Rewrite ESP-IDF5

Now using "new" API (rmt_tx.h).

"old" Version of this library is still available: Branch "oldAPI".
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//
// Name: DShotRMT.cpp
// Created: 20.03.2021 00:49:15
// Author: derdoktor667
//
/**
* @file DShotRMT.cpp
* @brief Implementation of continuous DShot signal using ESP32 RMT encoder API with pause between frames
* @author Wastl Kraus
* @date 2025-06-11
* @license MIT
*/
#include <DShotRMT.h>
// Constructor that takes gpio and rmtChannel as arguments
DShotRMT::DShotRMT(gpio_num_t gpio, rmt_channel_t rmtChannel)
{
// Initialize the dshot_config structure with the arguments passed to the constructor
dshot_config.gpio_num = gpio;
dshot_config.pin_num = static_cast<uint8_t>(gpio);
dshot_config.rmt_channel = rmtChannel;
dshot_config.mem_block_num = static_cast<uint8_t>(RMT_CHANNEL_MAX - static_cast<uint8_t>(rmtChannel));
DShotRMT::DShotRMT(gpio_num_t gpio, dshot_mode_t mode, bool isBidirectional)
: _gpio(gpio), _mode(mode), _isBidirectional(isBidirectional) {}
// Create an empty packet using the DSHOT_NULL_PACKET and the buildTxRmtItem function
buildTxRmtItem(DSHOT_NULL_PACKET);
void DShotRMT::begin()
{
rmt_tx_channel_config_t tx_config = {
.gpio_num = _gpio,
.clk_src = RMT_CLK_SRC_DEFAULT,
.resolution_hz = DEFAULT_RES_HZ,
.mem_block_symbols = 64,
.trans_queue_depth = 1,
.flags = {
.invert_out = _isBidirectional,
.with_dma = false}};
rmt_new_tx_channel(&tx_config, &_channel);
rmt_enable(_channel);
// Create encoder only once
if (!_encoder)
{
rmt_copy_encoder_config_t enc_cfg = {};
rmt_new_copy_encoder(&enc_cfg, &_encoder);
}
_tx_config.loop_count = -1; // Infinite loop
_tx_config.flags.eot_level = 0;
}
// Constructor that takes pin and channel as arguments
DShotRMT::DShotRMT(uint8_t pin, uint8_t channel)
void DShotRMT::setThrottle(uint16_t throttle, bool telemetry)
{
// Initialize the dshot_config structure with the arguments passed to the constructor
dshot_config.gpio_num = static_cast<gpio_num_t>(pin);
dshot_config.pin_num = pin;
dshot_config.rmt_channel = static_cast<rmt_channel_t>(channel);
dshot_config.mem_block_num = RMT_CHANNEL_MAX - channel;
// Clamp to 11 bits
throttle &= 0x07FF;
if (throttle == _lastThrottle && telemetry == _lastTelemetry)
return;
// Create an empty packet using the DSHOT_NULL_PACKET and the buildTxRmtItem function
buildTxRmtItem(DSHOT_NULL_PACKET);
_lastThrottle = throttle;
_lastTelemetry = telemetry;
// Build 16-bit DShot packet
uint16_t packet = (throttle << 1) | (telemetry ? 1 : 0);
uint8_t crc = (packet ^ (packet >> 4) ^ (packet >> 8)) & 0x0F;
packet = (packet << 4) | crc;
// Build symbols
rmt_symbol_word_t symbols[32] = {};
size_t count = 0;
buildFrameSymbols(packet, symbols, count);
// Transmit
rmt_disable(_channel); // Ensure safe restart
rmt_enable(_channel);
rmt_transmit(_channel, _encoder, symbols, count * sizeof(rmt_symbol_word_t), &_tx_config);
}
// ...simplest but only for testing
DShotRMT::DShotRMT(uint8_t pin)
void DShotRMT::buildFrameSymbols(uint16_t dshot_packet, rmt_symbol_word_t *symbols, size_t &count)
{
// Initialize the dshot_config structure with the arguments passed to the constructor
dshot_config.gpio_num = static_cast<gpio_num_t>(pin);
dshot_config.pin_num = pin;
dshot_config.rmt_channel = static_cast<rmt_channel_t>(RMT_CHANNEL_MAX -1);
dshot_config.mem_block_num = RMT_CHANNEL_MAX - 1;
uint32_t ticks_per_bit = 0;
