Perfect video/Perfect timing. Mr Newton, I'm a 40yr old cabinet maker out here in San Diego CA who has been dreaming of flying FPV for years. I don't know a single soul who is into this hobby and unfortunately there's not any helpful friendly shops around to help a guy figure things out that I've found. You Sir, have been the most helpful, patient informative mentor to me. I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for you and have come to really enjoy your videos and your calm relaxing form of teaching. I can't imagine how I would have been able to put all the pieces of this great hobby together without your guidance. Sincerely, Thank you.
Do a google search for local Rc flying clubs in your area you might find one near by. People who are in the rc hobby are generally friendly and willing to share what they know. Anyways goodluck
I love the information and way you go about showing how you setup your aircraft, I recently bought the same f405 flight controller per watching your reviews of it and experience with these things and have almost everything setup , I am new to using or flashing firmwares to use the uart ports for recievers, I know it supports sbus , but would the same sbus port support the betafpv elrs pwm micro rx , it's the only elrs rx that binds to my jumper tlite but even when connected to the sbus port it connects, with that it will not translate stick movements, my question is have I done something wrong, have I missed something, or will I have to change settings in inav setup for the flight controller, or something else. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated, I'm just really looking forward to get this setup properly and be able to get my ck wing in the air finally , thank you all in advance for helping me with this issue
newbeedrone shop is in San Diego sells this Flight Controller and fpv gear. An RC Club will have member into FPV. I'm in North County and in Palomar RC Flyers.
As someone entirely new to the world of fixed-wing flight controllers, this video was an exceptional resource. The breakdown was concise, and expertly delivered. Your explanations were easy to understand and applicable even for me, who has zero prior drone experience. This informative guide has definitely helped me with not burning my house to the ground or giving up midway because I can't find my way with the connections. Thanks a LOT
I got back in touch with my dealer. He got in touch with SpeedyBee. Wowee !!!! What a difference experience makes !!! Looks like I have three good goers !!!
Having returned to the sport after 20 years away, I can not believe the technology available now! Well described yet again, even I now have some understanding of this amazing unit. Thanks Andrew
Brilliant instructions. Short, precise and exactly what you want to know. Just that and nothing else. Different a lot from other guys who make instructional videos. Good work! More of this! Thanks!
Thank you very much, Mr. Newton. I just picked up the SB F450 WING FC and I'm new to INAV and FC's, so your video was something I really appreciated. It was concise, yet not lacking in relevant information. I've subscribed to you channel and I will certainly be checking out your other videos as I go through the assembly/build process. I look forward to learning from you.
Thank you for posting all your videos on youtube. they have been very helpful to me in figuring things out. I'm new to the hobby and if it wasnt for you videos I probably would have thrown everything away by now from frustration! lol..... but I'm getting it little by little now.. thanks again!
Thank you for the very informative video! This is my first time using a SpeedyBee board after just using Matek in the past. You definitely got my questions answered and I feel confident going forward!
As always Mr Newton a great watch and learning experience to get me back up to speed with these complicated little things of our hobby. Been away for a few years and tbh not much had changed apart from more hd stuff available now so need to look into it as soon as funds allow haha . Thanks again and happy flying. Regards Nick
Thank Goodness I came across this video! I have one on order from the States to UK (I bought the SpeedyBee F405 V3 BLS 50A 30x30 FC&ESC Stack by mistake ) I would have made some serious errors but for your brilliant info contained herein. Many Thanks- subscribed and notifications on, as I will be a frequent visitor from now on.
Thanks for the great video @AndrewNewton! With the way you have this wired up, would you need 2 batteries? One connected to the ESC and one to the FC? -Thanks!
No - the ESC is connected to the battery directly using the ESC power leads on the board. He’s saying that since this is happening, it’s best practice to remove the BEC output wire coming from your speed controller. That way you aren’t feeding the unnecessary voltage back into the flight controller.
Great video! Don’t go digging for the answer - but I’m trying to manually sweep my servos (still waiting on my RX module to arrive). I enable motor and ESC control > I see that Servo 1 and 2 are active and connected to S3 S4. But I only have a slider for “1” and “M”. Both power the ESC.
Thanks. The only way to move servos using the INAV configurator is to enter PWM values under MID in the Outputs page then hit Save or activate Live Mode. Try 1000 then 2000 to see the full sweep. Also play with the Modes sliders to put it in to Manual Mode for full servo range.
Good explanatory video! But what I miss is the connection setup via Wi-Fi, so you can do without the annoying cable when setting up the flight controller. Best regards!
