Tracking Antenna Status & Mechanical/Electrical Components

Mechanical Tasks & Status

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Task

Deadline

Progress

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Task

Deadline

Progress

@Arjun Mandair

Yaw-Rotation Prototype

2-3 Weeks

Complete

@Arjun Mandair

CAD Review

Jan 22, 2024

Complete

@Arjun Mandair

Minor CAD Revisions

Jan 24, 2024

In Progress

@Arjun Mandair

Yaw-and-Pitch-Rotation Prototype

Mar 1, 2024

NA

@Arjun Mandair

RC Tower

Mar 1, 2024

NA

@Arjun Mandair

Video Tower

Mar 1, 2024

NA

 

Components

control system components are identical for both towers.

 

One tower must exist for video, and a distinct second tower must exist for RC link.

Video System Components

CONFIRM WITH EE ON WIRING SPEC. ADDITIONAL BUCK-BOOST BOARDS MAY BE NEEDED DEPENDING ON SYSTEM LAYOUT

Component Name

Function

Link / Spec sheet

Component Name

Function

Link / Spec sheet

RMRC 1.3 GHz Video Receiver

Primary 1.3GHz video receiver

RMRC 900MHz 1.3Ghz High Performance Receiver w/ Custom Tuner - RMRC (readymaderc.com)

AKK TS832 + antenna (see 2023 static tower)

5.8 GHz Relay

AKK Wireless AV Transmitter FPV TX for TS832 FPV Racing Drone (akktek.com)

X-air 1.3

1.3ghz fpv antenna

X-AIR 1.3 – TrueRC Canada

RC Control System Components

CONFIRM WITH EE ON WIRING & POWER SPEC. ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS MAY BE NEEDED.

Component Name

Function

Link / Spec sheet

Component Name

Function

Link / Spec sheet

ELRS Gemini Board

Primary transmitter / receiver

see #ee-elrs-gemini in discord

EP1/EP2 RX

Bridge between tx16 and ELRS gemini

Happymodel 2.4g ExpressLRS ELRS nano series receiver module PP RX/ EP1 RX/ EP2 RX – Happymodel

EP1/EP2 RX (second)

Bridge between ELRS gemini MAVLink and grounside redundant telemetry

Happymodel 2.4g ExpressLRS ELRS nano series receiver module PP RX/ EP1 RX/ EP2 RX – Happymodel

2.4 ghz yagi (x2)

Diversity yagi antennas

https://www.l-com.com/wireless-antenna-24-ghz-12-dbi-stainless-steel-yagi-antenna-7in-n-female

Electrical Control System Components

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Name of Electrical Component

Description

Relevant Resources (Links, Photos, Datasheets, etc.)

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Name of Electrical Component

Description

Relevant Resources (Links, Photos, Datasheets, etc.)

@Hardy Yu

Either Xbee or RFD900

XBEE:

The xbee itself is pretty small, but it usually go along with an interface board that has similar size as xbee itself

 

RFD900:

It usually go along with two antennas attached to it.

XBEE Datasheet: https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Zigbee/XBee-Datasheet.pdf

RFD900 datasheet: https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/2ADLE-900X/4165637.pdf

 

@Hardy Yu

BMX 160

9-axis sensor from Bosch Sensortec

Datasheet: https://www.mouser.com/pdfdocs/BST-BMX160-DS000-11.pdf

Buy Page:DFRobot BMX160 9-axis Sensor Module V1.0

@Hardy Yu

TBS m8.2

GPS module

Datasheet:https://content.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/products/documents/u-blox8-M8_ReceiverDescrProtSpec_UBX-13003221.pdf

@Arjun Mandair

2000 Series 5-Turn, Dual Mode Servo (25-2, Torque)

SKU: 2000-0025-0502

 

Yaw Servo

 

@Arjun Mandair

2000 Series Dual Mode Servo (25-2, Torque)

 

SKU: 2000-0025-0002

 

Pitch Servo

 

 

@Arjun Mandair

HS-785HB Servo


SKU: 33785S

 

Yaw Servo

 

@Hardy Yu

@Michael Botros

6S battery

For the first revision, we power up the system with a 6S.

