F Series Configuration Options
This section of the guide outlines the various configurable elements of the F_Series through the configuration tool, along with their default settings.
These configuration options are for units running F_Series firmware 2.3.0 or later.
Mode
Loads the configurator tool fields with the recommended settings for the desired drivetrain application. Two mode options exist, Normal mode and Reversible mode.
Motor Drive Settings
Motor drive specific settings.
Motor Direction
The desired direction in which the motor should operate.
Motor Start Power
The intensity of the initial voltage applied to the motor when spooling up from stand-still.
Timing Advance
Increased timing advance can reduce ESC running temperatures for some motors. The recommended setting is auto.
Throttle
Throttle specific settings.
Ramp Up/Down Settings
Acceleration and braking rates for the ESC, which are applied on every change of throttle input to the ESC.
Deadzone Percentage
Sets the middle dead zone when using reversible mode. Taken as a percentage of the endpoint range.
ESC Limits
Settings related to the limits of the ESC and responses.
Bus Current Limit
The upper current limit the ESC can reach on the input from the power supply. Configurable from 150 to 200 Amps, depending on the ESC model.
Temperature Limit
The temperature limit for the ESC as measured internally. Configurable to ranges from 70 to 120 degrees Celsius.
Over-temperature Response
The requested ESC response to an over-temperature event.
Additional Settings
Advanced settings for the ESC.
Input Signal Type
Set the current input signal type to be used by the ESC for throttle input. Affects telemetry output in certain scenarios.
DShot Baud Type
Select the DShot rate to use, when using DShot as signal type.
Telemetry Enabled
Toggle the output of telemetry on T pin. The telemetry output format will be dictated by the type setting.
Telemetry Type
Change the type of telemetry that is output by the T pin on the ESC. The options are:
DShot/Betaflight Telemetry: Standard DShot telemetry format used by most flight controllers. Requires a DShot signal input to request the telemetry before it is transmitted.
PWM Telemetry: Forces the output of the DShot telemetry format at 1Hz. Each transmission is terminated with 2 stop bytes, and has the following format:
RPM Output: Outputs a pulse for each complete electrical revolution of the motor. Pulses per minute indicate electrical RPM, which can be converted to mechanical RPM by dividing with the motors pole pairs. This can be used with Governor systems.
F5B Startup
Improve initial starting rates for F5B use cases. Warning, this mode should not be used with large propellors as it may result in large current loads immediately on startup.
Brake on Stop
Toggles whether the ESC will forcefully brake the motor when a zero command is given (enabled), or allowing the motor to freewheel to a stop (disabled).
Motor Beep Tones
Change the audible beeps from the motor, either completely off or specific selections.
Auto Detect Endpoints
Automatically set the endpoints that are used when the ESC is driven using a PWM input throttle signal. Disable and adjust manually if desired.
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