Are you in Australia and eager to purchase a top - notch flight controller? Look no further than the Matek F405 - TE Flight Controller. This controller comes with a 168MHz STM32F405RGT6 MCU, offering high - speed performance. The ICM42688 - P IMU (SPI) ensures accurate motion sensing. It also features an SPL06 - 001 barometer (I2C) for altitude measurement, an AT7456E OSD (SPI), and a MicroSD slot for blackbox recording. With 6 UARTs, 1 Softserial_Tx option, 11 PWM outputs (8 Dshot compatible), 1 I2C, and 4 ADCs for various data collection, it's a comprehensive solution. The built - in inverter on UART2 - RX allows for SBUS input, and there's a switchable dual - camera input. The PDB can handle 9 - 36V input, with 4x 35A (max 4x 50A) output, and offers multiple power options like 5V 1.5A, 12V 2A, and 3.3V 200mA. It supports multiple firmware such as ArduPilot, INAV, and BetaFlight. Physically, it has a 30.5 x 30.5mm mounting with grommets and dimensions of 36 x 46 mm, weighing just 10g. The package includes 1 F405 - TE, 6 silicon grommets, and 1 Rubycon ZLH 35V/470uF capacitor.
Using the Matek F405 - TE Flight Controller is straightforward. First, mount it securely using the 30.5 x 30.5mm mounting holes and the provided grommets. Connect your power source within the 9 - 36V range. Make sure to connect all the necessary sensors and devices like the camera, ESC, etc. according to the specifications. When it comes to firmware, choose the one that suits your needs - ArduPilot, INAV, or BetaFlight - and follow the standard installation procedures. Note that in INAV, DSHOT won't work on S3, S5, S7 due to DMA clash. So, use ONESHOT or MULTISHOT and calibrate the ESC PWM range. For BetaFlight, set dshot_bitbang = ON when using X6 and X8 DSHOT. In ArduPilot, set LOG_BACKEND_TYPE = 1 for SD card logging. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Check the connections regularly to ensure they are secure. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place away from moisture and extreme temperatures.
