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 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!
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
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 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
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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
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 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!
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
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 ….
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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 :)
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
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 !!!
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
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
@@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
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.
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 !!!
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?
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?
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
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.
If I am using walksnail do I still plug into the same port as the DJI VTX? I have heard some you cant and some you can but I havent been able to find any documentation on that. Really new to FPV and digital systems.
hi, thx for the video, I encounter some issues, I plugged a Frsky Sbus receiver, and enable UART2 and serial RX, but when I reboot it, the status is still not enable, please advice, thank you very much
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 ?
I have a bunch of old recievers for my flysky i6,they are called fs-ia6,is there a way to use these recievers on the speedybee or do i need to order another type of reciever?
@@AndrewNewton thank you ,I will still use them in smaller models that can't fit large speed controllers and upgrade to a better rx, will the fs-a8s be best for this fc as it is minimal in size
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.
@@ramonmejias2178 SBUS receiver will work with this FCBoard so you should be OK. For proper long range I suspect you will need to buy a new radio. Radiomaster ELRS Boxer would be perfect.
Hi. I could realllllly use yer help. I have ths fc and a 03 air unit. Its all wired up. But icant get the air unit to talk to fc and move servos etc.. how do i set up for vid and receiver in ports etc... i hope u xan help ...im reall bummed i cant it flying.
Great video, I will be referring back to this a lot in the coming weeks. I'm wondering if the 16 gauge wire you have in this setup can handle something like a 30-40 amp motor? I'm pretty new to this and my internet searches tell me that even 12 gauge can't handle the current... I'm obviously doing something wrong here so I'm wondering about any tips for wires for my F405 wing. Thanks
I use 16 for everything but I rarely go above 20A, probably average 6 or 7A. Constant 40A would require thicker but 12 would be almost impossible to solder on to FC boards
Would 16 handle a burst for takeoffs or emergencies? Would a 14 gauge also be too thick for soldering to a board? Otherwise, I’ll probably just do what you’ve done with 16. Thanks
I have embarked on this adventure but I am currently stymied. In my connection to Inav 6 I have failed to achieve any communication from the Radio. I am running a Fr Sky Taranis 9 tx into a RadioMaster R88 rx, via an SBUS cable, out of the first group receiver pins (aileron), and into the far left SBUS connector, with white wire uppermost. This system works fine into a standard (no flight controller plane) I am using UART 2 for the receiver. But there is no response in the inav receiver display. I am not certain about the inav questions on the right hand side of the receiver page. Could I have missed some detail about the type of SBUS used ? I find it hard to believe that I have damaged the First line of the Ports chart. But maybe ! If I had what would I see ? Any thoughts would be most welcome. Maybe I have a Speedy Bee Dud
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.
Hi, So what would be the voltage going into the ESC and what would be the voltage going into the servos if the servo BEC is set to 6 volts for example? The servos get 6v input and the ESC gets whatever is the battery voltage? Or does the ESC also get servo BEC voltage which is 6 volts? Kindly clarify
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?
Hello Andrew....great video...i just finished connecting all wiring on this fc for my dolphin but i need some input from you regarding irc tramp in inav 6.1.1....seems to me the tx800 speedybee vtx irc tramp to the fc doesn't work as it supposed to be ...do inav need vtxtable like Betaflight?
Tramp wire to TX5, turn on Tramp for UART5 in Ports. That's all I can suggest. No need for tables as for as I know but I dont have any tramp devices to test with.
I tried other uarts too as Speedybee instructions via email to them but unsuccessful...same goes as smartaudio...well...i shall fly it by old ways..power up the vtx to max, connect it only after gps locked and ready for auto launch...wish me luck for my maiden on dolphin, sir😂
Hi Where should we plug Jhemcu Buzzer / Finder in Speedybee F405Wing There are 3 wire (Ground 5V BZ) Is it okay to put it in the Servo? I tried to plug it in the servo but the buzzer continuosly buzzing
got my speedybe wing controller installed everything is working surfaces and modes and arming. but cant get my flaps or gear to work in the other pins is there something im missing. added the channels to the radio and also setup the servs in the mixer but still nothing. anything would help thanks
i have the moonlight kit - will it overheat on low power mode on standby? I put a servo controlled power switch in between power wires but it still powers up through tx rx & gm3 gimbal somehow. can you show us how to set up a switch to turn bec power off/on please - found instructions online but its chinese to me not inav.
Hello, I am having a problem with the setup in INAV. The pitch axis values are reversed. When the FC is in positive pitch the INAV says that it is negative. How can I solve this issue?