uint32_t ticks_zero_high = 0;
uint32_t ticks_one_high = 0;
// Create an empty packet using the DSHOT_NULL_PACKET and the buildTxRmtItem function
buildTxRmtItem(DSHOT_NULL_PACKET);
}
DShotRMT::~DShotRMT()
{
// Uninstall the RMT driver
rmt_driver_uninstall(dshot_config.rmt_channel);
}
DShotRMT::DShotRMT(DShotRMT const &)
{
// ...write me
}
bool DShotRMT::begin(dshot_mode_t dshot_mode, bool is_bidirectional)
{
// Set DShot configuration parameters based on input parameters
dshot_config.mode = dshot_mode;
dshot_config.clk_div = DSHOT_CLK_DIVIDER;
dshot_config.name_str = dshot_mode_name[dshot_mode];
dshot_config.is_bidirectional = is_bidirectional;
// Set timing parameters based on selected DShot mode
switch (dshot_config.mode)
switch (_mode)
{
case DSHOT150:
dshot_config.ticks_per_bit = 64;
dshot_config.ticks_zero_high = 24;
dshot_config.ticks_one_high = 48;
ticks_per_bit = 67;
ticks_zero_high = 25;
ticks_one_high = 50;
break;
case DSHOT300:
dshot_config.ticks_per_bit = 32;
dshot_config.ticks_zero_high = 12;
dshot_config.ticks_one_high = 24;
ticks_per_bit = 33;
ticks_zero_high = 12;
ticks_one_high = 25;
break;
case DSHOT600:
dshot_config.ticks_per_bit = 16;
dshot_config.ticks_zero_high = 6;
dshot_config.ticks_one_high = 12;
break;
case DSHOT1200:
dshot_config.ticks_per_bit = 8;
dshot_config.ticks_zero_high = 3;
dshot_config.ticks_one_high = 6;
break;
// Default case to handle invalid input
default:
dshot_config.ticks_per_bit = 0;
dshot_config.ticks_zero_high = 0;
dshot_config.ticks_one_high = 0;
ticks_per_bit = 17;
ticks_zero_high = 6;
ticks_one_high = 13;
break;
}
// Calculate low signal timing
dshot_config.ticks_zero_low = (dshot_config.ticks_per_bit - dshot_config.ticks_zero_high);
dshot_config.ticks_one_low = (dshot_config.ticks_per_bit - dshot_config.ticks_one_high);
uint32_t ticks_zero_low = ticks_per_bit - ticks_zero_high;
uint32_t ticks_one_low = ticks_per_bit - ticks_one_high;
// Set up RMT configuration for DShot transmission
dshot_tx_rmt_config.rmt_mode = RMT_MODE_TX;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.channel = dshot_config.rmt_channel;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.gpio_num = dshot_config.gpio_num;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.mem_block_num = dshot_config.mem_block_num;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.clk_div = dshot_config.clk_div;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.tx_config.loop_en = false;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.tx_config.carrier_en = false;
dshot_tx_rmt_config.tx_config.idle_output_en = true;
// Set idle level for RMT transmission based on input parameter
if (dshot_config.is_bidirectional)
// Encode 16 bits
for (int i = 15; i >= 0; i--)
{
dshot_tx_rmt_config.tx_config.idle_level = RMT_IDLE_LEVEL_HIGH;
}
else
{
dshot_tx_rmt_config.tx_config.idle_level = RMT_IDLE_LEVEL_LOW;
bool bit = (dshot_packet >> i) & 0x01;
symbols[count].level0 = 1;
symbols[count].duration0 = bit ? ticks_one_high : ticks_zero_high;
symbols[count].level1 = 0;
symbols[count].duration1 = bit ? ticks_one_low : ticks_zero_low;
count++;
}
// Set up selected DShot mode
rmt_config(&dshot_tx_rmt_config);
// Install RMT driver and return result
return rmt_driver_install(dshot_tx_rmt_config.channel, 0, 0);
}
// Define a function to send a DShot command over an RMT interface to control a brushless motor's speed.
