Simple Flight Controller

A comprehensive guide on building a flight controller from scratch for rockets!

Key Features • Guide • PCB • Credits • License

Key Features

• STM32F722RET6 microcontroller for high-performance control
• ICM-45686 IMU for precise motion tracking
• BMP580 barometer for altitude sensing
• MicroSD card storage for flight data logging
• Dual servo outputs for TVC or fin control
• 2-cell LiPo support with integrated BQ25883 charger
• USB-C connectivity for programming and data transfer
• Compact design optimized for rocket applications

Guide

Check out the comprehensive GUIDE.md that walks you through:

• Component selection and requirements
• Schematic design with detailed explanations
• Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
• PCB layout and routing best practices
• Power management circuitry
• Manufacturing with JLCPCB

PCB

Designed in KiCad with careful attention to signal integrity, power distribution, and compact layout suitable for rocket applications.

Schematic

PCB Layout

Credits

This project uses:

• KiCad
• STM32CubeMX
• easyeda2kicad.py
• Hack Club Blueprint

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License

MIT

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