Some updates to readme and build article

Add info on using USB gamepad
Replace KINGKONG transmitter with BetaFPV LiteRadio
Add RoboCamp video
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Oleg Kalachev
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* Dedicated for education and research. * Dedicated for education and research.
* Made from general-purpose components. * Made from general-purpose components.
* Simple and clean source code in Arduino. * Simple and clean source code in Arduino (<2k lines firmware).
* Control using remote control or smartphone. * Control using USB gamepad, remote control or smartphone.
* Precise simulation with Gazebo.
* Wi-Fi and MAVLink support. * Wi-Fi and MAVLink support.
* Wireless command line interface and analyzing. * Wireless command line interface and analyzing.
* Precise simulation with Gazebo.
* Python library. * Python library.
* Textbook on flight control theory and practice ([in development](https://quadcopter.dev)). * Textbook on flight control theory and practice ([in development](https://quadcopter.dev)).
* *Position control (using external camera) and autonomous flights¹*. * *Position control (using external camera) and autonomous flights¹*.
@@ -38,7 +38,11 @@ Version 0 demo video: https://youtu.be/8GzzIQ3C6DQ.
<a href="https://youtu.be/8GzzIQ3C6DQ"><img width=500 src="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/8GzzIQ3C6DQ/maxresdefault.jpg"></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/8GzzIQ3C6DQ"><img width=500 src="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/8GzzIQ3C6DQ/maxresdefault.jpg"></a>
See the [user builds gallery](docs/user.md). Usage in education (RoboCamp): https://youtu.be/Wd3yaorjTx0.
<a href="https://youtu.be/Wd3yaorjTx0"><img width=500 src="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/Wd3yaorjTx0/sddefault.jpg"></a>
See the [user builds gallery](docs/user.md):
<a href="docs/user.md"><img src="docs/img/user/user.jpg" width=500></a> <a href="docs/user.md"><img src="docs/img/user/user.jpg" width=500></a>
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|Frame main part|3D printed⁴:<br>[`flix-frame-1.1.stl`](docs/assets/flix-frame-1.1.stl) [`flix-frame-1.1.step`](docs/assets/flix-frame-1.1.step)<br>Recommended settings: layer 0.2 mm, line 0.4 mm, infill 100%.|<img src="docs/img/frame1.jpg" width=100>|1| |Frame main part|3D printed⁴:<br>[`flix-frame-1.1.stl`](docs/assets/flix-frame-1.1.stl) [`flix-frame-1.1.step`](docs/assets/flix-frame-1.1.step)<br>Recommended settings: layer 0.2 mm, line 0.4 mm, infill 100%.|<img src="docs/img/frame1.jpg" width=100>|1|
|Frame top part|3D printed:<br>[`esp32-holder.stl`](docs/assets/esp32-holder.stl) [`esp32-holder.step`](docs/assets/esp32-holder.step)|<img src="docs/img/esp32-holder.jpg" width=100>|1| |Frame top part|3D printed:<br>[`esp32-holder.stl`](docs/assets/esp32-holder.stl) [`esp32-holder.step`](docs/assets/esp32-holder.step)|<img src="docs/img/esp32-holder.jpg" width=100>|1|
|Washer for IMU board mounting|3D printed:<br>[`washer-m3.stl`](docs/assets/washer-m3.stl) [`washer-m3.step`](docs/assets/washer-m3.step)|<img src="docs/img/washer-m3.jpg" width=100>|2| |Washer for IMU board mounting|3D printed:<br>[`washer-m3.stl`](docs/assets/washer-m3.stl) [`washer-m3.step`](docs/assets/washer-m3.step)|<img src="docs/img/washer-m3.jpg" width=100>|2|
|RC transmitter (recommended)|BetaFPV LiteRadio (CC2500) — with USB support (can control via Wi-Fi).<br>KINGKONG TINY X8 — warning: lacks USB support.<br>Or other⁵|<img src="docs/img/tx.jpg" width=100>|1| |Controller (recommended)|CC2500 transmitter, like BetaFPV LiteRadio CC2500 (RC receiver/Wi-Fi).<br>Two-sticks gamepad (Wi-Fi only) — see [recommended gamepads](https://docs.qgroundcontrol.com/master/en/qgc-user-guide/setup_view/joystick.html#supported-joysticks).<br>Other⁵|<img src="docs/img/betafpv.jpg" width=100><img src="docs/img/logitech.jpg" width=80>|1|
|*RC receiver (optional)*|*DF500 or other⁵*|<img src="docs/img/rx.jpg" width=100>|1| |*RC receiver (optional)*|*DF500 or other⁵*|<img src="docs/img/rx.jpg" width=100>|1|
|Wires|28 AWG recommended|<img src="docs/img/wire-28awg.jpg" width=100>|| |Wires|28 AWG recommended|<img src="docs/img/wire-28awg.jpg" width=100>||
|Tape, double-sided tape|||| |Tape, double-sided tape||||
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*³ — change `MPU9250` to `ICM20948` in `imu.ino` file if using ICM-20948 board.*<br> *³ — change `MPU9250` to `ICM20948` in `imu.ino` file if using ICM-20948 board.*<br>
*³⁻¹ — MPU-6050 supports I²C interface only (not recommended). To use it change IMU declaration to `MPU6050 IMU(Wire)`.*<br> *³⁻¹ — MPU-6050 supports I²C interface only (not recommended). To use it change IMU declaration to `MPU6050 IMU(Wire)`.*<br>
*⁴ — this frame is optimized for GY-91 board, if using other, the board mount holes positions should be modified.*<br> *⁴ — this frame is optimized for GY-91 board, if using other, the board mount holes positions should be modified.*<br>
*⁵ — you may use any transmitter-receiver pair with SBUS interface, or any transmitter with USB support* *⁵ — you also may use any transmitter-receiver pair with SBUS interface.*
Tools required for assembly: Tools required for assembly:

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2. Type `cr` command there and follow the instructions. 2. Type `cr` command there and follow the instructions.
3. Use the remote control to fly the drone! 3. Use the remote control to fly the drone!
#### Control with USB remote control #### Control with USB remote control (Wi-Fi)
If your drone doesn't have RC receiver installed, you can use USB remote control and QGroundControl app to fly it. If your drone doesn't have RC receiver installed, you can use USB remote control and QGroundControl app to fly it.

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