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MHV Quadcopter Workshop
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5 - Channel layout on the RC Transmitter
ESC Firmware Flashing
Note: For the purposes of this workshop, a computer will be setup with the flashing software ready
to go.
Carefully cut off the heatshrink material, taking care not to damage the components underneath. Try
cutting from the side with a knife
6 - Location of microcontroller on the ESC
For the purposes of this workshop we are using a dedicated firmware programmer device. Using this
device, line it up over the microcontroller on the ESC (taking note of the correct orientation). Hook
the programmer to a laptop and load the SimonK firmware.
CH5 – Mode
selection
CH6 (various)
CH7 – (various)
CH1 – ROLL
(LEFT/RIGHT)
CH2 – PITCH
(FORWARD/BACK)
CH3 – THROTTLE
(UP/DOWN)
CH7 – YAW (PIVOT
LEFT/RIGHT)
