Fly-by-Wire or Power-by-Wire detailed schematics

[hlatham266]

I'm new to this site, but I am trying to find a relatively simple set of schematics for a build it yourself fly-by-wire or power-by-wire type system. It would be used (in theory) for the controls of a hovercraft to replace the bulky cable controls.

I am actually working on this for both a school project and because my dad wants them for the hovercraft he hasn't started building yet I understand the theory of operation, but it is a big undertaking. I don't plan on using a full flight control computer or anything that complicated (my programming skills suck).

Any ideas or points in the right direction would be GREATLY appreciated!!

 

[alec_t]

You need to familiarise yourself with servo systems. Try Googling for tutorials about that.

 

[hlatham266]

Thank you! I will take a look at that.

 

[4pyros]

Thats a big under taking.
Look here; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly-by-wire

 

[hlatham266]

I read that Wiki articles and a bunch of others to go with it. I don't need a control system that is as complex and redundant as the ones described in that article. The controls required on a hovercraft are much less complex than what is required for a large aircraft.

I plan on focusing (to start with) on the control for pitch and yaw. I have located several websites that contain schematics for building flight simulator cockpits for the home user. I'm pretty sure I can redesign the circuits so they can be used for real world applications. I'm still in the pre-design planning phase, and am more than anything trying to figure out if it is a realistic project to finish in an 8 week semester. I don't have much time to decide, so it may be a "Go big or go home" scenario