Electrical and Electronic Systems for UAS
ระบบไฟฟ้าและอิเล็กทรอนิกส์สำหรับ UAS
Course description
Electrical circuits, power sources, batteries, motors, electronic speed controllers, electronic devices, power distribution, interfacing, and basic troubleshooting for UAS.
Thai description
วงจรไฟฟ้า แหล่งพลังงาน แบตเตอรี่ มอเตอร์ Electronic Speed Controller ระบบจ่ายกำลัง อุปกรณ์อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ การเชื่อมต่อ และการตรวจสอบข้อขัดข้องของระบบ UAS
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Design and calculate UAS power distribution | PLO2 |
| CLO2 | Select and match motors, ESCs, propellers and batteries | PLO2 |
| CLO3 | Handle lithium batteries and electrical systems safely | PLO2PLO6 |
Learning modules
1On-board electrical systems
Weeks 1–3 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- UAS power distribution systemsIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
2Batteries and safety
Weeks 4–6 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Lithium battery safetyIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
3BLDC motors and ESCs
Weeks 7–9 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- BLDC motors, ESCs and propeller matchingIn development
- eCalc xcopterCalcTH
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
4Propulsion matching
Weeks 10–12 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
5Wiring, connectors and PCBs
Weeks 13–15 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- PCB and wiring-harness designIn development
- KiCadTH
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Quan, Q. (2017). Introduction to multicopter design and control. Springer.
- Horowitz, P., & Hill, W. (2015). The art of electronics (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
- ArduPilot Dev Team. ArduPilot documentation. link