Hexacopter build

[trypt]

Making a build log for my hexacopter.

First batch of parts

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Done soldering headers to the autoquad and GPS shield

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Forgot to order the FTDI interface so I had to improvise. Used a FTDI from a Xbee explorer board. Seems to be working fine, flashed firmwire without problems.

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Connected a Spektrum satellite to test, seems to be working OK.

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[leopold1]

Nice!!

I'm planning the same frame.

Can you tell me what the diameter is of the centerplate is?
What are the arm lengths did you order?

Looking forward to your build!

[phynix]

Hello,

Interesting blog, nice pictures! I am going to use the same frame, so I am looking forward to see more from you. As kinderkram already called it the "official AQ-frame", I think that also other people appreciate your work.

And I do have already one question: what is the total weight of an X4 frame? What is your impression about it?

Sören

[kinderkram]

Heyhey, nice one!

I got a similar frame (as a quad), same dome, same FC & ESCs but another landing gear.
I took the one from Flyduino: http://flyduino.net/Landing-gear-High-XL-Size
Since Paul refuses to go with my advice offering complete kits I had to add 12mm carbon tubes and plastic caps to make it complete. Leaves enough room for a gimbal, is flexible but strong.

I only need the time to get it airborne...

btw: which motors are you going to use with it? I got the Tiger MT2216 900kV and I love them!

[trypt]

Thanks!

I`m using 34cm booms. I will measure and weigh when I get home.

I haven`t bought landing gear yet. I want the one jussih i using, but they are not available yet.

As for motors, i`m thinking tiger navigator MN3508-16 700kv as I will probably buy a APS-C style camera in the future. I just have to make sure and measure that I can use 12 inch props without any issues on the frame.


Here is a picture of the undone frame

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[leopold1]

An off topic question.

Now flying a test quad with AQ and very impressed with the stability, why should one step over to a hexa.
Is it the challenge, flight time, even more stable, ...
I've been thinking about this because there some nice quad frames arround to and in a worst case scenario, when you have a crash it will be less expensive.
Just a thought ...

[phynix]

In principle, a Hexa can be more stable than a quad. In addition, it offers some sort of redundancy - if one motor fails, it does not flip necessarily (at least in theory). And, if the same motors are used, it has more power, even so a quad with bigger motors might be more efficient. I hope this helps a little bit, but I think others can give more input on this topic.

[axelnied]

Thanks!
I`m using 34cm booms. I will measure and weigh when I get home.
I haven`t bought landing gear yet. I want the one jussih i using, but they are not available yet.

As for motors, i`m thinking tiger navigator MN3508-16 700kv as I will probably buy a APS-C style camera in the future. I just have to make sure and measure that I can use 12 inch props without any issues on the frame.

Here is a picture of the undone frame

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I am looking at your picture... Not exactly sure what kind of layout you are planning, but the angle in between each of the arms should be 60deg (360deg / 6) for a "traditional" hexa (either x or +). Judging from your picture i see 45-45-90-45-45-90. If this is what you are planning, then please disregard my comment.

[trypt]

The diameter is 14.8cm on the widest part, and the frame with booms and nothing else weights 502g.

Axelnied: Thanks! I just throwed it together so didn´t notice that.

[phynix]

thank you very much! Im looking forward to see more of your build.