Flix v1 — minimalistic ESP32 quadcopter

Arduino-based quadcopter with 3D-printed frame, MPU-9250/ICM‑20948 IMU, Gazebo simulation and MAVLink support

Components and supplies

• ICM-20948 IMU module
• GY-91 IMU module
• ESP32 D1 Mini module

Tools and machines

Ender 3

Apps and platforms

Arduino CLI
Arduino IDE 2.0
Gazebo Simulator

Project description

The new version of Flix quadcopter — v1. See previous version v0. The project is dedicated for education and research.

Main features:

1. Built from scratch from general-purpose components.
2. Very simple and clean Arduino source code.
3. Precise simulation using Gazebo.
4. Wi-Fi and MAVLink support.
5. Wireless command line interface and analyzing.
6. Textbook on flight control theory and practice.
7. Planned: position control, autonomous flights, PCB.

Demo video

Assembly

Community

Code

GitHub repo

https://github.com/okalachev/flix.git

Documentation

GitHub repo

https://github.com/okalachev/flix