Scout UAV

Parts List

31 Responses to “Parts List”

1. Andrew says:

   February 5, 2012 at 3:50 pm

   It would be great if you would give more details on which items are optional. In some sections there are different models of things that do the same job. In the ESC section (by the way, you should say what ESC stands for somewhere since I still have no clue after looking all over your website) you list 2 ESC’s and then a third one which is listed as a substitute. This makes it seem like I have to buy both of the first to products but the third is optional. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think that’s necessary.

   I think you should try to make these directions a bit more clear for potential builders. Thanks.

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   • Russell says:

     February 5, 2012 at 5:42 pm

     Thank you for pointing this out. The second line item under ESC should have been prefixed with ‘Sub’. I corrected it and added a guide link to each section of the “Parts List”. Thanks!

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     • Andrew says:

       February 6, 2012 at 4:44 pm

       Awesome thank you!

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2. Avith says:

   February 22, 2012 at 11:32 pm

   Hi i’m planning on building a Scout UAV, i just wanted to know if you can give me a list of “Intelligence” needed if i use the ArduPilot Mega 2.0, posted on the home page of the site. Would it still be the same as the above list but with the 2.0 without the 1.0 or does the controller( ArduPilot Mega – Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega2560) also have to be different? and do any other parts have to be replaced as well? please give me a detailed answer as this is my 1st time building a Quadrocopter or any other R/C device. Thanks in advance.

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   • Russell says:

     February 22, 2012 at 11:46 pm

     If you were to go with the ArduPilot Mega 2.0, then you will not need the ArduPilot Mega 1.0 Controller and the ArduPilot Mega IMU. Everything else remains the same.

     I haven’t updated the build log with the ArduPilot Mega 2.0 because there is still a 4-6 week delay with shipping of the ArduPilot Mega 2.0

     You will also need to use “Mission Planner”, instead of “The Configurator” for programming. Mission Planner is actually a lot easier to use with ArduPilot Mega 1.0 and 2.0.

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     • Avith says:

       February 23, 2012 at 3:55 am

       So basically all i need is the ArduPilot Mega 2.0, XBee Explorer Dongle, XBee Explorer Regulated, XBee 1mW Wire Antenna – Series 1 (802.15.4) and the “Mission planner” for the intelligence section and everything else stays the same right?

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       • Russell says:

         February 23, 2012 at 2:21 pm

         That’s Right and everything else remains the same.

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         • Avith says:

           February 23, 2012 at 11:39 pm

           Thanks for the clarification, i guess i can get to building it as soon as the APM 2.0 is back in stock.

         • Avith says:

           February 27, 2012 at 4:24 am

           Hi, i just went through the comments section of the XBee Explorer Regulated, XBee Explorer Dongle and there seem to be issues with the voltage and current, them being inadequate. Would i too have this problem if i decide to use them with the APM V2?

         • Russell says:

           February 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm

           The low power refers to the Xbee Pro 900 mhz transceivers. The Xbee Pro’s require more power than the Explorer can provide. The Xbee’s I recommend are the 2.4GHz transceivers require less power and work just fine with the Explorer. You won’t have any problems with the APM V1 or V2 if you use the Xbee 2.4GHz transceivers that I have listed.

3. Avith says:

   February 27, 2012 at 9:23 pm

   Thanks

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4. Khanh Nguyen says:

   March 30, 2012 at 4:27 am

   Hello, I wonder if I could use a 11000 mAh LiPo battery and maybe higher voltage motor? I am not sure about the motor and which one to choose, can you give me an insight?

   Thanks,

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   • Russell says:

     March 31, 2012 at 12:16 pm

     You could use a higher capacity battery. There is a balance though with battery capacity and dead weight. You can’t simply add a capacity and expect longer flight times. There will eventually be a negative effect on flight time due to the batteries weight. First you have to choose the appropriate propeller size to lift the estimate weight of the aircraft. For a 11000 mAh LiPo I would choose a propeller size of 14″ and low pitch of 4.5″. You need a motor that is capable of powering a 14″ propeller and a battery that can power that motor. A quick estimate would be a 14.8 volt LiPo battery and a motor that runs at 14.8 volts and is capable of powering a 14″ propeller.

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5. Brendan says:

   July 5, 2012 at 11:51 pm

   In the section with ‘Intelligence (Electronics Guide)’ can I replace the ArduPilot MEGA and ArduPilot MEGA IMU with your ‘Low Cost Arduino Based Auto-Stabilizing System’? Or is that not covering enough of what the ArduPilot MEGA and IMU do? I think there are some features that the ArduPilot do that your ‘Low-Cost’ option don’t. But, what are they, and couldn’t I just get those parts as well and attach them to the ‘Low-Cost’ option?

