In February 2023 I shared my “little” project with you: The BREmote (V1)
What started small, as a side project, found great interest in the community - way more than I expected.
2 years have gone by since then.
Among many other things, this project has helped me gain a lot of experience in DIY open source projects and design for small mass production runs.
And on top of that I met lots of people and made many friendships.
I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
To everyone who supported this project so far, who helped me improve and learn.
Today I am ready to share the V2 of the remote with you - I won’t go into too many details as I am sure many of you have followed the V2 - development topic.
Main features summarized:
All mechanical parts 3D printed
Symmetric design
Sustainable - All external parts can be replaced
Open Source: 3D Models, Electronics and Software are GPL3.0
868/915MHz Link (range dependant on antenna type, position)
Super happy to see! I am impressed by your dedication.
Is it possible for you to share plans for the near future? Like are there plans for similar DIY kits as with V1? Or for us who are eager to build one, it is better to order circuitboards, componenwts etc ourself?
ok thanks,
for the antenna, i have already a 868mhz classic 10$ stick … should we expect more range with the one in the kit ? how many dB is it ? usualy short one have excellent short range (even obstructed), longuer one beter 'long range" if no obsticles.
Just a small heads up to all who are printing the parts: Make sure there is no support in the tiny hole of the top part. I think i have to reprint mine because i could not get it out.
Did you use the pre-sliced files for Bambu studio? There I already put a support blocker exactly for that reason…
In the beginning I had this problem too. You can try to use a small drill bit to clear the hole and force the screw in afterwards, for me that still worked.
I am not sure I found a list of what exactly is included in the kit, do you have the list?
I checked on the github BOM files, but those seem to cover mostly the PCB themself;
Already ordered the kit, just want to know what to expect and need to order separately, like USB, antenna…
The kit should include everything you need, except:
3D printed parts
a bit of 2k epoxy or similar glue to put the individual parts together, glue the magnets in,…
soldering iron
It includes a basic antenna for the Rx, good for a few hundred meters.
It does not include a GPS module for the Rx, you can choose that separately as well as a BEC module in case you have ESCs without built-in BECs.
Maybe @JasminRM can post a list of what is included in the kit exactly
While I would definitely recommend the BEC module, which I developed exactly for that purpose, theoretically you can use 18650 cells. Just be aware that the output voltage for the servo signal is generated from this voltage too, and your ESC may or may not work with a 3…4.2V signal voltage.
Also the Rx is only tested with a stable supply voltage of 5V, so I can not guarantee it will work at voltages lower than that. 4V may work, 3.5V will probably be too low already. If you use a GPS module you definitely need 5V.
Hi everybody,
I have just finished the instructional Video on the V2
It includes the basic function and how to use the remote as well as how to configure and update software.
See here:
Also again, all other information can be found at the github page:
I originally had the trigger spring printed - and you still can, I can share the file if you want. It’s a drop in replacement .
What I noticed with the printed spring: No matter which material I chose, after some time under constant tension the spring loses it’s force and the trigger becomes weak… the toggle does not have that problem as it usually is under no tension in idle position.
