BuildLog Helicopter Collective 4A

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JD

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Adding parts list below

HelicopterCollective-4A

This 1-inch version features the following parts:

***** From http://www.zoro.com *****

A - Conduit Outlet Body, PVC, E | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2674393| Mfr #: 5133153 | ($6.75)

https://www.zoro.com/cantex-conduit-outlet-body-pvc-e-5133153/i/G2674393/

B - Weatherproof Box, 1Gang, 1 in Hub, PVC | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2159762| Mfr #: 5133365 | ($11.96)

https://www.zoro.com/cantex-weatherproof-box-1gang-1-in-hub-pvc-5133365/i/G2159762/

C - Weatherproof Cover, Horizontal, PVC | CANTEX| Zoro #: G2801775| Mfr #: 5133362 | ($3.62)

https://www.zoro.com/cantex-weatherproof-cover-horizontal-pvc-5133362/i/G2801775/ ~23$

***** From HomeDepot *****

About 2 feet of 1-inch Gray PVC Conduit from HomeDepot(Cantex)

HomeDepotPartNo 1 in. x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Conduit

Model # 67462 Internet #202295893 Store SKU #162973 Store SO SKU #184040

***** From http://www.digikey.com *****

Arduino Leonardo or Arduino Micro ~20$

Digi-Key Part Number 1050-1121-ND

Description ARDUINO LEONARDO WITHOUT HEADERS

Mfg Arduino MfgPartNo A000052

It needs to become a USB Human Interface Device Joystick

need to include library for "joystick" and easy configuration

Description POT SLIDE 10K OHM .5W 100MM

DigikeyPartNo PTB0143-2010BPB103-ND ~5$ 10K Slide Potentiometer

Mfg Bourns Inc. MfgPartNo PTB0143-2010BPB103

Description POT 10K OHM 1/5W PLASTIC LINEAR

DigikeyPartNo 987-1661-ND ~1 10K Rotary Pot for Throttle

Mfg TT Electronics/BI MfgPartNo P160KNP-0QC20B10K

Description SWITCH PUSH SPST-NO 15A 125V

DigikeyPartNo 451-1199-ND ~6$ Pushbutton for starter switch

Mfg Electroswitch MfgPartNo 7074C

Description KNOB CLR MATTE.50"DIA 6MM SHAFT

DigikeyPartNo 226-3013-ND ~8$ Knob for throttle pot

Mfg Kilo International MfgPartNo JD-50-3-7

Description SWITCH TOGGLE SPDT 5A 120V

DigikeyPartNo CKN1467-ND ~8$ Toggle switch for governor

Mfg C&K MfgPartNo 7105TCWZQE

*The SPDT-Mom-Off-Mom toggle switch for the governor might go with the deluxe kit 5C

***** Additional Material *****

22 or 24 gauge wire (not available at Home Depot)

Insulation for splices, tape or heatshrink

Terminal block was nice to have

Plywood

Chair

Bolt for pivot and fender-washer and wingnut and gasket material

***** Tools *****

Soldering Iron with solder of course

JigSaw/SabreSaw to cut plywood

Drill for drilling pivot hole

common drill bits plus

countersink for 1/4-20 screws

stepped drill for odd sized electronic shafts (like 15/32")

Good Luck And Enjoy

JD