SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC ESC Stack

Uputstvo za upotrebu SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC ESC stacka

Flight Controller & 4-in-1 ESC for RC FPV Racing Drones

1. Uvod

This manual provides detailed instructions for the SpeedyBee F405 V3 and V4 Flight Controller (FC) and Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Stack. Designed for RC FPV racing and freestyle drones, this stack offers robust performance, wireless configuration via Bluetooth, and advanced features for an enhanced flying experience. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation to ensure proper functionality and safety.

SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC ESC Stack overview
Figure 1: SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC ESC Stack overview.

2. Sadržaj paketa

Verify that all items are included in your package based on the chosen stack version.

SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC Package Contents:

SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC package contents
Figure 2: SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC package contents.
  • SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-u-1 ESC x 1
  • 35V 1500uF Low ESR kondenzator x 1
  • M3 silikonski O prsten x 5
  • XT60 kabel za napajanje (70 mm) x 1
  • SH 1.0mm 30mm-length 8pin Cable (for FC-ESC connection) x 1
  • Silikonske ušice M3*8.1 mm (za ESC) x 5

SpeedyBee F405 V3 50A 30x30 Stack Package Contents:

SpeedyBee F405 V3 50A 30x30 Stack package contents
Figure 3: SpeedyBee F405 V3 50A 30x30 Stack package contents.
  • SpeedyBee F405 V3 kontroler leta x 1
  • SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4-u-1 ESC x 1
  • 35V 1500uF Low ESR kondenzator x 1
  • M3 najlonska matica x 5
  • M3 silikonski O prsten x 5
  • Silikonske ušice M3*8 mm (za FC) x 5
  • Silikonske ušice M3*8.1 mm (za ESC) x 5
  • SH 1.0mm 15mm-length 8pin Cable (for FC-ESC connection) x 1
  • M3*30mm Inner-hexagon Screws x 5
  • DJI 6pin Cable (80mm) x 1
  • XT60 kabel za napajanje (70 mm) x 1

3. Specifikacije

3.1 ESC Specifications

ESC specifications comparison table for BLS 55A and BLS 50A
Figure 4: ESC specifications comparison table for BLS 55A and BLS 50A.
FeatureSpeedyBee BLS 55A ESC (in F405 V4 stack)SpeedyBee BLS 50A ESC (in F405 V3 stack)
Kontinuirana struja55A50A
Burst Current70A (10S)55A (5S)
PCB inner layer copper thickness3oz2oz
Aluminum Alloy heatsinkx
MOSFET internal resistance1.1mR1.5mR
Number of TDK MLCC 35V 22uF filtering capacitors2116
MOSFET Voltage Ocjena40V40V
Bidirectional DShotSupported if flashed with BlueJaySupported if flashed with BlueJay
TVS zaštitna dioda
External Low ESR Capacitor in the Package1000uF1000uF
ESC ProtocolDSHOT300/600DSHOT300/600
FirmwareBLHeli-S 8-bit J-H-40BLHeli-S J-H-50
Power Input3-6S LiPo3-6S LiPo
Izlazna snagaVBATVBAT
Montaža30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)
Dimenzija45.6 (D) * 44 (Š) * 8 mm (V)45.6 (D) * 44 (Š) * 6.1 mm (V)
Naked PCB board weight18.7g13.8g
Heatsink weight4.3gx
Weight with Heatsink23.5g13.8g

3.2 Flight Controller Specifications

Flight Controller specifications comparison table for F405 V4 FC and F405 V3 FC
Figure 5: Flight Controller specifications comparison table for F405 V4 FC and F405 V3 FC.
FeatureSpeedyBee F405 V4 FCSpeedyBee F405 V3 FC
MCUSTM32F405STM32F405
GyroICM42688PBMI270
100uF filtering tantalum capacitor for Gyrox
LDO power chip for GyroMaxliner brand. Surge protection 320% betterRegular LDO power chip
Individual 3.3V LDO for MCU
5V BEC Output9 groups. 3A in total.9 groups. 2A in total.
9V BEC Output2 groups. 3A in total.2 groups. 2A in total.
INAV quadcopter DShot SupportOnly Multishot, OneShot125
SD Card compatibilityNot very well with certain microSD cards
Bluetooth čipSupported. Used for FC configurationSupported. Used for FC configuration
4-level Battery Life Indicator
Blackbox StorageSlot za MicroSD karticuSlot za MicroSD karticu
ESC SignalsM1-M8M1-M8
4x LED strips Support✓ (pads)✓ (pads)
BarometarUgrađeniUgrađeni
Tip USB priključkaTip-CTip-C
Power Input3S - 6S Lipo3S - 6S Lipo
4.5V BEC Output for GPS
3.3V BEC Output
I2C (Magnetometer, Sonar, etc)
Zujalica
Dugme BOOT
RSSI ulaz
Montaža30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)
Dimenzija41.6 (D) x 39.4 (Š) x 7.8 (V) mm41.6 (D) x 39.4 (Š) x 7.8 (V) mm
Težina10.5g9.6g

3.3 Dimenzije

Dimensions of F405 V3 FC and BLS 50A ESC
Figure 6: Dimensions of F405 V3 FC and BLS 50A ESC.
Dimensions of F405 V4 FC and BLS 55A ESC
Figure 7: Dimensions of F405 V4 FC and BLS 55A ESC.

