UPDATE: This project tends to only work with the 5V 16mHz Arduino Pro Mini board (I used the 5V 16mHz Pro mini in the video under the assumtion that the 3.3V would also work for others, but apparently doesn't) - there hasn't been much success with the 3.3V 8mHz version showing up in MultiWii. If you experience issues opening MultiWii on your Windows 10 or higher PC, it's because you do not have Java installed which MultiWii runs on. You're going to need to install Java 8u202 or earlier and edit your windows "path" data to point to that build, in order to use the MultiWiiConfig. Also, if you like Arduino FPV projects like this drone, you'll like my FPV Head-tracking Camera - ua-cam.com/video/Tu0cay6S5WI/v-deo.html
This project is INSANE 😱!! The skill needed to design such a small functioning device is crazyy fr! Congrats on the amazing video Max!! And also congrats on the 100K plaque :D
@placitech with patience anyone can do it just not as fast, I've done some crazy shii even when I don't know shii, first time I made blackpowder I use charcoal for bbq now my fire works have color I started off knowing nothing but now it's been like 2 months now I know a little
@@MaxImaginationThis project and the way you used cheap recycled parts makes me so happy 😁 Bravo for working thru the HUGE number of problems in this build ! I'm surprised you didn't use the Adam Savage super glue hack of adding Corn Flour or Baking Soda as a reinforcing agent. It's incredibly strong for small wooden joints 👍
"... was als nächstes auf Sie zukommt ..?" Vielleicht ein Job bei CIA & Co? Man stelle sich vor, diese Drohne verabreicht jemandem ein Gift und sendet auf sein Smartphone: "zahle soundso viele Prozente von deinem Vermögen, oder du wirst nichts über das Gegengift erfahren, das dich retten könnte".
Glad I could help! Thanks for your comment :) If you ever feel generous and want to support my work, here’s my BuyMeACoffee page: buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination. It means a lot!
This really shows how far drones have come, not only in consumer drones, but also the building process for fpv drones. The ability to solder components to a aio board, screw them to a frame, and spend 20 minutes in betaflight to create a whoop seems so easy compared to what it actually takes to build from scratch. Unbelievable work. Also I love how close it is in looks and design to a 5in, even including the wide frame and top mounted battery
Man I just filtered your videos by oldest first and seeing you in your beginnings as a kid compared to where you are now is very inspiring. You are awesome, keep it up !
I tried to make such drone for about year ago, didn't completely understand electrical part that time. Maybe now I will try again with your guide. Thanks!
Regarding the resetting issue: In my experience, it is often the case that one suspects power line coupling, but in fact it's RF coupling through air to the reset pin. I would consider strengthening the pullup resistor on the reset pin. Also, on a slightly unrelated note - some Arduino clones have really bad regulators - such as AMS1117, which has horrible PSRR. This particular Arduino does not use AMS1117, but there might be similar issue.
@MaxImagination dude I'm almost 18. I attempted to make a similar gesture controlled Quadcopter about a year ago, and I have so many questions about your build. Do get in touch
@@MaxImagination Yes bro, I noticed because I was involved in a different kind of project and there were times when things never used to work the way I wanted and so that is the time one feel's like giving up. But what is imp in such projects is "patience" and "never give up" attitude.
Superb cool drone buddy, I really appreciate your work... Very helpful for beginners for building their first drone project and budget friendly for every creator .. Hats off to your creativity and simple wiring and it looks pretty cool... Once again congratulations for 100k family... Have a great day ahead🫂
Yooooooo if you wanted to weather proof and toughen the wood you could slow bake it in a toaster oven, soak them in linseed oil, lay them on a flat screen to dry, and theyd be much denser, note this is based on how I prep an axe handle with some slight modifications for the scale this is
Firstly amazing video very detailed and very beginner friendly. Second for those wondering the EMF problem is real make sure to put the copper shield .Third and most important make sure to get a battery with 25C rating or higher as your battery dont get a generic 3.7V lipo cause it will shut down the arduino when the motors run almost immediately !!!!
Perfection. An actual DIY tutorial where you aren't required to have a 3D printer or fancy stuff that average people doesn't have. Also props for using cheap components instead of 90$ motors (x4) and a cheap as hell camera instead of GoPro as other "DIY" tutorials.
Congrats for the establishment of the drone. The ups and down in making the drone is quite entertaining. Appreciates the detailing and educational remarks.
