2 layers46.9 × 46.6 mm
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Bhakti-A/Maya_V_FlightController
This is a custom flight controller PCB designed for drones.
84 parts1
2 layers48.1 × 48 mm
Flight controller
0xmanidev/hackydronethis is a drone project made for outpost event
- Size
- 48.1 × 48 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 68
- Nets
- 114
- Pads
- 327
- Tracks, vias
- 633, 231
- Pours
- 13
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 6 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 7 Jul 2026
Overview
Flight controller is an open-source printed circuit board by 0xmanidev, from the 0xmanidev/hackydrone repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 48.1 × 48 mm with 68 parts on 114 nets, routed with 633 tracks and 231 vias.
It is built around the AP63203WU, BMP280 and ICM-20948, with the LD39015M18R, MPU-6050 and NTS0104PW among its other parts. Its parts include 31 capacitors, 8 ICs, 7 resistors, 7 connectors and 3 diodes. It belongs with the robots and motor control boards and the STM32 boards of this library.
Main components
10
AP63203WU
TSOT-23-6-40℃~+85℃@(TA) 1 1.1MHz 22uA 2A 3.3V 3.8V~32V Buck Built-in Fixed Overcurrent Protection、Light load efficient mode、Cycle-by-cycle current limiting、Hiccup current limiting、EMI optimization (spread spectrum) Step-down type Yes TSOT-23-6 DC-DC Converters ROHSDiodes IncorporatedDC-DC Converters
BMP280
LGA-8(2x2.5)-40℃~+85℃ 0.12hpa 1.5pa/K 1.71V~3.6V 1hpa 300nA 30Kpa~1.1bar I2C、SPI Integrated ADC and digital interface、On-chip calibration and non-volatile storage、Standby mode、On-chip temperature output LGA-8(2x2.5) Pressure Sensors ROHSBoschPressure Sensors
ICM-20948
QFN-24(3x3)-40℃~+85℃ 0.5KB 1.71V~3.6V 16bit 8uA Accelerometer Gyroscope SPI、I2C X,Y,Z X,Y,Z ±16g ±2000dps QFN-24(3x3) Accelerometers ROHSTDK InvenSenseAccelerometers
LD39015M18R
SOT-23-5-40℃~+125℃@(Tj) 1 1.8V 100mV@(100mA) 150mA 18uA 29uVrms 5.5V 62dB@(10kHz) Fixed Over Temperature Protection、Enable、Short Circuit Protection Positive SOT-23-5 Voltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators ROHSSTMicroelectronicsVoltage Regulators - Linear, Low Drop Out (LDO) Regulators
MPU-6050
QFN-24-EP(4x4)-40℃~+85℃ 16bit 1KB 2.375V~3.46V 5uA Accelerometer Gyroscope I2C X,Y,Z X,Y,Z ±16g ±2000dps QFN-24-EP(4x4) Accelerometers ROHSTDK InvenSenseAccelerometers
NTS0104PW
TSSOP-14-40℃~+125℃ 1 1.65V~3.6V 2.3V~5.5V 4 50Mbps Auto Direction Detection Bidirectional Push-Pull、Open-drain TSSOP-14 Translators, Level Shifters ROHSNXP SemiconductorsTranslators, Level ShiftersUSBLC6-2SC6
SOT-23-60.35pF、0.8pF 100nA 150W@8/20us 15V 2 5V 6A@8/20us 6V ESD SOT-23-6 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSUMWESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
TS-1187A-B-A-B
SMD-4P,5.1x5.1mm-30℃~+85℃ 1.5mm 1.6N 100,000 cycles 12V 5.1mm 5.1mm 50mA Gold No Round Button SPST Surface Mount,Vertical Without Bracket SMD-4P,5.1x5.1mm Tactile Switches ROHSXKB ConnectionTactile Switches
AO3401A
SOT-231 P-Channel 14nC@10V 30V 47mΩ@10V、60mΩ@4.5V、85mΩ@2.5V 4A 55pF 645pF 80pF 900mV SOT-23 MOSFETs ROHSAlpha & Omega SemiconductorMOSFETs
B5819W
SOD-123-55℃~+125℃ 1.5A 1mA@40V 25A 40V 600mV@1A Standalone SOD-123 Schottky Diodes ROHSMDDSchottky Diodes
README
README.mdHACKYDRONE
This is my project for Outpost. It's an F450-style drone with a custom-designed frame, a custom flight controller, and a strong focus on keeping costs low without sacrificing performance. The drone runs Betaflight firmware and uses a SpeedyBee ESC for reliable motor control.
This project is built with the help of Hackclub and the program submitted to Outpost / Stardance
Building
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/0xmanidev/hackydrone.git
cd hackydroneCompile firmware:
cd firmware/betaflight-2025.12.5
make TARGET=<BOARD_NAME>PCB
The pcb/ directory contains everything required to manufacture the custom flight controller.
Included files:
- Complete KiCad project
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- IPC netlist
- Manufacturing outputs
These files can be directly submitted to PCB fabrication services.