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   • Russell says:

     July 6, 2012 at 10:29 pm

     The low cost flight controller can only auto-stabilize the aircraft. The ArduPilot Mega offers the auto-stabilzation, but it also is capable of fully autonomous flight with GPS. This is something that the low-cost flight controller isn’t capable of.

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     • Brendan says:

       July 21, 2012 at 12:28 pm

       If I add a seperate GPS unit, will that make the low cost flight controller equal to the ArduPilot Mega?

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       • Russell says:

         July 28, 2012 at 10:34 am

         The low cost flight controller isn’t capable of GPS. ArduPilot Mega is more like a Arduino UNO with extra features for autonomous flight.

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       • hexane says:

         June 6, 2013 at 8:36 pm

         I would suggest something like this instead of the ArduPilot Mega:
         http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__26588__multiwii_pro_flight_controller_w_mtk_gps_module.html

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6. Josh says:

   July 15, 2012 at 12:31 am

   I am going to buy the Scout 3 Carbon fiber Frame. And I was wondering what I still need from McMaster Nuts and Bolt and Everything else list. Thanks.

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   • Russell says:

     July 15, 2012 at 8:02 am

     If you buy the Scout 3 airframe, then you don’t need to anything under “nuts and bolts”. The only thing that the Scout 3 airframe doesn’t come with is heat shrink tubing. The kit comes with all bolts, nuts, washers, foam padding and velcro you will need to assemble the frame.

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7. Kiwi fella says:

   August 3, 2012 at 8:02 am

   is this Scout UAV able to withstand the weight of a go-pro camera mounted?

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   • Russell says:

     August 3, 2012 at 8:05 am

     Yes it can.

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8. Roger says:

   November 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm

   Ist the WLAN Interface Part of the ArduPilotMega Kit mentioned in the Part List? If Not were to get?

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   • Russell says:

     December 2, 2012 at 3:32 pm

     Are you referring to the XBee wireless connection? If so you can follow the link to the 3DR telemetry kit.

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9. Willian says:

   March 14, 2013 at 6:05 pm

   Hi! I’m trying to build a quadcopter using an Arduino. Searching the web I found this website. Quite interesting. But I started to read and became more and more confused. You describes certain items in your “Parts List” but you uses different pieces on your build guide. For example, you uses a Xbee but you didn’t list it. You uses a ArduPilot Mega (the red board) but now, on your shop, there’s only a enclosure board. Can you update your guide? Or make it more clear to understand? But I’m trying to build my quad, so I’ll ask somethings: 1) Can I use the new ArduPilot with a Arduino Uno R3 or I need to use an Arduino Mega? 2) You know other program or firmware that allows me to use Arduino Uno R3 (if I use accelerometers and not pre-made boards)? Thanks for all 😀

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   • Russell says:

     March 25, 2013 at 12:28 pm

     Yes the build log is becoming out of date. I am currently working on updating the build guide.
     1. An ArduPilot is an Arduino specially designed for an autonomous vehicle. The Arducopter code that I use in the build log only works on an ArduPilot board.
     2. The Aeroquad project allows you to use an Arduino board. Choosing whether to use an UNO or Mega depends on what type of multicopter you are building and how many sensors you will use. If you are building a quadcopter with just gyro and accelerometers than you could use a Arduino UNO.

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     • Willian says:

       March 25, 2013 at 3:28 pm

       Thanks! I’d already saw the Aeroquad at meantime you answer my comment. But, anyway, thank you very much

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10. Ernie says:

    March 19, 2013 at 7:33 am

    I’m also have simmilar questions I have a pair of XBee S1’s got several UNO’s & a MEGA to play with (eventually will upgrade to XBee Pro, longer range). I want to build my own XBee controller (seen it done on YouTube) wt video display and use Arduino Uno or Mega for the Quadcopter, mabe even upgrade to 6 or 8 later. So what Program should I use for this. You would be greatly helping me & to prove it can be done (Owner of VeryBig local Hobby RC store says it can’t be done), I know it can but not so good writing code as I am with wireing the electronics. You would be a great HELP!

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11. Albert says:

    October 22, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Hi,

    I don’t quiet understand the part with the arms. If I interpret your list correctly you say you need only 1 carbon fiber arm 75cm long. Is that right? I have also look at the assembly instructions and I am not sure if one is supposed to cut that into three pieces to make the arms or what.
    So I guess my question is, how long are the scout’s arms? are they 75/2 or 75/4?

    Thanks

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12. Aneesh says:

    April 16, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Hi, can I replace the carbon fibre with aluminium? If yes should I upgrade the motor, propeller or battery to lift the extra weight and get the same flight time?

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