Show raw values in imu command

Add info on using USB gamepad
Replace KINGKONG transmitter with BetaFPV LiteRadio
Add RoboCamp video

README.md

@@ -17,11 +17,11 @@
 
 * Dedicated for education and research.
 * Made from general-purpose components.
-* Simple and clean source code in Arduino.
-* Control using remote control or smartphone.
-* Precise simulation with Gazebo.
+* Simple and clean source code in Arduino (<2k lines firmware).
+* Control using USB gamepad, remote control or smartphone.
 * Wi-Fi and MAVLink support.
 * Wireless command line interface and analyzing.
+* Precise simulation with Gazebo.
 * Python library.
 * Textbook on flight control theory and practice ([in development](https://quadcopter.dev)).
 * *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>
 
-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>
 
@@ -63,8 +67,8 @@ The simulator is implemented using Gazebo and runs the original Arduino code:
 |Type|Part|Image|Quantity|
 |-|-|:-:|:-:|
 |Microcontroller board|ESP32 Mini|<img src="docs/img/esp32.jpg" width=100>|1|
-|IMU (and barometer²) board|GY‑91, MPU-9265 (or other MPU‑9250/MPU‑6500 board)<br>ICM‑20948³<br>GY-521 (MPU-6050)³⁻¹|<img src="docs/img/gy-91.jpg" width=90 align=center><br><img src="docs/img/icm-20948.jpg" width=100><br><img src="docs/img/gy-521.jpg" width=100>|1|
-|<span style="background:yellow">(Recommended) Buck-boost converter</span>|To be determined, output 5V or 3.3V, see [user-contributed schematics](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVN-dTjoo=/?moveToWidget=3458764612179508274&cot=14)|<img src="docs/img/buck-boost.jpg" width=100>|1|
+|IMU (and barometer²) board|GY‑91, MPU-9265 (or other MPU‑9250/MPU‑6500 board)<br>ICM20948V2 (ICM‑20948)³<br>GY-521 (MPU-6050)³⁻¹|<img src="docs/img/gy-91.jpg" width=90 align=center><br><img src="docs/img/icm-20948.jpg" width=100><br><img src="docs/img/gy-521.jpg" width=100>|1|
+|<span style="background:yellow">Buck-boost converter</span> (recommended)|To be determined, output 5V or 3.3V, see [user-contributed schematics](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVN-dTjoo=/?moveToWidget=3458764612179508274&cot=14)|<img src="docs/img/buck-boost.jpg" width=100>|1|
 |Motor|8520 3.7V brushed motor (shaft 0.8mm).<br>Motor with exact 3.7V voltage is needed, not ranged working voltage (3.7V — 6V).|<img src="docs/img/motor.jpeg" width=100>|4|
 |Propeller|Hubsan 55 mm|<img src="docs/img/prop.jpg" width=100>|4|
 |MOSFET (transistor)|100N03A or [analog](https://t.me/opensourcequadcopter/33)|<img src="docs/img/100n03a.jpg" width=100>|4|
@@ -77,7 +81,7 @@ The simulator is implemented using Gazebo and runs the original Arduino code:
 |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|
 |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 (optional)*|*KINGKONG TINY X8 (warning: lacks USB support) 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|
 |Wires|28 AWG recommended|<img src="docs/img/wire-28awg.jpg" width=100>||
 |Tape, double-sided tape||||
@@ -86,7 +90,7 @@ The simulator is implemented using Gazebo and runs the original Arduino code:
 *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>
 *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.*
+*⁵ — you also may use any transmitter-receiver pair with SBUS interface.*
 
 Tools required for assembly:
 

docs/book/firmware.md

@@ -27,6 +27,6 @@
 
 Вспомогательные файлы включают:
 
-* [`vector.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/vector.h), [`quaternion.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/quaternion.h) — реализация библиотек векторов и кватернионов проекта.
+* [`vector.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/vector.h), [`quaternion.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/quaternion.h) — реализация библиотек векторов и кватернионов.
 * [`pid.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/pid.h) — реализация общего ПИД-регулятора.
 * [`lpf.h`](https://github.com/okalachev/flix/blob/canonical/flix/lpf.h) — реализация общего фильтра нижних частот.

docs/build.md

@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Before flight using remote control, you need to calibrate it:
 2. Type `cr` command there and follow the instructions.
 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.
 

docs/firmware.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Firmware source files are located in `flix` directory. The key files are:
 
 Utility files include:
 
-* [`vector.h`](../flix/vector.h), [`quaternion.h`](../flix/quaternion.h) — project's vector and quaternion libraries implementation.
+* [`vector.h`](../flix/vector.h), [`quaternion.h`](../flix/quaternion.h) — vector and quaternion libraries implementation.
 * [`pid.h`](../flix/pid.h) — generic PID controller implementation.
 * [`lpf.h`](../flix/lpf.h) — generic low-pass filter implementation.
 

docs/troubleshooting.md

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Do the following:
 
 * **Check ESP32 core is installed**. Check if the version matches the one used in the [tutorial](build.md#firmware).
 * **Check libraries**. Install all the required libraries from the tutorial. Make sure there are no MPU9250 or other peripherals libraries that may conflict with the ones used in the tutorial.
+* **Check the chosen board**. The correct board to choose in Arduino IDE for ESP32 Mini is *WEMOS D1 MINI ESP32*.
 
