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Firmware updates on FETtec Alpha FC firmware

For firmware updates it is the same procedure as flashing the FETtec Alpha FC firmware.

Connect FC via open port and choose “Firmware”.

Now you can flash the latest firmware update via “Select new firmware to flash” or choose
“Flash local file”.

We always recommend to use the latest available firmware to get the best user experience.

If you like to try new features and firmware developments you can join our Discord channel to
be always up to date (https://discord.gg/pfHAbahzRp).

Summary of Contents for FC F7

Page 1: ...Page 1 FETtec FC F7 Manual ...

Page 4: ...of the FETtec FC F7 Connect to FETtec Configurator and update to the latest firmware see FC firmware update Install the FC in your copter see Connection diagrams for correct wiring and installation Make sure everything is connected properly and check without propellers Connect to FETtec Configurator to proceed with final configuration of the FETtec FC F7 ...

Page 5: ... configuration or TX for digital FPV systems RGB LED PWM signal pin to control WS2812 LEDs or similar configurable in GUI BAT Battery voltage VTX 5V GND Signal1 4 Motor Signal 1 4 ESCTLM Telemetry Serial GND Reference Signal Ground UPRT Receiver signal port SBUS F Port PPM Crossfire TX RXTLM Receiver telemetry sPort Crossfire RX Serial connectors SER1 SER3 are JST SH 1mm 6 pin ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 FETtec FC F7 version 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...8 pin connector For easy ESC connection via 8 pin cable FETtec FC F7 to FETtec 4in1 ESC 35A same for FETtec 4in1 ESC 45A cable included with FETtec ESCs Any other ESC is usable please make sure the signal pinout is correct otherwise change accordingly ...

Page 9: ...Page 9 Receiver connection RX Top Bottom connectors for receivers bottom connector JST SH 1mm 4 pin TBS Crossfire Crossfire nano connection cable connection 2 54mm pinheader connection ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 SBUS receiver FrSky R XSR ...

Page 11: ...Page 11 VTX connection Unify nano ...

Page 12: ...nection Notes RX and TX connection is only for cameras that support serial 5V U5V and Video UVID are only for use with a mounted unify PRO nano or unify PRO nano 32 Resetbutton Resets the FC to the preflashed bootloader ...

Page 13: ...t KISS FC firmware and GUI please visit https github com flyduino Install KISS GUI Connect COM port To update the FETtec FC firmware please use the KISS GUI and choose FETTEC KISS FC Configuration can be made in the KISS GUI settings are in the advanced tab ...

Page 14: ...net and choose ALPHA Configurator 2 Connect the FETtec FC via USB 3 Open the ALPHA Configurator and select open port Choose the serial port on which the FC shows up and press connect 4 If you have KISS FC firmware running on your FC you will get a warning if you want to flash FETtec Alpha FC firmware Press OK Select serial port again ...

Page 15: ...Page 15 5 Select new firmware to flash We always recommend flashing the latest available firmware 6 Confirm to flash FETtec ALPHA firmware by pressing OK ...

Page 16: ...t is requested to be selected and connected again Now you can customize everything in the GUI according to your wishes Please connect everything like described in the manual of the FC The receiver signal will get auto detected supported systems are Frsky Sbus S Port CRSFv2 and CRSFv3 and Ghost ...

Page 17: ...FETtec Toolset https gui fettec net 2 Connect the FETtec FC via USB 3 Press the reset button once 4 Open the FETtec ESC Configurator and select USB and connect 5 Choose the serial port on which the FC shows up and press connect 6 Now the FC shows up and you can select KISS Firmware FETtec FC G4 1 3 RC47m in Remote Firmware and press Flash selected ...

Page 18: ...Page 18 7 Flashing to KISS FC firmware done ...

Page 19: ...port and choose Firmware Now you can flash the latest firmware update via Select new firmware to flash or choose Flash local file We always recommend to use the latest available firmware to get the best user experience If you like to try new features and firmware developments you can join our Discord channel to be always up to date https discord gg pfHAbahzRp ...

Page 20: ...mware You can set up the FC according to your wishes in the ALPHA Configurator All functions are explained in the respective category For more information and help use the FETtec Alpha FC firmware manual available at www fettec net download ...

Page 21: ...or FPV goggles FPV OSD The I2C connection will block serial 3 which is mostly used for digital OSD or analog VTX control VCS The O LED must be connected on power up to initialize but can be unplugged after set up is done Supported display types Required resolution 128 x 64px We recommend the 1 3 SSH1106 version as the text size will be very small on the 0 96 SSD1306 display ...

Page 22: ...Dimension in mm Dimensions 35x30mm without 30x30 corners 20x20mm with breakable holes M2 to M3 30x30mm hole distance useable breakable 30x30mm corners Overall height 7 9mm Weight 5 37g Connector type JST SH 1mm ...