On the left margin, click the Ports tab. The Ports tab is where we designate which connections (UARTs) on the flight controller are connected to which devices on the quadcopter. But, as this is a bare-bones setup, there is only one device we need to allocate to a port: the […]
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There are quite a few things that need to be set on the Configuration tab. Click the Configuration tab in the left margin and a you’ll see a long screen with lots of options. Fortunately, there is no need touch most of this tab. 6a. ESC/Motor protocol First, go to […]
The Modes tab determines what the radio switches do to the quad. As with most of Betaflight, there are a number of things that can be done with radio switches, from changing LED colors to adjusting PIDs, but in this bare-bones example, we are just going to set up an […]
This final section will cover how to use your switches to arm your quad, how to change flight modes, and how to set up Airmode if you so desire. 10a. Arming and changing flight modes Your arm switch is Switch F. To arm your quad, place it on a flat, […]
Click the Receiver tab in the left margin. This is where we will ensure the receiver is properly communicating with the flight controller and that your radio’s stick movements properly span the entire range of control. We will also configure two switches on the radio to communicate with the flight […]
Note: If you selected any of the DShot ESC protocols or BRUSHED protocol in Step 6a, you can skip ESC calibration and move to checking motor directions below. Any other protocol requires ESC calibration. Click the Motors tab in the left margin of the Betaflight configurator. This tab allows you […]
If you haven’t already, connect the flight controller to your PC with your USB cable and select the Setup tab from the menu on the left. There is very little to do on the Setup tab. First, place the quadcopter on a flat, level surface and ensure it isn’t moving. […]
Quite a few flight controllers are shipping with Betaflight firmware already installed. That’s fantastic for a new user as it eliminates the need to flash the firmware. With the Betaflight Configurator open, plug in a USB cable to the flight controller. Ensure you are using a USB cable that is […]
In order to ensure the Betaflight configurator can communicate with your flight controller, it is necessary to install two drivers on your PC. Both are linked on the Betaflight configurator welcome page. First, click on the link to CP210x Drivers and follow the instructions on that page to download […]