Control system for dynamic testing platform of asymmetrical pitch mechanism

A novel asymmetrical pitch system for rotary wing is presented. The pitch control characteristics are studied and analyzed. Because elastic linkage is a key part in whole asymmetrical pitch system, in order to obtain the variation of the elastic linkage deformation, an experimental platform mainly based on the device of micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) and a new control system mounted on TMS320LF2407 are designed. This control system has its compacted configuration and reliability. Finally, using this system to control the MAV for simulating the flying forward, experimental results show the MAV’s flight attitude can be controlled based on the variation of the elastic linkage. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.60605028), the National High-Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2007AA04Z225), the Shanghai Rising-Star Program (Grant Nos.07QA14024, 07QH14006), the Shanghai Shuguang Program (Grant No.07SG47), and the Shanghai Leading Key Laboratory of Mechanical Automation and Robotics Science Foundation (Grant No.ZZ0805)