Synerduino Kwad Drone Shield and Kit

About Synerduino Arduino

The Synerduino Arduino Shield can be called a Classic series Reborn adapted to use the popular Arduino UNO and Mega development board it bridges the Knowledge Gap between your basic Arduino robotics and Drone platforms. As you would be using the same Arduino to fly a mission capable drone.

Beginner Friendly

Its Light weight Programming offers Ease of use and programmability compare of other controllers of similar classes .

Capability

Synerduino shield serves as an all-in-one flight controller essential board that fits on Arduino Mega 2560 and Uno. Equipped with all the necessary sensors, power management, and pin headers, it turns the Arduino development board into a Robotic Vehicle controller .

Is perfect for hobbyists, educators, students, researchers, and everyone who wants to learn more in building their own Autonomous platforms. Its simple Arduino shield design makes it a versatile and highly customizable to suit your Drone and Robotics building and learning needs.

update 2022

V1.1 Synerduino Kwad shield (Arduino Drone)

now support direct ADC sensor input for industrial Sampling, selector Via solder Pads

The Shield Kit includes the following items:

1x GPS
1x Bluetooth
5x JR Servo Plug
1x DUPONT Line (V1.1)
2x DUPONT Line (V0 Beta)

List of features:

Compatible with MultiWii (open source RC multi rotor flying platform)
Compatible with Arduino Mega 2560 and Uno
Ground Station with Flywii GUI
IMU 10DOF
Supports 3S/4S Batteries
4 Output ESC Pads
Mode Selection Pads (V1.1)
ADC sensor input (V1.1)
Highly customizable

Physical

Dimensions: 128 x 62 x 28 mm LWH / (V1.1)135mm x 62mm x 28mm
Weight: 46.1g
4 Solder Pads for 4 ESCs and Motors
15 3-Pin Digital Headers
8 3-Pin Analog Headers
5 4-Pin Serial Headers

Power

Input Voltage from Arduino Board: 3.3-5V
PWM Power Rail Regulated – 5V at 1.5A
Drone Power Input Voltage – 12.6V (3S) or 16.8V (4S)
Power Distribution Lines – 80A

Sensors Beta (GY801)

Accelerometer: ADXL345
Gyroscope: L3G4200D
Magnetometer: MMC5883
Barometer: BMP180 – 85
GPS Setup – NMEA Protocol (As Preset in Firmware Hex file )

Sensors V1.1 (GY91)

Gyroscope + Accelerometer: MPU6050
Magnetometer: AK8963
Barometer: BMP280
GPS Setup – UBLOX Protocol (As Preset in Firmware Hex file )

Physical

Dimensions: 128 x 62 x 28 mm LWH / (V1.1)135mm x 62mm x 28mm
Weight: 46.1g
4 Solder Pads for 4 ESCs and Motors
15 3-Pin Digital Headers
8 3-Pin Analog Headers
5 4-Pin Serial Headers

Power

Input Voltage from Arduino Board: 3.3-5V
PWM Power Rail Regulated – 5V at 1.5A
Drone Power Input Voltage – 12.6V (3S) or 25.2V (6S)
Power Distribution Lines – 80A

Sensors V2.0 (GY91)

Gyroscope + Accelerometer: MPU6050
Magnetometer: QMC5883 / HMC5883
Barometer: BMP280
GPS Setup – UBLOX Protocol (As Preset in Firmware Hex file )

Quad

	Synerduino Beta and V1.1 Board
	Multirotor
	Fixwing
	Ground Vehicle
	Boat
	Missions

Vehicle Documentation

Ground Station Download and Documentation

XLoader

Note: XLoader is use to upload premade Hex files to Arduino board Calibration & firmware

X Loader Download

ESC Calibration Hex Firware

this is to calibrate the ESC. see quick guid.pdf for instructions

Synerduino ESC Calibration .hex

Multirotor Hex Firware

this is Multirotor firmware , select the board model and GPS type that matches the firmware then the frame Quad X for the Synerduino Kit

Synerduino Firmware Multirotor .hex

To further simplified the upload the Hex firmware only supports ( 2560 Mega Arduino Board ),

Bluetooth Telemetry is hookup to Serial 0 for (HC05 -Bluetooth at Baud 115200) (0 + – Rx Tx)

SIK Radio Telemetry is hookup to Serial 1 in Raw data mode at Baud 57600 (1 + – Rx Tx)

Disconnect Bluetooth from Serial 0 when uploading Firmware or Configuring via USB

