MFPV-PiFli

WiFi enabled Access Point for the MFPV Platform

If you haven't, check out MFPV beforehand

Description

This WIP module is intended for a replacement for the MFPV-RX2 Secondary reciever. This new module provides enhanced connectivity to MFPV modules. This makes it simple to connect to the MFPV drone's secendary hardware with only a mobile device. This is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico WH (W also works but soldering headers is required)

Notes:

DO NOT USE THIS Module for longer-range missions. This module is intended for short range operation.

Printing:

The case for the module can be found here

The MFPV-XLconnector can be used to secure the PiFli module. Click the 2 connectors to each other and slide the case between the 2 parts.

Installation:

• Install Ardunio IDE 2.0 or newer
• Add the Pi Pico W(H) in Additional Board Manager URLs:

https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico/releases/download/global/package_rp2040_index.json

• Install the following Ardunio Libaries

  • WiFi: setups up WiFi AP

• Download the V0.1.ino file from the repo.

• Open it in Ardunio IDE

• Plug in the module and select "Raspberry Pi Pico W" in the proper serial port - If installing this for the first time especially after other firmware, hold BOOTSEL on the rear of the clock before plugging in

• Edit the SSID and PASS near the top to match your desired WiFi credientals

• Select Verify, wait for the compilation to complete

• Select Upload, wait for the Pi to finish flashing

• On your computer, you should be able to see your wifi SSID show up. The NetController access IP is 192.168.42.1