1. Jeff Kubascik
Matt Rockey
Joe Trefilek
Paul Scheffler
Team RAPTORS Remote Avionics Packet Transceiver with Observational Real-Time Sensing
Final Presentation

2. The RAPTORS Project Aerial drone vehicle On-board navigational sensors
Remotely gathers/transmits data in-flight
Custom RF transmitter and amplifier design
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3. Interest in RF communication Interest in model aircraft
Motivation
Interest in RF communication
Interest in model aircraft
Fits within course restrictions
Platform for UAV implementation
It’s cool!
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5. Design Challenges Space limitations Power constraints
Modular Stacked Design inside Aircraft
Modified plane to allow for more space
Power constraints
Took battery type/size into consideration
RF amplifier and servo motor power regulation
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6. Design Challenges RF Transmission
Range was increased by the design of 2 stage amplifier
Impedance matching, addressed by co-planar waveguide usage on the PCB
Bandwidth limitations imposed by operation on Amateur radio bands
Packetization of data over RF link
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7. Jeff’s Contributions Two-Stage RF Amplifier Design (28 dB gain)
Stage 1: 13 dB gain
Stage 2: 15 dB gain
PCB Layout of Packet Modem
Software for TI CC1101 RF Transceiver
Wireless Packetization
Data Flow Control
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8. Joe’s Contributions Sensor Board Schematic Modular Assembly and Design
Sensor Selection
Modular Assembly and Design
Virtual Cockpit Application
Parsing of Packet Data
Graphical User Interface
Generation of Control Packets from Joystick Input
Control Algorithm
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9. Matt’s Contributions Software Outlining and Implementation
Initial sensor interfaces
Final GPS and Barometer interfaces
System coordination
Testing
UART buffer system
Media management
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10. Paul’s Contributions Design of Sensor Interface and PCB
Power Supply System Design
3.3 V Linear Regulator
5.0 V Switching Regulator
7.5 V Linear Regulator
Software for Sensor Module
Aircraft Packaging
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11. PSSC Video
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12. Questions?
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