things i've built
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Nothing's flying yet.
This is where finished pieces will land — the assembled frame, the first hover clip, the wiring diagram I actually got right.
frame
stack
first hover
The plan
From parts on my desk to a first stable hover.
01
Getting startedLearning how quadcopters work and mapping out what this build would take.
Finished
02
ExperimentationSimulators, breadboard tests, and quick prototypes before the real build.
Finished
03
Pick the partsFrame, motors, controller, battery, and the tiny pieces that make everything work.
Finished
04
Build the framePut the body together and check that every part has a place.
Finished
05
Wire and testConnect the electronics carefully, test one thing at a time, and fix whatever breaks.
In progress
06
First hoverThe goal: lift off, stay steady, and land without drama.
Next
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