A2212 RC 3D Printed Bicopter Thrust Vectoring

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<h1>Support my work!</h1>I highly recommend purchasing the [This Kit](https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KD3GYHgc9h) if you don't already have it. It's not only useful in this project, but also in almost every other thing you build and can save you a lot of trouble. I bought a kit like this and used it in nearly every project I've made. <a target='_blank' href='https://www.banggood.com/4PCS-SORBO-1_5V-1200mAh-USB-Rechargeable-1-Hour-Quick-Charging-AA-Li-po-Battery-p-1082726.html?p=Q2301517691005201712&custlinkid=110717'><img src='https://img.staticbg.com/images/oaupload/banggood/images/55/8B/3c566ec9-cf63-4a1a-b8f8-c3f80ee48df3.jpg' width="100" clear="left"></a> If you're into RC like me, I also recommend these rechargeable batteries. It's great because whenever your controller runs out of battery, you can just recharge them with a USB port. That means you can charge them from a computer, from a car or simply a regular wall adapter for phones. Much more convenient than going to the store to purchase new batteries and also more environmentally friendly. <hr> This is a Bi Copter I made last winter which uses 2 thrust vectoring motors for stable flight. The copter serves as a good platform for learning about basic electronics as well as simple control systems. #### REQUIRED PARTS: #### - Carbon fiber tubes 2 pieces, 15mm diameter approximately 25 cm length - 2 motors (22mm) + ESC - Battery (3s 1200mAh - 2200mAh) - 2 mg90s or sg90s servo (or similar) - Flight Controller - Receiver - Remote Control - Zip ties to attach parts - Steel wire for hinges FLIGHT CONTROLLER: 30.5 * 30.5 FC has been tested but most likely works with many other sizes, for instance APM. __The main problems:__ - CoG too close to the thrust vectoring causing slow reaction - Too large propellers causing slow movement of motors - Flight controller did not use thrust vectoring angle proportional to thrust force - Flight controller sensitivity was too high __Potential solutions:__ - Lower CoG and raise motors - Use smaller propellers - Use trigonometry to calculate angle of motors based on force - Lower PID sensitivity As you can see from the video it was not a complete success, however from a design perspective it was very educative. I learned a lot about how to construct moving parts using a 3D printer and also how to use affordable electronics for UAV applications. The question now remains. Can you make it fly? Try building it yourself to find out! ###__Other Projects!___### * [SpaceX Modular Thrust Vectoring Device](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3149070) <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3149070"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/7d/54/5e/20/01/c06366a6c249f9160a12cb8cca752e33_preview_featured.jpg" alt="Picture of Device" width="200px"/></a> * [Swiff RC Three Wheeler](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3084009) <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3084009"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/0c/68/6c/f7/14/fa4686db4a486a0f5a1a16d67ad55f44_preview_featured.JPG" alt="Swiff Three Wheeler" width="200px"/></a> * [MiniBird 130 Quadcopter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2920006) <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2920006"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/f7/92/df/b1/90/12377a72cc939bb08bc6280b9662a17a_preview_featured.jpg" alt="MiniBird 130 Quadcopter" width="200px"/></a> Youtube: https://youtu.be/ULjg8tAcVYo https://youtu.be/lgAhRNhIt24 _{^{Made by Oliver Midbrink}}