F Series [BETA] Firmware

Beta firmware releases for F Series ESCs. Required for use with configuration tool.

2.2.1 - 30th June 2022 - Latest

Compatible bootloader version is 1.2.0.

Changes

  • Support for Betaflight 4.3 DShot signalling changes.

  • F5B mode start-up improvements.

Firmware can be downloaded and installed through the APD Flashing Tool

2.2.0 - 19th May 2022

Compatible bootloader version is 1.2.0.

Changes

  • Support for Betaflight 4.3 RC7 firmware, specifically passthrough connection.

  • Behaviour changes to ramp up and ramp down handlers, when brake on stop disabled.

  • F5B starting improvements.

Firmware can be downloaded and installed through the APD Flashing Tool

2.1.2 - 9th February 2022

Compatible bootloader version is 1.1.0.

Changes

  • Demagnetisation aggressiveness tuned further, resulting in further increases to maximum output power over previous releases.

2.1.1 - 25th November 2021

Compatible bootloader version is 1.1.0.

Changes

  • Dynamic bus and phase current limiting aggressiveness reduced, resulting in smoother flight response at the maximum ESC power levels.

2.1.0 - 13th October 2021

Compatible bootloader version is 1.1.0.

Changes

  • Second Beta release of version 2 firmware, improvements and bug fixes.

  • Robustness of signal acquisition improved.

  • Telemetry reply stability improvements.

  • Max telemetry response rate increased to 400Hz for DShot, Proshot and Bi-Directional DShot.

  • Bi-directional DShot on Ardupilot 4.1.

  • Performance increased on Bi-Directional DShot using DS600.

  • Manual protocol selection and override for signal inputs. Includes varying DShot rates.

  • Improved start power setting selection for a better startup with challenging loads.

  • Improved temperature telemetry, particularly in negative regions of operation.

  • F5B ramp rates added for fixed-wing starting requirements.

  • Reverse tab re-introduced as a point of configuration of direction.

  • Additional configuration of beep tones, alongside the addition of beeps for signal quality indication.

2.0.0 - 19th February 2021

Compatible bootloader version is 1.0.0.

Changes

  • Initial release of version 2 firmware, for Beta testing.

  • Installation via APD Flashing Tool.

  • Configuration options opened up for F Series devices.

  • Further improvements to bi-directional DShot functionality.

Last updated