Unlike similar offerings, the FC requires no soldering, and uses reliable, lockable JST-GH connectors for connections to other parts of the drone.
Mounting Options
The FC ships with soft silicone rubber ‘gummies’ that should be used to mount the FC onto the ‘stack’.
These gummies not only reduce sensor noise caused by props, but also play an important role in protecting the delicate sensors from extreme shock.
If the FC is mounted atop the Orqa 3030 ESC, it is recommended to hard-mount the ESC on the supplied mounting hardware, and mount the FC on top of it using the gummies.
Voltage and Current Sensor
Betaflight, and all other flight controller firmware platforms require calibration of the battery voltage, and current sensors.
These values depend primarily on the ESC used. If the Orqa 3030 ESC is used, the default values programmed will be correct.
If a different ESC is used, there are several online guides explaining how to calibrate voltage, and current.
DRONE FLIGHT CONTROLLER
F405 3030 FC
Specifications:
STM32F405processor
Betaflight, iNav, ArdupilotandPX4support
Two camera inputs, switchable under R/C Control
Single sided layout (30x30mm hole centers)
LockingJST-GHconnectors
USB-Cconnector
Three IMU options (IncludingMPU-6000, andBMI270)
Standard OSD
Twin2Aswitching regulators (5V and 10V)
16MByteserial flash memory
4 or 8Motor Outputs
SIKradio interface
Payload connector, withGHSTpassthrough, UART, and GPIOs
GPS/Magnetometerconnector
Onboardbarometric altimeter
Onboard beeper
NDAA compliant, designed and manufactured in the EU
Right away, this is the best 65mm Whoop I know. Not even close.
I ordered two, one is more or less stock, just the PEEK motor screws and V3 cockroach. The second is upgraded to 0702 27000kV but will go back because I like the 25000kV more because of smoother throttle response and perfect betaflight tune.
Now the but:
1. On both quads I had to replace the BeeEye for a spare one because both are out of focus.
2. the yellow props were way too loose and very brittle. I lost two on my maiden. Black, blue and red are very tight (too tight for such a fragile prop) but if you get them on without bending them, they will last.
3. why does the quad not come with the lighter frame right away?
4. PH2.0…. You know the drill.
On that price point, even after the frame and PEEK upgrade I can forgive these quality issues. Especially considering the great tune and quality FC and motors. But be sure to order a replacement cam and props right away.
This was kind of a late night lark. I'd seen this upgrade for the Mk3 for a while and pondered whether it was a gimmick or not, and I'm pleased to say it's a genuinely good upgrade. It has reduced the noise of my Mk3 considerably. I haven't noted any significant increase in print quality, but the old drone of the bed is gone and that's completely worth it.
