EcpE 492: Dec09-14 Engr 467: LABETIV_SP09 Henri Bai Steve Beckert Ian Moodie Mike Rau Matthew Nelson, Advisor John Basart, Advisor November 19, 2009 Key Requirements Yaw Control Altitude Control Wireless Control Capable of Autonomous Landing Operating Environment Howe Hall Atrium Intended User Space Systems and Controls Lab Promotional Tool Processor PIC24FJ64GA004 Sensors 3-axis Accelerometer 2-axis Gyroscope Sonar Communication RF Transceiver Flight Control 2 Ducted Fans 4 Servo Motors Power 7.4 Volt Li-Ion Array Two fan design Thin member design with cross member support Includes two cradle cross members for balloon attachment and support Includes two landing pad attachment cross members Two fans will be mounted using a bi-axial swivel ring Purpose Communicate from ground to aircraft Send aircraft movement commands Receive aircraft status messages Modify memory or inject code Technical Detail Implemented in LABVIEW Control scheme uses XBOX360 Controller 7 Base Station LABET Learn about PIC24FJ64GA004 Timers, UART, SPI, ADC, Interrupts, PWM Generation Component Testing (PIC24FJ16GB002 Development Board) Accelerometer SPI Gyroscope/Sonar Analog, ADC Wireless Transceiver UART Servo Timers, PWM Generation RC Aircraft Testing Component Integration Prototype Board Explorer 16 Development Board (PIC24FJ64GA004)