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I need a seasoned hardware-and-firmware mind to turn my mechanical docking concept into a fully functioning six-bay charging station for drones. Each bay will handle anything from 3 S to 12 S Li-Po/Li-ion and must work autonomously, supporting standard charge, fast charge up to 2 C, discharge, and automatic storage mode. Live protection is non-negotiable: over-current, over-voltage, reverse-polarity, temperature limits, and poor-contact detection all have to be baked in. An STM-based control or similar architecture is the platform of choice. Around that you’ll design the power electronics, choose connectors, and create the control, safety, and balancing logic. A ten-inch touchscreen should present real-time status for every bay—docked state, mode, pack voltage, current, temperature, SoC, health flags, and any alerts. Each battery or airframe will carry an RFID tag so the system can log cycles, date-stamped charge events, health trends, and end-of-life warnings. I’m supplying the mechanical envelopes; you deliver everything electronic and digital: • Complete schematics and PCB layouts ready for manufacture • Embedded firmware for the STM or similar controller, including charge algorithms, safety interlocks, RFID handling, and data logging • HMI software for the touchscreen with an intuitive multi-bay dashboard • Test reports that prove charging accuracy, independent-bay isolation, and safety-trip performance Acceptance is simple: plug in six different packs, watch each follow the chosen mode without interference, and verify that logged data appears correctly on the HMI and over USB/UART export. If you can demonstrate that, the job is done.
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Hi there, I’ve carefully read your full scope, and I can help design the electronics, firmware, and control architecture for the six-bay smart drone docking and charging station. I’m Samuel Tshibangu, a mechatronics engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems, STM32 firmware, power electronics, battery-powered systems, PCB design, HMI integration, RFID, data logging, and safety-focused control logic. This is not a basic charger, so I would approach it as a staged engineering project: system architecture first, then one-bay charger validation, then expansion to six independent bays with full protection, logging, touchscreen dashboard, and test documentation. I can support the schematic, PCB layout, firmware, HMI software, RFID integration, connector selection, safety logic, thermal strategy, and validation reports for charge accuracy, bay isolation, fault handling, and data export. Best regards, Samuel Tshibangu
₹56,250 INR in 7 days
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As a skilled electrical and electronics engineer with a rich background in industrial automation, I possess the expertise you require for your Smart 6-Bay Drone Charger project. Having worked on challenging projects involving diverse automation scenarios, I have honed my skills using platforms like the STM and SIEMENS, and designing robust power electronics systems, which are essential to your concept. My vast experience in drawing up electricity projects, designing power systems, and my proficiency in the E plan P8 V2.6 program will help me create well-structured schematics and PCB layouts that can be easily manufactured. Additionally, I am highly familiar with embedded firmware that includes charge algorithms, safety interlocks, RFID handling, data logging which is crucial for this project. Furthermore, my prowess in writing software and configuring HMI systems as evidenced by my use of SCADA programs like WinCC and extensive knowledge of protocols like USB/UART will be invaluable in developing an intuitive multi-bay dashboard and ensuring accurate data logging. Lastly, my ability to meticulously conduct tests including end-to-end point tests assures that acceptance criteria will be exceeded. Choose me for unparalleled expertise resulting from years of extensive experience for the successful completion of your drone charger project. Let's bring your vision to life!
₹56,250 INR in 32 days
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HI, I am an experienced electronics and PCB Design engineer, specialised in use of ECAD software such as Altium Designer, KICAD, EasyEDA, etc. for the the design of electronics and PCB. I will design your projects to meet your Requirements and the industry standard. I do all kinds of circuits such as Power delivery circuit, Sensor Integrated Circuits, wireless control, MCUs etc. I will deliver the following. The Schematics for your Design The PCB for the design Bill of materials(If needed) Gerber, Pick and Place and other manufacturing and assembly drawings needed. Full Support and consultancy till the project is done. Kindly send me message for my previous designs and also so we can discuss further on your project I look Forward to working with you. Best Regards, Abdur-Rafiq
₹56,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, Your six‑bay drone charging station project (3S–12S support, RFID management, full safety protection, and touchscreen HMI) fits directly within my area of expertise. I have over 10 years of experience in hardware design, power electronics, and embedded firmware development, particularly with STM‑based systems. You can review my portfolio to see examples of similar projects I’ve delivered. Deliverables will include: • Complete schematics and production‑ready PCB layouts • Embedded firmware (charging algorithms, safety protections, RFID management, and data logging) • 10‑inch touchscreen HMI software for multi‑bay monitoring • Functional testing and validation reports I’d be happy to discuss the mechanical constraints and system architecture to finalize the design approach. Best regards
₹60,000 INR in 20 days
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Hello, I can help with: - STM32-based control system design - Charging and balancing control firmware - Battery monitoring and safety protection - Power electronics design - RFID integration and battery identification - Data logging and USB/UART communication - Multi-bay touchscreen HMI - Complete schematic and PCB design - Manufacturing-ready documentation I have developed STM32-based embedded systems, power electronics, and industrial automation projects. I have experience in buck-boost power circuits, RFID integration, communication protocols, and embedded HMI development. I have also designed PCBs, developed firmware, and worked on complete hardware systems. I checked the docs, and can start immediately. Thank you.
