Cypher/FirmWareUpdate426 - Revision history

FlexTeam: /* Alternate Firmware Flash Method */

2021-10-11T18:18:36Z

‎Alternate Firmware Flash Method

FlexTeam: /* Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2 support and Compatibility and Flying Improvements */

2021-10-11T18:18:08Z

‎Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2 support and Compatibility and Flying Improvements

FlexTeam: /* Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom) */

2021-10-11T18:14:08Z

‎Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)

FlexTeam: /* Updating to Firmware 4.2.6 R1 */

2021-10-11T18:10:37Z

‎Updating to Firmware 4.2.6 R1

FlexTeam: /* Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2 */

2021-10-11T18:07:22Z

‎Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2

FlexTeam: /* Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings for your equipment */

2021-10-11T17:49:25Z

‎Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings for your equipment

FlexTeam at 17:48, 11 October 2021

2021-10-11T17:48:20Z

FlexTeam: /* Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom) */

2021-10-11T17:46:33Z

‎Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)

FlexTeam at 17:43, 11 October 2021

2021-10-11T17:43:56Z

FlexTeam at 17:40, 11 October 2021

2021-10-11T17:40:33Z

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 *If you prefer a Motor Arming Switch to Arming/Disarming with stick commands, the [[Cypher/OEAdjustments#Certain_general_settings_can_be_adjusted_using_a_configuration_tool_for_Betaflight_and_the_Graphical_User_Interface_.28GUI.29|'''Instructions can be found on this Page in the MODES section.''']]
-==Alternate Firmware Flash Method==
+==Alternate 'Boot Pin' Firmware Flash Method==
 ===If you have difficulties flashing firmware [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate/Alternate|'''Click for Alternate Firm Ware Update Procedure using Boot Pins''']]===
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 [[Cypher|Cypher Wiki Main]]

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 * '''Defaults to Spektrum SRXL2''' serial receiver type and '''Telemetry ON''' upon flash/out of box  [[File:SRXL2 Cable 5224 1400x887j.jpg|thumb|upright=0.25|right|SRXL2 Cable with a Flight Controller)]]
 * Includes all 4.2.0 improvements.
-* Includes improvements including '''Elevator/Fan Pitch Compensation''' for smoother transitions to a hover mode from flight at a broad range of airspeeds.
+* New PID settings for optimum performance using the 4.2.6 code improvmenents.
 * Settings are tweaked for better yaw authority/response in hover modes.
 * Flex pilots have tested the '''AIRMODE''' feature whose selection slider is found on the '''Configuration''' screen. They found that the control in hover modes is stronger, and behavior on the ground in hover modes is less care-free, but still good. After testing the normal settings in FW4.2.6, expert pilots may want to give '''AIRMODE''' a try! (Set slider '''ON''' and '''Save and Reboot''')
-* Suggest using the 'Boot Pin' method of Firmware Update.
+* Suggest using the 'Boot Pin' Alternate method of Firmware Update.
 ==Updating to Firmware 4.2.6 R1==

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 ===Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)===
 Note: Do not hesitate to use the Alternate firmware flash method linked below if you have any difficulties flashing!
 Note: This is straight forward using the in APP controls and prompts, but we will do a detailed step by step instruction here.
 * Disconnect the USB Cable from the FLEXF3.[[File:BF_FW_B1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Firmware File Screen - Use correct 4.2.6 file]]

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 * Press the '''Flash Firmware''' button
 * You will see the '''Flashing...''' progress bar moving, then '''Verifying...''' and after a couple minutes green '''Programming: SUCCESSFUL''' and the firmware update is complete.
 ==Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings for your equipment==

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 === '''NOTE: Remove props/fans and restrain you model during the update process!''' ===
-==Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2==
+==Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2 support and Compatibility and Flying Improvements==
 '''Since Mid-October 2021, all Cyphers shipping from Flex in the USA come with FW4.2.6 installed and set as noted.'''
 * Moves to '''Betaflight 4.2.6''' platform [[File:SRXL2 Cable 5204 1400x887.jpg|thumb|upright=0.25|right|SRXL2 Cable (FPZA1039)]]

