R/C controller made from a Steam Deck
Video Overview of Early Prototype
Flight Demo with Early Prototype
- Open source software to enable anyone to control a vehicle with the Steam Deck (using WiFi, Bluetooth, a wire, or other self-developed means).
- Build instructinos for DIY radio options to allow anyone to build their own fully functional long-range digital drone (Ubiquiti gear, ESP chips, Drone Bridge, RFD + 5.8 GHz vRX).
- Support for commercially developed versions for industrial drone customers using COTS radios (Doodle Labs, Silvus, Persistent Systems, Microhard).
- An easy to build low cost version if the right radio can be found.
v1
- Simple script to install dependancies required to run QGC with full video
- Instrucitons to run QGC
- Instructions to setup joystick using Steam or using sc-controller
See Wiki for Instructions
Currently compatible with any aircraft that uses the Mavlink protocol and can be connected to wirelessly. Some aircraft like the SkyviperV2450 can be connected to directly using built-in wifi for video and controls. Other aircraft may need a radio module or adapter to communicate wirelessly.
The Steam Deck can supply 7.5W from the USB port. With that power budget in mind, a prototype module using a Doodle Labs NanoOEM radio has been made and tested to over 1km (ran out of room at the field). More details and radio module development is planned.
If you have a radio module you would like to see integrated, please submit an issue/feature request or send an email to the address below.
For commercial support or customized versions (hardware and software) please contact UAX Technologies