4. Podešavanje i ožičenje

4.1 Connection with FC & Motors

It is strongly recommended to use the Low ESR capacitor included in the package to prevent the stack from being burnt out by voltage spikes during power-up. The FC and ESC can also be connected via direct soldering if preferred. Refer to the soldering pads definition in the diagrams below.

Connection diagram for FC & Motors (V4 stack example)
Figure 8: Connection diagram for FC & Motors (V4 stack example).

4.2 Dijagram ožičenja

The following diagrams illustrate the comprehensive wiring for various peripherals. Ensure all connections are made accurately.

F405 V4 Flight Controller Wiring Diagram

Wiring Diagram for F405 V4 FC
Figure 9: Wiring Diagram for F405 V4 FC, showing connections for Spektrum, PPM, ELRS, SBUS, Crossfire Nano Rx, LED Strip, LED, Servo, Buzzer, GPS, DJI Air Unit, and Analog VTX.

F405 V3 Flight Controller Wiring Diagram

Wiring Diagram for F405 V3 FC
Figure 10: Wiring Diagram for F405 V3 FC, showing connections for Spektrum, PPM, ELRS, SBUS, Crossfire Nano Rx, LED Strip, LED, Servo, Buzzer, GPS, DJI Air Unit, and Analog VTX.

4.3 SBUS Receiver Connection Notice

Kada koristite SBUS prijemnik, SBUS signalna žica prijemnika mora biti povezana na SBUS pad na prednjoj strani kontrolera leta (ova jastučić interno koristi UART2).

If you are also using the DJI Air Unit (O3/Link/Vista/Air Unit V1), you will need to disconnect the SBUS signal wire from the Air Unit harness. Failure to do so will prevent the SBUS receiver from being properly recognized by the flight controller. You can use tweezers to pick out the SBUS wire from the 6-pin harness connector (or directly cut this wire) and insulate the exposed part of the wire carefully.

SBUS Receiver Connection for F405 V4 FC

SBUS receiver connection notice for F405 V4 FC
Figure 11: SBUS receiver connection notice for F405 V4 FC, illustrating the wire to disconnect when using DJI Air Unit.

SBUS Receiver Connection for F405 V3 FC

SBUS receiver connection notice for F405 V3 FC
Figure 12: SBUS receiver connection notice for F405 V3 FC, illustrating the wire to disconnect when using DJI Air Unit.

4.4 DJI Air Unit Connection

The DJI Air Unit plug is completely compatible with DJI O3/RunCam Link/Caddx Vista/DJI Air Unit V1, requiring no wire changes.

Cable connection for DJI O3 Air Unit, RunCam Link/Caddx Vista Air Unit, and DJI Air Unit V1
Figure 13: Cable connection for DJI O3 Air Unit, RunCam Link/Caddx Vista Air Unit, and DJI Air Unit V1.

4.5 Flight Controller Layouts

F405 V3 Flight Controller Layout

F405 V3 Flight Controller layout diagram
Figure 14: F405 V3 Flight Controller layout diagram, indicating FPV Cam, Second 4-in-1 ESC, Receiver, Extra PWM output, Antenna, Bluetooth Chip, Orange LED, 4-level battery indicator, BOOT Button, OSD Chip, GPS&Compass, Betaflight LED, VTX (Analog/DJI), Gyro, Buzzer, USB Type-C Port, Red/Blue/Green LEDs, 8pin Connector (to ESC), TVS Diode, 5V 2A BEC, 9V 2A BEC, MicroSD (Up to 4GB), Barometer.

BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC Layout

BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC layout diagram
Figure 15: BLS 50A 4-in-1 ESC layout diagram, showing Motor 1-4 pads, Capacitor pin holes (GND/BAT+), 8pin connector (to FC), Driver chips, MCU (BB21), and TVS Diode.

F405 V4 Flight Controller Layout

F405 V4 Flight Controller layout diagram
Figure 16: F405 V4 Flight Controller layout diagram, indicating FPV Cam, Second 4-in-1 ESC, Receiver, Extra PWM output, Barometer, Antenna, Bluetooth Chip, Orange LED, 4-level battery indicator, Green LED, BOOT Button, 5V 3A BEC, GPS&Compass, Betaflight LED, VTX (Analog), VTX (DJI), USB Type-C Port, Red/Blue LEDs, Gyro (ICM42688P), Buzzer, 8pin Connector (to ESC), TVS Diode, 9V 3A BEC, OSD Chip, SD Card Slot, DJI Air Unit Connector.

BLS 55A 4-in-1 ESC Layout

BLS 55A 4-in-1 ESC layout diagram
Figure 17: BLS 55A 4-in-1 ESC layout diagram, showing Motor 1-4 pads, Capacitor pin holes (GND/BAT+), 8pin connector (to FC), Driver Chips, MCU (BB21), and TVS Diode.

