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# eXplora Tailsitter VTOL | ||
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src="https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/blob/main/resources/explora_vtol_000.jpg" | ||
alt="eXplora Tailsitter VTOL" | ||
title="eXplora Tailsitter VTOL" | ||
style="display: inline-block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 200px"> | ||
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<img | ||
src="https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/blob/main/resources/explora_vtol_001.jpg" | ||
alt="eXplora Tailsitter VTOL" | ||
title="eXplora Tailsitter VTOL" | ||
style="display: inline-block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 200px"> | ||
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## Work in progress! ## | ||
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Given the massive requests we decided to make the repository public but it is still currently lacking documentation and specifications. | ||
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This will still give you the opportunity to view the entire project and print out all the individual components in order to finalize it. | ||
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We will complete the repository with everything we need as soon as possible. | ||
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To print the right wing you will need to mirror all the parts of the left wing in slicing, it is a very simple operation. | ||
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**eXplora Tailsitter VTOL** it was born from a concept by [Marco Robustini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-robustini-a48a49a8/) four years ago. | ||
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Is a fully 3D printed vertical take-off UAS, printed in PLA, ABS and TPU filament. | ||
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It comes in three formats: STL, 3MF and STEP, that way anyone can collaborate to improve it. | ||
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The slicing of this taislitter is complex, which is why all 3MF-format designs run with the powerful open source slicing software [SuperSlicer](https://github.com/supermerill/SuperSlicer) are provided. | ||
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![](https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/blob/main/resources/wing1_superslicer.gif) | ||
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If you decide to use other slicing software such as [Cura](https://3dgbire.com/pages/ultimaker-cura) you should consider adding reinforcements at crucial points, taking a cue from the 3MF projects we provide as an example. | ||
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We used the [Gyroid](https://3dsolved.com/3d-printing-with-gyroid-infills-all-you-need-to-know/) infill for most of the profiles, it comes from Nature, butterflies have an identical structure inside their wings, and Nature is never wrong. | ||
It guarantees lightness and incredible strength. | ||
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<img | ||
src="https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/blob/main/resources/gyroid.jpg" | ||
alt="Gyroid" | ||
title="Gyroid" | ||
style="display: inline-block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 200px"> | ||
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## How it works and what it takes to finish it ## | ||
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eXplora Tailsitter VTOL it requires flight control and other electronic components to operate. | ||
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It has been tested with [Ardupilot](https://ardupilot.org) and [PX4](https://px4.io). | ||
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It only uses two brushless motors for propulsion and two servos for the elevons, the minimum required for a fixed-wing VTOL. | ||
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## Videos ## | ||
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- [The first version of eXplora](https://youtu.be/43UC-_kWp0w) | ||
- [The second version of eXplora](https://youtu.be/K6R6v6_kQL0) | ||
- [Flight tests of the V1.0.0](https://youtu.be/hy-UXrUSplU) | ||
- [Full automatic mission](https://youtu.be/9AJqqBkgcXk) | ||
- [Acro capability test](https://youtu.be/VbT0gd1w8IY) | ||
- [Ardupilot weathervaning feature](https://youtu.be/qcV7hz61uzA) | ||
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## User support ## | ||
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- Discord channel: <https://discord.gg/FuPXAzwt> | ||
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## How to get involved ## | ||
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- The eXplora Tailsitter VTOL project is open source and we encourage participation, if you can help in any way you are welcome! | ||
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- We have an active group of Beta Testers to help us improve our eXplora Tailsitter VTOL. | ||
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- Desired enhancements and issue can be posted to the [issues list](https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/issues). | ||
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- You can also open a [discussion](https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/discussions) to look for information or anything else. | ||
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## The team ## | ||
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- Marco Robustini: concept design, SuperSlicer project, in-flight tuning and tests | ||
- Davide Silimbani: 3d design | ||
- Lorenzo Franco: GCS support | ||
- Edoardo Nunzi: flight test | ||
- Antonios Antzoulatos: 3d print test | ||
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## License ## | ||
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The eXplora Tailsitter VTOL project is licensed under the [GNU General Public License, version 3](https://github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL/blob/main/LICENSE). | ||
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## Credits ## | ||
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We would like to publicly thank the development team of Ardupilot. | ||
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## Donate ## | ||
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If you would like to support this project you can make a [donation](https://paypal.me/marcopter). |
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