Many BLHeli_32 ESC’s come with built-in RGB LED’s which you can configure in BLHeliSuite_32 configurator. Let me show you how in this guide.
Category Archives: Tutorial
Using ESC/Motor Beacon as Lost Model Alarm
Do you notice the start-up beeps the motor/ESC makes when you plug in the LiPo battery? It beeps even when there is no buzzer (piezo beeper) connected, and we can turn that feature into a lost model alarm.
How to build a Racing Drone (FPV Mini Quad) Beginner Guide
In this tutorial I will show you how to build a racing drone (aka FPV mini quad) from scratch step by step. It walks you through what components you need, how to assemble the quadcopter, and configure the software for your first flight.
Troubleshoot: Getting Bad Range with R9M
Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot R9M module and receiver for poor performance and range issues. If you followed my R9M Setup guide previously, you probably would have avoided many issues, but in case you didn’t I hope this guide is useful too.
LiPo Battery Parallel Charging Tutorial
Parallel charging allows you to charge multiple LiPo batteries simultaneously using a single charger. Parallel charging is an effective way to quickly charge the large amount of LiPo’s that mini quad pilots use. When you do it properly, it’s quite safe.
How to bind Frsky Receivers to Taranis?
The first thing you want to do when setting up a drone is binding the receiver and transmitter so you can control it. In this tutorial, I will show you how to bind a Frsky receiver to the Taranis or Horus radio.
How to choose LiPo Battery for Mini Quad, Drones and Quadcopters
Multirotors (aka drones) are fueled by LiPo batteries, they are able to store and deliver large amount of power. In this guide you will learn how to read the spec of LiPo for your mini quadcopter, and how to choose and handle them safely.
When to Dispose/Throw Out LiPo Battery?
We discussed how to dispose LiPo batteries, but we still haven’t touched on when we should throw them out. So in this article I are going to talk about how I determine if a LiPo battery should be thrown away.
How to Fix Faulty Motor Output on FC
Are you having trouble with motor outputs on a flight controller? One of the motors just doesn’t spin when you arm the quad? In this post I will share some experience how to troubleshoot and fix “dead” motor outputs on an FC.
What VTX Channel Should I Use for FPV?
There are more than 40 channels you can choose from in a video transmitter (VTX), some times even up to 72 channels. It can be confusing for a beginner as which VTX channel is best to use. The choice comes down to if you fly with other people.
Taranis Can’t Play Simulators – USB and Joystick Option
Are you having trouble connecting your radio to FPV simulators, where it’s not recognized as joystick on your computer? Here is the quick fix.
Betaflight CLI Explained
What is Betaflight CLI? CLI stands for command line interface, a configuration mode that gives users direct access to all the settings and parameters within the flight control firmware. CLI is a powerful tool, but can be daunting for less technical users. In this guide I will explain why and how to use CLI in Betaflight.