🛩️ RC Controller

An ESP32-based RC controller with NRF24, CRSF, and Bluetooth support — fly real drones or practice on PC simulators from a single handheld unit.

The controller features 10 configurable channels and a modular codebase where all pins, mappings, and protocol parameters are centralized in Config.h.

✨ Features

• 10-Channel Control: Independent control channels suitable for advanced drone configurations and additional peripherals.
• NRF24 & CRSF Support: Wireless control of real drones using NRF24L01 or CRSF (ExpressLRS) modules.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to your PC for use with drone simulators via BLE gamepad.
• Fully Configurable: All pin assignments, channel mappings, protocol parameters, and feature toggles are managed through a single Config.h file — no need to dig through code.
• Sound System: MP3-based audio feedback with separate toggles for sound effects and voice announcements.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with various flight simulation software that supports Bluetooth controllers.

⚙️ Installation

• Open the .ino file in Arduino IDE
• Install the required libraries:

  - RF24 by TMRh20
  - BleGamepad by lemmingDev
  - AlfredoCRSF by AlfredoElectronics
  

• Configure the hardware in Config.h:

   // Pin assignments
   #define throttle_in          33
   #define yaw_in               4
   #define pitch_in             34
   #define roll_in              39
   #define pot1_in              35
   #define pot2_in              25
   #define toggle1_in           32
   #define toggle2_in           26
   #define toggle3_in           14
   #define toggle4_in           27
   #define switch1_in           22
   #define switch2_in           36
   #define battery_in           13
   #define buttons_analog_in    12
   #define led                  2
   #define BUZZER_PIN           15
  

• Upload the code to your board
• Upload the data folder to SPIFFS.
  • Use PlatformIO, or the Arduino ESP32 SPIFFS Upload Tool.
    See this guide for instructions on uploading files to SPIFFS with Arduino IDE.

🎮 Usage

• NRF24 / CRSF Mode (real drone): Power on the controller with AUX1 HIGH (unpressed).
• Bluetooth Mode (simulator): Power on the controller with AUX1 LOW (pressed).

🔧 Hardware Used

• ESP32-WROOM
• NRF24L01 RF Module
• 2.8" TFT Display
• 12 x Push Buttons
• 2 x MTS-102 Switches
• 2 x 10K Potentiometers
• 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 use with both real drones and flight simulators.

• Schematic:

• Photos of the controller:

  

• Using with Drone Simulator:

  

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