2024-09-11 Pegasus 2 Strap Down Test
Attendance
@Nathan Green
@Alison Thompson
@Daniel Puratich
@Andrew Chai
@Sam Zhang
anyone else plz add urself here
Preparation
Also tracking tasks in https://app.asana.com/0/1208217874711985/1208218015203766
Build Big Quad 2025 excluding:
full GPSes (waiting for shipping)
one spare GPS M9 mounted
Real M10s arrived and are fitted
POR rangefinder (using alternative for now, waiting for shipping)
analog video system (not needed)
Removed on 9/12/2024
lighting boards (dont exist yet)
CV system (not needed)
OpFlow
fitted
@Daniel Puratich new correct harness on 9/13/2024 here
Took a while to ensure it doesn’t blow up.
Software
Starting from fresh setup
@Nathan Green started from Peggy 1
Arm & motor Labelling
To be done by @Alison Thompson
Will align with software
Motor Direction
No props
run motor test a few times to verify
use reversal pads to fix so direction is props in configuration
Drone Motor Response
Run motors no props, tilt drone on table with motors running in stabilize
Ensure correct motors throttle up and donw
Final prep
Borrow ratchet straps from midsun
ratchet strap drone in jig to table so it cannot go anywhere
Location
WARG Bay or E7 1401
WARG bay will be easiest if we comfy with it safety wise
Test
People must not be in the same room when running
fit props
Stabilize flight mode so we have real throttle control
slow throttle ramp up a few times
should go up to full throttle at least once to prove system
hold middle throttle for a bit make sure stuff doesn't overheat
make sure its not vibrating