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In this chance, I want to know further after doing some experiments related to Logical level MOSFET (IRL520N) as a speed controller for brushed 820 DC motor for micro Arduino Quadcopter.

I had done with many tutorials in youtube that I must use diode (e.g.1N4007/1N4001/1N5819) and resistor (10 kΩ /1 kΩ /200 Ω) and the problem were the same => Can't reach max throttle. (but, I ever used IRFZ44N and TIP122 with diode and resistor and it worked as I wished).

I also modified quadcopter firmware: multiwii 2.4, multiwii 2.3 and multiwii 1.8 and all was failed.

FINALLY: Then I remove all resistors and diode, It finally reaches max throttle. The point is that The throttle must reach its maximum when I push the stick to the upper value.

QUESTION: Is it okay if I don't use diode and resistor at the circuit? - besides, I don't find heat, the motors can spin perfectly and, I forgot, I add 100 uF capacitor in Vin+ and GND- in 3.7 V step-up converter.

DIY brushed drone of Arduino

Now, I've been waiting my new propellers since last night two propellers were broken after colliding my bedroom wall :)

UPDATED (Brushed ESC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM): note: before removing (but can't reach max throttle):

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WORKING SCHEMATIC:

enter image description here (I hope I don't forget anything to design the circuit. I just designed it 5 minutes ago).

ADD: LiPO Battery 3.7v 45C 1S 200mAh

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Please provide a schematic, that shows where you placed a diode and a resistor. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jens
    Commented Sep 20, 2023 at 15:33
  • \$\begingroup\$ The question is really hard to follow. Try to make it more clear. Use punctuation and complete sentences. I tried to edit it, but I'm afraid I couldn't understand what you were trying to say. \$\endgroup\$
    – Saadat
    Commented Sep 20, 2023 at 15:37
  • \$\begingroup\$ I just provided the circuit diagram (before and after). I also changed the title to the point of my question. THanks and please review, pleeease ... (edit: not 200 Ohm but 100 Ohm) \$\endgroup\$
    – ArduJimmy
    Commented Sep 20, 2023 at 16:26
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    \$\begingroup\$ Please put a flyback diode across the motor. \$\endgroup\$
    – winny
    Commented Sep 20, 2023 at 17:08
  • \$\begingroup\$ Done! please review again. I hope I didnt miss anything. please let me know if I did. \$\endgroup\$
    – ArduJimmy
    Commented Sep 20, 2023 at 17:15

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Since there is no answer from my question, I finally do intensive experiments to many possibilities of projects. For some reason, it could use n-mosfet without diode and resistor. But, I finally add them:

  1. Diode: Freewheeling diode, to protect my circuit from abrupt reduction in the current flowing through the circuit.
  2. Resistor: to be a switch-off and switch-on and, of course, to protect the MOSFET from high current.

diy brushed esc by ArduJimmy

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