₹56,250 INR in 7 days
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As a seasoned mechatronics professional with a master's degree in the field, I have the skills and experience necessary for turning your mechanical docking concept into a fully functional six-bay charging station. My extensive background in embedded systems and microcontroller programming makes me an ideal fit for the technical demands of this project. With projects previously focused on Robotics, AI, and mechatronics system design, I bring a comprehensive understanding of hardware-and-firmware integration that is critical to your vision. For this drone charging station, I would prioritize using STM-based control--aligned with your architectural preferences. Beyond delivering complete schematics and PCB layouts ready for manufacture, my firmware expertise would ensure not only safety interlocks or RFID handling but also effective energy storage algorithms essential for proper charging and health maintenance of the batteries. I guarantee thorough test protocols that would successfully demonstrate charging accuracy, independent-bay isolation, and safety-trip performance; ensuring the logged data appears correctly on the HMI and over USB/UART export. Let my strong problem-solving skills combined with my deep understanding of your requirements result in an autonomously functioning charger that exceeds all relevant safety standards and allows you to manage your drones efficiently.
₹56,250 INR in 21 days
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Hello, I reviewed the attached Smart 6-Bay Drone Docking & Charging Station requirements. My approach would be a modular STM32-based architecture with six independent charging bays, each operating with isolated monitoring, protection, charging control, RFID tracking, and fault handling. Key requirements I reviewed include: • 3S–14S battery support • Independent bay operation • RFID battery lifecycle tracking • Automatic storage mode after extended docking • 10-inch touchscreen monitoring • Thermal management and fault isolation The system can be implemented using per-bay monitoring with centralized logging, HMI supervision, alarm handling, and USB/Serial export capabilities. Before finalizing architecture, I would like to confirm: 1. Maximum charge current required per bay? 2. Is cell balancing handled by the battery/BMS or the docking station? 3. Available input power source for six simultaneous charging bays? I am available to begin architecture review immediately. Regards, Shaik Thoufiya Banu
₹45,000 INR in 7 days
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I have worked on similar requirement from one of the other drone companies in India. I am interested to do this project for you. I can do this thing with much more enhancements.
₹150,000 INR in 30 days
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I can offer an integral skill set for your Smart 6-Bay Drone Charger project. My experience ranges from circuit design, PCB layout to firmware development and system integration. Your listed requirements - standard charge, fast charge of up to 2C, discharge mode with automatic storage - align perfectly with my skillset. And as safety is non-negotiable, my expertise includes incorporating live protection features such as over-current and over-voltage safeguards and implementing robust safety interlocks. With my guidance, your docking station will effectively log important data including charge cycles, date-stamped charge events and health warnings using RFID tags. Not only can I deliver the complete schematics and PCB layouts ready for manufacture but also create a user-friendly interface on the ten-inch touchscreen that will present real-time statuses for every bay—displaying docked state, mode, pack voltage etc. My assurances extend beyond just design. Choose me for this project and you can rest assured that functionality, reliability, and efficiency will be at the core of your Smart 6-Bay Drone Charger.
₹60,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I have experience working with embedded systems, control electronics, system integration, and engineering design projects. After reviewing the requirements, I understand this is not simply a charger design but a complete multi-bay drone docking and battery management platform supporting independent charging, RFID identification, battery lifecycle tracking, touchscreen monitoring, data logging, and safety protection across six bays. I can assist with: • System architecture and hardware selection. • STM based control and communication architecture. • Power electronics and charging system design. • RFID integration and battery tracking logic. • Touchscreen HMI design and data logging workflow. • Safety systems including over-current, over-voltage, reverse polarity, temperature monitoring, and fault handling. • PCB design documentation and manufacturing files. • Firmware and software architecture planning. The project has many interacting subsystems, so I would first define the complete architecture before finalizing component selection and implementation details. I would be happy to review the mechanical constraints and discuss the development roadmap. Best Regards, Sarah Saleem Embedded Systems & Engineering Design
₹56,250 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I carefully reviewed your specification, and what stood out to me is that this is not simply a six-channel charger—it is a complete battery management and docking platform. The biggest challenge is ensuring that each bay operates as an independent charging system while remaining coordinated through a central control architecture for the HMI, RFID management, logging, and safety supervision. My approach would be to build the system around a modular architecture, allowing each bay to manage its own charging, discharge, storage mode, protection, and fault isolation, while a higher-level controller handles the touchscreen interface, RFID database, battery history, alarms, and data export. This improves reliability and prevents a fault in one bay from affecting the others. I will also pay particular attention to connector selection, thermal management, power distribution, EMI, and protection circuitry to ensure reliable operation with six batteries connected simultaneously. The final deliverables will include the complete hardware design, PCB layout, embedded firmware, touchscreen HMI, manufacturing files, and documentation required to build and validate the system. I would be excited to discuss the project in more detail and help turn your concept into a robust production-ready solution. Best regards.
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