void DShotRMT::sendThrottleValue(uint16_t throttle_value)
{
dshot_packet_t dshot_rmt_packet = {};
// Check if the throttle value is less than the minimum allowed value for the DShot protocol.
if (throttle_value < DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN)
{
throttle_value = DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN;
}
// Check if the throttle value is greater than the maximum allowed value for the DShot protocol.
if (throttle_value > DSHOT_THROTTLE_MAX)
{
throttle_value = DSHOT_THROTTLE_MAX;
}
dshot_rmt_packet.throttle_value = throttle_value;
// Telemetric using additional pin on the ESC is not supported.
dshot_rmt_packet.telemetric_request = NO_TELEMETRIC;
// Calculate the checksum for the DShot packet using the calculateCRC function.
dshot_rmt_packet.checksum = calculateCRC(dshot_rmt_packet);
// Send the DShot packet over the RMT interface to control the motor's speed.
sendRmtPaket(dshot_rmt_packet);
}
// This method builds the RMT data transmission sequence for the DShot protocol
rmt_item32_t *DShotRMT::buildTxRmtItem(uint16_t parsed_packet)
{
// Check if DShot is set to bidirectional mode
if (dshot_config.is_bidirectional)
{
// If bidirectional, invert the high/low bits
for (int i = 0; i < DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT; i++, parsed_packet <<= 1)
{
if (parsed_packet & 0b1000000000000000)
{
// Set RMT item for a logic high signal
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration0 = dshot_config.ticks_one_low;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration1 = dshot_config.ticks_one_high;
}
else
{
// Set RMT item for a logic low signal
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration0 = dshot_config.ticks_zero_low;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration1 = dshot_config.ticks_zero_high;
}
// Set level of RMT item
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].level0 = 0;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].level1 = 1;
}
}
else
{
// If not bidirectional, set the RMT items as usual
for (int i = 0; i < DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT; i++, parsed_packet <<= 1)
{
if (parsed_packet & 0b1000000000000000)
{
// Set RMT item for a logic high signal
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration0 = dshot_config.ticks_one_high;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration1 = dshot_config.ticks_one_low;
}
else
{
// Set RMT item for a logic low signal
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration0 = dshot_config.ticks_zero_high;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].duration1 = dshot_config.ticks_zero_low;
}
// Set level of RMT item
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].level0 = 1;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[i].level1 = 0;
}
}
// Set end marker for each frame
if (dshot_config.is_bidirectional)
{
dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT].level0 = 1;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT].level1 = 0;
}
else
{
dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT].level0 = 0;
dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT].level1 = 1;
}
// Add packet seperator aka DShot Pause.
dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT].duration1 = DSHOT_PAUSE;
// Return the rmt_item
return dshot_tx_rmt_item;
}
// Calculates a CRC value for a DShot digital control signal packet
uint16_t DShotRMT::calculateCRC(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet)
{
uint16_t crc;
// Combine the throttle value and telemetric request flag into a 16-bit packet value
const uint16_t packet = (dshot_packet.throttle_value << 1) | dshot_packet.telemetric_request;
// Calculate the CRC value using different bitwise operations depending on the DShot configuration
if (dshot_config.is_bidirectional)
{
// Bidirectional configuration: perform a bitwise negation of the result of XORing the packet with its right-shifted values by 4 and 8 bits,
// and then bitwise AND the result with 0x0F
const uint16_t intermediate_result = packet ^ (packet >> 4) ^ (packet >> 8);
crc = (~intermediate_result) & 0x0F;
}
else
{
// Unidirectional configuration: XOR the packet with its right-shifted values by 4 and 8 bits,
// and then bitwise AND the result with 0x0F
crc = (packet ^ (packet >> 4) ^ (packet >> 8)) & 0x0F;
}
// Return the calculated CRC value as a 16-bit unsigned integer
return crc;
}
uint16_t DShotRMT::parseRmtPaket(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet)
{
uint16_t parsedRmtPaket = DSHOT_NULL_PACKET;
uint16_t crc = calculateCRC(dshot_packet);
// Complete the paket
parsedRmtPaket = (dshot_packet.throttle_value << 1) | dshot_packet.telemetric_request;
parsedRmtPaket = (parsedRmtPaket << 4) | crc;
return parsedRmtPaket;
}
// Output using ESP32 RMT
void DShotRMT::sendRmtPaket(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet)
{
buildTxRmtItem(parseRmtPaket(dshot_packet));
rmt_write_items(dshot_tx_rmt_config.channel, dshot_tx_rmt_item, DSHOT_PACKET_LENGTH, false);
// Add pause
symbols[count].level0 = 0;
symbols[count].duration0 = ticks_per_bit * PAUSE_BITS;
symbols[count].level1 = 0;
symbols[count].duration1 = 0;
count++;
}

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//
// Name: DShotRMT.h
// Created: 20.03.2021 00:49:15
// Author: derdoktor667
//
/**
* @file DShotRMT.h
* @brief DShot signal generation using ESP32 RMT with continuous repeat and pause between frames
* @author Wastl Kraus
* @date 2025-06-11
* @license MIT
*/
#ifndef _DSHOTRMT_h
#define _DSHOTRMT_h
#pragma once
#include <Arduino.h>
#include <driver/rmt_tx.h>
// The RMT (Remote Control) module library is used for generating the DShot signal.
#include <driver/rmt.h>
static constexpr auto DSHOT_THROTTLE_FAILSAVE = 0;
static constexpr auto DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN = 48;
static constexpr auto DSHOT_THROTTLE_MAX = 2047;
static constexpr auto DEFAULT_RES_HZ = 10 * 1000 * 1000; // 10 MHz resolution
static constexpr auto PAUSE_BITS = 21;
static constexpr auto DSHOT_NULL_PACKET = 0b0000000000000000;
// Defines the library version
constexpr auto DSHOT_LIB_VERSION = "0.2.4";
// Constants related to the DShot protocol
constexpr auto DSHOT_CLK_DIVIDER = 8; // Slow down RMT clock to 0.1 microseconds / 100 nanoseconds per cycle
constexpr auto DSHOT_PACKET_LENGTH = 17; // Last pack is the pause
constexpr auto DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN = 48;
constexpr auto DSHOT_THROTTLE_MAX = 2047;
constexpr auto DSHOT_NULL_PACKET = 0b0000000000000000;
constexpr auto DSHOT_PAUSE = 21; // 21-bit is recommended
constexpr auto DSHOT_PAUSE_BIT = 16;
constexpr auto F_CPU_RMT = (80 * 1000 * 1000); // unit: Hz
constexpr auto RMT_CYCLES_PER_SEC = (F_CPU_RMT / DSHOT_CLK_DIVIDER);
constexpr auto RMT_CYCLES_PER_ESP_CYCLE = (F_CPU / RMT_CYCLES_PER_SEC);
// Enumeration for the DShot mode
/// DShot Mode
typedef enum dshot_mode_e
{
DSHOT_OFF,
DSHOT150,
DSHOT300,
DSHOT600,
DSHOT1200
DSHOT600
} dshot_mode_t;
// Array of human-readable DShot mode names
static const char *const dshot_mode_name[] = {
"DSHOT_OFF",
"DSHOT150",
"DSHOT300",
"DSHOT600",
"DSHOT1200"};
// Enumeration for telemetric request
typedef enum telemetric_request_e
{
NO_TELEMETRIC,
ENABLE_TELEMETRIC,
} telemetric_request_t;
// Structure for DShot packets
typedef struct dshot_packet_s
{
uint16_t throttle_value : 11;
telemetric_request_t telemetric_request : 1;
uint16_t checksum : 4;
} dshot_packet_t;
// Structure for eRPM packets
typedef struct eRPM_packet_s
{
uint16_t eRPM_data : 12;
uint8_t checksum : 4;
} eRPM_packet_t;
