APX-RC-PLANE
About the APX-RC-PLANE PCB
APX-RC-PLANE is an open source PCB design by Gabouin, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a board, with 7 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ESC 30A, RX 2.4ghz and BLDC 1000KV. By type, the board carries 3 ICs and 3 modules.
From the project
styrofoam-made RC plane (flew for 30 seconds on its best try lmfao)
This repository documents the full project lifecycle: - airframe design - CAD files - electronics and wiring - bill of materials - build journal
- Initial blueprint concept: Canva PDF plan.pdf)
- STEP model preview file: CAD/RC plane.step
For detailed progress notes, see the project journal.
Contributions are welcome. Please read CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a pull request.
Main components on the APX-RC-PLANE
APX-RC-PLANE bill of materials (BOM)
7 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESC 30A | DFN-8-1EP_3x3mm_P0.65mm_EP1.55x2.4mm | U1 |
| 1 | RX 2.4ghz | DFN-8-1EP_3x3mm_P0.65mm_EP1.55x2.4mm | U2 |
| 1 | BLDC 1000KV | DFN-8-1EP_3x3mm_P0.65mm_EP1.55x2.4mm | U3 |
| 3 | Motor_Servo_AirTronics | M1, M2, M3 | |
| 1 | Battery | 3CELL1 |
APX-RC-PLANE design files
The KiCad project lives in the Gabouin/APX-RC-PLANE repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
APX-RC-PLANE: common questions
How many components are on the APX-RC-PLANE?
7 components, from 5 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 APX-RC-PLANE design files?
From the Gabouin/APX-RC-PLANE repository on GitHub, which has the schematic, a netlist and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the APX-RC-PLANE design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Gabouin chose for the repository.