This project was heavily inspired by the EjoWerks Speeder project: https://sites.google.com/view/ejowerks-speeder/
Thanks to Erik for all of his awesome design work and laying the foundation down for this incredible configuration! I would not have been able to build my version without his help and feedback.
PARTS LIST:
Radio: https://amzn.to/3q4CVlv
Microcontroller: https://amzn.to/45scBlz
Wire (24AWG): https://amzn.to/3oyodmn
Wire (18AWG): https://amzn.to/3ow8KmS
Lidar: https://amzn.to/45uVa3J
Motors (lift): https://amzn.to/426Lppq
ESC (lift): https://amzn.to/3ouBCMh
Motor (pusher): https://amzn.to/3Wu1IM1
ESC (pusher): https://amzn.to/433fY0t
Props: https://amzn.to/3IGLCZD
Battery: https://amzn.to/3MVB4IQ
Camera: https://amzn.to/3MA0nOX
Video Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3MBR3tU
Video Goggles: https://amzn.to/436wugv
Antennas: https://amzn.to/3IC9BZS
M3 Heat Set inserts: https://amzn.to/3MC5kXE
Magnets: https://amzn.to/3WxePff
Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/3OG8LiU
3D Print Filament: https://amzn.to/3oxPyVG
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Please see the INSTRUCTIONS.pdf in the 'Files' section of this page.
FLIGHT CONTROLLER:
Any drone flight controller will work for this project since it is just a quadcopter with a pusher prop, but I can not offer any help in getting that, any altitude hold capability, or control via RC car transmitter set up. You'll be on your own! But I am providing the exact same code that I fly on my version that includes all of the functionality mentioned above, which is a slightly modified version of my generic flight control code, dRehmFlight. You can access the modified version for this project here: https://github.com/nickrehm/dRehmFlight-LandSpeeder
Please read the INSTRUCTIONS.pdf in the 'Files' section of this page to fully understand how to set this up and get flying.
Hi @Nick Rehm This is super cool . How much work would be involved in adding an Optical-Flow sensor for Lateral position hold ? I'm a mechanical designer and not Savvy in creating code, but I can work with code and cut/paste it in and tweak it.
Since this flies close to the ground I think a optical Flow sensor makes sense to hold it's position until you give throttle. I know it is something that needs tuning etc and I'm willing to put the work in.
I'm almost finished designing a custom frame for this and was thinking about leaving space for an Optical flow sensor near the Lidar.
Thank you so much for making this avail. I was always able to make the frames but never code the fun stuff.
Have an Awesome weekend ,
SuperDave42