Normal for INAV. Nose down = positive. Check the receiver page, ch 1 to 4 graphs should increase when you move sticks up and right. Animation should follow the board movement.
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?
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.
I learn more from this channel by accident, than I do from others on purpose.
Haha, must be doing something right, thanks
I opened the box now, I was worried if I did something wrong. You explained everything very well. Thank you for this useful video.
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.
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!
You have no idea how helpful this has been. THANK YOU!!
Excellent. I am quite happy with this video.
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 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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Thanks!
Thanks Mark.
Great video and many helpful hints for the beginner. Thanks. I struggled mightily years ago when i came back to rc flight.
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
Thx Andrew, Very helpful to see exactly how to use this board. Just ordered one!
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
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.
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
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME VIDEO.. YOUR PROCESS WAS DEF ON POINT ,, TY GREATLY
Thanks Juan. Probably one of the most useful videos I have made.
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
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
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 👍
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.
Great video, Andrew. I'm certain there are many new folks who will value this. Cheers!
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
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 !
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
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 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
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
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 ….
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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 !!!
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
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
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 👌
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
Great video. Very , helpful.
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
Thank you for this amazing and detailed video! Mr Andrew you are a legend!
Thanks, I'm happy with this one.
Hey Andrew, thanks a lot for this helpfull video. I'm a beginner and some things are now clearer
Great to hear. fly on!
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 !!!
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.
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
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.
do i need to solder those pin into the board? Because some of mine are loose.
Yes all pins need to be soldered
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.
If I am using walksnail do I still plug into the same port as the DJI VTX? I have heard some you cant and some you can but I havent been able to find any documentation on that. Really new to FPV and digital systems.
Yes same port. It's just a UART connection with 9V power supply. But you need to check the plugs have the wires in the same slots
@@AndrewNewton awesome. Thank you. New to this whole thing and trying to figuring everything out.
hi, thx for the video, I encounter some issues, I plugged a Frsky Sbus receiver, and enable UART2 and serial RX, but when I reboot it, the status is still not enable, please advice, thank you very much
Soldering or binding problems maybe. Nothing else in INAV if you have followed the video.
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.
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.
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
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 ruclips.net/video/zC6DxGpqurI/видео.html
very useful , thanks andrew
Awesome video. I'm looking forward to fitting this in my wing now thanks to you 👍
Good luck
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.
I have a bunch of old recievers for my flysky i6,they are called fs-ia6,is there a way to use these recievers on the speedybee or do i need to order another type of reciever?
SB F405 W needs a receiver with iBus or SBUS serial output, like the FS-iA6b. Your old receivers will work with a ZOHD Kopilot FC
@@AndrewNewton thank you ,I will still use them in smaller models that can't fit large speed controllers and upgrade to a better rx, will the fs-a8s be best for this fc as it is minimal in size
Dont know the FS-A8S but looking at the specs it should work.
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.
Thank you Dr Newton....
Good lesson.
Thanks!
Thank YOU for your donation.
@@AndrewNewton my pleasure Andrew. I learn a lot from you
Hi Andrew can you please tell me if I can use my futaba 16iz transmitter for this flight controller please thank you
Tell me what serial output your receiver supports. I'm guessing it's SBUS
@@AndrewNewton yes sbus
@AndrewNewton I'm really confused will I be able to do long range fpv with my futaba 16iz transmitter or do I have to buy another radio?
@@ramonmejias2178 SBUS receiver will work with this FCBoard so you should be OK. For proper long range I suspect you will need to buy a new radio. Radiomaster ELRS Boxer would be perfect.
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
Thank you so much. That was the perfect introduction for me.
Glad it was helpful!
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
Hi. I could realllllly use yer help. I have ths fc and a 03 air unit. Its all wired up. But icant get the air unit to talk to fc and move servos etc.. how do i set up for vid and receiver in ports etc... i hope u xan help ...im reall bummed i cant it flying.
Can't help with 03 setup. But otherwise it's all in the video.
Please tell me how do I use the s7-s9 to connect servos? Starting from s7, the signal is not transmitted to the servo.