Hey max, amazing video. I am having some difficulties while trying to cut the wooden frame. I am using a hobby knife but it does not cut it rather it just makes a thin outline on the popsicle stick. Could you give some tips on how to easily cut the frame
Hey and thank you! My best tips for you when cutting popsicle sticks is to cut with the pointed tip of the hobby knife - I recommend X-acto. Make several cuts across the same area until you make it all the way through. Be sure to use a cutting board!
is it possible to design same circuit on pcb will it work i mean will it solve troubleshooting problem? and i we use carbon resistor 10kohm instead of smd ? pls help me out
Hi there. Yes, this circuit is possible to make on a PCB, only that you need to make a 4-layer PCB with copper GND planes in between. Yes, as long as they are 10K ohm, the resistors should work.
Hey I’m following your guide for a school final and I noticed my SMD DIODES ss14 seem to be too big for the pcb you listed, is this fine? Im sorta new to all of this
Gotta say, i've no idea how this video landed on my suggested list but i'll never look at robotics like I used to, you, Sir, have moved my adventure with robotics to the next stage, thank you
Very informative. I appreciate you sharing this. Im actually experiencing the reset issue on another drone, this vid will help me troubleshoot and resolve. Thanks and love from Zambia.
Really enjoyed your video. I especially like that you do not need any special equipment like a 3-D printer. I wish I was intelligent enough to do this project.
Thank you! It doesn't work with receivers other than its own kind (NRF24L01 series of radio modules) unless something is figured out to convert the received data at the receiving end to be processed by a different receiver. However, at that point, it's better to use a corresponding protocol transmitter with that receiver.
Nice work , I remember making multi wii and aurdino based drone last year. I had similar issue to resetting Multi wii on max throttle . I knew it was due to emi but didnt get the tangible solution. Great that you kept on going and solved this problem. I will retry this project again. Once again great work!!
This is so cool. I love this. I'm a SriLankan. I'm 13 years old. I'm a student. I love working with Arduino ... I tried so much times to make this mini drone...But I can't make the transmitter because i don't have a 3D printer ...My parents are helping me so much but we can't afford a 3D printer. and i tried to make the transmitter case with cardboard, but it doesn't work. also I can't find some materials .I almost gave up on this project .
Thank you! Giving up will guarantee failure. Keep testing different materials, perhaps PVC. If you're ever genuinely stuck and need help with this project, DM me on Instagram - @max.imagination.
Hi from same country. You can use wood frame for that.i made this and worked fine after so many failures max helped me through comment section in every problem. You have to double check the wiring diagram.
This video deserves a ton, sh*t ton of views. Like you I recently read an EE forum where a bunch of EEs (or wannabees, idk) were saying that what you just showed us is impossible. Great job, and thanks for sharing. New sub.
I don't know if this is intentional of a coincidence but this has some old-school 80s tv-show vibes to it. I think it's the color tones of the camera or something. Haha, the Popsicle stick build guide too. You're definitely an old soul.
Damn dude that was pretty amazing. I don't know if I'm ready to dive that deep into a drone build but it's nice to know this tutorial is out there. I wouldn't mind seeing a video of your lab and how you keep all your ideas and parts organized. I'm always curious how other people set things up for projects.
Hey max can i use s8550 transistor like u used in line following car because these mosfets are hard to find and i am a beginner so it is really challenging to solder
Hey! You can use only the s8050 version (NPN), not the s8550 as it's PNP. I suggest you use an additional 10K ohm current limiting resistor at the base, though.
Even if this drone didn't fly well you have an impressive collection of skills. I saw another comment where you said you're 18, I really hope that you landed some scholarships to a great engineering school or maybe just some internships straight into the workforce. Consider me subbed, I'll be checking out more videos. You're killing it!
I believe it flew well enough for a DIY drone. Yes, I'm 18! Actually, since I don't believe in the traditional education system, I went the self-employed path while being self-taught in my field. Thanks for subscribing!
That's totally fair, and I understand where you're coming from. I started out as a musician with a music degree and ended up self employed. Now I'm a self taught software engineer working a 9-5. They're all good paths, and the one thing I'll say for classical education is that it's really about the friends/connections you make, plus the small handful of great professors out there who genuinely want to prepare you to be great. I do get that the "system" side of the education system is a bit broken, but the pieces inside it are worth it! Anyway, you're clearly talented and I'm stoked for you to be going on your own. Best of luck with everything, I'll definitely be following along!
Thanks for your comment! I suggest you read books such as Beginning C for Arduino by Jack Purdum and constantly apply what you learn into your own code.
