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ROFL SOLD OUT - New Kit Coming Soon

Submitted by Henry on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 00:18

We have sold out of ROFL quadcopters, and are ordering the new ones in with some exciting modifications!

The new features are as follows:

Increased motor to motor separation now 500mm for increased stability and handling.

Centre frame joint stiffened with pre loading.

Cable Neatening System.

 

We are making the following default:

Carbon Fibre Protective Ring

Large Motors for Bigger Payloads and Better Outside Operation, support 12 inch props

Pneumatic Landing Gear makes even the hardest landings smooth.

 

More news soon! Stay tuned.

 

Forebrain Firmware 15

Submitted by meseta on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 01:13

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Revision 15 (2011-01-18)

  • Changed readme file name
  • Combined config files, and moved back to root folder (better this way, yes?)
  • Added Port#GetInterrupt()
  • Fixed WDT interrupt
  • Added Startup timer settings
  • Added SysTickTimer startup settings
  • Copied startup timer code to startup.c to reduce flash usage in most situations
  • Added ability to disable boot-up port initialisation, reduces flash usage in some situations
  • Added Timer#EnableInterrupt() and Timer#DisableInterrupt() functions
  • Added option to turn off fractional baud rate calculations
  • Fixed bug in WriteBootData4()

ROFL Firmware V2

Submitted by Henry on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:54

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Current Status:

  • Game Controller and Joystick Control Implemented but being tested.
  • GPS Waypointing and Postion hold under development.
  • Values stored in code for large and small motors
  • Simplicity Mode:
    • 0 = Off, standard "plus" mode flight
    • 1 = On, The quadcopter will always move in the direction the direction the front (GPS module on Seraphim) was pointing when forward stick is applied, irrespective of yaw.
    • 2 = Off, X mode flight (front of quadcopter is now in between Front and Left(from plus mode) Motors.

Next Up:

ROFL Functionality

Submitted by Henry on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 22:25

ROFL either supports (or will soon support) the following, though please be aware we are continuously making improvements and that some of the features below require additional hardware to the default ROFL:

  • Simple to mount Live 5.4GHz camera, see what the quacopter sees on your television or computer monitor (coming into stock soon).
  • Two power system choices, the lighter 8A or the heavy duty 20A.
  • Live telemetry to Qground control (with Hivebrains) Enables Extremely Easy Tuning and Flight Mode Switching.
  • Fly from your game controller or joystick (tested with Xbox 360 controller and two Hivebrains)
  • Multiple set up options, twin and quad panier mode for extra batteries/ cameras.
  • GPS waypointing, position hold and follow me mode.
  • Simplicity Mode -  Whatever yaw angle you choose, the quadcopter always goes away from you when you stick away, right when you stick right, etc (with a few limitations) This makes the quadcopter MUCH MUCH SIMPLER TO FLY
  • X mode - The quadcopter can be flown with a motor pointing forwards ( + mode) which is default, or with one side pointing forward (x mode). The latter is ideal for camera mounting as there is a clearer field of view.
  • Return to Home and Auto Land Safety Features - if an RC signal is lost the quadcopter tries to return to the home location.

And of course everything is completely hackable - from the frame to the code, you can fully customise your ROFL and how it handles.

Coming Soon!

Submitted by Henry on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 22:06

Currently in the works are the following, expect them to become available for puchase on the site soon!

  • ROFL Blade Protection Ring/ Extended Landing Gear - Ultra Lightweight yet stiff Aluminium and Carbon Fibre Ring that can be set up either as extended landing gear or to protect the blades from wall strikes and similar.
  • Mandible - Bluetooth version of Forebrain, fly ROFL with your Android phone!
  • ROFL Coloured Frames - Jazz up your ROFL with some awesome colours.
  • Relay Board - Mains switching controlled by the method of your choice, Forebrain, Mandible or Hivebrain.
  • Camera Mount - Easily mount your compact camera or video recorder on a tilt and roll stabilised frame.

New Website

Submitted by meseta on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 22:29

We are proud to present the new website. Now with additional currency support and easier browsing, we hope you enjoy your time here! As always please email us with any suggestions for improvements.

Best wishes,

the Universal Air Team

Forebrain Firmware 14

Submitted by meseta on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 00:52

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Revision 14 (2011-12-18)

  • Combined Seraphim, Hivebrain and Forebrain Function Sets into one template
  • Added SD card functions
  • Added ChaN's FatFS library
  • Reordered SSPInit() to work for SD cards
  • Added SDTimer() function to System tick timer for use with SD cards
  • Added better TRUE/FALSE and NULL definitions
  • Moved all config files into /build folder
  • Changed ADCInit to accept unsigned short type

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