Factory firmware bug. Need to update to latest INAV
Thanks
Great video, I will be referring back to this a lot in the coming weeks. I'm wondering if the 16 gauge wire you have in this setup can handle something like a 30-40 amp motor? I'm pretty new to this and my internet searches tell me that even 12 gauge can't handle the current... I'm obviously doing something wrong here so I'm wondering about any tips for wires for my F405 wing. Thanks
I use 16 for everything but I rarely go above 20A, probably average 6 or 7A. Constant 40A would require thicker but 12 would be almost impossible to solder on to FC boards
Would 16 handle a burst for takeoffs or emergencies? Would a 14 gauge also be too thick for soldering to a board? Otherwise, I’ll probably just do what you’ve done with 16. Thanks
Yes 16 is more than enough for most models
I have embarked on this adventure but I am currently stymied. In my connection to Inav 6 I have failed to achieve any communication from the Radio. I am running a Fr Sky Taranis 9 tx into a RadioMaster R88 rx, via an SBUS cable, out of the first group receiver pins (aileron), and into the far left SBUS connector, with white wire uppermost. This system works fine into a standard (no flight controller plane) I am using UART 2 for the receiver. But there is no response in the inav receiver display. I am not certain about the inav questions on the right hand side of the receiver page. Could I have missed some detail about the type of SBUS used ? I find it hard to believe that I have damaged the First line of the Ports chart. But maybe ! If I had what would I see ? Any thoughts would be most welcome. Maybe I have a Speedy Bee Dud
The R88 is just a PWM receiver, not SBUS. You would need the R86C
Thank you for the video and in detail explanation.
Really well explained video, very useful. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
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 you know if this fc is compatible with spectrum dsmx receivers?
INAV supports Spektrum so the answer is yes.
Hi,
So what would be the voltage going into the ESC and what would be the voltage going into the servos if the servo BEC is set to 6 volts for example? The servos get 6v input and the ESC gets whatever is the battery voltage? Or does the ESC also get servo BEC voltage which is 6 volts? Kindly clarify
ESC gets the battery voltage. Servos get 5, 6 or 7V from the servo BEC
@@AndrewNewtonwhat would be the max amps out of the speedybee to the ESC?
Hi Andrew, Can I use this card in rover or boat? Thank you
Yes, would work fine
@@AndrewNewton Thank you very much. Enjoy your work.👍
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
Hello Andrew....great video...i just finished connecting all wiring on this fc for my dolphin but i need some input from you regarding irc tramp in inav 6.1.1....seems to me the tx800 speedybee vtx irc tramp to the fc doesn't work as it supposed to be ...do inav need vtxtable like Betaflight?
Tramp wire to TX5, turn on Tramp for UART5 in Ports. That's all I can suggest. No need for tables as for as I know but I dont have any tramp devices to test with.
I tried other uarts too as Speedybee instructions via email to them but unsuccessful...same goes as smartaudio...well...i shall fly it by old ways..power up the vtx to max, connect it only after gps locked and ready for auto launch...wish me luck for my maiden on dolphin, sir😂
Just tested Smart Audio with an AKK Race Ranger VTx and it works on mine. T5 pin, enable in Ports
Hi Where should we plug Jhemcu Buzzer / Finder in Speedybee F405Wing
There are 3 wire (Ground 5V BZ)
Is it okay to put it in the Servo?
I tried to plug it in the servo but the buzzer continuosly buzzing
If it is operated by a pwm signal then you can use a servo channel
got my speedybe wing controller installed everything is working surfaces and modes and arming. but cant get my flaps or gear to work in the other pins is there something im missing. added the channels to the radio and also setup the servs in the mixer but still nothing. anything would help thanks
Can you see the flap and gear channels moving in the INAV receiver window?
@@AndrewNewton yes and in the mixer as well bc i added them that way also
i have the moonlight kit - will it overheat on low power mode on standby? I put a servo controlled power switch in between power wires but it still powers up through tx rx & gm3 gimbal somehow. can you show us how to set up a switch to turn bec power off/on please - found instructions online but its chinese to me not inav.
My cameras don't overheat in Standby Mode. Are you sure it is activated? Maybe you need to install a cooling fan. Only $7.99 from Caddx
@@AndrewNewton sweet, thank you - just ordered one
Great Video , As Always!!!
Great tutorials. Very well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello, any plans to make VTOL video of wiring explanation? Thanks
No I dont have any VTOL models
Hello, I am having a problem with the setup in INAV. The pitch axis values are reversed. When the FC is in positive pitch the INAV says that it is negative. How can I solve this issue?
More info needed. Which page are you looking at?
@@AndrewNewton That is in the "setup"page. The problem is that when the plane is in positive AoA the FC gives negative value
Normal for INAV. Nose down = positive. Check the receiver page, ch 1 to 4 graphs should increase when you move sticks up and right. Animation should follow the board movement.
hi antdrew i have question can you explain too me how i connect speedybee f405 wing too futaba r72014 SB receiver
Don't think INAV supports SBUS2 so you would need to use SBUS same as in my video.
I have the new Speedybee F405 Wing and wondering how to flash it with new firmware, the Telemetry mod.
Video up now
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