As an addition, RX2 pin in the telemetry connector is connected to the inverter on the SBUS pin. (same inputs) Very convenient for Mavlink/RC transceivers.
Candy you tell me if I have to use the ELRS pin out to get full Rssi telemetry with my crossfire Rx , or can I still get telemetry using the s-bus pin out ? I’m using the 03 AU but I will not be using the dji radio, I’m using a crossfire v2 micro Rx… thank you ….
Fantastic video thank you sir. Got me started! I am only running a DJI 03 to the F405 with a GPS to get hud and flight data. I am not ready to connect a receiver and control the flight surfaces yet. The problem is that the DJI 03 won't arm to high power. Ive hit a wall on it. Is there a setting I can adjust or perhaps jump a connection to trick there Flight controller into arming the DJI 03? Thank you
Hi Andrew I love the simple way you explain everything. I have the speedybee 405. Am I right that the port for vtx smart audio is uart6? Thanks for any help.
Hi Andrew- Many happy hours of flying since you first helped me. Thanks! What type of UART connector is on the left side of the speedy bee? The documentation calls it a telemetry module connection? Would like to buy a few but don't know where to look!
Bad FC ? The 4 leads that the battery voltage is flashing one after another. They were working correctly. OSD, GPS, working. The Runcam is getting very warm and haven't gotten the sbus to work. Thanks for the help
Hello Mr Newton, you mentioned in this video that the fourth cabel to the camera is not connected. The diagram tells that it is for menu of the camera control. Is it for camera control or not?
Thank you Andrew, Do you cover ground station with inav via telemetry in some of your videos? How can I run a ground station with realtime monitoring and waypoint update during flight? Thank you
For the sbus example, you unplug the throttle lead from the receiver and connect it to the FC with the red wire removed. What is now powering the receiver?
I removed the red wire from the ESC cable and connected to S1, which is right next to the SBUS pins. SBUS receiver does require all 3 wires to be connected to the SBUS pins and is powered from the 5V BEC on the board.
Got it thanks. One more q. I'm connecting my receiver thru sbus and am using channel 5 to send the arm command to an 03 air unit to force it out of low power mode (03 air units require the arm command to go full power transmit). I've set UART5 to DJI peripherals on PORTS page and ch5 slider bar moves correctly on RECEIVER page. I wrote a rule on MODES page to set ARM based on ch5 movement yet the 03 air stays in low power mode. Am I doing this correctly?
Wonderful video that is very helpful for a beginner like myself. Have a question about twin engine planes - is one ESC controlling both motors or is there one ESC per motor? Thanks!
Thank you for the video, Andrew! Maybe you know where I can find power configuration for 4+1 VTOl plane with SpeedeBee F405? I found only for tricopter VTOl configuration.
great timing for me too. My SpeedyBee F405 Wing arrived this week. I intend to use it in a yet-to-be-assembled AtomRC/Eachine Seal, with the analog FPV kit they offered. What I took away from this vid was the connectors you use on your VTX setup and adapter pins for what looks to be your "standard" harness configuration for your VTX/camera pins - I would love to see more detail there, but what I saw was you have simply put dupont style 0.1" header pins and sockets on your cam and VTX and spliced to the (supplied) connectors for the specific FC board. Any tips on what the ideal cluster of pins and/or layout you use is? My AtomRC VTX is a TX15 with 5x bare unterminated wires, and has a foxeer toothless cam with 2x wires in one JST micro connector (unconnected perhaps, as they didn't supply a jst on a cable?) cable and 3x wires in a second jst. I guess I aught to figure out what those wires all do :)
I am grateful for your easy to follow narration but I remain trapped with no screen representation of the receiver. I have built a second easy bee with exactly the same outcome. Hugely frustrating.
The change to a REAL Sbus radio worked wonders in the second unit but made no change in the first. While it seemed that the two units had the same problem it is obvious that it has the same symptoms in Inav. Thanks so much for your input !!!
That was super helpful! Thanks! I have a 4 in 1 esc with the 8 pins coming out that I have to connect to a SpeedyBee F405 Wing FC, which has like 11 ports with 3 pins each (S1, Vx, G). Do I only connect the Signal pins? How do I handle ground and current?
So does the esc plug inline with the flight controller? then the battery will plug straight to the flight controller? a little confused on that part. Thanks
Correct. Battery > FC > ESC. This means the FC can measure the current. If you don't need current telemetry you can connect the ESC directly to the battery.
