UFO Generation #6
Bluetooth Module Update Spring 2016
Written by: Anthony Becerril (Mission, Systems, and Test Engineer) Posted by: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager) Table of contents: Introduction Previous work Current Progress Additional Resources Introduction: The current UFO Quadcopter is being modified to communicate via bluetooth in addition to the already existing RC communication. The following will discuss previous work and current progress on […]
UFO Mass-Thrust Trade Off Studies Spring 2016
Written and posted by: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager) Table of contents: Introduction Formula Tests 1291g 1391g 1504g Conclusion References Introduction: This document highlights the importance of weight for the UFO abducted quadcopter. Each EDF delivers a maximum thrust of 650g. Running all 4 motors should be able to lift the quadcopter, if the aircraft […]
PCB Design: Schematic – Spring 2016
Posted by: Luis Valdivia(Project Manager) Written by: Kevin Nguyen(Electronics and Controls) Table of Contents: Introduction Full EagleCAD Schematic Step-Down(Buck) Switching Regulator Servo Status Indicator PCA9685 Connections 3-Pin Headers for Servos and Lightshow Pin Headers for Low Voltage Alarm and Bluetooth Introduction: One of the main tasks of the Electronics and Controls Engineer is […]
UFO Light show setup
Posted by: Luis Valdivia (Project manager) By: Anthony Becerril (Mission, Systems, and Test Engineer) Table of contents: Intro Step 1: Hardware via Circuit Step 2: Software via Arduino integration Additional Resources Intro: This UFO Quadcopter post is in regards to the custom light show that is created […]
UFO Torque Test Spring 2016
Posted by: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager By: Anthony Becerril (Systems Engineer) Table of contents: Test objective Test Procedure and Criteria Preliminary work Procedure Results Conclusion Video Appendix Test Objective: To create stable flight, the current quadcopter must not have yaw rotation being created by the Electric Ducted Fans (EDFs). This torque test will measure the […]
LiPo Battery safety Spring 2016
Posted By: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager) Written by: Kevin Nguyen (Electronics and Control) Table of contents: Introduction Using the IMax B6AC LiPro Balance charger Charging Discharging Using the Voltage monitor system Battery safety bag Introduction: LiPo batteries are the most dangerous types of batteries in the world. They are very compact in size […]
Project Preliminary Design Spring 2016 Millennium Falcon
By: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager) Kevin Nguyen (Electronics and Control) Juan Mendez (Manufacturing and Design) Anthony Becerril (Mission, System, and Test) Work Breakdown Structure The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) above outlines all the necessary work for the Millennium Falcon to succeed in meeting requirements. Each division has their own systems and subsystem tasks that […]
Spring 2016 Millennium Falcon Preliminary Design Document
BY: Luis Valdivia (Project Manger) Anthony Becerril (Systems Engineer) Juan Mendez (Manufacturing Engineer) Kevin Nguyen (Electronics Engineer) Table of contents: Program Objective Level 1 Requirements Level 2 Requirements Design Innovation Subsystem Requirements Product Breakdown Structure Electronics System Design System Block Design Interface Definition Manufacturing Design Design and Unique Task Descriptions Program Objective: The Program […]
Spring 2016 Millennium Falcon Research
By: Luis Valdivia (Project Manager) Anthony Becerril (Mission, systems and test) Juan Mendez (Design and manufacturing) Kevin Nguyen (Electronics and Controls) Table of Contents: Project Manager Research Mission, Systems and Test Design and Manufacturing Electronics and Controls Creativity Assignment 1. Project Manager Research: Project Level 1 requirements: Overview/Purpose: Highlight baseline qualitative requirements for the […]