- 1Installation and Use of Configurators for Betaflight
Mar 15, 2017 NEW BETAFLIGHT CONFIGURATOR 10.0.0 MAC INSTALL - Duration: 3:37. DORKYand40RC 6,302 views. ImmersionRC Rapidfire 3rd batch latest 10/5/19 Part 4. BetaFlight Unified Target MATEKF722HD. F722-PX and F722-HD share same Betaflight unified target MATEKF722HD. Select “MATEKF722HD” in pull-down list of configurator; BetaFlight configurator 10.7 has supported FrskyOSD protocol, Need to enable it on Uart6.
Various FV-31 Cypher FLEXF3 settings can be edited using a BetaFlight Configuration Tool. There are several independent config tools to choose from. We use the following ones. Only one configurator install is needed. Multiple links to multiple platforms and versions are provided below.
Betaflight Configurator
- Betaflight also has a presence in the Slack messaging platform. Register here, and then come join us in Slack. Most developers hang out there, so this is a great place to talk about the things you are tinkering with in Betaflight, or get help with really complicated configuration problems. Important information when upgrading MAC OS.
- From memory betaflight 4.0 is the last version that will run f3 boards due to the later F4 boards and so on using later versions of betaflight due to their greater computing power. As for setting up your Taranis, this is the go to video that many people use.
BetaFlight Configurator For Windows PC
- Typically for Windows 7, 8, or 10 PC you will scroll down and click to install the Asset with the name 'betaflight-configurator-installer_<version>_win32.exe'.
- Works via Micro USB cable. Versions for Mac OS X and Linux may also be available, though Flex does not test or support these versions.
- CLICK here for installation links for the latest Betaflight Configurator Release Scroll down and look for the 10.5.1 version per above.
- If not connecting, click on the top TWO links on the Configurator's Welcome page to install the device drivers.
- CP210x Drivers
- STM USB VCP Drivers
- NOTE: 10.5.1 (V10.51) Betaflight Configurator is known working. Later versions will offer NO benefits for Cypher users.
- NOTE: We recommend and support the use on PC's of the full installed BetaFlight Application linked above. The Chrome/Chrome Store browser applet is not supported, and is known to have issues.
SpeedyBee App
Speedy Bee Betaflight App for Android
Works via Bluetooth or Micro USB cable (Micro USB requires OTG adapter for most devices)
There is no need to update if you have a version that works. You will not get any new Cypher features.
Speedy Bee Betaflight App for iOS
(Apple Iphone and Ipad). Works via Bluetooth.
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- Search for 'Speedy Bee' at Apple's App Store -Last Flex tested version: v1.3.2, v1.2.9 also OK.
There is no need to update if you have a version that works. You will not get any new Cypher features.
- Speedy Bee and Betaflight Configurator interfaces are nearly identical. Common instructions can be used for both platforms.
- General tips on using and troubleshooting your configurator can be found on its Welcome and Documentation & Support pages
- As above, you have two choices to connect your configurator's device to your Cypher's FLEXF3.Micro USB Cable
- The provided USB Cable connects your Cypher's FLEXF3 to your Android device or PC etc.
- Launch your Configurator, Plug in the cable, Hit connect
- Additional power to the Cypher should not be required to make adjustments (powered via USB)
- The provided Bluetooth (BLE) Dongle for IOS and Android phones and tablets plugs into the white connector next to the USB connector Bluetooth BLE FLEX BT Dongle
- Plug in the dongle flat side up then power-up your Cypher with a flight battery.
- Launch the Speedy Bee App and hit the 'Start Scanning' button. Connect to the Flex BT device.
- Settings will load automatically
- Make adjustments
- Remove dongle before flight!
- The provided USB Cable connects your Cypher's FLEXF3 to your Android device or PC etc.
- NOTE: There should be no need to go to your devices 'Bluetooth Settings'. The BLE Dongle should simply work from the APP.
Configurator related settings and topics can be found HERE
Cypher Wiki Main
Retrieved from 'http://wiki.flexinnovations.com/index.php?title=Cypher/Configurators&oldid=3894'
You can configure Betaflight settings on your quad by installing a Betaflight mobile app on your iPhone, iPad, Android Phone or tablets. This is handy when you are out in the field and don’t have access to a computer. There are a few different options which we will introduce in this post.
Check out the list of Betaflight tutorials.
So you might wonder, we can already change Betaflight settings using Betaflight OSD or LUA script, why would you want to use a clunky mobile app?
Well, some mobile apps for Betaflight give you more complete settings that aren’t available in Betaflight OSD and LUA script yet. Another advantage is that it doesn’t require OSD or specific radio receiver or transmitter for LUA script to work. Sentiment analysis addin for excel on mac word.
Download: Android | iTunes
Developed by the same company, SpeedyBee, the app is available on both Google Play and iTune. I like this app because it’s FREE and it gives you access to nearly all the settings on the Betaflight configurator including the CLI. It’s really a great app, though it’s not as easy to use as the computer version configurator.
Here are a few more screenshots of the app, the layout looks nearly identical to the one we use on a computer.
When changing numeric settings it can take a bit of patience as you can only tap on the up/down arrow. Say if you want to change current sensor scale from 600 to 200, it can take a while. I wish they allow number typing.
Because it’s on bluetooth, the refresh rate is a bit slow compared to the PC configurator. Especially with the 3D model and the receiver tab when you move the TX sticks. Not really a biggie though, it still works well for the most part.
Apart from these, the APP loads pretty fast, opening the tabs and changing options are pretty responsive.
The SpeedyBee Betaflight App supports both OTG cable and bluetooth module. However, for OTG cable it only works on Android, iPhone users can only use Bluetooth module.
In fact SpeedyBee makes their own branded Bluetooth module, as well as flight controllers with built-in bluetooth. I believe that’s how they are funding the software development at the moment. I’ve been told you can use a generic BT module with the app, but if you want to support their effort with the software you should get the official one.
- SpeedyBee Bluetooth Module: http://bit.ly/2Ia4H5n
- OTG Cable for Android (Micro USB): https://amzn.to/2Ie2Ts9
I’ve tested their Bluetooth module and it worked as expected. The signal range is 30+ feet, and if you are connecting the pins as shown in the instruction, the BT module disconnects automatically as soon as you arm the quad.
The setup is relatively simple, enable MSP in one of the spare UART and connect TX and RX to the BT module.
SpeedyBee, sounds familiar? Yes, they released an FPV camera a few months ago. It wasn’t particularly popular though due to the unattractive pricing and average performance.
Betaflight CM (configuration manager) is a paid software. They also offer a free version wit limited access to settings.
It’s designed to be used with OTG cables, NOT Bluetooth module.
The Betaflight CM looks to have a really well designed user interface. However I haven’t actually tested it myself so I can’t tell you how easy it is to use. For more information about its capability and where to get it, please visit their thread on IntoFPV forum.
When I asked the developer at Betaflight CM about the differences between Speedybee and Betaflight CM, here is the reply.
There are some other options. The two we’ve mentioned above have been tested and reported working well at IntoFPV, that’s why I have to recommend those two first.
Betaflight For Mac Os
- PIDFlight – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmengler.pidflight
- EZ-GUI Ground Station – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ezio.multiwii
- Flight Debugger – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.betaflightcli
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Am I missing any Betaflight apps? Let me know in the comment. Featured Image is from Lê Thanh Tùng on Youtube.