🛩️RC Controller

This project is an ESP32-based RC controller that allows you to control RC drones via the NRF24 module and also use it for drone simulators on a PC through Bluetooth.

Тhe controller is not quite ready. I will add more features.

Features:

• NRF24 Communication: Control real RC drones wirelessly using the NRF24L01 module.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Seamlessly connect the controller to your computer for use with drone simulators, providing a realistic flying experience.
• Customizable: Modify and expand the code to suit your specific needs, whether for different types of drones or simulators.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with various flight simulation software that supports Bluetooth controllers.

⚙️Instalation

• Open .ino file
• 📚Instal these Libraries

  - RF24
  - BleGamepad
  

• Edit the pins for your Board

   #define throttle_in 2
   #define yaw_in 4
   #define pitch_in 34
   #define roll_in 39
  
   #define pot1_in 35
   #define pot2_in 15
   #define toggle_1 32
   #define toggle_2 12
   #define switch_1 22
   #define switch_2 36
  
   #define battery_in 33
   #define buttons_analog_in 27
   #define buzzer 12
   #define led 0
  
   #define ce_Pin 17
   #define csnPin 5
  

• Upload the code to your Board
• Upload the data folder to SPIFFS.
  • To upload the data folder, you can use PlatformIO or you can upload with tool for Arduino IDE v1.x.x
    Here is documentation how to upload files to SPIFFS with Arduino IDE.

Usage:

• If you want to use the controller with NRF24 for a real Drone, you need to start the controller with AUX1 at HIGH Position
• If you want to use the controller with Bluetooth for a Drone Simulator, you need to start the controller with AUX1 at LOW Position

Hardware Used

• ESP32 Wroom
• NRF24L01 RF Module
• 2.8 TFT Display
• 12 x Buttons
• 2 x MTS-102 Swich
• 2 x 10K Potatntiometer
• 2 x Joysticks
• Mini Buck Converter Module
• Red Led
• 5V Passive Buzzer

Photos:

Below are some photos showcasing the ESP32 RC controller setup, wiring, and its usage with both real drones and flight simulators.

• Schematic:

• Photos of the controller:

  

• Using with Drone Simulator: