How to Develop Hardware for Vertex One
Introduction
Vertex One is a powerful, out-of-the-box flying drone platform designed for high versatility and ease of integration of new hardware features, using pre-defined hardware interfaces.
Hardware Interfaces of Vertex One
Mechanical Interfaces
Hardware can be easily integrated on Vertex One using pre-defined mounting interfaces:
- Front
- Back
- Top
- Side (left/right)
The drawings and 3D models of these interfaces are available for download and can be found on each page.
License
All downloadable files in this section have been created by Avular Innovations B.V.
- The hardware files are published under the CERN-OHL-S-v2+ license with an additional license notice clarifying the restriction of the use of Avular's trademark and logo.
- The software files are published under the Apache 2.0 license.
| Download | File Type | Description |
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ZIP | HW: CERN-OHL-S-v2 License |
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ZIP | SW: Apache 2.0 License |
Developing your own payload
To develop your own payloads we provide step files containing the base model with all mounting points and keep out sections.
Vertex One Gen 3
| Download | File Type | Description |
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STP | 3D Model of Vertex One outside envelope |
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STP | 3D Model of Vertex One outside envelope and keep out volumes |
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2D Drawing of Vertex One Vertex Keep Out Sections | |
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2D Drawing of Vertex One Vertex General Connections | |
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2D Drawing of Vertex One Vertex Bridge dimensions |
Vertex One Gen 4
| Download | File Type | Description |
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STP | 3D Model of Vertex One outside envelope |
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STP | 3D Model of Vertex One outside envelope and keep out volumes |
Electrical Interfaces
There are pre-defined electrical interfaces on Vertex One as per Specification List Gen 3 or Specification List Gen 4.
To expand the connection possibilities even further, an additional module, the Vertex Bridge Gen 3 or Vertex Bridge Gen 4 is available. Either you can purchase a complete module or alternatively, you can start developing your own bridge-module using the open source design files.
Important to Know
Warning
Make sure the design of any additional hardware doesn't interfere with defined volumetric exclusion zones; failing this requirement might degrade the performance of the Vertex One or limit its functions.
Warning
The physical position of additional hardware w.r.t. center-of-mass of Vertex One must be considered proper working of the Vertex One's flight controller; failing this requirement might degrade the performance of the Vertex One or limit its functions. Specify the changed physical properties using the parameters
Warning
The aerodynamic influence of additional hardware must be considered for the performance of the Vertex One; failing this requirement might degrade the performance of the Vertex One or limit its functions.
Warning
The weight of additional hardware will decrease the flight time of your Vertex One. Never exceed the defined maximum payload weight limit.