# Academic Aqua R2-D2
## Description
Avionics-grade ESP32 data logger: low-noise 3.3V, I2C (MPU9250+BME280), SPI MicroSD, programming pads
## Project Details
- **Owner:** dharma00
- **Created:** 2/8/2026
- **Last Updated:** 2/8/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **System Architecture:** ```mermaid
flowchart TD
VIN5V["VIN 5V"] --> REG33["3.3V Regulator >=600mA"]
REG33 --> V3V3["3V3 Power Rail"]
V3V3 --> ESP32["ESP32-WROOM-32"]
V3V3 --> IMU["MPU9250 IMU"]
V3V3 --> ENV["BME280 Env Sensor"]
V3V3 --> SD["MicroSD Socket"]
ESP32 -->|"I2C_SDA/I2C_SCL"| IMU
ESP32 -->|"I2C_SDA/I2C_SCL"| ENV
ESP32 -->|"SPI_MOSI/SPI_MISO/SPI_SCK"| SD
ESP32 -->|"SD_CS"| SD
IMU -->|"MPU_INT"| ESP32
PROG["Programming Header/Test Pads"] -->|"3V3,GND,EN,IO0,TX0,RX0"| ESP32
```
## Key Components
### U1 — [ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/esp32-wroom-32e-n16.md)
- Role Details: ESP32 module, Wi-Fi + BT, main controller
- Role: MCU
- Manufacturer Name: Espressif Systems
- Part Type: Module
- Manufacturer Part Number: ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16
- Datasheet URL: https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32-wroom-32e_esp32-wroom-32ue_datasheet_en.pdf
- Package: Module
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- 3V3 [pin 2]
- EN [pin 3]
- GND [pin 43]
- GND [pin 1]
- GND [pin 38]
- GND [pin 42]
- GND [pin 40]
- GND [pin 46]
- GND [pin 41]
- GND [pin 45]
- GND [pin 15]
- GND [pin 47]
- GND [pin 39]
- GND [pin 44]
- IO0 [pin 25]
- IO12 [pin 14]
- IO13 [pin 16]
- IO14 [pin 13]
- IO15 [pin 23]
- IO16 [pin 27]
- IO17 [pin 28]
- IO18 [pin 30]
- IO19 [pin 31]
- IO2 [pin 24]
- IO21 [pin 33]
- IO22 [pin 36]
- IO23 [pin 37]
- IO25 [pin 10]
- IO26 [pin 11]
- IO27 [pin 12]
- IO32 [pin 8]
- IO33 [pin 9]
- IO34 [pin 6]
- IO35 [pin 7]
- IO4 [pin 26]
- IO5 [pin 29]
- NC [pin 21]
- NC [pin 20]
- NC [pin 32]
- NC [pin 19]
- NC [pin 17]
- NC [pin 22]
- NC [pin 18]
- RXD0 [pin 34]
- SENSOR_VN [pin 5]
- SENSOR_VP [pin 4]
- TXD0 [pin 35]
### U2 — [MPU9250](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/mpu9250.md)
- Manufacturer Name: TDK InvenSense
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/1811071022_TDK-InvenSense-MPU-9250_C71459.pdf
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: MPU-9250
- Part Type: Sensor
- Role: Sensor
- Package: QFN-24
- Role Details: IMU (accel/gyro/mag) on I2C bus
**Pins:**
- ~CS~ [pin 22]
- AD0/SDO [pin 9]
- AUX_CL [pin 7]
- AUX_DA [pin 21]
- FSYNC [pin 11]
- GND [pin 18]
- INT [pin 12]
- MNT_PAD [pin 25]
- NC [pin 3]
- NC [pin 6]
- NC [pin 2]
- NC [pin 5]
- NC [pin 14]
- NC [pin 16]
- NC [pin 15]
- NC [pin 4]
- NC [pin 17]
- REGOUT [pin 10]
- RESV [pin 19]
- RESV [pin 20]
- RESV [pin 1]
- SCL/SCLK [pin 23]
- SDA/SDI [pin 24]
- VDD [pin 13]
- VDDIO [pin 8]
### U3 — [BME280](https://www.flux.ai/chaykak2/bme280.md)
- Part Type: Sensor
- Role Details: Env sensor (temp/pressure/humidity) on I2C bus
- Package: LGA-8
- Datasheet URL: https://www.bosch-sensortec.com/media/boschsensortec/downloads/datasheets/bst-bme280-ds002.pdf
- Role: Sensor
- Manufacturer Part Number: BME280
- Manufacturer Name: Bosch Sensortec
**Pins:**
- CSB [pin 2]
- GND [pin 7]
- GND [pin 1]
- MISO [pin 5]
- MOSI [pin 3]
- SCK [pin 4]
- VDD [pin 8]
- VDDIO [pin 6]
### U4 — [TLV1117-33IDCYR](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/tlv1117-33idcyr.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: TLV1117-33IDCYR
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Role Details: 5V VIN to 3V3, >=600mA LDO
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments
- Datasheet URL: https://www.ti.com/general/docs/suppproductinfo.tsp?distId=10&gotoUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Flit%2Fgpn%2Ftlv1117
- Package: SOT-223
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role: Regulator
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 1]
- VI [pin 3]
- VO [pin 2]
### U5 — [ST-TF-003A](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/st-tf-003a.md)
- Part Type: Connector
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role: Connector
- Manufacturer Name: Suntech
- Role Details: MicroSD card socket, SPI interface
- Package: MicroSD socket
- Manufacturer Part Number: ST-TF-003A
- Datasheet URL: https://www.snapeda.com/parts/ST-TF-003A/Suntech/view-part/?ref=search&t=micro%20sd%20socket
**Pins:**
- CD [pin G2]
- CD2 [pin G3]
- CS [pin 2]
- DI [pin 3]
- DO [pin 7]
- GND [pin G4]
- GND [pin G1]
- GND [pin 6]
- NC [pin 1]
- RSV [pin 8]
- SCK [pin 5]
- SHIELD [pin 9]
- VCC [pin 4]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/dharma00/academic-aqua-r2-d2](https://www.flux.ai/dharma00/academic-aqua-r2-d2).*
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