17-Sep-2010 AeroBotiX Advanced Robotics Workshop, Chennai

This is our new Advanced Robotics Workshop that focuses on Aerial Robotics. This workshop will focus on equipping students with skills required to build an Autonomous Hover Craft - The most basic form of an Aerial Robot - Something that hovers just above the ground.

Fee: 11,500/- for a team of 3

Kit List
Power Systems and Actuators
Outrunner Brushless Motor 2205-15T, 2160KV or Superior
ESC15A Speed Control for Brushless Motor, 15A
7x5" (178x127mm) Thin Electric Propeller
Prop Adapter 3mm Shaft
7.4V 800mAh Li-Polymer Battery, 15C
DC Balance Charger for 2-3 cell Li-Po Battery with charge adaptor 7.4-11.1V, GA005 / GA-005
Premium Feather Karbonite Geared Servo Motor [Torque at 4.8V- 1.0kg.cm] [Speed at 4.8V - 0.14sec/60°] [Bearing - Top Ball Brg] [Dimensions(HxWxL) - 23.6x9.8x22.4mm] [Weight - 8g]
Pushrod Fast Connector 1.5mm (5pcs)
Base Vehicle
Ply, Coro with Waterproof Skirt
Tools Required Adhesives and Abrasives
1.5mm Allen Key, Screw Drivers(+,- )& Nose Pliers
Automation & Control Systems
Induino Board + IR Proximity Sensor Modules + Other Required Electronics

Program Schedule Outline
DAY 1:
Introduction to Robotics & UAVs
Introduction to the Workshop
Introduction to Principles of Flight
Design Considerations
Build the Hovercraft
Integrate the Skirt
Attach the Propulsion Systems
Attach and Setup the Rudder

DAY 2:
Introduction to Arduino
Programming the Arduino
Working with Sensors
Programming Servo’s
Programming to Control ESC

DAY 3:
Programming the AEROBOT
Tuning (Gain & Control Adjustments)
Optimizing the Aerobot

Ample Focus of Good Building Practices and Techniques; Stress on Ethics and Safe & Aware Project Development; Awareness of Opportunities in India; Guidance to choosing the best locally available materials