A 16 channel Radio Controlled system for R/C models of all kinds. This project was started during the 2020 pandemic lockdown (thus the title), and has since grown out of passion & enthusiasm.
Build your own radio controlled system for flying R/C models. Learn about software, electronics, 3-D printing by building your own radio control system.
Flying radio controlled models can fun but it can also be dangerous and cause serious injury or death. Use extreme caution when bench testing and field flying. By using this system you agree to the terms and conditions and understand that this project is supplied as-is and the user accepts full responsibility for its use and purpose.
Use the LDRC radio system at your own risk.
The project owner and its contributors accept no responsibility for the use or missuse of the LockDownRadioControl LDRC radio system project and no correspondence will be entered into.
Software engineering This project is written in C++ and a good understanding of general software and programming practices in C++ will be helpful.
Electronics Learning electronics can be fun and this project will integrate your software skills with your electronics skills. The LDRC radio uses the Teensy 4.1 Micro Controller
3-D Printing This project includes all the *.STL files to print your own 3D printed radio case. You can always clone and offer an alternative design to the 3-D printed case.
If you don't have a 3D printer you can still get the case for your radio printed from a local or online 3-D printing services like Shapeways
Assembly Skills Putting it all together, build your radio, bind to your model and be proud that you now have of a greater understanding of RC modelling and mechatroinics.
This is a mid-level to advanced project and you will need some understanding of the following:
- A basic understanding of radio controlled models and flight parameters
- General software development skills
- General electronic skills
- General 3D printing skills
Join a RC model club and get help from more advanced pilots.
- Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA
- Model Aeronortical Association of Australia MAAA
- British Model Flying Association BMFA
You may need to get your radio certified before you are allowed to use it at your local RC model flying club.