Shop List for a newbee

fabiobortoli · January 20, 2015, 1:40pm

Hello everybody.

I want to start to build my quad based on Navio+ shield.

So I am tring to figure out a shopping list.

My doubts are on the motors area. Once I bought 4 motors… what else do I need to let them spin?

I guess:

4x Power module… then, what about connecting motors and navio? they should be directly connected to servos pin on Navio? Do I need something in between motors and Navio?

At the end of the page my shopping list is

1xNavio+
1xRaspberryPi
1xGPS antenna
1xwire pack for Navio
4xpower module
4xmotors
4xpropellers
1xLiPo batt
1x Batt charger
1x quad chassis

Can you correct/complete the above list?

Thanks in advance
Fabio

igorvereninov · January 20, 2015, 2:11pm

Hello Fabio,

Power module provides power to Raspberry Pi and Navio+ as well as measures current and battery voltage. You only need one.

To make the motors spin you will need ESCs, they connect to servo port on Navio+.

I would put it this way:
1xNavio+
1xRaspberryPi
1xGPS antenna
1xwire pack for Navio
1xpower module
4xmotors
4xESC
4xpropellers (Better get more)
1xLiPo batt (Betetr get several)
1x Batt charger
1x quad chassis

fabiobortoli · January 20, 2015, 2:24pm

Thanks Igor for your reply.

And I guess I have to choose the ESCs according to motors I choose…

And motor has to be chosen depending on lift weight I need…

So ESC must be connected to motor, then to servo output on Navio and … to battery output, right?

Ciao
Fabio

igorvereninov · January 20, 2015, 2:28pm

Fabio, yes you are absolutely right.

fabiobortoli · January 20, 2015, 4:20pm

Hi Igor… another doubt:

What about the radio link between the quad and the PC running control software? Does it rely upon the wifi connection possibly offered by Raspberry + USB wifi dongle?

Or I must buy the radio module shown here (http://www.emlid.com/navio-hardware-setup-apm/) ?

I suppose that radio module could also work with a RC remote control sticks…

Thanks in advance for your support.
Fabio

igorvereninov · January 20, 2015, 4:30pm

It depends on how you setup APM, there are 2 main ways to connect:

Serial
UDP/TCP

You can send telemetry over UART Radios (3DR radio for example), over Wi-Fi, BT, 3G or any other USB networking device. Keep in mind range of Wi-fi.

schuermannsebastian · January 21, 2015, 5:51am

Hi Fabio, it seems to me you are an beginner regarding RC controlled vehicles. Please do not get me wrong, everyone is a beginner with something at some point.
I am writing out of an concern, regarding your safety.
While a regular brushless motor seems to be small, they pack a tremendous amount of power. The prop is spinning with several 1000rpm and if there is something/somebody in the way, it can get very nasty.
Please keep that in mind and never test anything with the props mounted on the motors.

fabiobortoli · January 21, 2015, 8:21am

Hi Sebastian,

You are absolutely right, I am a beginner. Thanks for your suggestions, they are valuable but I want to assure all of you that I everything I will do, I will do safetly.

Thanks
Fabio

fabiobortoli · January 22, 2015, 3:15pm

Hey Igor,

can I ask about an approximately estimation about when could I get the NAVIO+ shipment if I order it right now? I live in Italy.

Thanks
Fabio

igorvereninov · January 22, 2015, 3:26pm

Fabio, Navio+ is currently on backorder and we set the shipping date to 5th February. If you make an order right now with DHL delivery I would say 10th February is a very realistic estimation.

fabiobortoli · January 23, 2015, 1:52pm

Thanks Igor,

I’ve made the order right now with DHL delivery! Let the countdown to Feb 10th begin

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igorvereninov · January 23, 2015, 3:34pm

Fabio, thank you for your order! We will do our best to deliver on time

fabiobortoli · February 6, 2015, 10:57am

Hello Igor,

so did NAVIO+ become available?

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igor.vereninov · February 6, 2015, 11:03am

Hello Fabio,

The boards just moved in the warehouse. They are now being processed and prepared for shipping. Sorry about the delay, we will ship all orders within a few days.

igor.vereninov · February 9, 2015, 11:12am

Fabio, we have shipped all backorders today.

fabiobortoli · February 9, 2015, 11:22am

Many thanks Igor,

I received also shipment confirmation email, and I am already able to track my item. Well done!

jtengland · February 10, 2015, 6:36am

Wishing I had dropped a few extra dollars on DHL. I also got my shipping notice, but the expected delivery date is March 4th in California… yeesh.

mikhail.avkhimenia · February 10, 2015, 9:02am

The expected delivery date is usually much further than the actual delivery. From our experience, AirMail shipments to the USA get there in 10-14 days.

jtengland · February 10, 2015, 7:11pm

Ah, well that’s much closer to a manageable wait time. Thanks for the clarification. I’m just very anxious to dive into this platform!

(We now return you to your regularly scheduled OP thread topic)

fabiobortoli · February 13, 2015, 11:16pm

Navio+ arrived yesterday… going to put hands on it!