3d model
Flight controller
Components(these are the only after market components)
Current Status
| Component | Status |
|---|---|
| Frame Design | ✅ Complete |
| Flight Controller PCB | ✅ Complete |
| Firmware | ✅ Working |
| CAD Models | ✅ Complete |
| PCB Manufacturing Files | ✅ Included |
| Flight Testing | 🚧 In Progress |
References
STM32F405RGTx Microcontroller
- Datasheet: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f405rg.pdf
- Reference Manual (RM0090): https://www.st.com/resource/en/reference_manual/dm00031020.pdf
- Programming Manual: https://www.st.com/resource/en/programming_manual/dm00046982.pdf
MPU-6050 6-Axis IMU
- Product Specification: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MPU-6000-Datasheet1.pdf
- Register Map: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MPU-6000-Register-Map1.pdf
ICM-20948 9-Axis IMU
- Datasheet: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DS-000189-ICM-20948-v1.6.pdf
- Register Map: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RM-000189-ICM-20948-v1.3.pdf
BMP280 Barometric Pressure Sensor
AP63303WU 3A Buck Converter
USBLC6-2SC6 USB ESD Protection
LD39015M18R 1.8V Low Dropout Regulator
NTS0104PW 4-bit Voltage Level Translator
AO3401A P-Channel MOSFET
TS-1187A Push Button Switch
- Datasheet: https://www.ckswitches.com/media/1457/ts.pdf
16 MHz Crystal Oscillator
- Example Reference (Abracon): https://abracon.com/Resonators/ABM3.pdf
Micro USB Connector
- USB 2.0 Specification: https://www.usb.org/document-library/usb-20-specification
Design References
-
STMicroelectronics AN4488 – Getting Started with STM32F4 Hardware Development https://www.st.com/resource/en/application_note/dm00077036.pdf
-
AN2867 – Oscillator Design Guide for STM32 Microcontrollers https://www.st.com/resource/en/application_note/cd00221665.pdf
-
UM10204 – I²C-bus Specification and User Manual https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/UM10204.pdf
-
USB 2.0 Specification https://www.usb.org/document-library/usb-20-specification AI USAGE : RESEARCH purposes and for mockups and visuals
credits : hackclub community - stasis community for helping out in making and outpost team for staying active and resolving queries
MADE with love by 0xmanidev
Parts
68| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 100n | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C10, C21, C22, C23, C25, C26, C27, C30, C31 |
| 5 | 10u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C9, C17, C28, C29 |
| 4 | 2k2 | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R2, R3, R5, R6 |
| 4 | 2u2 | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C13, C14, C15, C16 |
| 4 | Conn_01x04 | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J3, J4, J5 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_4.3mm_M4_Pad_Via | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 2 | 100R | Inductor_SMD:L_0805_2012Metric | FB1, FB2 |
| 2 | 10p | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C11, C12 |
| 2 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R7 |
| 2 | 22u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C19, C20 |
| 2 | LED | LED_SMD:LED_0603_1608Metric | D1, D3 |
| 2 | TS-1187A-B-A-B | switch:SW_TS-1187A-B-A-B | S1, S2 |
| 1 | 100n | Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric | C18 |
| 1 | 10k | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 16Mhz | Crystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm | Y1 |
| 1 | 2n2 | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C24 |
| 1 | 3.9uH | Inductor_SMD:L_Sunlord_SWPA4030S | L1 |
| 1 | 500 mA | Fuse:Fuse_0603_1608Metric | F1 |
| 1 | AO3401A | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23 | Q1 |
| 1 | AP63203WU | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TSOT-23-6 | U2 |
| 1 | BMP280 | Package_LGA:Bosch_LGA-8_2x2.5mm_P0.65mm_ClockwisePinNumbering | U8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06 | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | ICM-20948 | Sensor_Motion:InvenSense_QFN-24_3x3mm_P0.4mm | U5 |
| 1 | LD39015M18R | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5 | U6 |
| 1 | MPU-6050 | Sensor_Motion:InvenSense_QFN-24_4x4mm_P0.5mm | U4 |
| 1 | NTS0104PW | Package_SO:TSSOP-14_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm | U7 |
| 1 | STM32F405RGTx | Package_QFP:LQFP-64_10x10mm_P0.5mm | U1 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock:TerminalBlock_Xinya_XY308-2.54-2P_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | USBLC6-2SC6 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6 | U3 |
| 1 | USB_B_Micro | Connector_USB:USB_Micro-B_Amphenol_10118193-0001LF_Horizontal | J7 |
| 1 | b5819w | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D2 |
Questions
How big is the Flight controller PCB?
It measures 48.1 × 48 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Flight controller use?
68 parts, built around the AP63203WU, BMP280, ICM-20948 and LD39015M18R. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the Flight controller KiCad files?
From the 0xmanidev/hackydrone repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/flight-controller/schematics-and-pcb-design/flight-controller/flight-controller.kicad_pcb and its schematic pcb/flight-controller/schematics-and-pcb-design/flight-controller/flight-controller.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Flight controller design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).
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