3D-Printed Shuttlecock Launcher

Hardware and technical overview of the autonomous badminton shuttlecock launcher robot.

Hardware & Robotics ESP32 / MicroPython 3D Printing

Shuttlecock Launcher Prototype

I designed this prototype to create an autonomous, cost-effective training machine entirely buildable with a standard 3D printer.

Hardware Architecture

Main Board ESP32-WROOM (30 pins) running MicroPython
Brushless Propulsion 2x A2212 1000KV Motors + 2x 40A ESCs
Servomotors 3x MG90S (Top Iris, Bottom Iris & Pusher)
Sensors & Display Flying Fish IR Sensor, IR Receiver & WS2812B 8x8 LED Matrix

Project Features

  • 3D Chassis and Guide Parts: 3D-modeled feeder and track system designed to feed shuttles accurately into the dual ejection wheels.
  • Embedded Wi-Fi Control: Lightweight web server hosted on the ESP32 to adjust cadence and shooting velocity in real time.
  • IR Remote Control: Infrarouge sensor enabling the player to trigger or pause shuttlecock ejection from anywhere on the court.
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