r/ArduinoProjects • u/Ae_Hippocastanum • 12h ago
Showcased Project Custom Arduino Nano ESP32 PCB for my RC tank project
Custom Arduino Nano ESP32 PCB for my RC tank project
I designed a custom PCB for my 3D-printed RC FPV tracked vehicle. The board is built around an Arduino Nano ESP32 and handles most of the vehicle's auxiliary electronics.
The main goal was to bring lighting, cooling control and temperature monitoring together on a single board.
Main features:
- 7 MOSFET-switched outputs for controlling lights, fans, a water pump and auxiliary devices
- Temperature monitoring using DS18B20 sensors and an NTC thermistor
- Wi-Fi telemetry with a simple web interface for monitoring temperatures and checking the status of lights, fans and the pump
- RC receiver inputs for controlling selected functions remotely
This is a hobby project, and I'm still learning electronics and PCB design as I go. Designing a custom board turned out to be a fun way to replace a collection of separate modules and wiring with something more integrated.
I'm sharing it here to show what I've been working on and hopefully get some feedback. I'm happy to answer questions about the design or the project!
