Just configure the same channels as you would for a normal fixed-wing. Then use ArduPlane’s FLTMODE_CH to assign an auxiliary switch to toggle between flight modes, which will allow you to switch between fixed-wing (FBWA, MANUAL, etc.) and VTOL (QSTABILIZE, QHOVER, etc.) modes. Once this is done, when you switch from fixed-wing to VTOL mode, the firmware should do the necessary mixing for you to control the VTOL, using the same sticks which you use to fly the fixed-wing. You do not have to do any complicated setup on the transmitter to control the quad motors.
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Maximum of 6 Flight modes can assigned and should I use 3 modes for Fixed wing and another 3 for Q parameter(Quad_plane)?
That depends on your preference, some users prefer to stick to 2 or 3 flight modes since most transmitters only offer 2 or 3 position switches.
To control up to 6 flight modes, you will need to look into mixing 2 different switches. How to do that depends on the transmitter type. For the Taranis X9D, this might be what you are looking for (but no guarantees it is what you want, as I don’t use the Taranis): https://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/frsky-taranis-setup-6-flight-modes-plus-1-for-apm-ardupilot
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I mixed two switches on my Taranis. If I remember correctly, you shouldn’t use the Manual mode as you will have problems arise. The main modes which I use include:
- Q_Loiter
- Auto
- FBWA
- Q_RTL
- Q_Stabilize
I’ve finalized few parts with your reference.
4 x 3510-13 700kv T-Motor
4 x HobbyKing/Hobbywing/Turnigy/AIR 40A ESC
4 x 1448 Carbon Fiber RC Timer props ( two CW and two CCW )
1 x 4S 5300mAh 35C battery for vertical motors
1 x 4S7P 18650 Lithium-ion 22050mAh 14C (Already have) for forward motor
Using the eCalc.ch, It’s showing only 3 min endurance.
Calculation Details for Quad is below.
Total Weight (assume) = 6000 gm
4 Motor - 1000mm Frame size
LiPo 5300mAh 35C 4S 14.8V
40A ESC
T-Motor 3510 (700)
T-Motor 1448 prop
Can any one give me an explanation?
I’ve chosen some other size motor and battery, I calculated with my spec and I got same results (Don’t have the screenshot).
For an AUW of 6kg, I do think that a 6S set-up would be a better choice. Since you are going for a separate lift-thrust (SLT) design with two different batteries for VTOL and cruise, ideally you would only need about 30-40s for vertical take off, and 30-40s for vertical landing, and that still leaves you some juice in your lipo according to your ecalc calculation (I note that your max. discharge is set at 80%, which is more than safe). However, I would recommend changing your motors and re-evaluating the set-up on ecalc. Thrust-to-weight ratio of 1.3 is insufficient imo, and plus these motors don’t seem to have the capacity to supply the power required for hovering.
That looks right to me. As Aeroakam mentioned, vertical flight times need to be kept quite short. However, I found the 3510-700kv tiger motors a bit small for my projects and moved up to 3520-11 400kv instead. With that low of a Kv I had to use 6S batteries and a larger prop.
If you want to stay with 4S that’s fine but I’d consider a much higher Kv motor. I’ve just ordered 4 SunnySky X3120-1100 Kv motors as I noticed that the commercial version of the Skywalker from Vertical Technologies uses those specs and seems to fly well even with 12" props. ECalc shows good results with them as well.
Remember, if you use 4S for the vertical motors you will have very high current, so make sure you use suitable wiring. You will probably need to go up to 60Amp ESCs as well. I think Evan Palmer used 4S motors from HobbyKing and they seemed to have plenty of lift when we flew it together a few months ago.
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Can you suggest me a good set of motor, ESC, battery and prop?
I already have T motor 400kv and 15" prop with me and after reading the ardupilot forum about one Skywalker VTOL build, I thought of purchasing 3510 and 14" prop with 4S battery and 40A ESC.
What I need is to lift 6kg of total weight. After reading your recent comment, I understood that with a 400kv motor, I may need to use a 6S battery with 15" prop and 40A ESC.
If I’m going for a motor with more than 900kv, I may need to use more amp rated ESC. I hope a 13" prop with 4S battery is fine.
I request you to suggest me few best combination to lift this 6kg.
Many Thanks
Rijun
I can’t recommend you the best as I’ve only tried a few combinations. I can tell you that the T-motor 3520-400Kv has worked for me with 6S battery and 16" props. However, I would prefer smaller props and I would like to test using just 4S so I’m going to try the 1100kv SunnySky motors with smaller props in my next build. Those motors are lighter than the T-Motors as well. Quadplanes have only been around a few years and every build is different so there aren’t any hard set recommendations that I know of. There’s still a bit of experimentation required.
In my next build I’m going to make the wing extensions easily detachable and connect my motors in a way that it isn’t too difficult to change them so I can compare a few different motor/prop combinations. It will also make it easier to replace in the field in case of damage.
I also put my vertical motors on a separate battery to ensure I always have enough left for landing. Others put their vertical and forward motor on the same battery circuit. You have to decide for yourself which you prefer.
Search the postings for other builds, get all the info that you can, and then decide what you think will work best for your situation. When you are done, please share your results with others.
Thank you sir. I need to do some more researches and after that I’ll start my work. I’ll post once it is completed successfully.
I am using SunnySky x3520 520 KV motors on a tilt rotor plane with 13x8 props and they appear to work like a charm. Depending on your AUW, may be you could use even smaller props.
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Thank you. eCalc is showing good results.
Also 3520 400kv with 6S is good result, but it’ll increase the weight.
I’m thinking to stick on 4S battery.
Are you certain about having a thrust to weight ratio of 1.3 for the quad motors? Quadplane have the luxury of quad-assisted recovery (q_assist or qstab) should the plane stall (for example), but for these to work effectively, the quad motors shouldn’t be underpowered. In your case, switching to 6S is beneficial in two folds: firstly, your quad motors will produce more thrust, and secondly, you should be able to produce sufficient thrust (e.g lift to weight ratio of lets say 1.7?) using relatively smaller props, which means less parasitic drag in forward propulsion (and that equates to increased flight time). This is my personal opinion, may be you have other design preferences? 
It’s good idea Aeroakram. Still i’m doing some research over it. Once I completed everything, I’ll post here.
Thank you for this suggestion.
After our 1st crash with Skywalker X8, planning to do the tests from Beginning with X8 black frame.
Can anybody attach a picture to place controller and components inside fuselage?
Please suggest a place for the pixhawk to reduce the vibrations. Now I fixed pixhawk in the third compartment near to ESC.
Thanks in advance.
Regarding the Pixhawk vibration, try implementing an antivibration mount.
Yeah! I got a design and going to 3D print it.