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Changelog for Firmware 4.2 R1

• Moves to Betaflight 4.2 platform (From 3.5)
• Supports select Spektrum SRXL2 Receivers with telemetry and full range reception with diversity: (Adapter Cable Required for ALL of these: FPZxxxx)
  • SPM4651T - Full Range Telemetry, Micro with Case, with Connector, Highest Recommended by Flex
  • SPM4650 - Short Range Telemetry, Micro, Requires soldering cable or connector. (can eliminated micro connector)
  • SPM4650C - Short Range Telemetry, Micro, with Connector
• Defaults to Spektrum SRXL2 serial reciever type on flash/out of box
• Includes minor improvements including elevator trim compensation for smoother transitions to forward flight
• 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 is still good. After testing the normal settings in FW4.2, expert pilots may want to give AIRMODE a try! (Set slider and Save and Reboot)

Updating to Firmware 4.2 R1

Prep

Firmware 1,2,3

• Download the 4.2 R1 HEX FILE and save it to a known folder on your Windows PC/Tablet such as Documents

• Right Click and select Save target as (or similar) to Download 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

Disregard this File:Http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/FLEXF3 4 2 0 Release 2 1.hex

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.
  

  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
• Press the Update Firmware (2) button at the top 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: SUCCESSFULL and the firmware update is complete.

Update Cypher BetaFlight Settings

• At this point after firmware update your FLEXF3/Cypher has the 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 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.
  

  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.
  • Other radios select your Serial Receiver Provider per the Instruction Manual or Wiki.

• Select the Channel Map on the Receiver screen for your radio. (see the Instruction Manual or Wiki.) if not obvious.
• If you prefer a Motor Arming Switch to Arming/Disarming with stick commands, the Instructions can be found on this Page in the MODES section.

Alternate Firmware Flash Method

Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

Note: Before trying recovery, close all apps and restart your PC and try the normal procedure (above) again.

If you have lost communication with your board follow these steps to restore communication:

• Power off, Disconnect FLEXF3 from USB Cable
• Enable No reboot sequence.
• Enable Full chip erase.
• Enable Flash on Connect.
  

  Boot Pins
• Jumper (short) the BOOT pins.
• Press the Load Firmware [Local] (3) button at the bottom right.
• Select the *.hex file from the location you stored it in prep.
• Connect USB Cable to FLEXF3 (activity LED will NOT flash if done correctly). The Flash update should start automatically. Wait for it to complete
• Remove BOOT jumper. Remove USB cable.
• Power on by USB cable (activity LED should flash).
• Connect normally and Update Settings.

Original BF3.5 Cypher FW

This is the Original/First Shipped Cypher Firmware

If you would like to go back to the Original Firmware for any reason, you can download it by clicking on this link. It can be installed using the methods above. It will default to the original settings as in the printed manual.

• Right Click and select Save target as (or similar) to Download the 3.5 R1.2 Firmware HEX FILE and place it in a known folder on your Windows PC/Tablet such as Documents