SpeedyBirdie (A badminton shuttlecock launcher)

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## SpeedyBirdie An ESP8266 powered affordable open-source badminton shuttlecock launcher, most of the parts are 3D printable. It can be easily configured and controlled by mobile web app. I tried to use all affordable elements you can buy online, in furniture shop or Bauhaus <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UStjRcdNyOE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ### Electronics needed: * ESP8266 * MG996R servo x2 * [brushless motor 1400kv+ esc x2](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005003720860994.html) * 12V lipo battery ### Material needed: * [wooden container](https://jysk.de/aufbewahrung/korbe-und-boxen/korbe-und-boxen/korb-thormod-b24xl34xh18cm-natur-0) * m3 screws and nuts/locking nuts xN * sharp head m4 screws xN (from ikea) * bearing MR105zz 5x10x4 mm x1 * [badminton tube x1](https://www.hornbach.de/shop/HT-Rohr-DN-125-500-mm/8534799/artikel.html) * [sillicon wirst band x2](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004123022743.html) * [badminton cap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511ou6ButPL._AC_SL800_.jpg) I mean the blue cap of the tube, it has to be cut with a hole to serve as birdie stopper To shoot backcourt balls, I used a [ laptop support](https://shorturl.at/cxUZ9) to adjust the angle. ### Software and instruction: https://github.com/xeonqq/SpeedyBirdie ### Updates 5, March, 2023: lifter_mount.stl, mg996_holder.stl, second_gear.stl redesigned to improve stability Remixed parts: Robot arm: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4865712 Servo mount for robot arm: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:465349