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4 layers21.9 × 39.2 mmESC, the printed circuit board in 3D

Making my own FPV Stack for Stardance (Hackclub)

Size
21.9 × 39.2 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.64 mm
Parts
41
Nets
39
Pads
271
Tracks, vias
401, 288
Pours
11
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
16 Aug 2026
Updated
7 Oct 2026

Overview

ESC is an open-source printed circuit board by Triso01, from the Triso01/FPV-Stack repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 21.9 × 39.2 mm with 41 parts on 39 nets, routed with 401 tracks and 288 vias.

It is built around the EFM8BB21F16G-C-QFN20R, FD6288Q and PSMN1R4-40YLDX, with the BAT54 among its other parts. Its parts include 13 resistors, 11 capacitors, 6 transistors, 3 diodes and 2 ICs. It belongs with the robots and motor control boards and the Silicon Labs (EFR32, EFM) boards of this library.

Main components

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README

README.md

My FPV Stack

Note: I made it because I want to learn how to make BLDC-ESCs, Designing my own FPV Stack, it WILL have errors, so do NOT use it in your Drone! The 4 in 1 ESC will be continued later, I don not have the experience to finish it yet.

Flight Controller:

  • No Analog OSD, made for BetaFPV P1 or optionally Walksnail and DJI
  • BEC: 5V 3A; 9V 3A
  • IMU (Gyro): ICM-20602
  • STM32F405
  • Buzzer Pads
  • 1 UART free to use e.g. for GPS

ESC and Flight Controller Connector Pinout:

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
VBATGNDCURTELM1M2M3M4
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VTX Connector Pinout:

[1][2][3][4][5][6]
5VGNDU1_TXU1_RXGNDNC

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ESCs:

Based on EFM88B21, FD6288 and PSMN1R4-40YLDX.

  • Bluejay (Layout A), BLHeli_S compatible
  • Dshot bidirectional image
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ESC distribution board:

10V Buck, 3,3V LDO and the ampmeter

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[Will be finished, when I have more experience]: 4in1 ESC: Based on EFM8BB21, FD6288Q and 24 PSMN1R4-40YLDX. The PCB size is not final yet, it WILL change.

  • Bluejay (Laout A), BLHeli_S compatible
  • Dshot bidirectional compatible
  • Current Sensor: INA168 with a 0.5mOhms shunt
  • LMR14010 10V Buck to provide Gate voltage
  • AP2204K LDO 10V -> 3.3V (You can see "pictures" when opening the PCB Files with KiCad)

What are the boards for?

The Flight Controller (FC) is the main control board and the "brain" of the FPV stack. It runs the flight-control firmware and uses its IMU to measure the drone's movement, which is required for stable flight.

The ESC Distribution Board distributes one battery connection to four individual ESCs. It also generates the 10 V gate-driver supply, and measures the total battery current.

Each Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) drives one three-phase brushless motor. Designing this small, high-current board was the most challenging part of the project.

Now the expensive things (duhhh):

PCBs: image

Settings for FC:

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Settings for ESC:

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Settings for ESC-Distrib:

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(You can change Surface Finish and Color if you want another Color or a higher quality finish)

Parts:

  1. Select the columns like this

  2. Click "Create BOM"

    Bildschirmfoto 2026-09-21 um 22 52 28
  3. Click on "Add to Cart"

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Grouped BOM

Part groupQty usedPrice (USD)
Resistors, including the current shunt68$3.09
Capacitors85$9.99
Inductors3$2.40
Semiconductors and ICs57$73.05
USB receptacle1$1.50
Switches2$0.53
Cables6$0.00
PCBs6$103.30
Shipping1-2~$20-40
Total$195.79

Parts

41
QtyValueFootprintReferences
610OhmResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603MetricR2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7
6PSMN1R4-40YLDXPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:LFPAK56Q1, Q2, Q3, Q6, Q7, Q8
5100nfCapacitor_SMD:C_0201_0603MetricC1, C5, C6, C7, C44
410kOhmResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603MetricR1, R36, R37, R38
3100kOhmResistor_SMD:R_0201_0603MetricR32, R33, R35
31nfCapacitor_SMD:C_0201_0603MetricC22, C23, C24
3BAT54Diode_SMD:D_SOD-523D2, D3, D4
3TestPointTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_3.0x3.0mmM1_P1, M1_P2, M1_P3
21ufCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC26, C43
2TestPointTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_4.0x4.0mmGND1, VBAT1
1100nfCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC27
1Conn_01x03_SocketConnector_PinHeader_1.00mm:PinHeader_1x03_P1.00mm_VerticalJ1
1EFM8BB21F16G-C-QFN20RPackage_DFN_QFN:SiliconLabs_QFN-20-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.8x1.8mmU1
1FD6288QPackage_DFN_QFN:HVQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.6x2.6mmU2

Questions

How big is the ESC PCB?

It measures 21.9 × 39.2 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.64 mm thick.

What parts does the ESC use?

41 parts, built around the EFM8BB21F16G-C-QFN20R, FD6288Q, PSMN1R4-40YLDX and BAT54. 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 ESC KiCad files?

From the Triso01/FPV-Stack repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is ESC-PCB-Files/ESC.kicad_pcb and its schematic 4 in 1 ESC [OLD]/4 in 1 ESC.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the ESC design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Triso01 before reusing the design.

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