// return states of the RPM getting function
typedef enum dshot_erpm_exit_mode_e
{
DECODE_SUCCESS = 0,
ERR_EMPTY_QUEUE,
ERR_NO_PACKETS,
ERR_CHECKSUM_FAIL,
ERR_BIDIRECTION_DISABLED,
} dshot_erpm_exit_mode_t;
// Structure for all settings for the DShot mode
typedef struct dshot_config_s
{
dshot_mode_t mode;
String name_str;
bool is_bidirectional;
gpio_num_t gpio_num;
uint8_t pin_num;
rmt_channel_t rmt_channel;
uint8_t mem_block_num;
uint16_t ticks_per_bit;
uint8_t clk_div;
uint16_t ticks_zero_high;
uint16_t ticks_zero_low;
uint16_t ticks_one_high;
uint16_t ticks_one_low;
} dshot_config_t;
// The official DShot Commands
typedef enum dshot_cmd_e
{
DSHOT_CMD_MOTOR_STOP = 0, // Currently not implemented - STOP Motors
DSHOT_CMD_BEEP1, // Wait at least length of beep (380ms) before next command
DSHOT_CMD_BEEP2, // Wait at least length of beep (380ms) before next command
DSHOT_CMD_BEEP3, // Wait at least length of beep (400ms) before next command
DSHOT_CMD_BEEP4, // Wait at least length of beep (400ms) before next command
DSHOT_CMD_BEEP5, // Wait at least length of beep (400ms) before next command
DSHOT_CMD_ESC_INFO, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_SPIN_DIRECTION_1, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SPIN_DIRECTION_2, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_3D_MODE_OFF, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_3D_MODE_ON, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SETTINGS_REQUEST, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_SAVE_SETTINGS, // Need 6x, wait at least 12ms before next command
DSHOT_CMD_SPIN_DIRECTION_NORMAL, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SPIN_DIRECTION_REVERSED, // Need 6x, no wait required
DSHOT_CMD_LED0_ON, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED1_ON, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED2_ON, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED3_ON, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED0_OFF, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED1_OFF, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED2_OFF, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_LED3_OFF, // Currently not implemented
DSHOT_CMD_36, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_37, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_38, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_39, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_40, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_41, // Not yet assigned
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_TEMPERATURE_TELEMETRY, // No wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_VOLTAGE_TELEMETRY, // No wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_CURRENT_TELEMETRY, // No wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_CONSUMPTION_TELEMETRY, // No wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_ERPM_TELEMETRY, // No wait required
DSHOT_CMD_SIGNAL_LINE_ERPM_PERIOD_TELEMETRY, // No wait required (also command 47)
DSHOT_CMD_MAX = 47
} dshot_cmd_t;
// ...Mapping for GCR
static const unsigned char GCR_encode[16] =
{
0x19, 0x1B, 0x12, 0x13,
0x1D, 0x15, 0x16, 0x17,
0x1A, 0x09, 0x0A, 0x0B,
0x1E, 0x0D, 0x0E, 0x0F};
// ...shifting 5 bits > 4 bits (0xff => invalid)
static const unsigned char GCR_decode[32] =
{
0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, // 0 - 3
0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, // 4 - 7
0xFF, 9, 10, 11, // 8 - 11
0xFF, 13, 14, 15, // 12 - 15
0xFF, 0xFF, 2, 3, // 16 - 19
0xFF, 5, 6, 7, // 20 - 23
0xFF, 0, 8, 1, // 24 - 27
0xFF, 4, 12, 0xFF, // 28 - 31
};
// The main DShotRMT class
class DShotRMT
{
public:
// Constructor for the DShotRMT class
DShotRMT(gpio_num_t gpio, rmt_channel_t rmtChannel);
DShotRMT(uint8_t pin, uint8_t channel);
DShotRMT(uint8_t pin);
DShotRMT(gpio_num_t gpio, dshot_mode_t mode = DSHOT300, bool isBidirectional = false);
// Destructor for the DShotRMT class
~DShotRMT();
void begin();
void setThrottle(uint16_t throttle, bool telemetry = false);
// Copy constructor for the DShotRMT class
DShotRMT(DShotRMT const &);
// The begin() function initializes the DShotRMT class with
// a given DShot mode (DSHOT_OFF, DSHOT150, DSHOT300, DSHOT600, DSHOT1200)
// and a bidirectional flag. It returns a boolean value
// indicating whether or not the initialization was successful.