Hi Andrew, I hope all is well...I have a small problem..I don't understand where I have to connect the black and white cable of the esc...thanks for your help HI
@@messybench974 Yes you would need to flash Ardu onto the board, then use Mission Planner to set it up. You have to tell the board what and where you are connecting receivers and servos / motors
Great video! Is there an SBUS or CRSF receiver that is DSM2 or DSMX compatible? New to FPV and trying to make this flight controller work with my Spektrum radio. Thanks!!
I think you can use Spectrum serial receivers with INAV. Plug in to UART1 and choose SRXL2 in the receiver page. Actually it depends which Rx you use. Some (maybe satellite receivers) need 3.3V and plug in to the T1 pin. Check Painless360 videos
My inquiry is regarding your ESC connection configuration. Could you provide a video demonstrating the connection of a single motor, single servo, and single SBUS to the ESC, mirroring a typical aircraft setup but outside the airframe? I apologize for the request, but I require assistance with this specific aspect.
Hello Andrew, thanks for your video! I would like to ask you a question! Does this controller have an integrated osd with information such as speed and altitude? Thank you very much in advance
Can i connect the power from my ESC BEC to the board, not using the PDB to power the servos? I've used Pixhawk and always power it using the BEC from my ESC
Hi Andrew. First off, this review and the others in your series on the F405 has been invaluable. I’m adding FPV to my LOS fleet, where I use a Spektrum receiver. Can you or any of your subscribers guide me on the best way to interface the two (Spektrum & F405)?
Dont know much about Spektrum but I think you would connect the receiver to UART1 T1 pin and select SRXL2 as the Serial Receiver Provider. Your receivers would have to have SRXL2 Serial output option.
I saw someone on another youtube video (Steve Salisbury) flying a T-28 in FPV with this Flight Controller using a Spektrum SPM4651T receiver and use a NX10.
I still have three units which look good on Inav but no closer to flying. I see in your review that you used Esc connectors not three pins !!! Good thinking !!!
Making some progress. Surprised by the servo responses. The servos are same brand and model. Aileron response normal. Elevator response small. Rudder response tiny. Is that to be expected ?
Thanks for the reply. I have another question please. Will the Foxeer gps work I have the M10Q 250 with compass in it? And how do you setup the throws on the surfaces like Spektrum I mean like low medium and high rates. I will be using DJI goggles2 and DJI controller with caddix vista air unit. Thanks again.
This helped be enormously fit this FC to a ZOHD Altus (and your other videos on that model). Is the USB board buzzer supposed to work via the 'beeper' mode in iNav? Can't get it to work - it is functioning as it does sound during switch on.
Andrew, great vid, but could you please try to get a servo working on port S8 in INAV. On my two boards that one gets skipped, even though the configurator shows them as configured ok. Cheers, Andre
Great video. Waiting for delivery of mine. While here can you tell me if Spektrum rx are compatible with open tx transmitter’s, I am fed up with my Spektrum DX8.
Thanks, any of the radios with 4 in 1 RF module will work with DSM and DSMX receivers github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md#DSM---6
Morning Mr. Newton. Looks like you were using a RX6R for this video, which is exactly what I have in mind. Just have a question about telemetry. I want to use the Yaapu Telemetry on my X9D+. Do I also have to connect the S.Port to a UART?
Hi Andrew enjoying all your content here. I purchased a speedybee f405 wing recently. Every time I connect a GPS the baro stops working not sure why cannot figure out the problem . Have tried inav and arduplane same problem everytime.
@@AndrewNewton actually I discovered I had a pin problem in the connector the was causing the issue. I am getting a little blind in my old age . Thanks for the advice . I am hoping to use it as my first arduplane. Loving your content Andrew very helpful and honest reviews. Thanks.
I'm thinking of using one of these to experiment with ardurover. Maybe not your main area of expertise, but do you have any thoughts about the suitability for that?
Great video Andrew [as usual]. I noticed when you plugged in the SBUS receiver you left the voltage plug in. Would that not interfere with the FC board's internal BEC? Also is there anything stopping me from using SBUS connection with my crossfire receivers? Thanks Greetings from Florida.
Only the BEC from ESC might interfere with the on-board BEC. Receiver needs power from the board to operate. SBUS should be fine from CRSF, but I have not tried it.
Thank you for this video. I recently bought it and so far performs well. Do you have a link of where I can get the Mac OS version of the driver for Speedybee F405 Wing? I can find Windows (PC) version in Speedybee website but not Mac OS. So far, I have been using my crappy old PC and my iPhone app for INAV but would like to start using my Macbook Air for INAV.
