Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around building a quadcopter from scratch, focusing on the design and construction of electronic components, particularly a wireless FM transmitter and receiver. Participants share their experiences, challenges, and suggestions regarding component selection and design considerations.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses dissatisfaction with existing resources that primarily use Arduino boards and seeks guidance on building all electronic components independently.
- Another participant inquires about the availability of a spectrum analyzer and questions the allowed power levels for traditional RC frequencies.
- A participant specifies their intention to build a 2.4 GHz FM transmitter and receiver, mentioning it as an FCC-allowed band, but indicates uncertainty about the design.
- Another participant suggests that the ISM band is relatively easy to work with, provided there are no interfering devices nearby, and recommends looking into ICs from manufacturers like TI, Analog Devices, and Cypress.
- A later reply recommends the Jennic 5139 for the project, noting that it can be programmed in C and mentioning the availability of a development kit.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express various suggestions and considerations regarding the design of the transmitter and receiver, but there is no consensus on specific design approaches or components. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints presented.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not fully resolved the design specifics for the transmitter and receiver, and there are varying opinions on the best components and approaches to use.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for hobbyists and engineers interested in building custom quadcopters, particularly those focused on designing their own electronic communication systems.