Hardware
The hardware is based on the MIT Aerospace Control Lab's nx Platform. Also see their list of parts.
Components
Below is a comprehensive list of the parts used to build the drone platform.
| Section | Part Name |
|---|---|
| Frame | Frame Kit w/ PCB Central Plate (S550 Frame Kit) |
| Custom 3D-Printed Body | |
| Custom 3D-Printed Body-PCB Interface | |
| Custom 3D-Printed Legs | |
| Motor Assembly | Motors (6x FLASH HOBBY D2836 1500KV) |
| Propellers (6x) | |
| Electronic Speed Controllers (6x QWinOut 2-4S 30A ESC) | |
| Computation | VOXL Flight Deck |
| Intel NUC (NUC11PAHi7) | |
| Power Supply | LiPo Battery (5200 mAh, 11.1V) |
| Voltage Step-Up Board (150W DC-DC 19V) | |
| Power Distribution Board (MATEK XT60 PDB) | |
| Remote Control | Receiver (SPM9745 DSMX) |
| Transmitter/Controller (DXS SPM1010) |
As a note, the parts used from the frame kit are:
- Central PCB top plate
- Central PCB bottom plate
- Injection moulded arms (x6)
3D printing
A zip containing the STL files for the project is available for download.
As a note, the landing gear (Landing Gear.STL) was printed in flexible TPU and the main base (Couple Base.STL) in rigid PETG. The rest was printed in PLA.