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Perfect video/Perfect timing. Mr Newton, I'm a 40yr old cabinet maker out here in San Diego CA who has been dreaming of flying FPV for years. I don't know a single soul who is into this hobby and unfortunately there's not any helpful friendly shops around to help a guy figure things out that I've found. You Sir, have been the most helpful, patient informative mentor to me. I have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for you and have come to really enjoy your videos and your calm relaxing form of teaching. I can't imagine how I would have been able to put all the pieces of this great hobby together without your guidance. Sincerely, Thank you.
Thanks Ryan, your comment makes me happy. I remember the frustration of not being able to find good clear information when I was starting out.
Do a google search for local Rc flying clubs in your area you might find one near by. People who are in the rc hobby are generally friendly and willing to share what they know. Anyways goodluck
I love the information and way you go about showing how you setup your aircraft, I recently bought the same f405 flight controller per watching your reviews of it and experience with these things and have almost everything setup , I am new to using or flashing firmwares to use the uart ports for recievers, I know it supports sbus , but would the same sbus port support the betafpv elrs pwm micro rx , it's the only elrs rx that binds to my jumper tlite but even when connected to the sbus port it connects, with that it will not translate stick movements, my question is have I done something wrong, have I missed something, or will I have to change settings in inav setup for the flight controller, or something else. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated, I'm just really looking forward to get this setup properly and be able to get my ck wing in the air finally , thank you all in advance for helping me with this issue
I agree...as 1st timer in fixed wing from quad flyer, your videos are very informative and easy for me to understand.....keep it going, sir
newbeedrone shop is in San Diego sells this Flight Controller and fpv gear. An RC Club will have member into FPV. I'm in North County and in Palomar RC Flyers.
As someone entirely new to the world of fixed-wing flight controllers, this video was an exceptional resource. The breakdown was concise, and expertly delivered. Your explanations were easy to understand and applicable even for me, who has zero prior drone experience. This informative guide has definitely helped me with not burning my house to the ground or giving up midway because I can't find my way with the connections. Thanks a LOT
Great to hear that Dimitri.
I got back in touch with my dealer. He got in touch with SpeedyBee. Wowee !!!! What a difference experience makes !!! Looks like I have three good goers !!!
What was wrong?
You have no idea how helpful this has been. THANK YOU!!
Excellent. I am quite happy with this video.
Thanks Andrew.
Hours of wasting my time to find out which Port/UART the Serial SBUS was supposed to be on in INav and you fixed that in a few minutes.
Haha, happy to oblige sir
Having returned to the sport after 20 years away, I can not believe the technology available now! Well described yet again, even I now have some understanding of this amazing unit. Thanks Andrew
Good to hear Tony.
Brilliant instructions. Short, precise and exactly what you want to know. Just that and nothing else. Different a lot from other guys who make instructional videos. Good work! More of this! Thanks!
Many thanks. Mission accomplished!
I opened the box now, I was worried if I did something wrong. You explained everything very well. Thank you for this useful video.
Aimed at beginners maybe, but I started FPV in the noughties before the term was even coined, and I still learned a thing or two here. Thank you.
Thanks!
Thanks Mark.
Thank you very much, Mr. Newton. I just picked up the SB F450 WING FC and I'm new to INAV and FC's, so your video was something I really appreciated. It was concise, yet not lacking in relevant information. I've subscribed to you channel and I will certainly be checking out your other videos as I go through the assembly/build process. I look forward to learning from you.
Great to hear!
Thank you for posting all your videos on youtube. they have been very helpful to me in figuring
things out. I'm new to the hobby and if it wasnt for you videos I probably would have thrown everything away by now from frustration! lol..... but I'm getting it little by little now.. thanks again!
Excellent, I remember when I was in your situation
Thank you for the very informative video! This is my first time using a SpeedyBee board after just using Matek in the past. You definitely got my questions answered and I feel confident going forward!
You're welcome!
I started doing Fpv planes and drones 15 years ago, its amazing how far the technology has gone since i left the hobby 5 years ago. Larry
Yes indeed.
Great video, Andrew. I'm certain there are many new folks who will value this. Cheers!
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME VIDEO.. YOUR PROCESS WAS DEF ON POINT ,, TY GREATLY
Thanks Juan. Probably one of the most useful videos I have made.
Great video and many helpful hints for the beginner. Thanks. I struggled mightily years ago when i came back to rc flight.
Thx Andrew, Very helpful to see exactly how to use this board. Just ordered one!
As always Mr Newton a great watch and learning experience to get me back up to speed with these complicated little things of our hobby. Been away for a few years and tbh not much had changed apart from more hd stuff available now so need to look into it as soon as funds allow haha . Thanks again and happy flying. Regards Nick
Yes the HD gear is a big leap forward
Hello "Andrew Newton"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!