bool begin(dshot_mode_t dshot_mode = DSHOT_OFF, bool is_bidirectional = false);
// The sendThrottleValue() function sends a DShot packet with a given
// throttle value (between 49 and 2047) and an optional telemetry
// request flag.
// void sendThrottleValue(uint16_t throttle_value, telemetric_request_t telemetric_request = NO_TELEMETRIC);
void sendThrottleValue(uint16_t throttle_value);
gpio_num_t getGPIO() const { return _gpio; }
dshot_mode_t getDShotMode() const { return _mode; }
private:
rmt_item32_t dshot_tx_rmt_item[DSHOT_PACKET_LENGTH]; // An array of RMT items used to send a DShot packet.
rmt_config_t dshot_tx_rmt_config; // The RMT configuration used for sending DShot packets.
dshot_config_t dshot_config; // The configuration for the DShot mode.
gpio_num_t _gpio;
dshot_mode_t _mode;
bool _isBidirectional;
rmt_item32_t *buildTxRmtItem(uint16_t parsed_packet); // Constructs an RMT item from a parsed DShot packet.
uint16_t calculateCRC(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet); // Calculates the CRC checksum for a DShot packet.
uint16_t parseRmtPaket(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet); // Parses an RMT packet to obtain a DShot packet.
rmt_channel_handle_t _channel = nullptr;
rmt_encoder_handle_t _encoder = nullptr;
rmt_transmit_config_t _tx_config = {};
void sendRmtPaket(const dshot_packet_t &dshot_packet); // Sends a DShot packet via RMT.
uint16_t _lastThrottle = 0;
bool _lastTelemetry = false;
void buildFrameSymbols(uint16_t frame, rmt_symbol_word_t *symbols, size_t &count);
};
#endif

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## This is going to be deprecated soon. Rewriting for new IDF APIs. Status can be seen by using "reIDF5" branch.
# DShot ESP32 Library using RMT (Rewrite for ESP-IDF 5)
## DShot ESP32 Library utilizing RMT
This is a complete rewrite of the original DShotRMT library to support the new ESP-IDF 5 RMT encoder API (`rmt_tx.h`).
The library sends continuous DShot frames with a configurable pause between them and supports all standard DShot modes (150, 300, 600).
### The DShot Protocol
The DSHOT protocol consists of transmitting 16-bit packets to the ESCs: 11-bit throttle value, 1-bit to request telemetry and a 4-bit checksum. There are three major protocol speeds: DSHOT150, DSHOT300 and DSHOT600.
