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PRESENTATION
The Quanser Quanser Aero, pictured in Figure 1.1, is a compact dual-rotor two degree-of-freedom aerospace system
that can be used to perform a variety of actuator and flight control based experiments. The Quanser Aero can be
configured with either the QFLEX 2 USB or QFLEX 2 Embedded interface modules. The QFLEX 2 USB allows
control by a computer via USB connection. The QFLEX 2 Embedded allows for control by a microcontroller device
such as an Arduino via a 4-wire SPI interface.
For all versions, the system is driven using two direct-drive 18V brushed DC motors. The motors are powered by
a built-in PWM amplifier with built-in current sense. Single-ended rotary encoders are used to measure the angular
position of the DC motors, and the speed of the motors can be measured with a software tachometer.
Main Quanser Aero features:
• Compact and complete aerospace control system
• 18V direct-drive brushed DC motors
• Encoders mounted on DC motors and support yolk
• DC motor tachometer output
• Built-in PWM amplifier with integrated current sense
• Built-in data acquisition (DAQ) device
• Low and High-efficiency propellers
• Lockable pitch and yaw axes
• Tri-color LED indicator lights
Figure 1.1: Quanser Aero
Caution: This equipment is designed to be used for educational and research purposes and is not
intended for use by the general public.
The user is responsible to ensure that the equipment
will be used by technically qualified personnel only.
QUANSER AERO User Manual
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