The great thing about arduino is that you only really need the chip itself. It doesn’t really need many passive components. You could order a custom PCB with all the required components and a solid copper layer at the bottom as a ground plane, acting as a built-in shield. You can make the main board as thin and light as you want, even flexible! Give it a try.
@@AVI-xo1kb You'd think that, but designing your own PCB is easy to learn. Your computer does all the heavy lifting and if you wish, you can try autorouting. That means the software connects everything for you. Then just upload all the files and order your new PCB's for cheap, and I mean cheap. Depending on the size and complexity, you can get 10 PCBs for as cheap as 5 bucks. But there is a caveat. Soldering SMD chip packages can be very challenging. You can also order complete PCB's but that'll cost you parts+extra.
@@PunakiviAddikti that is the point IK pcb designing is easy you can do it yourself after a bunch of tutorials as I am learning pcb designing but pcb isn't as cheap as you think depending on the location it will raise the project cost significantly for example at my location if I do this project the cost of pcb simply outweighs the pros and joy of doing this project and again if you are near fab it's cheap but if you are far away then you will notice the difference
Making it modular allows for others to recreate the drone with more ease. Using PCBs cuts out most makers already, especially those who are beginners or who won't bother ordering an additional PCB alongside the components.
Many thanks for this video bro 😊 I built a bicopter although it flew it reset within 10s I scratched my head couldnt figure out the issue finally solved it with a aluminum foil. Thanks again 😊
I am super glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment :) If you ever feel generous and want to support my work, here’s my BuyMeACoffee page: buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination. It means a lot!
you can not even imagine how much you helped me by creating this video butt it would be veryyyyy veryyyyyyyyyyy helpful if you made the motor driver part a little bit more clear with better instructions........ or just made a dedicated pcb for the motor driver that we could order from online such as from JLC PCB or PCB WAY...... that would have been veryyy veryy helpful as making the motor driver by hand would be veryy challenging and difficult for someone like me........ and also the fpv camera that you gave link to says it is unavailable and I can not find it from any other website that is available in my region.......Can you pleasee give me some suggesion on what I can do ?? and again THANK YOU VERYY MUCHHH....... veryyy good content......keep going.....I am always with you....
Thanks for your feedback and support!. To further help someone like you, I may include some close-up images of the motor driver in the project files folder soon. Keep your eyes peeled for that. Also, keep in mind that there's a circuit diagram showing how the motor driver is wired, making it easier to follow along to the tutorial. The FPV camera I ordered for this project is currently out of stock, I'm not in control of that. Maybe give it some time and the sellers may restock it. I may also look for a suitable alternative out there to link. Cheers!
The level of simplicity you added to creating a custom drone is amazing👏👏👏,I have worked with Pixhawk & Betaflight flight controller ,i know the pain and knowledge it requires to just get the drone in air.This is the best starting point for People to enter drone industry
Thanks for your kind remarks! Yes, getting such drone off the ground is no easy feat especially when done the first time like myself. Hopefully, my resources and guidance gives others new to building drones a good start. Cheers!
That would be hard to estimate, so I suggest you see for yourself when you add all the supplies, tools and other equipment to your cart. However, I can say that the drone once built contains $50 worth of parts and with the goggles + transmitter, a total of $150-200 USD. Cheers!
You could eliminate the noise at the pins, by controlling the motors over a transistor. You put the transistor on power and the motor and the base to the pin. So when the pin emits a signal it opens the transistor and power is getting to the motor but no noise gets to the pin.
You mean an additional set of transistors to control the gates of the MOSFETs? I have heard from others saying it's better to use logic level FETs with Arduino boards. However, the copper sheet fixed those induced EMFs despite the unfiltered noise making it work in the end 🙂
@@MaxImagination sorry, I forgot about those. Then idk. Maybe your Diode caused the problem, but I don't think so. It coould also be, that something is wrong with the mosfets, maybe you could try using an different kind of transistor. But you found an solution and this is the important part
UPDATE: This project tends to only work with the 5V 16mHz Arduino Pro Mini board (I used the 5V 16mHz Pro mini in the video under the assumtion that the 3.3V would also work for others, but apparently doesn't) - there hasn't been much success with the 3.3V 8mHz version showing up in MultiWii.
If you experience issues opening MultiWii on your Windows 10 or higher PC, it's because you do not have Java installed which MultiWii runs on. You're going to need to install Java 8u202 or earlier and edit your windows "path" data to point to that build, in order to use the MultiWiiConfig.
