Crazyswim

Discussions about quadcopters/multi-rotors
Post Reply
brod
Beginner
Posts: 6
Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:32 am

Crazyswim

Post by brod »

After an accidental custom firmware bug causing the crazyflie to use full thrust for 25.2 seconds and eventually falling to the ground (aka, the pool) my crazyflie is back up and running without a hitch! The custom firmware also shut down the crazyflie after the 25.2 seconds which I assumed had a massive impact on the board not frying. The crazyflie swam roughly 1.2m deep before being scooped up.

My instructions for what to do if your crazyflie goes underwater.
Probably have no technical benefit although it worked for me :D
  • 1. Pull it out asap
  • 2. Disconnect Battery
  • 3. Pad dry it
  • 3. Wait 10 minutes or until your patience holds out (24-48hours is probably recommended)
  • 4. Reconnect Battery
  • 5. Check console logs for broken parts
  • 6. Fly somewhere safer
I'm currently helping a friend manufacture a semi perspex / semi heatshrink enclosure which should make the fly watertight ex- the motors.
eBay link when complete, probably AUD$2 - $3

Brod.
tobias
Bitcraze
Posts: 2339
Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:17 pm
Location: Sweden

Re: Crazyswim

Post by tobias »

Maybe you should be the one to first develop an underwater vessel with the Crazyflie ;). Often water doesn't damage the electronics that much if it is well cleaned afterwards. The battery is often the week point.
Koniec12
Beginner
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue May 26, 2015 7:19 am

Re: Crazyswim

Post by Koniec12 »

Underwater vessel would be a great idea:)
Post Reply