Ornithopter

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Overview

1. Designed an ornithopter robot using a bistable wing mechanism and compared its performance with an ornithopter featuring a traditional rigid wing structure.
2. Developed the power transmission system, selected the motor, and used 3D printing, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting to manufacture a physical gearbox. Installed the bistable wing and conducted tests to verify its feasibility.

3. After six iterations, built a complete ornithopter and finalized the control scheme: a FlySky transmitter and receiver for control, a LIPO battery as the power source, and an ESC to regulate the BLDC motor speed. A servo motor was included to adjust the tail angle for turning.
4. Conducted flight tests on the single-stable wing version first due to its simpler control characteristics, ensuring the mechanical structure and power systems were suitableove durability.
5. Reinforced damaged components to improve structural integrity.
6. Tested the lift generated by the wings, providing quantified data as a theoretical basis for the ornithopter’s flight capability.