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 ==Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings for your equipment==
 *At this point after firmware update your FLEXF3/Cypher has the '''latest factory default settings''', so you can set it as if it were new.
-*BF 4.2 '''REQUIRES''' that you '''Calibrate Accelerometer''' on the '''Setup''' screen before you can Arm/Fly. This is documented on the [[Cypher#Use_a_Configuration_Tool_to_Set_or_Reset_the_Angle.2FSix_Axis_Level|'''main Cypher VTOL Wiki page.''']]
+*BF 4.2.6 '''REQUIRES''' that you '''Calibrate Accelerometer''' on the '''Setup''' screen before you can Arm/Fly. This is documented on the [[Cypher#Use_a_Configuration_Tool_to_Set_or_Reset_the_Angle.2FSix_Axis_Level|'''main Cypher VTOL Wiki page.''']]
-*BF 4.2 for Cypher defaults to '''TELEMETRY ON'''. '''If you are not using Telemetry, you MUST move the slider on the Configuration screen to OFF'''.[[File:BF_FW_E1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|BF Telem]]
+*BF 4.2.6 for Cypher defaults to '''TELEMETRY ON'''. '''If you are not using Telemetry, you MUST move the slider on the Configuration screen to OFF'''.[[File:BF_FW_E1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|BF Telem]]
 *The Cypher 4.2 defaults to the '''new Spektrum SRXL2''' radio settings. For other radio settings consult the Cypher Manual to choose as before.
 **Spektrum '''SRXL''' (older) users, you will select '''SPEKTRUM2048/SRXL''' with telemetry On or Off depending on equipment and connection.

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 Note: This is straight forward using the in APP controls and prompts, but we will do a detailed step by step instruction here.
-* Disconnect the USB Cable from the FLEXF3.[[File:BF_FW_B1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Firmware File]]
+* Disconnect the USB Cable from the FLEXF3.[[File:BF_FW_B1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Firmware File Screen - Use correct 4.2.6 file]]
 * Now Connect the USB cable from the FLEXF3 to the PC.
 * Press the '''Connect''' (1) button at the top right of the Betaflight Configurator. (Check that it connects and finds the proper USB Port.)

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	* Flex pilots have tested the '''AIRMODE''' feature whose selection slider is found on the '''Configuration''' screen. They found that the control in hover modes is stronger, and behavior on the ground in hover modes is less care-free, but still good. After testing the normal settings in FW4.2.6, expert pilots may want to give '''AIRMODE''' a try! (Set slider '''ON''' and '''Save and Reboot''')		* Flex pilots have tested the '''AIRMODE''' feature whose selection slider is found on the '''Configuration''' screen. They found that the control in hover modes is stronger, and behavior on the ground in hover modes is less care-free, but still good. After testing the normal settings in FW4.2.6, expert pilots may want to give '''AIRMODE''' a try! (Set slider '''ON''' and '''Save and Reboot''')
	* Suggest using the 'Boot Pin' method of Firmware Update.		* Suggest using the 'Boot Pin' method of Firmware Update.
		+
		+	==Updating to Firmware 4.2.6 R1==
		+	===Preparations===
		+	[[File:BF_FW_A1.png\|thumb\|upright=0.25\|right\|Firmware 1,2,3]]
		+	*Click to '''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/betaflight_4_2_6_FLEXF3_3S_Stock_R1.hex Download and save the 4.2.6 R1 Firmware HEX FILE]''' and place it in a known folder on your Windows PC/Tablet such as Documents
		+	*Open the '''Betaflight Configurator'''. '''Update it to version 10.6.0''' (You can use 10.7.0 also, but proceed directly to Firmware Update, do not load, edit, or save the configuration when the PCB is loaded with 4.2.0 or older Firmware).
		+
		+	===Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)===
		+
		+	Note: This is straight forward using the in APP controls and prompts, but we will do a detailed step by step instruction here.
		+	* Disconnect the USB Cable from the FLEXF3.[[File:BF_FW_B1.png\|thumb\|upright=0.25\|right\|Firmware File]]
		+	* Now Connect the USB cable from the FLEXF3 to the PC.
		+	* Press the '''Connect''' (1) button at the top right of the Betaflight Configurator. (Check that it connects and finds the proper USB Port.)
		+	* Press the '''Update Firmware''' (2) button at the top right.[[File:BF_FW_C1.png\|thumb\|upright=0.25\|right\|Firmware Flash]]
		+	* Press the '''Load Firmware [Local]''' (3) button at the bottom right.
		+	* Select the *.hex file from the location you stored it in prep.
		+	* Leave the default settings at the top left area, then make sure '''ALL the sliders''' are '''OFF'''.
		+	* Now change the '''Full chip erase''' slider to '''ON'''.
		+	* Press the '''Flash Firmware''' button
		+	* You will see the '''Flashing...''' progress bar moving, then '''Verifying...''' and after a couple minutes green '''Programming: SUCCESSFUL''' and the firmware update is complete.

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		+	=== '''NOTE: Remove props/fans and restrain you model during the update process!''' ===
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	==Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2==		==Changelog for Firmware 4.2.6 R1 including SRXL2==
	'''Since Mid-October 2021, all Cyphers shipping from Flex in the USA come with FW4.2.6 installed and set as noted.'''		'''Since Mid-October 2021, all Cyphers shipping from Flex in the USA come with FW4.2.6 installed and set as noted.'''