Arduino drone - Part1 Flight Controller

Full Arduino based drone. The tutorial is divided in a few parts. In this video I build the flight controller using the Arduino NANO and the MPU6050 gyro//accelerometer. To program the flight controller I've used the multiwii platform. Wait for the next parts, the radio receiver/transmitter and the final drone build.
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-----------------LINKS-------------------
Flight controller webpage: www.electronoob...
Transmitter/receiver webpage: www.electronoob...
Drone build webpage: www.electronoob...
Full tutorial webpage: www.electronoob...
Multiwii downlaod: www.electronoob...
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PID tutorial: www.electronoob...
---------------MATERIAL---------------
Arduino NANO: www.ebay.com/it...
MPU6050: www.ebay.com/it...
Drilled PCB: www.ebay.com/it...
Male pins: www.ebay.com/it...
12A ESC: www.ebay.com/it...
---------------SCHEMATICS-----------
Flight controller schematic: www.electronoob...
--------------------CODE------------------
MPU6050 test: www.electronoob...
Multiwii downlaod: www.electronoob...
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[@andrewkasza7282]

I had tried to build a Arduino controlled quad a couple years ago, and I just got a 3d printer and I found your videos on this build. This will help allot in finally finishing this project. Thanks.

[@chandrurn]

What an effort, amazing, you must be crazy mad over electronics, The amount of time and energy you have dedicated for electronics is immense , keep it up :)

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Thank you very much!

[@jakefreise7601]

At 1:38 when you are listing the purpose of each connection you have SCL as data and SDA as clock, this is backwards AFAIK. The SDA pin is serially polled at the rate of SCL Other than that great video!

[@shutdahellup69420]

Jake freise can these values be used for a 350 size drone with 1400kv motors?

[@MrCtronic]

God bless people like you that share their knowledge to the mortals around the world ! :D

[@Boris_Chang]

I was really curious to see the code to test the sensors and control the motors. Sort of a bit like the code to keep a humanoid robot balanced and walking in any direction I suppose. That’s some pretty advanced stuff though.

[@maxbarge766]

Hay i like your quadcopter project . It will be awesome and helpful if u add barometer and magnetometer for altitude holding and navigation . OR u can use sonar sensor for altitude holding and also obstacle avoidance . I hope to see this arduino based project to be more advanced . Thank you.

[@asdiamamence572]

This is exactly what I'm looking for... Thank you so much

[@KhiemNguyen-oo9yp]

thanks bro i work desprately to find this pid and now i find you i will smash the like button for you great jobs

[@RoboKryptz]

Very Great and Informative video but one thing in the schematic shown u said Motor1, Motor2, Motor3, Motor3. You repeated motor3 2 times

[@sukhee5]

great video. Can you create the video drone(quadcopter) DYI, GPS using arduino step by step all connection and configuring and how to connecting each other all of things. And you created this controller and connecting that controller to drone.

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Ch Sukhee i will first build this easy drone. later i will start adding stuff like GPS, barometer and so on...

[@sukhee5]

thank you.

[@yuzdrone5464]

++ and Opencv bro :D

[@eric-janvandenbogaard9415]

Nice ! yes, at this level it's also easy to enter for everyone, additions... well the sky is the limit i guess :)

[@-cncheechoo9062]

it's great video. who in the world give a thumbs down?

[@rodrigo_dm]

holy cow this was exactly what i was looking for. thank you. cant wait till next videos. Im also building a fixed wing drone, and i dont know how to send data to the arduino. any tips?

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Rodrigo D Madruga I'm using the NRF24 radio module and ppm output for the receiver. you will see in my next videos

[@Thomas-rc9sc]

You should talk with Joop Brokking

[@ahmedallam9612]

hhhh, maybe they are friends,

[@dae1925]

Gay

[@espieyu2337]

im using a win10 x64 it seems the multiwii 2.3 or 2.4 gui is not responding any ideas? i am using an arduino uno + MPU6050

[@thefuturerocketboyisro]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO , T WILL BE USEFUL FOR MY DRONE PROJECT

[@eric-janvandenbogaard9415]

Nice ! a very detailed project ! with easy to get parts and all Arduino based, Great !

[@offensivebias3965]

Best video tutorial ever !

[@nerdgrenade4365]

Hi their I was making the flight controller I soldered everything and connected to multi Wii I have a i2c error that increase in both postive and negative numbers pls help

[@sjchowdhury2287]

thank you sooooooooooo much. now i know how to make a drone

[@kerricbennett5350]

Sir...I still have not solved the error. Do you know what it means?

[@bktechnologies88]

This is so good I built mine and I want add a barometric sensor please how do I do it do I need to code 🙏🙏

[@palashtiwari1880]

Thanx for this video...i would like to know about the coding used in the Arduino.....how it works and more.....i have a question...i have seen other videos....in those videos they have used a barometer also and said programming a barometer is a difficult task ...what do u want to say about it..?

