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A project log for ODDYSEY

Open Source IOT Drone With MR Capabilities

walkerdevWalkerDev 05/25/2020 at 13:310 Comments

Looking for a Drone but can't seem to find one that's open source yet has everything you need? Well you've come to the right place! 

The drone will be based on the following concept image from Transformers: TLK

I'll start off by putting the projects to 5 general sections:

- Mainframe Design

- Flight System

- Sensors, Servos and More

- Outer Cover

- Computer/Phone Connection

Although I can see that this design is feasible, i'll have to add quite a few parts to make sure it is capable of holding itself well and will always have the proper amount of weight put on it. I will be creating a custom weight balance system and possibly my own EDFs, given the size and thrust I want. 

Majority of the parts will probably be brought from Sparkfun Electronics or designed myself and 3D printed. 

I've also been looking at the Cypress PSoC® 6 Dev Kits, which makes life way easier for me. I'm familiar with IoT because of smaller gadgets and programs I've made in the past, but i'm not highly advanced. I really like the PSoC® 6 WiFi-BT Pioneer Kit as it fits all of my needs and allows for a lot of function in a compact package. I'll be using the IoT to send data between off-board and on-board sensors, which will allow me to create highly visual and detailed UIs showing the drone's current state.

Now, to the drawingboard!

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