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projects:crazyflie2:expansionboards:bigquad [2019-10-03 14:55]
tobias [Current firmware status notes (2016-03)]
projects:crazyflie2:expansionboards:bigquad [2021-06-24 16:09] (current)
kimberly
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 +This page has deprecated and moved to the new documentation framework of the main Bitcraze website. Please go to [[https://www.bitcraze.io/]] and go to the menu 'products'.
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 The BigQuad deck is currently part of our [[https://www.bitcraze.io/early-access/|early access program]]. To better understand what this means also have a look at our [[https://www.bitcraze.io/product-cycle/|Product cycle]]. The BigQuad deck is currently part of our [[https://www.bitcraze.io/early-access/|early access program]]. To better understand what this means also have a look at our [[https://www.bitcraze.io/product-cycle/|Product cycle]].
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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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   * Different PID tuning parameters might be needed for it to fly well. Currently this has to be [[https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-firmware/blob/269730f369b4df34535708d13274abebacb71b5a/src/modules/interface/pid.h|hard coded]]. Later this will be saved in the EEPROM or in the 1-wire memory.   * Different PID tuning parameters might be needed for it to fly well. Currently this has to be [[https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-firmware/blob/269730f369b4df34535708d13274abebacb71b5a/src/modules/interface/pid.h|hard coded]]. Later this will be saved in the EEPROM or in the 1-wire memory.
   * External battery voltage/current reading is implemented but no logic behind it, so don't run out of battery. You can connect the cable (MON port) and watch the log variable.   * External battery voltage/current reading is implemented but no logic behind it, so don't run out of battery. You can connect the cable (MON port) and watch the log variable.
-  * The PWM output is set to 400Hz. Use ESCs which can handle this or compile with [[https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-firmware/blob/master/drivers/interface/motors.h#L89|new value]].+  * The PWM output is set to 400Hz. Use ESCs which can handle this or compile with [[https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-firmware/blob/269730f369b4df34535708d13274abebacb71b5a/src/drivers/interface/motors.h#L92|new value]]. There is also the possibility to [[https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-firmware/blob/269730f369b4df34535708d13274abebacb71b5a/src/drivers/interface/motors.h#L65|enable]] OneShot125 output.
   * **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 ======
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