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== STATUS == *Talk given about 'my quadcopter and me' *Workshop about quadcopter theory given on 20131130. Slides available, see [[#WORKSHOP MATERIALS|Workshop Materials]] *Workshop date to be planned for figuring out what to order and where. Expect begin of next year. == WHY == I've recently finished my first quadcopter build ([[justa_copter_1]]) and have gone through the throes of learning how to fly it ([[justa_learning_to_fly]]). This obviously means that I am now an expert in the field of quad-copters and am fit to edumahcate the masses on proper construction and flying of these things, right ? Well, let's just say that I know that there are at least a few people also interested in getting up to speed with this whole multi-rotor thing and it might be nice to do a series of talks and/or workshops on the subject to get people familiar with the concepts, up to speed with the required materials/skills and finally get the aircrafts constructed and flying. == HOW == Here's how I see things going: * A presentation on 'Me and my quadcopter, a lovestory' or 'Why wont you fly you piece of shit!' * A talk on the basics of quadcopters, what makes them fly, how they are put together and what is required to do so. A write-in for a workshop (series). * A workshop (series) that will be split in a ** Planning phase: What do you desire, what platform/design satisfies your needs. Explanation of the different options. ** A short 'ordering' workshop. Where to get all that stuff now you've had a good think about it; make sure you order the right things (and enough of it!) ** Putting the stuff together, together. Grab all the stuff that got in the mail and bring it to the space, we'll make something pretty ** Tuning and flying (likely following directly after the 'put together' part, but repeated again soon again) == I'M INTERESTED ! TELL ME MORE == [[File:justa_copter_1-acta_1.jpg|thumb|DIY quadcopter; ducttape included]] I expect this to be something that will take a total of 2 to 3 months to complete and cost from 120 to 800 euro, depending on your wishes. To give you a basic idea for a quadcopter and it's costs, see [[justa_copter_1]]. In general , the costs are: * Frame: from 10$ and up * Motors: Generally around $10, you need four (or more ?) and one spare (trust me) * Speed controllers: Around $10 a piece, you need one per motor (and a spare) * Batteries: Again, (surprise) around $10 for one that'll fly a small quad-copter for about 15 mins. You'll want two at least (3s 1800mAH in my case) * Flight controller: between $15 and $250 dollar, depending on features. A $30,- board will do you really fine, however * Propellers: At around $3 per set of 4, you'll want a few sets, they do tend to break. Let's say 4 sets for $12. * Possibly prop-adapters: often supplied with motors. Good to have a few spares. $4 per set. The [[justa_copter_1]] has a direct cost of around $122 this way in motors, controllers, brains, battery ; about $39 in spares laying on the shelf - Recoupable/re-usable costs: * Transmitter/reciever set; preferably at least 6 channels. Around $40 for a set. $10 for extra RX-unit. Can be used for more/other models * Battery-charger: Around $15 to $40 for something useful; some models will charge all kinds of interesting batteries for RC or other projects The [[justa_copter_1]] has a transmitter I bought for a different purpose, before. I did by a battery-charger that is 'future proof' and will charge more heavy duty batteries as well as the ones I currently needed. == SO WHAT NOW == I aim to start the first of the above series at the next first TECHINC presentation-parties and proceed to do the next parts in the months directly after that. If you have any questions or remarks beforehand (or during) please contact me! == PROGRESS SO FAR == (See also [[#STATUS|status]]) Since the announcement on 20130821, a fair number of people have voiced their interest in attending the workshop(s); either to construct a (new) multirotor from scratch, to repair/fix their earlier attempts or to simply 'soak in the atmosphere'. To this end; I've decided to place the first talk before the end of september; hopefully combined with a 'party' of other talks/etc. Workshops to follow soon/directly after. The following list of people replied on the mailinglist. I will list their aliases (where available). * Erwin-c64 * Ultratux * Wizzup * Brainsmoke * [[AnusCopter|The_Jinx]] * Stef * Damnlie * Cash Lo * AndreasR * Mariejel (can't attend the 30th) * [[DiscoDrone|RobertAtkins]] * [[Yiodah_copter|Erwinsch]] * HakIT * Guido * phicoh [[Phicoh Copter 1|Phicoh Copter 1]] (did not not reply on the mailinglist, is more interested in traditional helicopters, but likes to learn about the electronics, is going to get a simulator that probably also provides models for quadcopters) * [[NarCopter|Narya]] * [[QuadcopterAmraam|Amraam]] * Control-K * Okke == WORKSHOP MATERIALS == To keep track of all the stuff already done, I'll keep a list of materials/stuff produced for it below. * [[:File:20131130-justa_quadcopter_workshop-slides.pdf|Slides]] of the Quadcopter Workshop given on 20131130, for those who missed it. 137 slides; enjoy. Please do not re-use without permission.
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