# Flight Stick

## This is a work in progress. If you want to give it a go by all means, I could use some feedback.

### See #flightstick chat on discord server

This section is dedicated to using the Head Tracker board as a remote controller so you can fly single handed. Oriented for those people out there that can't fly with a standard radio.

If your flying a wing or a simple 3 axis RC like a wing, you can make it as simple as taping the Nano 33 BLE and a battery to a piece of broomstick and wiring up a single potentiometer for your throttle control.&#x20;

I have been working with RocketSled who has designed a controller using parts that can be sourced fairly easy and are low cost. It requires 3D printing the two halves, a trigger and battery compartment cap. If you don't own a printer I would suggest using a service like [https://craftcloud3d.com/](https://craftcloud3d.com/) where you can get have them printed professionally for about $20.

## Parts Required

Other than a battery and handle, I have complied a list of parts from a single source for this build. Please see the saved cart (Fast Add) link below. It's a Canadian link, you will have to copy the part numbers to the country of your choice (there are many, [https://www.digikey.ca/en/resources/international](https://www.digikey.ca/en/resources/international))

The parts aren't too expensive, aside from the Nano. Digikey offers very well priced shipping of $8.00 via Fedex next day to Canada. Not sure in other countries.\
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The joystick module has been changed from the cheap ones found on EBAY, they had horrible output. This one is much better.

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### 3D Printed Handle Design

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Will post here once everything fits a bit better.

### Video of the first test

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