Pixelito
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Pixelito is a miniature remote-controlled helicopter prototype developed in Nov 2003 and is the latest addition to the Pixel range of R/C helicopter prototypes developed by Belgian Alexander Van de Royne since 1997. The Pixelito is controlled via a 4-channel infra-red control and weighs a mere 6.9g grams (inclusive of an onboard 45mAh LiPo battery). Commercial R/C helicopters such as the Picoo Z and Gyrotor were derived from the Pixelito concept.
[edit] Basic Design and Construction
The frame is made of a single, twisted tube of carbon fibre. Its main two-bladed rotor has a diameter of 148mm and is powered by a 6mm motor (from inside of a pager) while its tail rotor is powered by a 4mm motor.
[edit] The Pixel Family
| Description | Size | Weight | Flight Duration | Radio Control | First Flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pixel I |
Rotor Dia. 370 mm | 125 grams | 2 mins | 4 Channel FM | Mar 1997 |
Pixel II |
Rotor Dia. 350 mm | 99.5 grams | 2-3 mins | 4 Channel FM | 23 Aug 1997 |
Pixel III |
Rotor Dia. 550 mm | 290 grams | 6 mins | 4 Channel FM | Jan 1998 |
Pixel IV |
Rotor Dia. 350 mm | 59.8 grams | 2-4 mins | 4 Channel FM | May 1998 |
Pixel FP |
Rotor Dia. 380 mm | 93 grams | 4-14 mins | 4 Channel FM | Oct 1998 |
Pixel 290 |
Rotor Dia. 520 mm | 220 grams | 5-12 mins | 4 Channel FM | Jan 1999 |
Pixel 2000 |
Rotor Dia. 300 mm | 48 grams | 3 mins | 4 Channel FM | Jun 1999 |
Pixelito |
Rotor Dia. 150 mm | 6.9 grams | 2 mins | 4 Channel IR | Dec 2003 |
Piccolino |
Rotor Dia. 63 mm | 1.69 grams | 1 min | 2 Channel AM | Feb 2006 |
[edit] External links
- Pixelito Homepage
- Pixelito Article from Gizmodo