Also, if you like Arduino FPV projects like this drone, you'll like my FPV Head-tracking Camera - ua-cam.com/video/Tu0cay6S5WI/v-deo.html
Fun
Respect 🫡
@@MaxImagination
Hh
That's Awesome!
@@MaxImagination I'm gonna give it a try
This is an excellent project! I really appreciate how you detailed all the issues you ran into and how you resolved them.
Great work!
Thank you very much! Love watching your channel as well with the informative tutorials you post. Cheers 🙂
Fahad
@@MaxImagination what's the total cost ?
This project is INSANE 😱!! The skill needed to design such a small functioning device is crazyy fr! Congrats on the amazing video Max!! And also congrats on the 100K plaque :D
Thanks a ton! I appreciate it bro 😁😁
PLACITECH? No wayyyyyyyyyy
@placitech with patience anyone can do it just not as fast, I've done some crazy shii even when I don't know shii, first time I made blackpowder I use charcoal for bbq now my fire works have color I started off knowing nothing but now it's been like 2 months now I know a little
Now this is a real example of DIY. Appreciate the hardwork and determination.😉
Much appreciated. Thanks! 😁
@@MaxImagination hello can you do a mini drone giveaway
True work made from bottom of heart
I always admire how from scratch your electronic projects are.
Thanks for watching!
@@MaxImaginationThis project and the way you used cheap recycled parts makes me so happy 😁
Bravo for working thru the HUGE number of problems in this build !
I'm surprised you didn't use the Adam Savage super glue hack of adding Corn Flour or Baking Soda as a reinforcing agent. It's incredibly strong for small wooden joints 👍
Thanks for your comment, Edward!
I appreciate the tip with the baking soda and superglue, I'll try it!
Great job, Max! you have done an impressive job creating a homemade FPV drone using basic components. Excellent work!👌
Thank you, proknow! I appreciate that! Love watching your amazing projects too 😁
bro the precision and patience to make something like this is incredible. crazy that you made it
I appreciate that!
@@MaxImagination hey max do you really have to use the amazon motors for this to work or is it ok if i just buy the ones in dfrobot
god ive been struggling with this forever. incredible work. the amount of work this requires people cannot even imagine.
Hey! I'm super glad to hear that my video has helped you!
Really have to appreciate that you kept at it and completed it. Love the video. Eager to see what you've got next!
I appreciate you noticing my efforts! More projects yet to come ✨
Cheers!
"... was als nächstes auf Sie zukommt ..?" Vielleicht ein Job bei CIA & Co?
Man stelle sich vor, diese Drohne verabreicht jemandem ein Gift und sendet auf sein Smartphone: "zahle soundso viele Prozente von deinem Vermögen, oder du wirst nichts über das Gegengift erfahren, das dich retten könnte".
Geez this is some excellent soldering and wiring
Thank you!
Youre Genius artesan... The soldering is milimétric🤌🤌🤌
Very nice build, and I loved how you guided us through the issues, instead of just skipping them
Thank you! Glad you found my guided structure helpful.
I’m a junior majoring Mechatronics with a small project of controlling. Thank you for this useful video guide. You did great job brother 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Glad I could help! Thanks for your comment :)
If you ever feel generous and want to support my work, here’s my BuyMeACoffee page: buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination. It means a lot!
Finally the wait is over. Wonderful video Max
Thank you! 😁
This really shows how far drones have come, not only in consumer drones, but also the building process for fpv drones. The ability to solder components to a aio board, screw them to a frame, and spend 20 minutes in betaflight to create a whoop seems so easy compared to what it actually takes to build from scratch. Unbelievable work. Also I love how close it is in looks and design to a 5in, even including the wide frame and top mounted battery
Thank you! I appreciate your kind remarks on my project... I took inspiration for the frame from a 5" FPV drone, actually! :)
Man I just filtered your videos by oldest first and seeing you in your beginnings as a kid compared to where you are now is very inspiring.
You are awesome, keep it up !
Thank you so much! Will do :)
Not the type I need
I tried to make such drone for about year ago, didn't completely understand electrical part that time. Maybe now I will try again with your guide. Thanks!
You can do it!
Man, that was brilliant! Really fantastic work, Max!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks a bunch, MC!
Regarding the resetting issue: In my experience, it is often the case that one suspects power line coupling, but in fact it's RF coupling through air to the reset pin. I would consider strengthening the pullup resistor on the reset pin.
Also, on a slightly unrelated note - some Arduino clones have really bad regulators - such as AMS1117, which has horrible PSRR. This particular Arduino does not use AMS1117, but there might be similar issue.