PID presets for Multirotor

PID 250mm Quad

PID 450mm Flamewheel

Fixwing Hex Firmware

Synerduino Special Airplane Hex

Synerduino Airplane Hex

Pid Preset for Fixwing

PID Airplane

Surface Vehicle Hex Firmware

Synerduino Firmware Surface .hex

PID preset for Surface

PID Surface

Telemetry Radio Software

this to configure the following UART radio brands

Xbee XCTU Config

SIK 3DR Radio Config

Ebyte Radio config E30 to E71

Ashining Radio config A100 to AS69

Misc. files

Synerduino Multirotor Ino

pls see documentation and its associated sensors inorder to download the version that matches your board, this is Arduino IDE Versions of the said firmware

Multirotor Ino (2024) (Support M9-M10 NMEA , M7-M8 UBX )

SynerduinoKwad1.8.16-2.0.0-M9-M10

Multirotor Legacy Ino (2020) (Support M5-M6 NMEA , M7-M8 UBX )

Synerduino Fixwing

Note: be aware only UnComment / select Airplane or Flying Wing modes on these sketches on Config.h

Synerduino airplane4-M9-M10

Special Airplane (2024) Support M9-M10 NMEA, M7-M8 UBX

Synerduino special airplane4-M9-M10

Special Airplane Legacy (2023) M5-M6 NMEA, M7-M8 UBX

Airplane Legacy (2023) M5-M6 NMEA, M7-M8 UBX

Note : in Output.cpp – under (Main Mix Table)

For Wing Differential Thrust Elevon Mix

motor[0] = PIDMIX(0, 0, +1); //LEFT
motor[1] = PIDMIX(0, 0, -1); //RIGHT
servo[4] = (SERVODIR(4,2) * axisPID[ROLL]) + (SERVODIR(4,1) * axisPID[PITCH]) + get_middle(4); //LEFT
servo[5] = (SERVODIR(5,2) * axisPID[ROLL]) + (SERVODIR(5,1) * axisPID[PITCH]) + get_middle(5); //RIGHT

For Airplane Differential Thrust Mix

motor[0] = PIDMIX(0, 0, +1); //LEFT
motor[1] = PIDMIX(0, 0, -1); //RIGHT
servo[4] = (SERVODIR(4,2) * axisPID[PITCH]) + get_middle(4); //ELEVATOR
servo[5] = (SERVODIR(5,2) * axisPID[ROLL]) + get_middle(5);//AILERON

For 3Ch Airplane mix

motor[0] = PIDMIX(0, 0, 0); //LEFT
motor[1] = PIDMIX(0, 0, 0); //RIGHT

servo[4] = (SERVODIR(4,1) * axisPID[YAW]) + get_middle(4); //ELEVATOR
servo[5] = (SERVODIR(5,1) * axisPID[PITCH]) + get_middle(5); //RUDDER

For Synerduino Surface (2023)

Synerduino Surface Special INO (2024)

Special surface (Support NMEA M9-M10 ,M7-M8 UBX )

Synerduino Special Surface2-M9-M10.zip

Legacy Special surface (Support NMEA M5-M6 ,M7-M8 UBX )(2023)

Synerduino-Arduino-Special-Surface.zip

Synerduino Arduino offers an means to add on integrated features to your drone mission capability in the most Arduino DIY way

Note: if your packing more than two sensors or additional micro controllers on to your Drone we advice to use an ESC with a BEC or an External BEC to power those sensors : see Synerduino basics guide on power setup

Note: these are Provided as samples for users to implement their own hardware.

Hardware Implementation

Camera Gimbal

FPV Camera 5.8g

FPV Camera ESP32

Gas Sensors / ADC Data Logging

Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection

LIDAR Obstacle Detection

Thermal Sensor

WIFI to PPM

Motor Driver

other than RC ESCs

Motor Driver PWM

Computer Vision

Yolov5 implementation

Yolov5 Synerduino Counting Direction.zip

Yolov5 Synerduino Lane Detection.zip

Yolov5 default.zip

ArduBlock Implementation

this is use with Arduino IDE 1.14-1.18 Version useful when working with arduino codes file extention.abp

Ardublocktool

Power Implementation

Power Board

need more power ? Synerduino Drone Powersupply and Distribution should allow for expanded capacity

Power Board

Foamboard fixwing

Synerduino Twin Airplane

Synerduino-plane1.dwg

3D Print stl

Arduino plane Gen 4

Arduino plane Gen3 STL

Synerduino Twin Boat

boat plans.dwg

Paddle Boat Wheel

3D Printed files

pls check the stl file and the printer settings prior to print

Quadcopter

Synerduino Qwad 250mm Frame 3

this 300mm drone requires an MG996R Servo at the tail and uses the round servo horn to mount the tail motor mount and at least one ESC with UBEC of 2A to support the servo power requirment

Synerduino 300mm Tricopter V1 Download

Synerduino 300mm Tricopter V2 Download

Synerduino 300mm Tricopter V3 Download

Readme

Tricopter frame