User:Qballm1a1/enes100/project1

This is my page for my work on Project 1, the QuadCopter.

Week 0 Activities
Our goal of this project is to repair the feet on the existing quadcopters, and then learn to fly them.

We then want to program the quadcopter with an Arduino to fly autonomously around the HCC Quad.

Our final goal is to create a presentation of the quadcopter to advertise for the Engineering Club

My First Task
-To charge up the quadcopter batteries

-To connect the quad copter(s) to my iPhone to control them

-To learn to fly the quadcopter

Summary of actual work over first weekend
This weekend, I was able to set up a method to charge the batteries for the quadcopter, however, i could not fly the quad copter. I installed all the needed software to my iPhone to fly it, and i was able to fly the copter during class for a shorter duration.

Week1 Narrative
I developed a method to charge the 3 quad-copter batteries, using an outlet bar, and an electroic light timer to limit the charge time to 2 hours.

I was able to download the application needed to pilot the AR Drone. This application is called AR.FreeFlight. It allows the user to fly the quad-copter from an iPhone, iPod, or iPad.

I was able to learn to fly the quad-copter in simple maneuvers using tutorials found on YouTube and the AR Drone website.

My Second Task
-To have more flight time flying the quad-copter

-To look for a way to adjust the quad-copter's flight characteristics, such as the altitude limitations installed that limit the maximum height to 10 feet.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
I learned to fly the quadcopter better, however, i was unable to find a way to adjust the flight settings of the quad copter.

Week2 Narrative
Over the weekend, I had nice weather, so i was able to fly the quad copter several times.

I flew during light and no wind conditions, and i can better control the machine without crashing it.

I am able to avoid obstacles such as my shed, and a large tree, which I would previously crash into.

I also practiced taking off and landing the quad copter in my hand. I also tested the limitations of the quadcopter and I

practiced and recovering the quad copter from mistakes such as hitting an obstacle.

To do this, i would give the quad copter a push with my hand, and the quad copter

would generally self correct itself from the error, using its internal motion sensors. I also gave one of the chargers and batteries to Osman, so that he could take home

a quad copter himself and find alternative battery options that allow longer flight times per battery charge.

http://ardrone.parrotshopping.com/us/p_ardrone_video.aspx?id=4214&i=199962

My Third task
Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the third weekend.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week3 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

My Fourth task
''Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the final weekend of project work. ''

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

Complete Team Page
Fill out the Team Form (should have already copied the form, created the team page, linked to it and started filling it out).