Arduino Drone
The Arduino-based drone is a fully DIY quadcopter, designed and assembled from scratch. It features an Arduino Uno-based flight controller and an Arduino Nano-based transmitter.
The drone uses MultiWii firmware for stabilization and control, making it easy to calibrate the gyroscope and accelerometer.
The project significantly enhanced my understanding of brushless motors, electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and radio communication protocols.
Step-by-Step Working
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Frame and Assembly:
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The frame was 3D-printed and assembled, with mounts for the motors, flight controller, and battery.
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Brushless motors were attached to the arms, providing lift.
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The Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) were wired to regulate the motor speed.
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Flight Controller:
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The drone uses an Arduino Uno running MultiWii firmware.
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The MultiWii software processes data from the gyroscope and accelerometer to stabilize the drone.
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Transmitter and Communication:
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The Arduino Nano-based transmitter sends flight commands over 2.4 GHz radio modules.
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The receiver on the drone interprets the signals and adjusts motor speeds accordingly.