[@HimanshuKumar-tc5nw]

Hello sir i am facing a problem please help me out. I done all the soldering process carefully but when i open the multiwii app when i click on start after selecting the com port the app closes automatically. Please help me to fix this out

[@الاندجاني5]

same bro what have you do did you fix it?

[@AshieduJude]

use JAVA version 7 only

[@hichamaklil6898]

great tutorial , thank you, I have a problem with two motors (front-R and rear-L),and their speed decreases automatically, although they are at maximum speed.

[@alessandroaversa6378]

Hey man , nice video tutorial ! Can i ask you to update when you can the link of the material ?

[@deeseal9269]

Electronoobs.sir..i add barometer(bmp180 baro)..i2c pin...but not pogram it..1st.. open your brushed drone multiwii file...2nd.. open config.h and..do same..3rd.. open def.h...but i dont undersatand..how to pogram this baro..help me sir..

[@9100nash]

hey friend that mpu6050 is slowly drift on z axis.

[@GaiusGarage]

did you get data and clock backwards on the MPU6050? you have SDA labeled "clock", SCL labeled "data" - but seems like DA would stand for "DAta" and CL stand for "CLock"

[@66fpv67]

Awesome man. Thank you for these tutorials. Im building this drone with my kids, with home made radio control as your previous videos. Unfortunately, my ecs don’t seem to work with ppm signal. They spin fast from throttle 0. I calibrated my radio control and work fine. Trying to find MultiWii setup directions for pwm singnal and cant find anything. Kids want to present this project to school.. Can you help me on this please?

[@nerviantone]

Hi can you make a heavy lift drone with more than 6 bldc motor and build it's flight controller .?

[@palashtiwari1880]

I would like to understand the procedure to make the radio transmitter and receiver..

[@muhammedsajilrahman1286]

Excellent video thanks

[@smitdmello8323]

Can u make a radio transmitter and reciver with brushed or brushless esc without using arduino and with high amper rating (all homemade) i want to make a drone myself without buying readymate circuts

[@andrecosta1249]

@Electronoobs Hi, I'm trying to run Multiwii on Windows11. After searching for a solution in many online forums and trying to install several different versions of JAVA SE 8 (such as 8u202), I managed to open the .exe file but the window stays blank. After a minute or so the interface appears, but as soon as I select the COM port it freezes. Does anyone know what can I do to fix this? Or if MultiWii is even compatible with Windows11?

[@الاندجاني5]

hi what did you did did you fix it?

[@lthomas532]

Hey, great video. I wonder if you have a wiring diagram for a hexacopter? I would like my drone to have 6 motors. Thanks :)

[@shutdahellup69420]

can i use these values with a 350 size drone with 1400kv motors?

[@telemaxitv9065]

nice job

[@mustaqueahmed599]

I have successfully completed this product using Arduino Nono as flight Controller, Transmitter and receiver.. Now I want to add a Bluetooth module on my flight Controller and control the drone with my mobile Can you please help me

[@diovaniealagao4669]

can i program it to be automated flying to any distance? or can i program it to be a semi-automated dron?

[@rajatchandra7985]

Hey Electro i made the same connections u briefed about, the multiwii simulater is showing everything fine the gyro-accelerometer all the throttle yaw pitch etc but the output is not adequate i.e the pins to be given to ESCs, its showing values 8000(not 1000-2000)

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

That's strange. Go to config.h, type cntrl+F in order to open the find tab adn search for MAXTHROTTLE variable and make sure it is 2000. And MINTHROTTLE is 1000. Keep up!

[@kedarprabhudessai]

hi ☺️ brother, u make really awsome and true diy projects .. i like them very much how u explain and take efforts to make attractive videos. keep it up buddy.. it inspires many people 👌👌 i was just looking forward to learn about drones... and dont wanted to use ready made controllers.. i was confused with how to use multiwii with Arduino.i read instructables ..in which author build kind of this board.. but i found the explanation therr incomplete. ur video made it quite easy for me. thanks 👍

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Thank you very much!

[@nirajkumargoswami189]

Bro, i don't understand why we use only one pin for PPM receiver.

[@t41ef46]

I followed every step of each video twice. But it still is not working for me. The software shows the controller is working but the motor doesnt respond. Sometimes, I just get random fluctuating behavior from the motor. Any advice is highly appreciated!

[@stingerbold9327]

Awesome project. Can i use atmega8a 8kb flash memory microcontroller in this project

[@xxxd6068]

Hi, The motor says 'biggest thrust (g/s) - 1265/4' does that mean if I use 4 motor the total thrust generated will be 1.2kg or the one motor will generate that much thrust

[@chinmaykulkarni7835]

You have six channels for drones right ?? what are these channels I know nrf24 has 120 channels so when you say 6 channels does that mean each of 1Mhz different or just 6 different parts of one 1Mhz band?

