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RC Excavator: Proportional Control & Alternative PCB

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Alternative PCB: Upgraded drivers, 3-battery expansion & analog control

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Optimized Control Concept for the RC Excavator: Dual-MCU Upgrade

Hello to all fans of this model! The original control system quickly reaches its limits when trying to drive so many motors simultaneously using a single ESP32. Since a 30-pin ESP32 Dev Board is strictly required for the Bluetooth connection to a gaming controller (other variants often do not work here), available pins become extremely scarce.

To solve this bottleneck, I have optimized the hardware architecture. You can find the corresponding firmware and the Gerber files for the custom PCB in my repository: github.com

Key Improvements:

  • Dual-MCU Architecture: I added an extra ESP32-S3 Super Mini directly onto the PCB via RX/TX (UART) communication. This coprocessor is solely dedicated to handling the motor signals.

  • More Speed: The standard H-bridges were swapped out for the red DRV8833 driver modules. These handle a higher voltage, allowing the model to run on three battery cells.

The Result: The mechanical motors remain completely unchanged, but the controls are now significantly more responsive, smoother, and the excavator operates much faster.

Required Components for this Mod:

  • 1x ESP32-S3 Super Mini

  • 4x DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver Modules (red version, 1A)

  • 6x AA Leaf Spring Battery Contacts

  • 1x XT30 Connector (optional for power supply)

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