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SUPER MAV

A safety-assured high-speed navigation micro aerial vehicle (MAV) with modular hardware components for research and development.

  • Drone
  • Open source
  • ROS 2
  • 3D printable

Suggested by Robotheca, created by @hku-mars (opens in a new tab), from github.com/hku-mars/SUPER-Hardware (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 6dd5419 (opens in a new tab).

Photo and 3D model

SUPER MAV, photo from its repository
Photo:@hku-mars (opens in a new tab)MITsource file (opens in a new tab)

3D preview converted from github.com/hku-mars/SUPER-Hardware at 6dd5419, under MIT. View the original files from GitHub (2.8 MB) (opens in a new tab)

What it can do

Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

  • Autonomous navigation with safety-assured high-speed flight
  • Remote control via RC transmitter and receiver
  • LiDAR-based mapping and obstacle avoidance

Bill of materials

13 parts

13 of 13 parts have no price in the source, so there is no parts total. Read from README.md at the pinned commit.

Build guide

The creator's steps, each with its instructions.

  1. 1Prepare 3D printed parts
  2. 2Assemble SolidWorks components
  3. 3Mount LiDAR and onboard computer
  4. 4Install motors, propellers, and ESCs
  5. 5Connect flight controller and RC system
  6. 6Integrate power module and battery
  7. 7Calibrate and test flight system

The guide appears here as you scroll.

Guide by @hku-mars (README.md), under MIT.

Wiring and electronics

Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

Main parts

  • LiDAR (Livox MID360)
  • Onboard computer (Intel NUC)
  • Flight controller (NxtPx4)
  • ESC (T-Motor F60A mini 4-in-1)
  • Motors (4x T-Motor F90 KV1300)
  • Propellers (4x HQ 7x4x3)
  • Battery (6S LiPo, 3300 mAh)
  • RC transmitter (Radiolink AT9S)
  • Receiver (Radiolink R12DSM)
  • Power module (CKCS CK2416 12 V 16 A)

Connections

  • LiDAR connected to onboard computer via LiDAR connecting cable
  • Onboard computer powered by power module
  • Flight controller connected to ESC and motors
  • ESC powered by battery via power module
  • RC receiver connected to flight controller for remote control

Cables and connectors

From the parts list.

  • LiDAR Connecting Cable × 1