PCB designer needed for Educational Micro:bit drone system

Posted 2 months ago

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Summary

We are developing a next-generation educational drone platform (2026–2027) where a BBC Micro:bit directly controls four DC motors in real time. This requires designing a completely new control board, with no reliance on traditional flight controllers. We’re looking for a PCB/hardware designer with experience in embedded systems and motor control who can help address key challenges such as: Stable PWM motor control and signal precision Power management from a 3.7V battery under high load Noise, filtering, and overall system stability Evaluating MOSFET-based designs vs. alternative architectures Designing a compact, durable, and educational-friendly PCB The project will follow an iterative prototyping approach and aims to create a first-of-its-kind learning platform. If this sounds relevant, I’d be happy to share more details. If not, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.

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  • Norway
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