Motors & Propellers
Validate motor mapping and direction first; install propellers only after the bench test passes.
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# Motor order
| Motor | Location | GPIO | Rotation | Propeller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front-right | 5 | CCW | CCW |
| 2 | Rear-right | 4 | CW | CW |
| 3 | Rear-left | 13 | CCW | CCW |
| 4 | Front-left | 15 | CW | CW |
v1 motor layout Top view · nose forward
FRONT
Motor 4 Front-left · GPIO 15 CW
Motor 1 Front-right · GPIO 5 CCW
Motor 3 Rear-left · GPIO 13 CCW
Motor 2 Rear-right · GPIO 4 CW
ESPFlight FC
# Safe validation order
- 1
Remove all propellers
Motor mapping and direction checks should be propeller-off.
- 2
Command one motor at a time
Verify the intended output controls the intended physical corner.
- 3
Verify rotation direction
Match the real rotation to the table above: M1 and M3 must be CCW; M2 and M4 must be CW.
- 4
Stop and correct any mismatch
Do not proceed to propeller installation with a mapping or direction fault.
- 5
Install propellers last
Install CW propellers on CW motors and CCW propellers on CCW motors, then verify they are secure.