Thank you for this amazing and detailed video! Mr Andrew you are a legend!
Thanks, I'm happy with this one.
Thanks!
Thank YOU for your donation.
@@AndrewNewton my pleasure Andrew. I learn a lot from you
Finally a helpful video, thank you so so much. Setting up my first wing now see you in the skies.
Have a look at my Simplified INAV video too. Good luck
Awesome video. I'm looking forward to fitting this in my wing now thanks to you 👍
Good luck
Thank Goodness I came across this video! I have one on order from the States to UK (I bought the SpeedyBee F405 V3 BLS 50A 30x30 FC&ESC Stack by mistake ) I would have made some serious errors but for your brilliant info contained herein. Many Thanks- subscribed and notifications on, as I will be a frequent visitor from now on.
Welcome Mickey. This video is proving to be quite popular. Good luck with your INAV adventures
Thank you so much. That was the perfect introduction for me.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very , helpful.
Andrew Thanks u so moch🤗 for this wideo its gonna be moch helpful for as all ❤ May the force be with you 🖖
Hey Andrew, thanks a lot for this helpfull video. I'm a beginner and some things are now clearer
Great to hear. fly on!
Really well explained video, very useful. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
I've been searching every day here on TH-cam now finally This video is just what I needed Thank you so much. SUBSCRIBED, LIKED 👍
Bingo! Thanks
Thank you Dr Newton....
Good lesson.
Great tutorials. Very well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for the video and in detail explanation.
I wanted to build my own rc plane , I build drones but a fc like this is great for beginners! Just what I’ve been waiting for!
Where’s aux 1-6?
Not sure what they are, quad terminology maybe?
Aux1-6 is Ch5-11
wow great video. Cleared up sooo much for me. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Excellent, mission accomplished
Great Video , As Always!!!
Informtive video......can i use this for a cheap ardurover setup like on a boat😅
Yes indeed
very useful , thanks andrew
Thanks so much Andrew! It is literally what I was expecting! Great as usual. ❤️
Thanks for the great video @AndrewNewton! With the way you have this wired up, would you need 2 batteries? One connected to the ESC and one to the FC? -Thanks!
No - the ESC is connected to the battery directly using the ESC power leads on the board. He’s saying that since this is happening, it’s best practice to remove the BEC output wire coming from your speed controller. That way you aren’t feeding the unnecessary voltage back into the flight controller.
Thanks, my latest video shows the answer
@@AndrewNewton WOW, thank you!
Great video! Don’t go digging for the answer - but I’m trying to manually sweep my servos (still waiting on my RX module to arrive). I enable motor and ESC control > I see that Servo 1 and 2 are active and connected to S3 S4. But I only have a slider for “1” and “M”. Both power the ESC.
Thanks. The only way to move servos using the INAV configurator is to enter PWM values under MID in the Outputs page then hit Save or activate Live Mode. Try 1000 then 2000 to see the full sweep. Also play with the Modes sliders to put it in to Manual Mode for full servo range.
I pulled out the red plug from the bec servo connector as you suggested @5:15 And now my motor just beeps repeatedly whenever armed. Any suggestions?
Need to calibrate your ESC
thank you for sharing your skills....
Superb Andrew 👍
Thanks Andrew... I needed that... now to figure out where and how to connect my Walksnail and HDzero HD cameras.
First socket, opposite to the cam port, min 12:08, follow the toothpick 😅
Thanks again Catdad
Good explanatory video! But what I miss is the connection setup via Wi-Fi, so you can do without the annoying cable when setting up the flight controller. Best regards!
Wifi setup in the review video
Couldn't be more on time. Mine just arrived and soldering the pins :) hihihihi
thanks for the video ♥
As an addition, RX2 pin in the telemetry connector is connected to the inverter on the SBUS pin. (same inputs) Very convenient for Mavlink/RC transceivers.
Candy you tell me if I have to use the ELRS pin out to get full Rssi telemetry with my crossfire Rx , or can I still get telemetry using the s-bus pin out ? I’m using the 03 AU but I will not be using the dji radio, I’m using a crossfire v2 micro Rx… thank you ….
Fantastic video thank you sir. Got me started! I am only running a DJI 03 to the F405 with a GPS to get hud and flight data. I am not ready to connect a receiver and control the flight surfaces yet. The problem is that the DJI 03 won't arm to high power. Ive hit a wall on it. Is there a setting I can adjust or perhaps jump a connection to trick there Flight controller into arming the DJI 03? Thank you
Thanks. I don't have 03 but I assume you have to connect it to a UART and select MSP DisplayPort for that UART to send arming information.