Thanks for your added insights. Adding a stronger RST pull-up may fix this resetting issue for many - so it's the RF and not EMI that's causing it...
How old are you bro? I mean this is absolutely baffling. DIY Quadcopter drone with recycled components, with integrated fpv control is no easy feat.
18 years young. Thanks for your kind remarks!
@MaxImagination dude I'm almost 18. I attempted to make a similar gesture controlled Quadcopter about a year ago, and I have so many questions about your build. Do get in touch
@@MaxImagination im 12 years and I just got into arduino probly gonna try it i made doom but this is next level😎😎🥶🥶
@@MaxImagination still in the womb and made a rover to get sent to mars 🗿🗣🔥
Hey guy heres an update I ordered the part in a week or 2 I upload a video on my channel about it😁😁
After watching this video, I realized that there is lot of hard work and determination is involved in such projects
I appreciate you noticing!
@@MaxImagination Yes bro, I noticed because I was involved in a different kind of project and there were times when things never used to work the way I wanted and so that is the time one feel's like giving up. But what is imp in such projects is "patience" and "never give up" attitude.
Brilliant! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!
So cool...I have never wanted to do a project so daggum bad now!
Keep em coming!!!!
I really appreciate that! You can do it ✨
This is such a cute lil drone 😂
Add small powerful neodimium magnets on the outside of the motors inline with the pole pare inside.
It boosts the performance.
Didn't think of that... Will try! Thanks for your tip 😁
@@MaxImagination I hope you post your results. Neodimium is the one big reason why drones are so powerful and more efficient.
@@MaxImagination I had a tiny, 4mm by 4mm I think, neodimium magnet and it was very strong for its size and weight.
Thanks for patiently taking your time to share this knowledge and your experiences in this project. Hope to try this someday
I appreciate your kind words! You can support my projects by buying me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination. Thanks so much!
Superb cool drone buddy,
I really appreciate your work...
Very helpful for beginners for building their first drone project and budget friendly for every creator ..
Hats off to your creativity and simple wiring and it looks pretty cool...
Once again congratulations for 100k family...
Have a great day ahead🫂
Thanks a ton, Kumar!
I appreciate every single inch of support you consistently show 😁
Have a nice weekend!
@@MaxImagination 🫂 always brother
Yooooooo if you wanted to weather proof and toughen the wood you could slow bake it in a toaster oven, soak them in linseed oil, lay them on a flat screen to dry, and theyd be much denser, note this is based on how I prep an axe handle with some slight modifications for the scale this is
Thanks for the idea! I didn't know about that process. Cool 👍🏻
People are building drones again… it’s like it’s 2015 all over!
Feels great!!!
What a silly comment
Oh, you building rockets? Show us a sample.
How old are u?
R u 7 ?!
Same here.
To carry bombs to besiege the American military bases in my country.😂
Firstly amazing video very detailed and very beginner friendly. Second for those wondering the EMF problem is real make sure to put the copper shield .Third and most important make sure to get a battery with 25C rating or higher as your battery dont get a generic 3.7V lipo cause it will shut down the arduino when the motors run almost immediately !!!!
Exactly! Thanks for reminding viewers about these important aspects of the project!
Perfection. An actual DIY tutorial where you aren't required to have a 3D printer or fancy stuff that average people doesn't have. Also props for using cheap components instead of 90$ motors (x4) and a cheap as hell camera instead of GoPro as other "DIY" tutorials.
You're most welcome.
Congrats for the establishment of the drone.
The ups and down in making the drone is quite entertaining. Appreciates the detailing and educational remarks.
Much appreciated!
great video. back in 2012 I was really into making my own drones and I longed to make a project like this! very entertaining and informative.
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks
Thank you for your kind gesture! :)
This is an awesome project. I’m getting stuck at the soldering portion… any tips?
I appreciate that! I suggest you watch a soldering tutorial on UA-cam and practice lots soldering circuits on perforated boards.
Hey max, amazing video. I am having some difficulties while trying to cut the wooden frame. I am using a hobby knife but it does not cut it rather it just makes a thin outline on the popsicle stick.
Could you give some tips on how to easily cut the frame
Hey and thank you! My best tips for you when cutting popsicle sticks is to cut with the pointed tip of the hobby knife - I recommend X-acto. Make several cuts across the same area until you make it all the way through. Be sure to use a cutting board!
your a mad man to build something like this from the ground up
I appreciate it!
@@MaxImagination keep up the great work bro!
