Prototype v2.0

Overview of Prototype V2.0

To make this functional prototype you will need to follow the steps below.

Step 0:

Read through this introduction if you haven't already.
https://makerbay.github.io/Coral_Reef_Mapping_Drone/

Step 1: Shopping

Sourcing the electrical components will have a lead time of 2 -3 weeks so you will probably want to start with this.

Check out this link to find all the prices and places to purchase.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fuoXyMHSuvo87rrXIIrsM-g60LUAh8bwrJWMOnM1X2o/edit#gid=1371327579

Step 2: Download all the required CAD FILES

• to Provide links

Step 3

Laser cut the the two electronic trays for the 3 inch tube and the 4 inch tube

4 inch series
https://bluerobotics.com/store/watertight-enclosures/4-series/wte4-etray-r1/
Scroll down to the technical Details and download

Step 4: 3D printing

3D print the components for the T200 Thruster assembly
Intake Guards
Download Files here

Step 5: Make the PVC tube frame

5.1 Print out the orthographic drawings 1:1 scale

Click here ! and download PDF 2D drawing

5.2 Paste the drawings onto some wood and cut out the templates for tube bending.

5.3 Cutting the PVC with tube cutter and thread 20 mm spring into PVC tube for bending.

5.4 Bend the PVC tube against the wooden template.

5.5 Lay out all the PVC "T" and elbow connectors needed for assembly and filling the ballast tubes with lead weights.

5.6 Check bent PVC tubes against templates and assemble PVC tubes with connectors and as per CAD drawings.

5.7 Pop rivots are used to fasten tube connections

Step 6: CNC or hand cut and shape the foam pontoon

6.1

6.2

Step 7:

Setting up the Raspberry Pi 4
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34061

Step 8:

Electrical assembly 1: 3 inch tube
Computation and Navigation watertight enclosure 3 inch series
https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-pixhawk-wiring-and-quick-start.html

Binding FrSky X-lite Pro Radio Controller with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euuGiwLtkPA&feature=youtu.be

Step 9:

Electrical Assembly 2: 4 inch tube
Battery and Raspberry Pi and Pi Camera

Step 10:

"Potting" Cable Penetrators with Epoxy

Prototype v1.0

System & Hardware components

Pictures and videos

Demonstration of the drone 'Brain' (Video)

View of 'the Brain' under maintenance

Buoyancy profile of the drone

Upper view of the drone

Demonstration of drone operation & control (Video)

DIY Droner Social RnD night #1