The old Version without encoding (rmt.h) is still available by using "oldAPI" Branch.
| DSHOT | Bitrate | TH1 | TH0 | Bit Time µs | Frame Time µs |
|-------|------------|-------|--------|------------|---------------|
| 150 | 150kbit/s | 5.00 | 2.50 | 6.67 | 106.72 |
| 300 | 300kbit/s | 2.50 | 1.25 | 3.33 | 53.28 |
| 600 | 600kbit/s | 1.25 | 0.625 | 1.67 | 26.72 |
| 1200 | 1200kbit/s | 0.625 | 0.313 | 0.83 | 13.28 |
---
#### Calculating the CRC
The checksum is calculated over the throttle value and the telemetry bit, so the “first” 12 bits our value in the following example:
## The DShot Protocol
crc = (value ^ (value >> 4) ^ (value >> 8)) & 0x0F;
The DShot protocol transmits 16-bit packets to brushless ESCs:
### Bidirectional DSHOT
Bidirectional DSHOT is also known as inverted DSHOT, because the signal level is inverted, so 1 is low and a 0 is high. This is done in order to let the ESC know, that we are operating in bidirectional mode and that it should be sending back eRPM telemetry packages.
- 11-bit throttle value
- 1-bit telemetry request
- 4-bit checksum
#### Calculating the Bidirectional CRC
The calculation of the checksum is basically the same, just before the last step the values are inverted:
Data is transmitted MSB-first. Pulse timing depends on the selected DShot mode.
crc = (~(value ^ (value >> 4) ^ (value >> 8))) & 0x0F;
| DSHOT | Bitrate | TH1 | TH0 | Bit Time (µs) | Frame Time (µs) |
|-------|-------------|-------|--------|---------------|-----------------|
| 150 | 150 kbit/s | 5.00 | 2.50 | 6.67 | ~106.72 |
| 300 | 300 kbit/s | 2.50 | 1.25 | 3.33 | ~53.28 |
| 600 | 600 kbit/s | 1.25 | 0.625 | 1.67 | ~26.72 |
### Using RMT on ESP32
The RMT (Remote Control) is a peripheral designed to generate accurate and stable signals to control external devices such as LEDs, motors, and other peripherals. It is well suited for generating the DShot signals in a high-performance and accurate way on the ESP32 platform.
Each frame is followed by a 21-bit time pause at low level. This helps ESCs detect separate frames.
#### Advantages of using RMT
- Generates accurate signals
- Supports programmable timing
- Configurable number of channels
---
#### DShot RMT Library for ESP32
The DShot RMT Library for ESP32 provides a convenient way of generating DShot signals using the RMT peripheral on the ESP32 platform. The library supports all three major DShot speeds: DSHOT150, DSHOT300, and DSHOT600.
## Checksum Calculation
#### References
- [DSHOT - the missing Handbook](https://brushlesswhoop.com/dshot-and-bidirectional-dshot/)
- [DSHOT in the Dark](https://dmrlawson.co.uk/index.php/2017/12/04/dshot-in-the-dark/)
The checksum is calculated over the first 12 bits (throttle + telemetry):
```c
crc = (value ^ (value >> 4) ^ (value >> 8)) & 0x0F;
```
For Bidirectional DShot (not yet implemented), the CRC is inverted:
```c
crc = (~(value ^ (value >> 4) ^ (value >> 8))) & 0x0F;
```
---
## RMT on the ESP32
The RMT peripheral on the ESP32 is perfect for generating precise time-based signals like DShot.
### Advantages:
- Hardware-timed pulses
- CPU-independent signal generation
- Loop mode with inter-frame pause
- Reliable under system load
---
## About This Library
This C++ library provides a simple class to generate DShot signals using any RMT-capable GPIO.
It uses a `copy_encoder` to continuously send a prebuilt symbol buffer. New throttle values are applied only when they change.
