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ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Turning Code into Blocks

ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Turning Code into Blocks

Developing firmware for hardware typically is not a ground up method. Many AVR and ESP projects that exist have been developed using pre-developed code. This can be the main code base or libraries that provide support. Libraries are easier to adopt into a project because they can be defined and called when needed. Code base reuse doesn’t offer this. Much of it is specific for the application it was developed for. As a result, the code base will need to…

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ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Power Requirements

ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Power Requirements

The last section was a design introduction of a data logging system and its operation. This section will cover the power requirement of that system starting with each of its components. Datasheets are the primary source for this information. Having enough power to operate the system for the duration of flight is the essential goal. If power loss occurs midway in flight, there is a chance that all data will be lost. Here is list of the components and the…

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ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Design Intro

ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Design Intro

After the earlier BLE beacon project was shelved due to its limitations, it seemed a good fit as an onboard data logger onboard a remote controlled plane. This data logging function could be expanded for other uses due to its light weight, inexpensive, and highly mobile features. The ESP32-Cam module would still be the mainstay of the entire design, mostly due to the built-in microSD storage. The camera module was removed since it would not be used. Even though the…

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