Hi Andrew I love the simple way you explain everything. I have the speedybee 405. Am I right that the port for vtx smart audio is uart6?
Thanks for any help.
Hi Andrew- Many happy hours of flying since you first helped me. Thanks! What type of UART connector is on the left side of the speedy bee? The documentation calls it a telemetry module connection? Would like to buy a few but don't know where to look!
Great to hear that. Have to look at the manual for the exact cable designation. It is listed down the bottom.
Hello Andrew, excellent video, thanks! Do the power and ESC cables come in the package? thanks in advance!
No but it would be nice if they did
Bad FC ?
The 4 leads that the battery voltage is flashing one after another. They were working correctly.
OSD, GPS, working.
The Runcam is getting very warm and haven't gotten the sbus to work.
Thanks for the help
Hello Mr Newton, you mentioned in this video that the fourth cabel to the camera is not connected. The diagram tells that it is for menu of the camera control.
Is it for camera control or not?
If you look at the board there are only 3 solder pads.
@@AndrewNewton Ok, thanks for the hint 👍
Thank you Andrew, Do you cover ground station with inav via telemetry in some of your videos? How can I run a ground station with realtime monitoring and waypoint update during flight?
Thank you
Not an INAV feature yet
For the sbus example, you unplug the throttle lead from the receiver and connect it to the FC with the red wire removed. What is now powering the receiver?
I removed the red wire from the ESC cable and connected to S1, which is right next to the SBUS pins. SBUS receiver does require all 3 wires to be connected to the SBUS pins and is powered from the 5V BEC on the board.
Got it thanks. One more q. I'm connecting my receiver thru sbus and am using channel 5 to send the arm command to an 03 air unit to force it out of low power mode (03 air units require the arm command to go full power transmit). I've set UART5 to DJI peripherals on PORTS page and ch5 slider bar moves correctly on RECEIVER page. I wrote a rule on MODES page to set ARM based on ch5 movement yet the 03 air stays in low power mode. Am I doing this correctly?
@@JamesPenny-l3b Need at least 6 sats acquired by GPS to Arm the board
i ordered one yesterday
Wonderful video that is very helpful for a beginner like myself. Have a question about twin engine planes - is one ESC controlling both motors or is there one ESC per motor? Thanks!
ESC for each motor
@@AndrewNewton Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated!
Thank you for the video, Andrew! Maybe you know where I can find power configuration for 4+1 VTOl plane with SpeedeBee F405? I found only for tricopter VTOl configuration.
No idea at this stage, but I will have to find out eventually
great timing for me too. My SpeedyBee F405 Wing arrived this week. I intend to use it in a yet-to-be-assembled AtomRC/Eachine Seal, with the analog FPV kit they offered. What I took away from this vid was the connectors you use on your VTX setup and adapter pins for what looks to be your "standard" harness configuration for your VTX/camera pins - I would love to see more detail there, but what I saw was you have simply put dupont style 0.1" header pins and sockets on your cam and VTX and spliced to the (supplied) connectors for the specific FC board. Any tips on what the ideal cluster of pins and/or layout you use is? My AtomRC VTX is a TX15 with 5x bare unterminated wires, and has a foxeer toothless cam with 2x wires in one JST micro connector (unconnected perhaps, as they didn't supply a jst on a cable?) cable and 3x wires in a second jst. I guess I aught to figure out what those wires all do :)
Can't expect anything to have the right connectors unfortunately. You will have to make up your own cables from the supplied AtomRC and Speed bees
I am grateful for your easy to follow narration but I remain trapped with no screen representation of the receiver. I have built a second easy bee with exactly the same outcome. Hugely frustrating.
Which receiver and radio?
The Transmitter is FrSky Taranis 9, six years old, never missed a beat. The receiver Radio Master R88 (Sbus) 1 week old working well
Didn't I answer you 2 days ago?
The change to a REAL Sbus radio worked wonders in the second unit but made no change in the first. While it seemed that the two units had the same problem it is obvious that it has the same symptoms in Inav. Thanks so much for your input !!!
That was super helpful! Thanks! I have a 4 in 1 esc with the 8 pins coming out that I have to connect to a SpeedyBee F405 Wing FC, which has like 11 ports with 3 pins each (S1, Vx, G). Do I only connect the Signal pins? How do I handle ground and current?
Best to ask a quad builder maybe, but signal and ground for each motor, don't connect to Vx.
5:15 you can use a (Micro SD to Micro SD Card Extension Cable Adapter Flexible Extender 15CM Black) so no problem with where the slot it
Good idea thanks
Good morning, what Gps module, and what speed sensor are compatible with this controller, what other sensors could be installed? Thank you!