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
That soldering is so clean and the whole thing just looks sooo professional!
I appreciate that! Thanks.
Amazing work! I always appreciate smart people like yourself showcasing work like this, great to watch 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
is it possible to design same circuit on pcb will it work i mean will it solve troubleshooting problem? and i we use carbon resistor 10kohm instead of smd ? pls help me out
Hi there. Yes, this circuit is possible to make on a PCB, only that you need to make a 4-layer PCB with copper GND planes in between.
Yes, as long as they are 10K ohm, the resistors should work.
Hey I’m following your guide for a school final and I noticed my SMD DIODES ss14 seem to be too big for the pcb you listed, is this fine? Im sorta new to all of this
Gotta say, i've no idea how this video landed on my suggested list but i'll never look at robotics like I used to, you, Sir, have moved my adventure with robotics to the next stage, thank you
Super glad to hear that! All the best with your maker journey!
Cant believe i Watch this for free
You're welcome :)
Very informative. I appreciate you sharing this. Im actually experiencing the reset issue on another drone, this vid will help me troubleshoot and resolve. Thanks and love from Zambia.
Thank you! Glad you found the tips shown helpful :)
Crazy video
Wait over
Love from india
Thanks for your support! 😁
This project is so sick dude!
Thanks, Alex!
That's a great soldering skill bro
I appreciate it 😁
Really enjoyed your video. I especially like that you do not need any special equipment like a 3-D printer. I wish I was intelligent enough to do this project.
Thank you! I appreciate your kind remark. You can do it too!
What an awesome project, congrats!! I have a question, does this controller work with normal drones?? Like connect with a flysky receiver
Thank you! It doesn't work with receivers other than its own kind (NRF24L01 series of radio modules) unless something is figured out to convert the received data at the receiving end to be processed by a different receiver.
However, at that point, it's better to use a corresponding protocol transmitter with that receiver.
@@MaxImagination that make sense. Thanks for the reply :)
👌👌👌👌👌👌
Bro is really cool, amazing person to be a teacher, friend, or father. Good job sire
I appreciate that!
Really awesome video! You projects are wow🤗 but anyways keep building and learning more to come, I'll really like to build one of these as a project 🤠
Thank you so much! 😁
Nice work , I remember making multi wii and aurdino based drone last year. I had similar issue to resetting Multi wii on max throttle . I knew it was due to emi but didnt get the tangible solution. Great that you kept on going and solved this problem. I will retry this project again. Once again great work!!
Thank you! I'm glad my project has helped you move forward with your drone. Cool!
Very good work. Really small size as compared to traditional drones.
Keep it up!
Thank you, AK! ❤
Wow... this is really impressive. I understood the part about 14 being more than 2x6. Everything else is just... wow.
Glad you found my project inspiring! Thanks!
This is so cool. I love this. I'm a SriLankan. I'm 13 years old. I'm a student. I love working with Arduino ... I tried so much times to make this mini drone...But I can't make the transmitter because i don't have a 3D printer ...My parents are helping me so much but we can't afford a 3D printer. and i tried to make the transmitter case with cardboard, but it doesn't work. also I can't find some materials .I almost gave up on this project .
Thank you! Giving up will guarantee failure. Keep testing different materials, perhaps PVC. If you're ever genuinely stuck and need help with this project, DM me on Instagram - @max.imagination.
Hi from same country. You can use wood frame for that.i made this and worked fine after so many failures max helped me through comment section in every problem. You have to double check the wiring diagram.
This video deserves a ton, sh*t ton of views. Like you I recently read an EE forum where a bunch of EEs (or wannabees, idk) were saying that what you just showed us is impossible. Great job, and thanks for sharing. New sub.
I highly appreciate that! As my mantra goes, "You can make anything you set your mind to".
Both epic and educational. Thank you for sharing!! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
i somewhat understand the difficulty of making a drone but without even a readymade flight controller... that is impressive
Thanks for watching!
This is so lit.
❤ from Germany
Thank you!
Working on this soon. Thanks!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Awesome Max, Fantastic drone🔥
I don't know if this is intentional of a coincidence but this has some old-school 80s tv-show vibes to it. I think it's the color tones of the camera or something. Haha, the Popsicle stick build guide too. You're definitely an old soul.
I'm glad you like the style my videos bring out! :)
Ukraine loves this video
Damn dude that was pretty amazing. I don't know if I'm ready to dive that deep into a drone build but it's nice to know this tutorial is out there. I wouldn't mind seeing a video of your lab and how you keep all your ideas and parts organized. I'm always curious how other people set things up for projects.
