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Modified Aero Pendulum

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An Aero Pendulum is a common educational project for teaching the basics of control systems

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An Aero Pendulum is a common educational project for teaching the basics of control systems. The files in this project allow you to build either a two axis or single axis Aero Pendulum.

This project uses an XRP controller with its built in IMU and motor controller. 

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/22727

The t-slots on the model are the same as a 1 inch aluminum extrusion to allow for mounting of additional sensors.

Parts list:

For the lower hub

One Shoulder bolt: 8mm diameter and 20mm length

https://www.mcmaster.com/92981A203/

One 1'' Aluminum extrusion t-nut threaded for M6

https://www.mcmaster.com/5278N52/

Two Bearings: ID 8 x OD 22 Width 7mm (standard skateboard bearings)

 

For the upper hub

One Shoulder bolt: 8mm diameter 35mm length

https://www.mcmaster.com/92981A220/

Two standard 6volt motors and 2 propellers

https://www.adafruit.com/product/711

One M6 nut 

Two  ¼" rods of at least 120mm in length (plastic, wood, or fibreglass)

Two Bearings: ID 8 x OD 22 Width 7mm (standard skateboard bearings)

 

For mounting the XRP controller mounting board to the upper hub

One M3  heat set insert: 4 height x 5 diameter

One M3 grub screw: 6mm length

 

For mounting the XRP controller to the mounting board

Four M3 standoffs: 10mm length

Four M3 nuts

Four M3 screws: 4mm length