I use BN880 GPS, Matek Air Speed Sensor is good. Dont need vario or baro.
@@AndrewNewton thanks for reply, i will buy an a try to configure it, God bless you!
Where do you get the 4 pin connector for gps or crossfire. Great video. Ordered 3 of them. Using the fc esc stack for the quads.
EBAY DuPont connectors.
Many thanks.
Welcome 😊
So does the esc plug inline with the flight controller? then the battery will plug straight to the flight controller? a little confused on that part. Thanks
Correct. Battery > FC > ESC. This means the FC can measure the current. If you don't need current telemetry you can connect the ESC directly to the battery.
nice explanation.
Thanks.
Glad you liked it
Hi Andrew, I hope all is well...I have a small problem..I don't understand where I have to connect the black and white cable of the esc...thanks for your help HI
Greetings. ESC plugs in to S1
Great video Andrew!! But I have a question...
do I have to flash Inav/ardupilot to be able to connect to it?
Comes with INAV 6 preloaded. You will need to use the configurator to set the board for your particular connections.
Thank you so much!! Is it the same for ardupilot?
@@messybench974 Yes you would need to flash Ardu onto the board, then use Mission Planner to set it up. You have to tell the board what and where you are connecting receivers and servos / motors
Really nice from you!! Appreciate it 👌
Great video! Is there an SBUS or CRSF receiver that is DSM2 or DSMX compatible? New to FPV and trying to make this flight controller work with my Spektrum radio. Thanks!!
I think you can use Spectrum serial receivers with INAV. Plug in to UART1 and choose SRXL2 in the receiver page. Actually it depends which Rx you use. Some (maybe satellite receivers) need 3.3V and plug in to the T1 pin. Check Painless360 videos
My inquiry is regarding your ESC connection configuration. Could you provide a video demonstrating the connection of a single motor, single servo, and single SBUS to the ESC, mirroring a typical aircraft setup but outside the airframe? I apologize for the request, but I require assistance with this specific aspect.
Yes, good idea. I'll do a video soon.
Thank you, Andrew !
Great tutorial, many thanxs. I'm wondering, how to configure the OSD with Adruplane firmware? Any ideas, please? Thank you.
Ask Painless360, I dont use Ardu
@@AndrewNewton Thanxs Andrew, i've figured it out already. It's not GUI config, but using the Ardu PARAMETERS is quite easy in Qgroundcontrol.
Hello Andrew, thanks for your video! I would like to ask you a question! Does this controller have an integrated osd with information such as speed and altitude? Thank you very much in advance
Yes it does. Speed would need a GPS and/or Air Speed Sensor connected.
Can i connect the power from my ESC BEC to the board, not using the PDB to power the servos? I've used Pixhawk and always power it using the BEC from my ESC
No, not recommended. Would still have 2 competing power sources on the board
Hi Andrew. First off, this review and the others in your series on the F405 has been invaluable. I’m adding FPV to my LOS fleet, where I use a Spektrum receiver. Can you or any of your subscribers guide me on the best way to interface the two (Spektrum & F405)?
Dont know much about Spektrum but I think you would connect the receiver to UART1 T1 pin and select SRXL2 as the Serial Receiver Provider. Your receivers would have to have SRXL2 Serial output option.
I saw someone on another youtube video (Steve Salisbury) flying a T-28 in FPV with this Flight Controller using a Spektrum SPM4651T receiver and use a NX10.
I still have three units which look good on Inav but no closer to flying. I see in your review that you used Esc connectors not three pins !!! Good thinking !!!
Making some progress. Surprised by the servo responses. The servos are same brand and model. Aileron response normal. Elevator response small. Rudder response tiny. Is that to be expected ?
Mr D explains it well th-cam.com/video/zC6DxGpqurI/w-d-xo.html
How do you connect the FC to the 4in1 ESC? Sorry i'm new to this kind of hobby and want to make a quad, but accidentally bought a wing FC. Thanks
Doubt if it can be done. I would sell the FC to a plane flier and buy a quad version.
Great video helps a lot. My question is what size SD card do i need to put in or do i need one? Thanks
Not required unless you want to record logs. Any microSD card
Thanks for the reply. I have another question please. Will the Foxeer gps work I have the M10Q 250 with compass in it? And how do you setup the throws on the surfaces like Spektrum I mean like low medium and high rates. I will be using DJI goggles2 and DJI controller with caddix vista air unit. Thanks again.
