Learn how to build, program, and customize your own Parallax ELEV-8 Quadcopter with this easy-to-follow, informative how-to guide. From mechanical assembly and programming (in Spin or C), to add-ons and advanced customization; this book has all the information you'll need to get the most out of your ELEV-8 Quadcopter experience.
Chapter Topics:
- Introduction to Quadcopters
- Quadcopter Flight Dynamics
- Building the ELEV-8
- Programming the Parallax Propeller Chip
- Quadcopter Propulsors
- Radio-Controlled Systems and Telemetry
- Servo Motors and Extending the Servo Control System
- GPS and a Real-Time Situational Display
- Airborne Video Systems
- Training Tutorial and Performance Checks
- Enhancements and Future Projects