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simpleflightcontroller

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A guide on how to make a simple flight controller.

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  Simple Flight Controller
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A comprehensive guide on building a flight controller from scratch for rockets!
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![KiCad](https://img.shields.io/badge/kicad-%2300578F.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=kicad&logoColor=white)
![STM32](https://img.shields.io/badge/STM32-03234B?style=for-the-badge&logo=stmicroelectronics&logoColor=white)

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<p align="center">
  <a href="#key-features">Key Features</a> •
  <a href="#guide">Guide</a> •
  <a href="#pcb">PCB</a> •
  <a href="#credits">Credits</a> •
  <a href="#license">License</a>
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## 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](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](https://www.kicad.org/)
- [STM32CubeMX](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubemx.html)
- [easyeda2kicad.py](https://github.com/uPesy/easyeda2kicad.py)
- [Hack Club Blueprint](https://blueprint.hackclub.com/)

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## License

MIT

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> [notaroomba.dev](https://notaroomba.dev) &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;
> GitHub [@NotARoomba](https://github.com/NotARoomba) &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;

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