old:projects:quadcopter:hardware [Hacman DEMO ONLY]

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v1
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Chassis Spec
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-   4 Arms
    -   13mm×10mm aluminium (cheap-ish from B&Q): Can run wires inside.
        Or,
    -   25mm+ would allow us to also put the speed controllers inside.
-   flat top piece for holding electronics
-   something to cover the electronics
-   flat bottom piece for holding camera mount
-   Landing struts (with enough clearance for a camera mount)

Parts
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-   4× rotors, 2 of them counter-rotating.
    -   2 blade <http://www.toddsmodels.com/product_p/epp1045.htm>
    -   3 blade
        <http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5248>
        <http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5250>

v2
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Folding Arms
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### 2 long arms, attached in middle

Arms would be able to pivot around a central joint, similar to a pair of
scissors.

### 1 long arm, 2 short arms, joined using top & bottom plate

one long arm would go all the way through, 2 other arms would be hinged
to the top & bottom plate, with pins to lock in place.

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