This helped be enormously fit this FC to a ZOHD Altus (and your other videos on that model). Is the USB board buzzer supposed to work via the 'beeper' mode in iNav? Can't get it to work - it is functioning as it does sound during switch on.
Good question, I'll check mine
@@AndrewNewton It does... I was just doing something wrong. Tiny switch on the board and then set up to a channel in modes in the usual way.
Andrew, great vid, but could you please try to get a servo working on port S8 in INAV. On my two boards that one gets skipped, even though the configurator shows them as configured ok. Cheers, Andre
That is a bug with the factory firmware. Update to INAV 6.1.1 to fix it.
Ah, indeed that solved it, thanks a lot Andrew ! @@AndrewNewton
Great video. Waiting for delivery of mine. While here can you tell me if Spektrum rx are compatible with open tx transmitter’s, I am fed up with my Spektrum DX8.
Thanks, any of the radios with 4 in 1 RF module will work with DSM and DSMX receivers github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md#DSM---6
Morning Mr. Newton. Looks like you were using a RX6R for this video, which is exactly what I have in mind. Just have a question about telemetry. I want to use the Yaapu Telemetry on my X9D+. Do I also have to connect the S.Port to a UART?
Yes S.Port connection is required. But S.Port did not work with the first firmware for this board. Needs to be upgraded to INAV 6.1.1
Hi Andrew enjoying all your content here. I purchased a speedybee f405 wing recently. Every time I connect a GPS the baro stops working not sure why cannot figure out the problem . Have tried inav and arduplane same problem everytime.
Very odd. Does your GPS have a baro that might be conflicting? SPL006-001 is the onboard baro. See what is recognised in the configurator
@@AndrewNewton actually I discovered I had a pin problem in the connector the was causing the issue. I am getting a little blind in my old age . Thanks for the advice . I am hoping to use it as my first arduplane. Loving your content Andrew very helpful and honest reviews. Thanks.
Well spotted. You're the second in a few days with tricky connectors causing strange issues.
I'm thinking of using one of these to experiment with ardurover. Maybe not your main area of expertise, but do you have any thoughts about the suitability for that?
This board is built for Ardu...so it should be excellent
thanks a lot
1 question: Where do I plug the three motor wires: into the ESC or the FC? My battery lead comes from the FC. Can you answer this question?
The three wires from the motor connect to the ESC, but I'll do a video soon.
Great video! I'd be curious to see this board being used in conjunction with Ardupilot specifically PPM.
Painles360 might be the man to help
hi Andrew, can you show how to connect runcam thumbs pro w uart mode with this fc? thanks
I'll see if I can get it working
Andrew, some of us do not have fpv, we would like Telemetry, where/how do we get ‘smart port’ for say FrSky rx’s?
Thanks for the reminder. I'll investigate.
@@AndrewNewton cheers Andrew
No luck I'm afraid. Looking like Smart Port telemetry is not supported.
@@AndrewNewton Mine arrived today, it says that Smartport is supported, I’ll try it tomorrow
@Peter Hancox ELRS CRSF telemetry works fine. Where is the Smart port reference? EDIT Found the reference in Pin Mapping. I'll try again
Where does the ELRS reciever wire connect at the ELRS receiver end??????
Depends on the receiver. Serial receivers will be soldered on to the 4 pads. PWM receivers need to be changed to serial output on specific pins
Great video Andrew [as usual]. I noticed when you plugged in the SBUS receiver you left the voltage plug in. Would that not interfere with the FC board's internal BEC? Also is there anything stopping me from using SBUS connection with my crossfire receivers?
Thanks
Greetings from Florida.
Only the BEC from ESC might interfere with the on-board BEC. Receiver needs power from the board to operate. SBUS should be fine from CRSF, but I have not tried it.
do i need to solder those pin into the board? Because some of mine are loose.
Yes all pins need to be soldered
Hi, it possible to connect via softserial to use it via SmartPort as it is possible on Matek boards?
Needs a firmware update. Link in the description.
I use a dsmx transmitter will that work or do I need a separate receiver.
Need a receiver with serial output like SBUS or whatever Spektrum uses.
Thank you for this video. I recently bought it and so far performs well. Do you have a link of where I can get the Mac OS version of the driver for Speedybee F405 Wing? I can find Windows (PC) version in Speedybee website but not Mac OS. So far, I have been using my crappy old PC and my iPhone app for INAV but would like to start using my Macbook Air for INAV.
I see you succeeded already (Facebook)
Hi can we build VTOL using this FC? it seems there are only 2 output port for the ESC
Yes, just have to change timer settings (maybe 3 and 4) to MOTOR instead of SERVO in INAV outputs, then you have 4 MOTOR signal outputs