 ## The drone doesn't fly
 

docs/user.md

@@ -4,6 +4,25 @@ This page contains user-built drones based on the Flix project. Publish your pro
 
 ---
 
+## RoboCamp
+
+Author: RoboCamp participants.<br>
+Description: 3D-printed and wooden frames, ESP32 Mini, DC-DC buck-boost converters. BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 to control the drones via Wi-Fi connection.<br>
+Features: altitude hold, obstacle avoidance, autonomous flight elements.<br>
+Some of the designed model files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18YHWGquKeIevzrMH4-OUT-zKXMETTEUu?usp=share_link.
+
+RoboCamp took place in July 2025, Saint Petersburg, where 9 participants designed and built their own drones using the Flix project, and then modified the firmware to complete specific flight tasks.
+
+See the detailed video about the event:
+
+<a href="https://youtu.be/Wd3yaorjTx0"><img width=500 src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Wd3yaorjTx0/sddefault.jpg"></a>
+
+Built drones:
+
+<img src="img/user/robocamp/1.jpg" width=500>
+
+---
+
 Author: chkroko.<br>
 Description: the first Flix drone built with **brushless motors** (DShot interface).<br>
 Features: SpeedyBee BLS 35A Mini V2 ESC, ESP32-S3 board, EMAX ECO 2 2207 1700kv motors, ICM20948V2 IMU, INA226 power monitor and Bluetooth gamepad for control.<br>

flix/cli.ino

@@ -104,10 +104,7 @@ void doCommand(String str, bool echo = false) {
 		print("qx: %f qy: %f qz: %f qw: %f\n", attitude.x, attitude.y, attitude.z, attitude.w);
 	} else if (command == "imu") {
 		printIMUInfo();
-		print("gyro: %f %f %f\n", rates.x, rates.y, rates.z);
-		print("acc: %f %f %f\n", acc.x, acc.y, acc.z);
 		printIMUCalibration();
-		print("rate: %.0f\n", loopRate);
 		print("landed: %d\n", landed);
 	} else if (command == "rc") {
 		print("channels: ");

flix/estimate.ino

@@ -11,8 +11,6 @@
 #define WEIGHT_ACC 0.003
 #define RATES_LFP_ALPHA 0.2 // cutoff frequency ~ 40 Hz
 
-LowPassFilter<Vector> ratesFilter(RATES_LFP_ALPHA);
-
 void estimate() {
 	applyGyro();
 	applyAcc();
@@ -20,6 +18,7 @@ void estimate() {
 
 void applyGyro() {
 	// filter gyro to get angular rates
+	static LowPassFilter<Vector> ratesFilter(RATES_LFP_ALPHA);
 	rates = ratesFilter.update(gyro);
 
 	// apply rates to attitude

flix/failsafe.ino

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 // Fail-safe functions
 
-#define RC_LOSS_TIMEOUT 0.2
+#define RC_LOSS_TIMEOUT 0.5
 #define DESCEND_TIME 3.0 // time to descend from full throttle to zero
 
 extern double controlTime;

flix/imu.ino

@@ -122,4 +122,12 @@ void printIMUInfo() {
 	IMU.status() ? print("status: ERROR %d\n", IMU.status()) : print("status: OK\n");
 	print("model: %s\n", IMU.getModel());
 	print("who am I: 0x%02X\n", IMU.whoAmI());
+	print("rate: %.0f\n", loopRate);
+	print("gyro: %f %f %f\n", rates.x, rates.y, rates.z);
+	print("acc: %f %f %f\n", acc.x, acc.y, acc.z);
+	Vector rawGyro, rawAcc;
+	IMU.getGyro(rawGyro.x, rawGyro.y, rawGyro.z);
+	IMU.getAccel(rawAcc.x, rawAcc.y, rawAcc.z);
+	print("raw gyro: %f %f %f\n", rawGyro.x, rawGyro.y, rawGyro.z);
+	print("raw acc: %f %f %f\n", rawAcc.x, rawAcc.y, rawAcc.z);
 }

flix/quaternion.h

@@ -116,29 +116,31 @@ public:
 		return euler;
 	}
 
+	float getRoll() const {
+		return toEuler().x;
+	}
+
+	float getPitch() const {
+		return toEuler().y;
+	}
+
 	float getYaw() const {
-		// https://github.com/ros/geometry2/blob/589caf083cae9d8fae7effdb910454b4681b9ec1/tf2/include/tf2/impl/utils.h#L122
-		float yaw;
-		float sqx = x * x;
-		float sqy = y * y;
-		float sqz = z * z;
-		float sqw = w * w;
-		double sarg = -2 * (x * z - w * y) / (sqx + sqy + sqz + sqw);
-		if (sarg <= -0.99999) {
-			yaw = -2 * atan2(y, x);
-		} else if (sarg >= 0.99999) {
-			yaw = 2 * atan2(y, x);
-		} else {
-			yaw = atan2(2 * (x * y + w * z), sqw + sqx - sqy - sqz);
-		}
-		return yaw;
+		return toEuler().z;
+	}
+
+	void setRoll(float roll) {
+		Vector euler = toEuler();
+		*this = Quaternion::fromEuler(Vector(roll, euler.y, euler.z));
+	}
+
+	void setPitch(float pitch) {
+		Vector euler = toEuler();
+		*this = Quaternion::fromEuler(Vector(euler.x, pitch, euler.z));
 	}
 
 	void setYaw(float yaw) {
-		// TODO: optimize?
 		Vector euler = toEuler();
-		euler.z = yaw;
-		(*this) = Quaternion::fromEuler(euler);
+		*this = Quaternion::fromEuler(Vector(euler.x, euler.y, yaw));
 	}
 
 	Quaternion operator * (const Quaternion& q) const {