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projects:crazyflie2:expansionboards:bigquad [2019-10-03 14:55] tobias [Current firmware status notes (2016-03)] |
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+ | This page has deprecated and moved to the new documentation framework of the main Bitcraze website. Please go to [[https:// | ||
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<WRAP center round info> | <WRAP center round info> | ||
The BigQuad deck is currently part of our [[https:// | The BigQuad deck is currently part of our [[https:// | ||
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Currently there is only a basic setup but as the development advances so will the documentation. | Currently there is only a basic setup but as the development advances so will the documentation. | ||
- | Start by mounting the big quad deck on the frame. After that connect the ESCs according to the diagrams below. | + | Start by mounting the big quad deck on the frame. After that connect the ESCs according to the diagrams below. **Note** that the 5V is needed for the motor signals and is not optional. |
===== Basic connection diagram ===== | ===== Basic connection diagram ===== | ||
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Clean and build the firmware and flash it using you preferred method. | Clean and build the firmware and flash it using you preferred method. | ||
Now when the Crazyflie 2.0 is started and it is connected to the BigQuad deck it will start outputting PWM signals to the ESC connectors. The motors [[https:// | Now when the Crazyflie 2.0 is started and it is connected to the BigQuad deck it will start outputting PWM signals to the ESC connectors. The motors [[https:// | ||
- | ===== Current firmware status notes (2016-03)===== | + | ===== Current firmware status notes (2019-10)===== |
* CPPM input is working but calibration and dynamic channel setup is not implemented yet. Doing the first tests with cfclient and gamepad is wise but might not be as reliable as a RC transmitter and receiver, yet. | * CPPM input is working but calibration and dynamic channel setup is not implemented yet. Doing the first tests with cfclient and gamepad is wise but might not be as reliable as a RC transmitter and receiver, yet. | ||
* When the BQ-Deck is detected it will automatically switch to brushless motor drivers. It will be noted in the cfclient console if it is detected or not. | * When the BQ-Deck is detected it will automatically switch to brushless motor drivers. It will be noted in the cfclient console if it is detected or not. | ||
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* Different PID tuning parameters might be needed for it to fly well. Currently this has to be [[https:// | * Different PID tuning parameters might be needed for it to fly well. Currently this has to be [[https:// | ||
* External battery voltage/ | * External battery voltage/ | ||
- | * The PWM output is set to 400Hz. Use ESCs which can handle this or compile with [[https:// | + | * The PWM output is set to 400Hz. Use ESCs which can handle this or compile with [[https:// |
* **Be safe**, it is experimental software. Run all testing **without** props! | * **Be safe**, it is experimental software. Run all testing **without** props! | ||
====== Reference setup ====== | ====== Reference setup ====== |