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Rocket flight computer

birdyboyiyert·rocket-flight-computer·kicad/rocket_fc.kicad_sch

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About the Rocket flight computer PCB

Rocket flight computer is an open source ESP32 PCB design by birdyboyiyert, published on GitHub. It is a board, with 6 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ESP32-CAM, from the ESP32 family. Other key parts include the BMP388, ICM-42688-P, TP4056 and MT3608. By type, the board carries 5 ICs and 1 transistor.

It belongs with the sensors, iot & wireless and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

model rocket flight computer

ESP32-CAM based altimeter, speedometer, accelerometer, and flight video recorder for model rockets.

1. Install Arduino IDE with ESP32 board support: - Add URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/packageesp32index.json - Board: AI Thinker ESP32-CAM

2. Install libraries (Arduino Library Manager): - Adafruit BMP3XX by Adafruit - bolderflight/icm42688 (or use the bundled minimal driver)

Main components on the Rocket flight computer

ESP32-CAMBMP388ICM-42688-PTP4056MT3608

Rocket flight computer bill of materials (BOM)

6 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
ESP32-CAM
U1
1
BMP388
U2
1
ICM-42688-P
U3
1
TP4056
U4
1
MT3608
MT3608 3.7V→5V
U5
1
BC817
Q1

Rocket flight computer design files

The KiCad project lives in the birdyboyiyert/rocket-flight-computer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Rocket flight computer: common questions

What microcontroller does the Rocket flight computer use?

The Rocket flight computer is built around the ESP32-CAM, from the ESP32 family.

How many components are on the Rocket flight computer?

6 components, from 6 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Rocket flight computer design files?

From the birdyboyiyert/rocket-flight-computer repository on GitHub, which has the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Rocket flight computer design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with birdyboyiyert. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Rocket flight computer without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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