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Build Overview

A practical hardware workflow from reference files to a propeller-off validated build.

ESPFlight Docs · v1 • Validated v1 documentation path
BEGINNER PATH · STEP 4 OF 13

Keep propellers off while you select, assemble, inspect, and validate the hardware.

Back to the 13-step path · Next checkpoint: Airframe & Power Selection

# Recommended order

  1. 1

    Review the reference

    Inspect the EasyEDA project, v1.0 release, BOM, assembly notes, and module requirements.

  2. 2

    Fabricate or adapt

    Use the validated Gerbers or regenerate fabrication files if you changed the design.

  3. 3

    Select the airframe and power system

    Before ordering, use Airframe & Power Selection to evaluate the motors, propellers, battery, frame, and output stage as one system.

  4. 4

    Assemble

    Install PCB parts plus manual/module components such as the Wemos D1 mini and MPU-6050.

  5. 5

    Inspect before power

    Check shorts, battery polarity, connector orientation, headers, and solder joints.

  6. 6

    Flash and validate

    Program the controller, keep propellers removed, then validate IMU and motor outputs before flight.

# Source files