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Andrew Burger
H.B. Telling
Period 7
June 7th, 2016
Voice2Copter Tri-copter
Over the past couple weeks, I have developed and improved a design for a
Tri-copter that flies in any direction, while being controlled from a phone via
Bluetooth using voice commands. I named this tri-copter the Voice2Copter.
I chose this project because I have always been interested in objects of flight,
and it seems simple enough to create in the time provided over the past few weeks.
My plan to create this object of flight is to research and develop a schematic that
displays all functions and parts necessary to then quickly produce the final product
that is flyable. This website inspired my design, and I referenced it for coding and
the use of the Arduino; http://stormgate.co/tricopter/.
Parts List:
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Arduino Mini 05 Board

Arduino Uno
3 (3.7v) Motors
connected to the base.
HC-05 Bluetooth Module
3 2N2222 Transistors
from the Arduino.
3 1in. Propeller Blades
2 3.7v Battery
module.
3 Straws
1.5in. X 3in. PCB Board
fashion.
Small Breadboard
2 Small Rubber Bands
3 100Ohm Resistor
components.
1in 5in Wires
board.

Controls the tri-copter midflight.

Programs the Arduino Mini for flight.
For flight on the ends of the spokes
Connects the phone to copter for voice commands.
Separates power on PCB to motors with input
Put on the motor for flight purposes.
Power motors, Arduino Mini, and Bluetooth
Spokes that hold the motors and connects to base.
Held soldered in components in an organized
Used to test connections as a prototype.
Holds together base.
Increases resistance to protect the motor and
Jumpers to connect components on PCB

Design and Math Used:

To design the tri-copter four important factors came into play. The design of the
overall tri-copter, relation from the rotor to the center, motor thrust and total copter
weight. For such factors a triangular form was used, with a 4-inch relation from the
motor to the center of the copter, use of a 3.7v motor with the corresponding two
3.7v battery to power the copter. Schematic in Appendix 1A.
Process:

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1. First it was necessary to choose a project then order the parts necessary to
complete it fast and easy.
2. To start the project, first construct the base consisting of the Arduino mini,
HC-05, and the breadboard with 3 100 Ohm Resisters and 3 2N2222
Transistors (Wire as in Appendix 1A)
3. Once those are soldered connect the jumper cables as in Appendix 1A and
add the straws as the spokes used to hold the motors at its 4-inch relation.
4. Then solder motors and all other components as in Appendix 1A then align
the motors as in Appendix 1B.
5. Issues to Check for: (problems encountered/troubleshooting)
a. Check Wiring of HC-05 to Arduino Uno
b. Check Positive and Negative Charge and Grounding
c. Check Weight of Copter
d. Check Motor Thrust
6. All photos from the build process are in Appendix 2.
Final Thoughts:
This project was quite tedious but was a lot of fun to undergo the build process. I
was able to learn about what makes flight possible and the ability to control flight
with three motors in the three corners of a triangle. With using two batteries it was
a little hard to control since I only accounted for one but it was still able to hover
above the ground. The only difficulty I encountered was the weight distribution and
getting enough power to the Arduino and the HC-05. The only thing I would improve
to fix both issues is to use a different battery that was lighter and gave more power
the copter overall. This was a great project that kept me interested and I would love
to revisit tis project in the near future.

Appendix 1
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Appendix 2

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