6s battery: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-battery-heavy-duty-5000mah-6s-60c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html?___store=en_us

@Hardy Yu

Custom 5V buck converter

The custom 5v buck converter made from EE team

Notice that this buck is only graded for 2A

So maybe consider adding another buck just for the servo power supply?

Confluence Doc: 24V->12V,5V @ 2A Buck Converter Board

 

@Hardy Yu

Prototype Board/Nucleo Shield

Prototype Board:

A integration component which connects different electronic peripherials.

 

Notice this is the temporary solution for the first revision of tracking antenna

 

Nucleo Shield:

A delegated PCB design to attached to the Nucleo L5 to extend the connectively and functionality for antenna tower power and electronic system

Confluence Doc: Tracking Antenna Initial Concept W23

Prototype Board user instruction: How to use the Tracking Antenna Prototype Board

Nucleo Shield PCB Design Doc: Tracking Antenna Nucleo Shield Design

@Hardy Yu

Nucleo L5

Stm32 processor with tracking antenna algorithm firmware in it

 

*Very New*

EE and Firmware decided they want to switch back from f401 to l5 as the development board

 

 

Mechanical Control System Components

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Name of Electrical Component

Description

Relevant Resources (Links, Photos, Datasheets, etc.)

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Name of Electrical Component

Description

Relevant Resources (Links, Photos, Datasheets, etc.)

@Arjun Mandair

46 Tooth Hex Gear

Gear used to turn the hex shaft: https://www.vexrobotics.com/1-2-hex-bore.html

 

 

@Arjun Mandair

Flanged Hex Bearing

Bearing used to support the hex shaft: https://www.vexrobotics.com/pro-bearings.html

 

@Arjun Mandair

Yaw Gearbox

Utilized to hold the Antenna Tracker Mechanism and turn the yaw axis with sufficient torque. Can turn the yaw 1 full rotation with the https://www.servocity.com/2000-series-5-turn-dual-mode-servo-25-2-torque/: https://www.servocity.com/stingray-5-servo-gearbox-0-85-sec-60-12-rpm-1750-oz-in-torque-360-rotation/

 

 

@Arjun Mandair

Gear for gear Ratio and Spline

 

Hex Gear Compatible with https://www.vexrobotics.com/1-2-hex-bore.html & https://www.servocity.com/2000-series-5-turn-dual-mode-servo-25-2-torque/: McMaster-Carr

 

 

 

@Arjun Mandair

Servo Shaft Coupler

Utilized to attach the https://www.servocity.com/2000-series-5-turn-dual-mode-servo-25-2-torque/ to the McMaster-Carr: https://www.servocity.com/25-tooth-0-375-x-0-280-servo-shaft/

 

 

 

 

 

CAD Status

Item

Description

Item

Description

Bend Radius of Yaw Servo

Making part is tricky

Jigs

 

Cannot make it on our brake

  • buy quarter inch plate from machine shop and waterjet the cutout

  • could move in mounting holes

  • Move in the bolts close to the base

  • 14 gage sheet metal

  • buy 14 gage

  • google 1552 aluminum gage table

Baseplate

  • make it similar to the drone

  • can mount or put Velcro

  • 30 by 30 m3 grid

  • do both, mounting holes and Velcro

  • just need the holes

Press fit bearing

  • 2 thou under

  • waterjet is negligible but could be

Standoff

  • Fillet

3D printing

  • Might do multiple 3D prints to find out tolerancing

  • Hex broch

  • more than 25cm, further is better

Order Parts

  • Can order the stuff online

  • fix stuff and then order aluminum

  • make a pr (procurement)

  • Follow instructions in purchase protocol

  • Linked in discord/info/wargclicklinks/internalpurchaseprotocol

  • search confluence for this in ops space

  • ops space home should be the first one

  • Hex shaft should be charged with smiles order from EMS

  • We have enough Velcro

  • Caster wheels

Fasteners

  • Don't get plain steel

  • black steel fasteners