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    Published on 03-26-2010 02:23 AM

    Flight Control Board
    • Arduino Duemilanove w/ Atmega 328
    • Arduino Mega

    Brushless Motor / Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Options

    It is highly recommended to purchase spare motors for troubleshooting.


    Good with 10x4.7 propellers
    • BP 2217-9 brushless motors
    • KDA 20-22L brushless motors
    • Turnigy Plush 18A ESC
    Good with 12x3.8 propellers
    • Turnigy 2217 860 kV brushless motors
    • Turnigy Plush 30A ESC

    Counter rotating propellers

    For a quadrocopter, two slow flyer and two slow flyer pusher propellers are needed. It is highly recommended to get extra sets to prevent any downtime with your quad.


    8x3.8 Propellers
    • 8x3.8 Slow Flyer
    • 8x3.8 Slow Flyer Pusher
    10x4.7 Propellers - Great for general use
    • 10x4.7 Slow Flyer
    • 10x4.7 Slow Flyer Pusher
    12x3.8 Propellers - Great for heavier payloads
    • 12x3.8 Slow Flyer
    • 12x3.8 Slow Flyer Pusher

    6 Degree of Freedom (DOF) Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)



    It is constructed out of two items:
    • 5 DOF IMU
    • Dual Axis Gyro - adds the 6th degree of freedom

    Shields



    Here are several choices, can be used to mount IMU and other electronics.
    • AeroQuad Shield or Arduino Prototype Shield
    • Stackable Headers

    Recommended Battery
    • FlightMax 3 Cell (11.1V), 20C, 4000mAh)
    • Battery Monitor

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