[@MVK-vx8wu]

multi wii not working Please give guide to use it

[@dipakpatil3529]

Why are you didn't connect BEC output from ESC to Vin pin of arduino nano?you connected BEC output from the ESC to 5v of nano .pleas reply

[@Yathracharitham]

Can u make a arduino uno flight controller without accelerometer and gyro

[@bobyla13]

4:04 why not the first option which helps better to progress in such a project. the previous video is very nice explanation of the P.I.D. I would like to know how these things work and not copy lines of code and execute them with a question mark on the head. download a project then build it, it learns us nothing!!!!

[@jamesnunieza4790]

How about if I only use 2 motors? How would the configuration look like?

[@Raavanan_Veeran]

It is possible to fly a drone without the speed controller. (ie) from the receiver to the electronic speed controller. please answer my question.

[@kerricbennett5350]

This is awesome. I have a Arduino Uno R3 and a L3G4200D gyro. Can I use these items to build my quad using your program/code/software etc.. If so, what do I need to change in the code? Do I need any other hardware in order to get it to work? I also have a Flysky FS-T6 Transmitter with a regular receiver. I will build according to your lesson in a couple weeks. I just want to use what I currently have if possible. Thanks. Great Job!!!

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

the code is the same. when selecting IMU boards you should leave everything comented and scrool down to independent boards and select yours: /*************************** independent sensors ********************************/ /* leave it commented if you already checked a specific board above */ /* I2C gyroscope */ //#define WMP //#define ITG3200 //#define MPU3050 //#define L3G4200D //#define MPU6050 //combo + ACC //#define LSM330 //combo + ACC Here uncomment the L3G4200D Also if your receiver is not PPM you should't make the PPM part of the video asn use 4 inputs for each of throttle, yaw, pitch and roll! Keep up!

[@kerricbennett5350]

ELECTRONOOBS thanks for your response. i originally set up everything using the build video by Joop but have had challenges with calibrating my esc's. Then i saw your video and think it is awesome. Anyway, my receiver is connect to ports 8 through 11 and my esc's ports 4 through 7 according to his video. IMU is connected to SCL(A5) and SDA(A4). I can still use my receiver and transmitter using your software' correct? Would this cause a problem using your method/software? Any changes i have to make? Both you guys are doing a awesome thing for DIY projects. thanks for your contribution. keep it up!!!

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

If you use the Multiwii code and a normal receiver with one PWM signal for each channal you have to make this connections: static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/6/7/7/0/3/a3627791-98-quadX.jpg?d=1291037190 The imu is still A4 and A5, the receiver is from D4 to D7 if you use 4 channals. Motors are D3, D9, D10 and D11. In the multiwii code don't add the PPM part and select you IMU in independent boards. The rest is the same. You could use the Java multiwii platform to test it out!

[@kerricbennett5350]

ELECTRONOOBS ok i will make the changes. In the schematic, link you sent me above, there is a green board. what is that? does that matter to me? it shows some wire connections that you did not mention. do i ignore it? thanks

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

That board is the IMU. It's another type but you should use yours! Connect yours to A4 and A5 (SDA and SCL) pins!

[@dabeasthalofan6276]

So are the 5 volts for the flight controller supplied from the lipo battery or the esc’s?

[@nabinbhagawati7069]

I want to use coreless brushed DC motors. Can I use this flight controller

[@dipakpatil3529]

Why are you didn't connect bec output pin to Vin pin of nano?

[@thanhphongphan]

Nice video, it would be even more amazing if you chose the first way (code the FC yourself xD) Anw, have you experience noises when using MPU6050? I've heard somebody say that it's very noisy compare to other sensors such as L3G4200D. Thank you!

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Phong Phan Thanh well it's not the best IMU but works quite good.

[@mdsohan7607]

Sir it is posibol?.... 2dc motor without esc and bldc motor and without flytcontrollar? Just use arduino?...please answer me please.

[@bhudevsamanta6456]

Hii can I directly connect the ESC with brushless motor with receiver to test my brushless motor

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

I'm going to have to take this slowly, but it looks good.

[@elementalwattson]

So you have two arduino nano for the receiver or what? I don't understand that part very well.

[@dantecaballero4939]

Hola! Estoy en proceso de armar un tricoptero, usando multiwii 2.3. No encuentro la sección del código en el cual indique en qué pin de Arduino conectar el servo para la cola. Tendrás alguna idea de dónde debería ver? Gracias!

[@fahimhossain5778]

I have solder the board properly but in the java program its not simulating my gyro movement.what can be the problem?

[@manishrao8326]

We are making Hex copter then what will changes in program please tell ??

