Hardware¶
This section covers hardware integration guides for various platforms supported by the Swarm Manager system.
Supported Platforms¶
The system supports multiple hardware platforms for different use cases:
- ESP32 - Low-cost WiFi/Bluetooth microcontroller for lightweight drones
- PX4 - Professional autopilot platform for advanced drone operations
- STM32 - High-performance microcontroller for custom implementations
Platform Comparison¶
| Platform | Use Case | Communication | Processing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32 | Lightweight swarms | WiFi/BLE | Moderate |
| PX4 | Professional UAVs | MAVLink | High |
| STM32 | Custom hardware | Flexible | High |
Quick Links¶
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ESP32 Setup
Configure ESP32-based drones for swarm communication
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PX4 Integration
Integrate with PX4-based autopilot systems
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STM32 Support
Set up STM32 microcontrollers for custom builds