ESP32 powered Fixed Winged Aircraft

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My goal for this project is to create a Fix Winged Aircraft using a ESP32 and ESPNOW instead of traditional methods to control a aircraft like RC. I want my aircraft too be light weight and be able to preform research in the air like using a DHT11 to see how humidity changes depending on altitude.

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8/17, ContactingAug 17Pending

3 hours claimed

Today I contacted Saint Louis University and asked if they would 3D print some items for me, they are currently discussing it over. I also attempted to use ESPNOW with my ESP32, It didn't work dude to many errors inside of my code. I also Improved my CAD assembly for both wings and shortened the wings from 12 inches to 8 inches. I also designed a body for my project.

End of 8/16/26Aug 16Pending

1.5 hours claimed

Today i attempted to make my BLDC motor and my ESC motor work for the 74th time. I got very far into it and discovered why the motor wouldn't work. The ESC had a destroyed capacitor and wasn't allowing the motor to run for a full rotation, the motor would violently turn back and forth while overheating and burning my hand. I also improved on my CAD files and make a wing assembly inside of fusion.

All of 8/15/26 and some of 8/16Aug 16Pending

5.3 hours claimed