Heewing T1 Ranger VTOL remix
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Edit April 14, 2022: Added a walkthrough video: https://youtu.be/YQQIIjemz6M Edit April 13, 2022: Added the Arduplane param file I used. Still needs some tuning for forward flight.. lacked enough elevator to climb and had to switch to manual which created an abrupt climb until I smoothed it out. Edit April 12, 2022: transition success! https://youtu.be/ogtzm8ZU18E hover test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Bes_6_Aw This is a remix of some nice work done by Chan: https://github.com/phochan/Hee-Wing-T1-VTOL/blob/main/stl/heewing7a.STL mixed with the amazing 3d printed mini hawk by Steve Carlson: https://hackaday.io/project/175286-minihawk-vtol The nacelles simply bolt on to same holes where old motor mounts were screwed on. I've only used the micro motor mounts so far but included mounts for bigger motors in case I want to upgrade the motors. [edit 4/11/2022: micro motor got too hot and melted my tilt motor mount. I'm switching to 2204-2300 size motors I pulled off an old quad] Print mirror versions of the nacelles and tilt motor mounts. They are laid out on their sides. I've had good success printing them in that orientation with full supports. Requires some cleanup with needle nose pliers afterward but supports come out pretty well. To keep wings removable, I'm using the LED connector wires for the tilt servo but that means LED's won't work. So I replaced LEDs with fire LEDs from readymade and just power them from power going to motors. I printed using Pet-G for its strength. 20% infill. Parts needed: T1 Ranger kit or pnp.. you won't be using the motors or esc's so a kit might be better value but more work. 3 motors. I’m using old lumenier 2204-2300 with 5x4x3 props Upgrade ESCs to 30-35 amp. Ardupilot compatible flight controller. I’m using a matek h743 wing v2 mounted sideways without the current sensor board to make it fit. GPS with compass.. i'm using this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092RVFSN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2-56 rod for hinge mechanism, (may have to drill out hole with 1/16” drill bit) and for linkage to servos.. also will need clevis of your choice to connect to servo horn (I used a solder clevis) e-z connector like https://www.dubro.com/collections/e-z-connectors/products/e-z-connector to lock hinge rod in place (bend other side) 2-56 ball link https://www.dubro.com/collections/kwik-links-clevis/products/2-56-threaded-ball-link (will have to drill out hole with 5/64” drill bit) Some m3 nuts and bolts to secure the nacelles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FN21AO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BAVTQ5HA70X2SWACFDSP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NBKLOQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share servos for tilt mechanism..I am using Turnigy DMC809 which have tons of torque and smooth operation: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/dmc809-micro-digital-coreless-servo-25t-3-8kg.html Receiver and fpv system Pan camera and vista holder with fan parts can be found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5172764
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