# Potensic ATOM: reconstructing the DSRC02A controller cable

> The Potensic ATOM cable investigation reconstructs the directional USB-C connection between a DSRC02A drone controller and an Android phone. Multimeter measurements inform an editable KiCad schematic, wiring notes and a replacement adapter design using SBU/CC connections and two 56 kΩ resistors. The author reports one prototype carrying video and controller input during a short flight.

- Type: Case study
- Targets: Firmware
- Category: Independent reconstruction cases
- Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-08
- Original resource: <https://github.com/TheAndiF/Potensic-ATOM-USB-C-Replacement-Cable>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/TheAndiF/Potensic-ATOM-USB-C-Replacement-Cable/blob/a90b54a6282db01e44254bace522da55713794e9/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/potensic-atom-usb-c-replacement-cable-case/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/potensic-atom-usb-c-replacement-cable-case/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/potensic-atom-usb-c-replacement-cable-case/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- **Scope:** The design applies to the reported Potensic ATOM, DSRC02A controller and Android phone setup.
- **Limits:** The author reports one prototype test; other controller models and iOS remain untested.
- **License:** Hardware design and STL: CERN-OHL-S-2.0; documentation and measurements: CC BY 4.0.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/TheAndiF/Potensic-ATOM-USB-C-Replacement-Cable/blob/a90b54a6282db01e44254bace522da55713794e9/README.md>
2. <https://github.com/TheAndiF/Potensic-ATOM-USB-C-Replacement-Cable/blob/a90b54a6282db01e44254bace522da55713794e9/LICENSE.md>

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