Dongho Kang

Build My Own Quadcopter

This is very brief introduction of the build own quadcopter.
please visit 404warehouse blog for more details.

English :
https://404warehouse.net/2015/03/28/build-your-own-quadcopter-with-apm-and-dji-kit/

Korean :
https://eastskykang.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/build-my-own-quadcopter-with-apm-and-dji-f450-flame-wheel/

Summary

1. BUILD MY OWN QUADCOPTER
2. WHY QUADS ARE SO POPULAR ?
   • It’s very easy to build.
   • Simple structure, few components…
   • Only you need is a MCU (core part of multicopter)
   • Very versatile – Robots!
   • Helicam / FPV / Mapping / Delivery …
   • So many platforms
3. DIY, RC HOBBY, VISION , RESEARCH … My Multicopter Projects
4. LET’S BUILD MY OWN QUADCOTER ! But Not For My Own…
5. OBJECTIVE!
   • Most of all, to build my own quadcopter.
   • RC Hobby? or Flying Cam?
   • To share a manual for building a RC Quadcopter.
   • How to build, Several tips.
   • There were not so many Korean references.
6. BUILD MY OWN QUADCOPTER
   • You can build your own quadcopter within $400
   • It flies quite well
   • There are various models of controller & platforms
   • APM / PX4 / NAZA / Naze32 / Multiwii…
   • Each have its own strength
7. VISIT MY BLOG! EASTSKYKANG.WORDPRESS.COM
8. VERY BRIEF MANUAL 🙂 Let’s Start to build a Quad !
9. WHAT I BUILT… DJI F450 FLAME WHEEL
10. COMPONENTS
    • Frame
    • Motors & Props – BLDC Motors
    • ESCs – Speed controller
    • Controller – Core Part (MCU)
    • RF Receiver & RF Controller
11. WHAT I USED
    • DJI F40 Flame Wheel Kit
    • Including Frame, Motors, ESCs
    • APM (ArduPilot Mega)
    • HKPilot 2.5 (Imitation? of APM)
    • ArduCopter Firmware
12. ASSEMBLE ARM & MOTOR
    • Fix motors with each arms
    • Check rotational direction!
    • Refer to the motor layout of your controller
13. SOLDERING
    • Solder your ESCs and Power Module (or UBEC) to the plate
    • It’s not mandatory!
    • You can use ‘Power Distribution Board’.
14. ASSEMBLE PLATE & ARMS
    • Fix arms with the plate
    • Again check the motors rotational direction!
    • Usually, red arms are in the forward
15. FIX ESC
    • Tip : Use Cable Tie!
    • And connect ESC with motors
    • 3 cables (How to connect?)
    • Well, Never mind…
16. FIX CONTROLLER
    • Use double-sided tape
    • Choose very sticky one…
    • Fix RF receiver as well.
17. CONNECT CABLES
    • Check your controller’s manual carefully!
    • Controller Input 
 = RF Receiver Cables
    • Controller Output
 = ESC Data Cables
    • Power Connections
18. UPLOAD FIRMWARE
    • Use Firmware uploader SW
    • ex) Mission Planner of APM
19. ASSEMBLE TOP
    • Assemble the top parts
 (or test motors firstly…)
    • It’s annoying to reassemble 😦
20. BINDING & ARMING
    • Bind RF controller and RF receiver
    • Connect Battery
    • Arming Test
    • Check whether motors works properly
21. FLIGHT TEST
    • Is it flies properly?
    • Adjust controller gain
    • Check your components works well
22. ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT 🙂 It’s Time To Fly
23. CAUTION!
    • Please be careful when you fly a quad
    • You may need a permission for a flight
    • Do check related laws
24. FUTURE WORKS
    • Gimbal?
    • For Flying Cam
    • Auto Piloting?
    • GPS Way Point
    • And…? (Any idea?)