I appreciate that! May do a lab tour one day as it is filled with more elements to see.
Amazing work, dudee! I would probably give up if I came across the troubles you had.
Thank you! Remember - Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.
The best tutorial I've ever seen on the topic. Thank you good sir.
You're very welcome and thank you!
Bro nice work and nice video 🤩
Thank you!
Such a great tutorial, the best one I've ever watched.🔥
Happy to hear that! Thank you!
Hey max can i use s8550 transistor like u used in line following car because these mosfets are hard to find and i am a beginner so it is really challenging to solder
Hey! You can use only the s8050 version (NPN), not the s8550 as it's PNP. I suggest you use an additional 10K ohm current limiting resistor at the base, though.
Thanks
Even if this drone didn't fly well you have an impressive collection of skills. I saw another comment where you said you're 18, I really hope that you landed some scholarships to a great engineering school or maybe just some internships straight into the workforce. Consider me subbed, I'll be checking out more videos. You're killing it!
I believe it flew well enough for a DIY drone.
Yes, I'm 18! Actually, since I don't believe in the traditional education system, I went the self-employed path while being self-taught in my field.
Thanks for subscribing!
That's totally fair, and I understand where you're coming from. I started out as a musician with a music degree and ended up self employed. Now I'm a self taught software engineer working a 9-5. They're all good paths, and the one thing I'll say for classical education is that it's really about the friends/connections you make, plus the small handful of great professors out there who genuinely want to prepare you to be great. I do get that the "system" side of the education system is a bit broken, but the pieces inside it are worth it!
Anyway, you're clearly talented and I'm stoked for you to be going on your own. Best of luck with everything, I'll definitely be following along!
Yeah the wrist strap is super impprtant. I just killed on of my components from the static 😅
So true... I'm glad I mentioned it!
that is impressive. been wanting to do this project for the better part of a decade, so cathartic to see it come to fruition 😆
Thank you! You can do it too!
Where do you live? The Amazon rainforest
Somewhere like that... 😉
Good for you
@@MaxImagination ignore him
Excellent work .DIY and the patience paid off.
I appreciate that!
Bro pls make some project using the esp8266 small chip that you had used in this video 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤pls
Will keep that in mind for a future project. Cheers
finally, i've always wanted to make one but didn't know where to start! thank you so much! awesome work !
You are most welcome! Thank you :)
How can I leaned arduino coding. I'm from Bangladesh and I like your videos so much ❤❤❤🎉
Thanks for your comment! I suggest you read books such as Beginning C for Arduino by Jack Purdum and constantly apply what you learn into your own code.
@@MaxImagination thanks for your suggest. 😀😀❤❤👍
The great thing about arduino is that you only really need the chip itself. It doesn’t really need many passive components. You could order a custom PCB with all the required components and a solid copper layer at the bottom as a ground plane, acting as a built-in shield. You can make the main board as thin and light as you want, even flexible! Give it a try.
but that again raises the difficulty of diy, he prolly wanted to make it simple so that anyone can try.
@@AVI-xo1kb You'd think that, but designing your own PCB is easy to learn. Your computer does all the heavy lifting and if you wish, you can try autorouting. That means the software connects everything for you. Then just upload all the files and order your new PCB's for cheap, and I mean cheap. Depending on the size and complexity, you can get 10 PCBs for as cheap as 5 bucks.
But there is a caveat. Soldering SMD chip packages can be very challenging. You can also order complete PCB's but that'll cost you parts+extra.
@@PunakiviAddikti that is the point IK pcb designing is easy you can do it yourself after a bunch of tutorials as I am learning pcb designing but pcb isn't as cheap as you think depending on the location it will raise the project cost significantly for example at my location if I do this project the cost of pcb simply outweighs the pros and joy of doing this project and again if you are near fab it's cheap but if you are far away then you will notice the difference
Making it modular allows for others to recreate the drone with more ease. Using PCBs cuts out most makers already, especially those who are beginners or who won't bother ordering an additional PCB alongside the components.
Can I make it using a esp32 ?
Using the code I used, no.
@@MaxImagination
Well since I have no other clearly explained work of art/video available on UA-cam, can you make a video on that ???
This is really awesome. Something I can use with my students. Thank you! and keep it up 💪
Awesome! Thank you!