5. Operacija

5.1 Configure FC and ESC via Bluetooth

The SpeedyBee app allows you to wirelessly configure your Flight Controller and ESC. Connect your smartphone to the stack via Bluetooth to tune your quad anytime, anywhere.

SpeedyBee app for wireless FC and ESC configuration (V3)
Figure 18: SpeedyBee app interface for wireless FC and ESC configuration (V3).
SpeedyBee app for wireless FC and ESC configuration (V4)
Figure 19: SpeedyBee app interface for wireless FC and ESC configuration (V4).

5.2 Change Motor Directions Wirelessly

After building or replacing a motor, you can easily change motor directions wirelessly using the SpeedyBee app. This feature works for all BLHeli32, BLHeli_S, and BlueJay ESCs. To use this feature, go to the App > Motors > Motor Direction Settings.

SpeedyBee app for wireless motor direction change (V3)
Figure 20: SpeedyBee app interface for wireless motor direction change (V3).
SpeedyBee app for wireless motor direction change (V4)
Figure 21: SpeedyBee app interface for wireless motor direction change (V4).

5.3 LED Pads with Simple Switching

The FC features 4 sets of LED pads. Solder your LED strips to these pads for enhanced visibility. With a single tap on the BOOT button, you can cycle through different LED presets. A long press on the BOOT button switches to Betaflight LED mode.

LED pads with simple switching (V3)
Figure 22: LED pads with simple switching (V3).
LED pads with simple switching (V4)
Figure 23: LED pads with simple switching (V4).

5.4 Onboard Battery Life Indicator

The flight controller includes a 4-level LED battery capacity indicator. Connect your battery, and the LEDs will instantly show the battery level, eliminating the need for an external LiPo checker.

Onboard 4-level battery indicator (V3)
Figure 24: Onboard 4-level battery indicator (V3).
Onboard 4-level battery indicator (V4)
Figure 25: Onboard 4-level battery indicator (V4).

5.5 Support for 8 Motors (X8/Y6/Fixed-Wings)

Both V3 and V4 flight controllers support 8 motors, making them suitable for X8 drones, Y6 drones, or fixed-wing aircraft. You can configure these setups directly through the SpeedyBee app.

8 motors output for X8/Y6/fixed-wings (V3)
Figure 26: 8 motors output for X8/Y6/fixed-wings (V3).
8 motors output for X8/Y6/fixed-wings (V4)
Figure 27: 8 motors output for X8/Y6/fixed-wings (V4).

6. Održavanje

  • Ažuriranja firmvera: Regularly check the SpeedyBee webweb-mjesto ili aplikaciju za najnovija ažuriranja firmvera kako biste osigurali optimalne performanse i pristup novim funkcijama.
  • čišćenje: Keep the FC and ESC free from dust, dirt, and moisture. Use a soft, dry brush or compressed air for cleaning. Avoid using liquids.
  • fizicki pregled: Periodically inspect all solder joints and connections for any signs of damage or corrosion. Ensure all screws and grommets are securely in place.
  • Skladištenje: Store the stack in a dry, cool environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

7. Otkrivanje problema

7.1 Uobičajeni problemi i rješenja

  • SBUS Receiver Not Recognized (with DJI Air Unit): If your ELRS receiver is not recognized when using a DJI Air Unit, ensure the SBUS signal wire from the Air Unit harness is disconnected from the flight controller. This wire can interfere with the external SBUS receiver. Carefully remove or cut and insulate this wire.
  • Voltage Spikes/Burnout: Always use the provided Low ESR capacitor with the ESC to protect against voltage spikes, especially during power-up.
  • SD Card Issues (F405 V3): The F405 V3 FC may have compatibility issues with certain microSD cards. Ensure your microSD card is Standard (SDSC) or High Capacity (SDHC) and formatted with FAT16 or FAT32. Extended capacity cards (SDXC) are not supported. For F405 V4, compatibility is improved, supporting C4, C6, C10, and higher cards.
  • No Heat/Overheating: The V4 ESC is designed with an aluminum alloy heatsink for efficient MOSFET heat dissipation, ensuring stable operation without excessive heat. If experiencing unusual heat, verify proper airflow and mounting.

8. Savjeti za korisnike

  • Bežična pogodnost: Leverage the SpeedyBee app's Bluetooth connectivity for quick field adjustments to your FC and ESC settings without needing a computer.
  • Praćenje baterije: Utilize the onboard 4-level LED battery indicator on the FC to quickly check your LiPo battery status, reducing the need for a separate checker.
  • Poboljšana zaštita: The V4 ESC features a TVS protective diode and numerous high-quality capacitors for superior surge protection and smoother flight performance.
  • Blackbox Logging: Both V3 and V4 support Blackbox logging to a microSD card (up to 4GB). For V4, this feature is more reliable with improved SD card compatibility, allowing for extensive flight data analysis.

9. Garancija i podrška

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or warranty inquiries, please contact SpeedyBee customer service through their official website or authorized distributors. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

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