Balancer Charger | Hobbyking | ECO6 | $19.00 |
| 1 | 105W 15V/7A DC power supply | Hobbyking | 9052000023-3 | $15.00 |
| 1 | 3.5mm Gold Connectors | Polymax | $2.00 | |
| 1 | Long Nylon Threaded Spacers | $6.00 | ||
| 1 | Test Environment Frame for testing | Home Depot | $15.00 | |
| Total Cost (excluding shipping and taxes) | $397.00 |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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My Issue #1
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Conclusion
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Project Video
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Project Source Code
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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