[@michaelrich7407]

Great explains! Thanks. Like!

[@hardikminocha3149]

I have an ADXL345 Accelerometer (w/o Gyro). Can I use the same code as yours to calibrate and run that?

[@adwxith_]

Hi brother. One more doubt. If I am not using BEC then I have to connect the signal only .is ground needed bcz I powered my arduino with 8 v regulator ...I am only powering reciver with bec

[@Cdswjp]

should the male pins be 5.08mm?

[@rrfhtf413]

thank you 4:40

[@leenadongre7104]

Can we use market flight controller in place of arduino flight controller

[@hongingthorng5198]

I wondered can you possibly connected the 5V pin from the Arduino to Vcc pin from mpu6050 and then supply power from your computer to the boards? I thought you might risk burning the Arduino through connecting the board to your computer when you connected the 5V pin to other components.

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

I'm not aware of that. I use arduino for more than 4 years and I never heard that. The USB 5V could suppl,y up to 1A of current. If you dont connect too much modules that could draw more than that, everything should be ok.

[@baasilbiniyamin5360]

I am just making a 450 class drone and I want the flight controller to be Arduino but I have flysky transmitter, is there any ideas to link up and controller. Please help me I am new to drones

[@dipanjanmaity6614]

hi electronoobs,can i use a gps module with this via I2C bus communication and a fpv camera for make it hitech drone

[@karthikj7628]

Can you help me. When I try to move the MPU6050, it is not detecting on multiwii and when I try to upload the code, it is showing a lot of errors. Please answer ASAP

[@siriusvatsa]

Can we also use esp8288 please help

[@corneal35]

Tried the exact same code and 2.3 multiwii but all im getting is errors and crashes

[@suhaipallaf6643]

what is the problem with multiwii platform...help me plz # A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime Environment:

[@kaitokid3529]

Can you help me pls, how can I make this into a Bluetooth control drone, what is the codes for that to happen?

[@mathieurehala]

nice video ! i hope the next part will be soon uploaded ^^ comtinue like this ! :)

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

Thank you very much!

[@rendimuhamadyusup4219]

Can i use brushed motor for this arduino flight controller?

[@sumansrivastava1488]

Can i use this flight controller for brushed motor

[@zaidhussain5206]

Can you fix the link for MPU6050 test , the current link is not working

[@imanamal5522]

In the material list you use 12A esc right? is it can used 30A esc? thanks

[@abdelhakimamer6989]

How does the flight controller work for any quadcopter design?

[@solanki-mayur7625]

Hey, my gyroscope is MU 2020, does it have to be programmed for Drone? It can be used by direct connection with Arduino!

[@mahabubrahman4826]

How to connect this with a commercial receiver and transmitter

[@especialistqap]

el control en arduino trabaja igual que un transmiter y receiver regular ?

[@vivansheth1902]

my multiwii platform is not working when i click the start button it automatically closes the platform please help me

[@newssmartkids8862]

hello - any idea why the MPU6050 orientation on multiwii is continuously changing randomly. On clicking start on multiwii, the quadcopter image on the screen rotates in all direction uncontrollably. is something wrong? how do i correct it?

[@aasishkharel]

In multiwii conf after selecting com port when i click start it shows hs_err_pid. How to fix this problem plz help me.

[@longchu4690]

excuse me, I tried to connect nano board to the multiwii, but when I clicked Start, MultiWiiConf instantly closed and a text file name "hs_err_pid15704' appeared. So, how can I fix it? Thank you so much!

[@sergiolopezmoriano3486]

Hola , es necesario el arduino en el mando? no vale uno tipico de radio control? Buen tutorial , enhorabuena.

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

No es necesario, pero este tutorial es para un dron 100% con Arduino. Un transmisor/receptor normal con PWM o PPM también sirve.

[@craziikid200]

I need help every time I start reading data java crashes and leave me a report in the launch folder!

[@VJTechnicals]

Can u make a quadcopter with nrf24l01 and brushed motors (not brushless)

[@ELECTRONOOBS]

VJ Technicals I have a project in progress about that but I don't know when I'll upload a video. keep up!

[@hawarimustapa8907]

May i know the flowchart of the coding for the flight controller

[@matteodietz9759]

how many esc‘s / servos can i control with an arduino uno/nano

[@francoisguyot789]

Is it possible to plug sensors to Arduino and read the values on the OSD ?

[@dipakpatil3529]

I can't open multiwii . It shows 'windows cannot find javaw.exe. make sure you typed name correctly,' . What can I do now. pleas reply .

[@vishnuramachandran4801]

How to calibrate same this same board using mission planner software

[@Niechofingerstyle]

Pak ,saya mau bertanya saya menggunakan arduino uno r3 dan sensor mpu5060 apa yg harus di ubah dalam program multiwi,? Mohon bimbingannya trimah kasih