DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Project Name: Beginner RC Model Kit, based on domestic ESP8266/32 chip module.

Project Author: 8bitgame

Introduction

Let’s DIY!

Let’s DIY a beginner RC model kit!

Let’s DIY super low cost】【many open source solutions】【beginner】remote control【receiver】!

Also learn ESP32/ESP8266 development!

Open Source Description

Using ESP32/ESP8266 to make a model kit, including remote control and receiver.

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Among them, the remote control has open sourced 3 types of solutions, and the receiver has open sourced7 types of solutions, and the cost is very low!

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

This article mainly shares——DIY precautions + shopping list.

Remote Control

The remote control is developed based on ESP32/8266 and is divided into three versions:

Pocket Version (ESP32)

Large Joystick Version (ESP32)

Explorer Version (ESP8266)

01
Pocket Version
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Using ESP32 chip,6-channel design.

Hasdual 13×13 joysticks, can be soldered into left or right hand throttle type as needed.

Hasbalance knob.

Hasself-stabilizing flight control switch.

Max supports 1 18650 battery.

02
Large Joystick Version
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Using ESP32 chip,12-channel design.

Hasstandard RC joystick interface, designed to be switchable between left and right hand throttle mode.

Onebalance knob.

One self-stabilizingflight control switch.

Onetwo-position flap switch.

Threecustom switches.

Max supports two 18650 batteries.

03
Explorer Version
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Using ESP8266 chip, equipped with a CD74HC4067SM96 chip, achieving16-channel design.

Three16×16 joysticks.Includes one independent throttle joystick, can customize left and right joystick operation, as beginners often misoperate the throttle, this function is designed.

8custom switches.

4custom touch buttons.

Max supports two 18650 batteries.

Receiver

14.9 yuan, you can’t lose or get cheated, and you can’t go to Singapore!

But it can let youDIY a beginner RC model kit including flight control receiver!

The receiver is mainlydeveloped for 1S aircraft, and the size is optimized for a 48cm hand throw machine!

All versions come with TEPY-C interface and automatic download circuit.If you pursue an extremely small board, you can remove this part of the circuit.

01
1SOne

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

This is a receiver that can carry 1 18650 power battery.

Using ESP8266-07S (IPEX) module.

Integrates5V2A charge and discharge.

Integrates2 channels11A brushed ESC.

3 1.25servo interfaces.

2 1.25brushless ESC interfaces.

1GPS interface.

Integrates9-axis MPU6050 gyroscope + BMP280 barometric pressure chip.

02
1SOne_Mini
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266
DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

This is a simplified version of 1SOne, mentioned to be optimized for a 48cm hand throw machine, focusing on lightweight.

Removed: 18650 battery holder, external soldering battery leads, connectors.

UsingESP8266-07S (IPEX) module.

Integrates 2 channels 11A brushed ESC.

3 1.25servo interfaces.

ChangedTEPY-C interface to vertical insertion, also supports 5V2A charge and discharge.

Equipped with 300-550 mAh1S battery.

Integratessix-axis MPU6050 gyroscope.

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

There are also 5 other receiver versions

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Including: 2X, 6X, 2S_BEC, 2S_BEC_Little, 2S_ESP32_TEST.

For more details, please refer to the original article on 【Open Source Project】:

https://oshwhub.com/8bitgame/ESP8266_32_FCS#

DIY Beginner RC Model Kit Using ESP32/ESP8266

Circuit source files and other materials are also in the original article!

DIY Main Component Cost Table

PCB: 0 yuan (Jialichuang free board)

ESP8266: 5.00 – 7.00 (third party)

ESP32: 22-25

MPU6050: 5.00

AMS1117: 0.15

CH340C: 1.5

13×13 joystick: 3.00

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