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Build Obstacle Avoidance Drone Using Arduino

INTRODUCTION

In this reader, we will be discussing how to build an obstacle avoidance drone using Arduino. This can be a useful skill to have if you are looking to get into the drone-building hobby, or if you simply want to create a drone that can avoid obstacles. This drone will use an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles in its path.

The trend of technological advancement has led to the development of some amazing devices and gadgets. The use of these devices and gadgets has made our lives easier and better. One such amazing device is the drone

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Drones are unmanned aircraft that can be controlled remotely. They are mainly used for aerial photography and videography. However, they can also be used for other purposes such as surveillance, delivery, and search and rescue operations. Drones are becoming increasingly popular and are being used for various purposes. However, one of the main issues with drones is that they can sometimes collide with obstacles while in flight.

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This can damage the drone and also pose a danger to people and property. One way to avoid collisions is to use obstacle avoidance sensors. These sensors can detect obstacles in the path of the drone and send a signal to the drone to change its course. This would help to avoid collisions and make drones safer to use.

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In this project, we will be building a drone that can avoid obstacles using Arduino. We will be using infrared sensors to detect obstacles and a buzzer to indicate when an obstacle is present. The drone will be programmed to fly around an obstacle when it is detected. This project is perfect for beginners who are interested in learning about drones and programming. It is also a great project for those who want to build a drone that can be used for practical purposes. So, let’s get started! ย The Ultimate Guide to How To Build a Drone At Home: Guide for Beginners 2022

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Parts and Tools Required – Arduino Drone

Collect the Components Before you start, you’ll need to gather all of the components for this drone. We’ll be using the following: –

๐ŸŒ€ Parts Used :

  1. Arduino (AMAZON.COM)
  2. Sonar

You can find all components on amazon.com

๐ŸŒ€ Drone Kit ~ for Build a Drone

  1. Motors ย https://amzn.to/36Zb8tK
  2. ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers) ย https://amzn.to/3jhDimd
  3. Frame ย https://amzn.to/3jjJ6LJ
  4. Receiver https://amzn.to/3xbG9Fm
  5. Transmitter https://amzn.to/3xbG9Fm
  6. Flight Controller https://amzn.to/3DTNhaO
  7. Propellers ย https://amzn.to/3jmAd4e
  8. Battery https://amzn.to/3DTNGdk

Hereโ€™s how it works:

The Ultrasonic sensor measures the distance between the sensor itself and the object and transmits it to the Arduino in the form of the analogue signal (value range: 0 to 1023). We should make a setpoint say 35cm from the Ultrasonic sensor so if the setpoint reaches below 35cm the PID algorithm in the Arduino will start its work by sending out the correction value to the stabilization board.

Most of you understand what PPM and PWM signals are and how it is used in the RC heavens and this is how it is used in our project.

Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a type of modulation where the width of the pulse is varied to encode information. The width of the pulse is proportional to the amplitude of the signal. Pulse width modulation is commonly used in control systems where it is used to control the speed of a motor or the brightness of a light.

RC Devices that use PWM Pulses:

  • Servos
  • Electronic Speed Controllers
  • R/C receivers
  • Data loggers
  • Autopilot/Stabilization systems
  • Servo Controller
PWM-signal
PWM-signal

Pulse position modulation (PPM) is a type of modulation where the position of the pulse is varied to encode information. The position of the pulse is proportional to the amplitude of the signal. Pulse position modulation is commonly used in communication systems where it is used to encode information in a signal.

PWM and PPM Difference and Conversion

RC Devices that use PPM Pulses:

  • R/C transmitters
  • R/C receivers
  • Autopilot/Stabilization systems
  • PCTx
ppm-signal
PPM-signal

The Drone contains Fiveย  basic components:

1xย Arduino Nano.ย It is the brain of ourย droneย and where the flight control software will run

1x Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04. HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to measure distances with a measurement error of less than 0.5cm aimed at estimating the flight altitude of ourย drone

1xย Frameย 450.ย It is the structure where we will mount all theย hardware components ofย our drone.ย We are going to use aย 450mmย frame :

4xย 1000kV motors and 4xย ย 20Ampย ESCย .ย ย One of the most important components of our droneย is the motors and the 4ย ESCsย in charge of making them rotate.ย We will use 1000kV motors andย ESCย of at least 20 amps.ย Make sure that theย pack you buy also includes the propellers.

1x Remoteย control and RC receiver.ย We will use it to control theย droneย and make it move as we please.ย There are countless models available, I leave you the one I use, whose characteristics are sufficient for this application.ย Make sure that the model you buy also includes the receiver.

1xย 3S 5000mAh battery.ย Droneย power source. We will use a 5000mAh 3S battery.

Assembly of the components

we’ll show you how to assemble a quadcopter using an Arduino flight controller. We’ll also go over how to program the Arduino to make the drone fly. It requires a good understanding of electronics and programming. We’ll be using the Arduino IDE to program the Arduino, so if you’ve never used Arduino before, check out our getting started guide.

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Wiring Diagram – Obstacle Avoidance Drone

The wiring diagram is absolutely straightforward. You have to connect the Ultrasonic sensor module pins with Arduino pins as per the schematic diagram. The schematic diagram is shown below.

Build Obstacle Avoidance Drone Using Arduino
Build Obstacle Avoidance Drone Using Arduino

You may also follow the following pin mapping

Ultrasonic sensor->Arduino nano

1. Down Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> A1
2. Up Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> D6
3. Right Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> D5
4. Left Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> D4
5. Back Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> D7
6. Front Sensor
  • VCC -> VIN
  • GND -> GND
  • TRIG & ECHO -> D2

PWM Receiver->Arduino nano

  • Ch1 -> D8
  • Ch2 -> D9
  • Ch3 -> D10
  • Ch4 ->
  • Ch5 ->
  • Ch6 -> A0

Flight Controller->Arduino nano

  • Ch1 -> D13
  • Ch2 -> D11
  • Ch3 -> D12
  • Ch4 ->
  • Ch5 ->
  • Ch6 ->ย  Not connected

Flight Controller-> PWM Receiver

  • Ch4 -> Ch4
  • Ch5 -> Ch5

RGB Neopixel->Arduino nano

  • GND -> GND
  • VCC -> 5V
  • OUT -> D3

Make the Circuit

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First, download the schematic diagram. The most important thing is any mistakes in the connection may damage the Arduino board. Connect the Sensors, Arduino, Flight controller and RC receiver. Check and double-check the connections.

Proceed to the next stage where we will be uploading the sketch to the Arduino.

Download the Code and Libraries

You can download the Arduino code and supporting libraries from the following links.

Arduino Code:

Libraries:

You can also download these libraries /Download this library by going to <Tools> & then <Manage Libraries>

Upload the Software

After installing all the libraries we can move to upload the code into the Arduino board. First, you have to Copy the code and then paste it onto Arduino IDE.

Now you are ready to upload the code, just hit the upload arrow button.

Testing

If you are successfully uploaded the code into the Arduino board.

After this final check, you are ready to Fly.

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