Build an Arduino FPV Head Tracking Camera for RC Vehicles

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Assemble your own Arduino-based FPV headtracker to control a camera that moves with your head, letting you look around and observe your surroundings while flying or driving RC vehicles for a more immersive experience.

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PROJECT RESOURCES:

Project files folder:

3D Files (STLs) - Pan and Tilt Head Unit:

Parts List for both units:
HEAD TRACKER UNIT (TRANSMITTING SIDE):
(x1) Arduino Pro Mini -
(x1) NRF24L01 -
(x1) MPU6050 Sensor -
(x1) Boost 5V Step-Up Power Module -
(x1) Arduino Receiver PCB (From Drift Car, used for transmitting side) - Order on JLCPCB.com
(x1) 3.3V Regulator -
(x1) SMD Red Power LED -
(x1) SMD 15Ω LED's Resistor -
(x2) SMD 10µF Capacitor -
(x2) SMD 0.1µF Capacitor - (Found in Capacitor kit)
(x2) Pin Header Pair -
(x1) JST Connector Pair -
(x1) 500mAh+ LiPo battery -
(x1) Velcro Strap Pair -
(x2) Short 30AWG wires from USB cable

FPV HEAD-TRACKING CAMERA (RECEIVING SIDE):
(x1) Arduino Pro Mini -
(x1) NRF24L01 -
(x1) WT07 FPV Camera -
(x1) Boost 5V Power Supply Module -
(x2) Servo Motors -
(x1) Arduino Receiver PCB
(x1) 3.3V Regulator -
(x1) SMD Red Power LED -
(x1) SMD 15Ω LED's Resistor -
(x2) SMD 10µF Capacitor -
(x2) SMD 0.1µF Capacitor - (Found in Capacitor kit)
(x2) Pin Header Pairs -
(x1) 18650 3000mAh battery -
(x1) 18650 cell holder -
(x1) Heat-shrink tube
(x2) 30AWG wires -
(x1) 24AWG wire -
(x5) M3 Threaded Insert -
(x2) M3 20mm Screw -
(x3) M3 6mm Screw - (From M3 Screw Kit)
(x1) Servo shaft screw - (Included with servos)
(x1) 29g of Dark Grey PLA Filament -

ADDITIONAL:
(x1) FPV Headset - /
(x1) FTDI (Programmer) -
(x1) Thermal Paste -
(x1) Soldering Tin (Best) -

💲 PROJECT COST 💲 (Not counting FPV Headset or other tools)
$74 USD - Covers services, 3D design, printing, and components needed for full project to function.  
$30 USD - Excludes receiver, FPV camera, and battery (for use with existing Arduino receiver and FPV setup).


Watch how I built the FPV Head-tracking Camera live from Electronica Fair:

Arduino RC Drift Car Video:

Arduino Pistol-grip RC Transmitter Video:
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