### Supported Modes:
- DSHOT150
- DSHOT300 (default)
- DSHOT600
### Frame Structure:
- 16-bit DShot data
- 21-bit times worth of pause (LOW)
---
## References
- [DSHOT the missing Handbook](https://brushlesswhoop.com/dshot-and-bidirectional-dshot/)
- [DSHOT in the Dark](https://dmrlawson.co.uk/index.php/2017/12/04/dshot-in-the-dark/)
- [ESP32 Technical Reference Manual](https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32_technical_reference_manual_en.pdf)
---
## License
MIT License see LICENSE
---
## Author
Wastl Kraus
GitHub: [@derdoktor667](https://github.com/derdoktor667)
Website: [wir-sind-die-matrix.de](https://wir-sind-die-matrix.de)

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/*
* Title: dshot300.ino
* Author: derdoktor667
* Date: 2023-04-13
*
* Description: A simple example of using the DShotRMT library to
* generate a DShot300 signal for blheli_s escs.
/**
* @file dshot300.ino
* @brief Demo sketch for continuous DShot signal using ESP32 and DShotRMT library
* @author Wastl Kraus
* @date 2025-06-07
* @license MIT
*/
#include <Arduino.h>
#include <DShotRMT.h>
// USB serial port needed for this example
const auto USB_SERIAL_BAUD = 115200;
// USB serial port settings
#define USB_Serial Serial
const uint32_t USB_SERIAL_BAUD = 115200;
// Define the GPIO pin connected to the motor and the DShot protocol used
const auto MOTOR01_PIN = GPIO_NUM_17;
const auto DSHOT_MODE = DSHOT300;
// Motor configuration
const gpio_num_t MOTOR01_PIN = GPIO_NUM_17;
const dshot_mode_t DSHOT_MODE = DSHOT300;
// Define the failsafe and initial throttle values
const auto FAILSAFE_THROTTLE = 999;
const auto INITIAL_THROTTLE = 48;
// Initialize a DShotRMT object for the motor
DShotRMT motor01(MOTOR01_PIN, RMT_CHANNEL_0);
// Create DShotRMT instance
DShotRMT motor01(MOTOR01_PIN, DSHOT_MODE);
void setup()
{
USB_Serial.begin(USB_SERIAL_BAUD);
// Start generating DShot signal for the motor
motor01.begin(DSHOT_MODE);
// Wait for serial port
while (!USB_Serial)
delay(10);
Serial.println("DShotRMT Demo started.");
Serial.println("Enter a throttle value (02047):");
USB_Serial.println("DShotRMT Demo started.");
USB_Serial.println("Enter a throttle value (482047):");
motor01.begin();
// Arm ESC with minimum throttle
motor01.setThrottle(DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN);
}
void loop()
{
// Read the throttle value from the USB serial input
int throttle_input = read_SerialThrottle();
// Simple as can be
int throttle_input = readSerialThrottle();
// Send the throttle value to the motor
motor01.sendThrottleValue(throttle_input);
motor01.setThrottle(throttle_input);
}
// ...just for this example
// Read the throttle value from the USB serial input
int read_SerialThrottle()
// Reads throttle value from serial input
int readSerialThrottle()
{
static int last_throttle = INITIAL_THROTTLE;
static int last_throttle = DSHOT_THROTTLE_MIN;
if (USB_Serial.available() > 0)
{
auto throttle_input = (USB_Serial.readStringUntil('\n')).toInt();
String input = USB_Serial.readStringUntil('\n');
int throttle_input = input.toInt();
// Clamp the value to the DShot range
throttle_input = constrain(throttle_input, 48, 2047);
last_throttle = throttle_input;
Serial.print("Throttle set to: ");
Serial.println(last_throttle);
Serial.println(" ");
Serial.println("Enter a throttle value (02047):");
USB_Serial.print("Throttle set to: ");
USB_Serial.println(last_throttle);
USB_Serial.println("Enter a throttle value (482047):");
}
return last_throttle;
}
}

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name=DShotRMT
version=0.2.4
version=0.4.0
author=derdoktor667
maintainer=derdoktor667
sentence=DShotRMT Library supporting all DShot Types and speeds. Tested with BlHeli_S.
paragraph=This library can control a BlHeli_S by using encoded DShot commands.
category=Device Control
category=Signal Input/Output
url=https://github.com/derdoktor667/DShotRMT
architectures=esp32