Excellent video
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
Many thanks for this video bro 😊 I built a bicopter although it flew it reset within 10s I scratched my head couldnt figure out the issue finally solved it with a aluminum foil. Thanks again 😊
I'm glad you managed to solve the issue! Sometimes the simplest things work best.
i know you love your audience . literary replay everyone
I appreciate you!
WOW! MAN, YOU'RE INSPIRING ME TO GO BACK TRYING TO DO THINGS LIKE THIS. YOU'RE LIVING MY CHILDHOOD DREAM! HAHA!
I am super glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment :)
If you ever feel generous and want to support my work, here’s my BuyMeACoffee page: buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination. It means a lot!
you can not even imagine how much you helped me by creating this video butt it would be veryyyyy veryyyyyyyyyyy helpful if you made the motor driver part a little bit more clear with better instructions........ or just made a dedicated pcb for the motor driver that we could order from online such as from JLC PCB or PCB WAY...... that would have been veryyy veryy helpful as making the motor driver by hand would be veryy challenging and difficult for someone like me........ and also the fpv camera that you gave link to says it is unavailable and I can not find it from any other website that is available in my region.......Can you pleasee give me some suggesion on what I can do ?? and again THANK YOU VERYY MUCHHH....... veryyy good content......keep going.....I am always with you....
Thanks for your feedback and support!. To further help someone like you, I may include some close-up images of the motor driver in the project files folder soon. Keep your eyes peeled for that.
Also, keep in mind that there's a circuit diagram showing how the motor driver is wired, making it easier to follow along to the tutorial.
The FPV camera I ordered for this project is currently out of stock, I'm not in control of that. Maybe give it some time and the sellers may restock it. I may also look for a suitable alternative out there to link.
Cheers!
The level of simplicity you added to creating a custom drone is amazing👏👏👏,I have worked with Pixhawk & Betaflight flight controller ,i know the pain and knowledge it requires to just get the drone in air.This is the best starting point for People to enter drone industry
Thanks for your kind remarks! Yes, getting such drone off the ground is no easy feat especially when done the first time like myself. Hopefully, my resources and guidance gives others new to building drones a good start. Cheers!
MULTIWII??? it still exists???? my guess was dRehmflight or something similar, but dang
Old but gold!
I literally JUST learned about arduino at school today and this shows up in my recommended a few hours later.
This is your calling to get immersed in the Arduino and Maker hobby ;)
nice work
Oh wow! Multiwii is still alive!!!! I was around the community when it got ported to Base flight, and then Baseflight forked to Cleanflight
Interesting to hear about its history :)
How much this is adding up in total ? If i have to buy all the part + the equipement to build it ?
@@outmohamed9184 ya I want to build it
That would be hard to estimate, so I suggest you see for yourself when you add all the supplies, tools and other equipment to your cart. However, I can say that the drone once built contains $50 worth of parts and with the goggles + transmitter, a total of $150-200 USD.
Cheers!
Great example of never give up
I appreciate you noticing!
Nice!!!
Excellent drone learning video. 🤸 Boeing needs people like you. ✨
Thanks for watching!
Make DVD 3d printer using Arduino uno make cheaper to cheaper and make with old components and scrape
Buying one is better. 3D printers are a complex matter and are getting cheaper anyway...
Max never disappoints
Love the soldering work too... Kudos!
Many thanks! 😀
now to get it to carry 3 grams of plastic Xplosive
Aha
@charlesballiet7074 😂😂 here's a man to watch out for
Bro have you ever though about making a tutorial about solding all kinds of components ? like those tiny resistors and diodes ?
Hi! I've thought of making an electronics course that covers that, I could teach it.
Coming one day,
Cheers.
Bhai please make something easier and more crazier and cheap
This is as easy while cheap as it can get. To make it easier to assemble, use a PCB with tinier (SMD) components. However, it may not be cheap.
This is BEST video I’ve seen to build a drone, YET
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
I didn't have popsicle sticks so I just 3D printed some.
You could eliminate the noise at the pins, by controlling the motors over a transistor. You put the transistor on power and the motor and the base to the pin. So when the pin emits a signal it opens the transistor and power is getting to the motor but no noise gets to the pin.
You mean an additional set of transistors to control the gates of the MOSFETs? I have heard from others saying it's better to use logic level FETs with Arduino boards. However, the copper sheet fixed those induced EMFs despite the unfiltered noise making it work in the end 🙂
@@MaxImagination sorry, I forgot about those. Then idk. Maybe your Diode caused the problem, but I don't think so. It coould also be, that something is wrong with the mosfets, maybe you could try using an different kind of transistor. But you found an solution and this is the important part