SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC ESC Stack

Manual d'instruccions de la pila ESC SpeedyBee F405 V3/V4 FC

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

1. Introducció

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. Contingut del paquet

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 en 1 ESC x 1
  • Condensador de baixa ESR de 35 V 1500 uF x 1
  • Anell O de silicona M3 x 5
  • Cable d'alimentació XT60 (70 mm) x 1
  • SH 1.0mm 30mm-length 8pin Cable (for FC-ESC connection) x 1
  • Ulleres de silicona M3*8.1mm (per 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.
  • Controlador de vol SpeedyBee F405 V3 x 1
  • SpeedyBee BLS 50A 4 en 1 ESC x 1
  • Condensador de baixa ESR de 35 V 1500 uF x 1
  • Femella de niló M3 x 5
  • Anell O de silicona M3 x 5
  • Ulleres de silicona M3*8mm (per a FC) x 5
  • Ulleres de silicona M3*8.1mm (per 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
  • Cable d'alimentació XT60 (70 mm) x 1

3. Especificacions

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.
CaracterísticaSpeedyBee BLS 55A ESC (in F405 V4 stack)SpeedyBee BLS 50A ESC (in F405 V3 stack)
Corrent continu55A50A
Corrent d’esclat70A (10S)55A (5S)
PCB inner layer copper thickness3 oz2 oz
Aluminum Alloy heatsinkx
MOSFET internal resistance1.1 mR1.5 mR
Number of TDK MLCC 35V 22uF filtering capacitors2116
MOSFET Voltage Classificació40 V40 V
Bidirectional DShotSupported if flashed with BlueJaySupported if flashed with BlueJay
Díode protector TVS
External Low ESR Capacitor in the Package1000uF1000uF
Protocol ESCDSHOT300/600DSHOT300/600
FirmwareBLHeli-S 8-bit J-H-40BLHeli-S J-H-50
Entrada de potència3-6S LiPo3-6S LiPo
Potència de sortidaVBATVBAT
Muntatge30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)
Dimensió45.6 (L) * 44 (A) * 8 mm (Al)45.6 (L) * 44 (A) * 6.1 mm (Al)
Naked PCB board weight18.7 g13.8 g
Heatsink weight4.3 gx
Weight with Heatsink23.5 g13.8 g

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.
CaracterísticaSpeedyBee F405 V4 FCSpeedyBee F405 V3 FC
MCUSTM32F405STM32F405
GiroscopiICM42688PIMC270
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
Xip BluetoothSupported. Used for FC configurationSupported. Used for FC configuration
4-level Battery Life Indicator
Blackbox StorageRanura de targeta MicroSDRanura de targeta MicroSD
ESC SignalsM1-M8M1-M8
4x LED strips Support✓ (pads)✓ (pads)
BaròmetreIntegratIntegrat
Tipus de port USBTipus-CTipus-C
Entrada de potència3S - 6S Lipo3S - 6S Lipo
4.5V BEC Output for GPS
3.3V BEC Output
I2C (Magnetometer, Sonar, etc)
Zumbador
Botó BOT
Entrada RSSI
Muntatge30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)30.5 x 30.5mm (4mm hole diameter)
Dimensió41.6 (L) x 39.4 (A) x 7.8 (Al) mm41.6 (L) x 39.4 (A) x 7.8 (Al) mm
Pes10.5 g9.6 g

3.3 Dimensions

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. Configuració i cablejat

4.1 Connexió amb FC i 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 Esquema de cablejat

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

Quan utilitzeu un receptor SBUS, el cable de senyal SBUS del receptor s'ha de connectar al coixinet SBUS a la part frontal del controlador de vol (aquest coixinet utilitza internament 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

Disseny del controlador de vol F405 V3

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.

Disseny del controlador de vol F405 V4

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. Funcionament

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. Manteniment

  • Actualitzacions de firmware: Regularly check the SpeedyBee weblloc web o aplicació per obtenir les darreres actualitzacions de firmware per garantir un rendiment òptim i l'accés a noves funcions.
  • Neteja: Keep the FC and ESC free from dust, dirt, and moisture. Use a soft, dry brush or compressed air for cleaning. Avoid using liquids.
  • Inspecció física: Periodically inspect all solder joints and connections for any signs of damage or corrosion. Ensure all screws and grommets are securely in place.
  • Emmagatzematge: Store the stack in a dry, cool environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

7. Solució De Problemes

7.1 Problemes comuns i solucions

  • 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. Consells d'usuari

  • Comoditat sense fil: Leverage the SpeedyBee app's Bluetooth connectivity for quick field adjustments to your FC and ESC settings without needing a computer.
  • Monitorització de la bateria: 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.
  • Protecció millorada: The V4 ESC features a TVS protective diode and numerous high-quality capacitors for superior surge protection and smoother flight performance.
  • Registre de caixa negra: 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. Garantia i Suport

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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