Quadcopter using CY8CKIT-050

[Anonymous]

Hello Community !

I already have a CY8CKIT-050, and I wanted to know if it's possible to build a quadcopter using it (rather than buying a CY8CKIT-042 BLE). And could you please give me some references of which family of BLDC could be best for the project ?

Hoping to read you soon,

Moumouni

[odissey1]

The reason for using CY8KIT-042 BLE is size and weight. CY8KIT-50 has more powerful processor PSoC5LP, but it also has huge size and weight (and no BLE). Building a quadcopter is a long project, most of the testing is done on the ground (table). You can start with CY8KIT-050 and figure out algorithms, test motors, IMU, controls etc. When you feel ready, port design to smaller board.

/odissey1

[Bob_Marlowe]

When you want to directly controll BLDC motors you will need a PSoC5 due to the amount of analog components avail and needed.

When you just control the BLDCs with a PWM signal a PSoC4 will be enough.

For software see here.

Bob

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your advice and answer.

[Bob_Marlowe]

... and here is an example...

Bob