Cypher/FirmWareUpdate - Revision history

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

2021-08-16T21:43:35Z

‎Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings for your equipment

2021-08-16T21:40:59Z

‎Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)

2021-08-16T21:40:41Z

‎Preparations

2021-06-25T18:46:11Z

2021-06-25T18:45:31Z

2021-01-14T14:58:15Z

‎Changelog for Firmware 4.2.0 R2.1 including SRXL2

2021-01-14T14:56:40Z

2021-01-14T14:51:58Z

‎Updating to Firmware 4.2.0 R2.1

2021-01-14T14:51:31Z

‎Updating to Firmware 4.2 R2.1

2021-01-14T14:50:40Z

‎Changelog for Firmware 4.2.0 R2.1 including SRXL2

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 *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]]
 *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'''.
+**Spektrum '''SRXL''' (older) users, you will select '''SPEKTRUM2048/SRXL''' with telemetry On or Off depending on equipment and connection.
 **Other radios select your Serial Receiver Provider per the [http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/CypherManual_EN_V1.1.pdf Instruction Manual] or [[Cypher#Radio_Brand_Setup_Information_NOT_In_Manual|'''Wiki''']].

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 * 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: SUCCESSFULL''' and the firmware update is complete.
+* 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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 [[File:BF_FW_A1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Firmware 1,2,3]]
 *Click to '''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/FLEXF3_4_2_0_Release_2_1.hex Download and save the 4.2.0 R2.1 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'''.
+*Open the '''Betaflight Configurator'''. '''Update it to version 10.6.0''' (only).
 ===Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)===

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 '''Since Early July 2020, all Cyphers shipping from Flex in the USA come with FW4.2 installed and set as noted.'''
 * Moves to '''Betaflight 4.2.0''' platform (From 3.5) [[File:SRXL2 Cable 5204 1400x887.jpg|thumb|upright=0.25|right|SRXL2 Cable (FPZA1039)]]
-* Adds support for '''select Spektrum SRXL2 Receivers''' with telemetry and full range reception with diversity: ('''Adapter Cable Required''' for ALL of these: FPZA1039). '''Other receivers are NOT expected to work''' as the require negotiation for data and Horizon wrote the Betaflight SRXL2 Code which does NOT negotiate.
+* Adds support for '''select Spektrum SRXL2 Receivers''' with telemetry and full range reception with diversity: ('''Adapter Cable Required''' for ALL of these: FPZA1039). '''Other receivers are NOT expected to work''' as they require negotiation for data and Horizon wrote the Betaflight SRXL2 Code which does NOT negotiate.
 **[https://www.flexinnovations.com/product/spm4651t/ '''SPM4651'''] - '''Full Range Telemetry''', Micro with '''Case''', with Connector, '''Highest Recommended by Flex'''
 **[https://www.horizonhobby.com/dsmx-serial-race-receiver-v2--spm4650 '''SPM4650'''] - Short Range Telemetry, Micro, Requires soldering cable or connector. (can eliminate micro connector)

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 '''Since Early July 2020, all Cyphers shipping from Flex in the USA come with FW4.2 installed and set as noted.'''
 * Moves to '''Betaflight 4.2.0''' platform (From 3.5) [[File:SRXL2 Cable 5204 1400x887.jpg|thumb|upright=0.25|right|SRXL2 Cable (FPZA1039)]]
-* Adds support for '''select Spektrum SRXL2 Receivers''' with telemetry and full range reception with diversity: ('''Adapter Cable Required''' for ALL of these: FPZA1039)
+* Adds support for '''select Spektrum SRXL2 Receivers''' with telemetry and full range reception with diversity: ('''Adapter Cable Required''' for ALL of these: FPZA1039). '''Other receivers are NOT expected to work''' as the require negotiation for data and Horizon wrote the Betaflight SRXL2 Code which does NOT negotiate.
 **[https://www.flexinnovations.com/product/spm4651t/ '''SPM4651'''] - '''Full Range Telemetry''', Micro with '''Case''', with Connector, '''Highest Recommended by Flex'''
 **[https://www.horizonhobby.com/dsmx-serial-race-receiver-v2--spm4650 '''SPM4650'''] - Short Range Telemetry, Micro, Requires soldering cable or connector. (can eliminate micro connector)

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 * Includes minor improvements including '''elevator trim compensation''' for smoother transitions to forward flight.
 * 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 behaivior on the ground in hover modes is less care-free, but still good. After testing the normal settings in FW4.2, 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 FW4.2.0, expert pilots may want to give '''AIRMODE''' a try! (Set slider '''ON''' and '''Save and Reboot''')
 *Click to '''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/BF_Source/Betaflight_420_FLEXF3_Pub.zip Download and save the 4.2.0 Source Code]'''

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 ===If you have difficulties flashing firmware [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate/Alternate|'''Click for Alternate Firm Ware Update Procedure using Boot Pins''']]===
 <br />
 [[Cypher|Cypher Wiki Main]]

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 *Click to '''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/BF_Source/Betaflight_420_FLEXF3_Pub.zip Download and save the 4.2.0 Source Code]'''
-==Updating to Firmware 4.2 R2.1==
+==Updating to Firmware 4.2.0 R2.1==
 ===Preparations===
 [[File:BF_FW_A1.png|thumb|upright=0.25|right|Firmware 1,2,3]]
 *Click to '''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/FLEXF3_4_2_0_Release_2_1.hex Download and save the 4.2 R2.1 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''' or newer.
+*Open the '''Betaflight Configurator'''. '''Update it to version 10.6.0'''.
 ===Normal Firmware Update (see alternate at bottom)===