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- Page 1 FETtec FC G4 v1.7 Manual Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..........................3 Features ............................3 Safety warning ..........................4 Recommended steps for installation of the FETtec FC G4 v1.7 ..........4 Connection Diagram ........................6 Connection Layout top ......................6 Connection Layout bottom ......................7 ESC connection diagram ......................9 ESC connection via 8 pin connector .................. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FETtec FC G4 v1.7. Features • Latest STM32G473 Processor ◦ 180Mhz + Math accelerator ◦ Gyro IIM-42652 SPI • Supply voltage 6-27V (2S-6S Lipo) • 2x dedicated onboard BEC (2A each) ◦ 5V BEC for RX ◦... -
Page 4: Safety Warning
• Remove propeller before flashing and configuration • always flash latest firmware before operation • Recommended steps for installation of the FETtec FC G4 v1.7 • Connect to ALPHA Configurator and update to the latest firmware (see Firmware updates) •... - Page 5 • Connect to FETtec Toolset to proceed with final configuration of the FETtec FC G4 Page 5...
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Page 6: Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram Connection Layout top The 8 pin connector combines all necessary connections for analog or digital VTX and camera. It includes: • Real Pit VCC (Lipo+) • GND for cam and VTX • Video in: Analog video signal from cam •... -
Page 7: Connection Layout Bottom
Connection Layout bottom 8 pin ESC connector 1: • VCC: Battery voltage out to supply FC power • • TLM/Onewire: ESC Telemetry signal to FC or Onewire signal pin (depending on configuration) • ESC signal 1-4: ESC signal output for each ESC 8 pin ESC connector 2: •... - Page 8 Receiver connector: • • • TLM: Telemetry signal to receiver (see page 10 receiver connection diagram for further information) • Signal: Receiver signal to FC (see page 10 receiver connection diagram for further information) 6 pin connector (SER1): • RX1: function configurable in GUI •...
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Page 9: Esc Connection Diagram
ESC connection via 8 pin connector For easy ESC connection via 8 pin cable FETtec FC G4 v1.7 to FETtec 4in1 ESC 45A (same for FETtec 4in1 ESC 35A), cable included with FETtec ESCs. Any other ESC is usable (please make sure the signal pinout is correct, otherwise change... -
Page 10: Single Esc Connection Diagram
Single ESC connection diagram The FETtec FC G4 v1.7 provides 4 ESC signal pads for solder connection of single ESCs Page 10... -
Page 11: Receiver Connection Diagram
Receiver connection diagram Receivers can be connected via receiver connector (on bottom side of FC) or receiver solder pads (on top side of FC) TBS Crossfire SBUS receiver / FrSky R-XSR Page 11... -
Page 12: Analog Fpv Connection Diagram
Analog FPV connection diagram VTX and cam can be connected via FPV connector (on top side of FC) or FPV solder pads (on top side of FC) Note: RX and TX connection is only used for cameras which support serial connection Page 12... -
Page 13: Digital Fpv Connection Diagram
Digital FPV connection diagram Choose MSP Port on serial 3 in the FETtec ALPHA Configurator → Settings → FC setup → Serial or KISS GUI DJI/Caddx/Runcam Vista FPV system Page 13... -
Page 14: Fatshark Shark Byte System
Fatshark Shark Byte system Caddx Walksnail Page 14... -
Page 15: Fc Configuration
FC configuration The FETtec FC G4 v1.7 is preflashed with FETtec Alpha FC firmware. 1. Open FETtec Toolset https://gui.fettec.net and choose ALPHA Configurator. 2. Connect the FETtec FC via USB. 3. Open the ALPHA Configurator and select open port. Choose the serial port on which the FC shows up and press connect. - Page 16 5. “Select new firmware to flash”. We always recommend flashing the latest available firmware. 6. Confirm to flash FETtec ALPHA firmware by pressing “OK” Page 16...
- Page 17 7. FC firmware update is done! The FC needs a restart after that, therefore the com port is requested to be selected and connected again Now you can customize everything in the GUI according to your wishes. Please connect everything like described in the manual of the FC. The receiver signal will get auto detected (supported systems are Frsky Sbus+S-Port, CRSFv2 and CRSFv3 and Ghost).
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Page 18: Get Back To Kiss
Get back to KISS If the FETtec Alpha FC firmware is flashed on your FC and you want to get back to KISS firmware, follow these steps: 1. Open FETtec Toolset https://gui.fettec.net/ 2. Connect the FETtec FC via USB. 3. Press the reset button once 4. - Page 19 7. Flashing to KISS FC firmware done. Page 19...
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Page 20: Firmware Updates
Firmware updates For firmware updates it is the same procedure as flashing the FETtec Alpha FC firmware. Connect FC via open port and choose “Firmware”. Now you can flash the latest firmware update via “Select new firmware to flash” or choose “Flash local file”. -
Page 21: Settings
Settings You can set up the FC according to your wishes in the ALPHA Configurator. All functions are explained in the respective category. For more information and help use the FETtec Alpha FC firmware manual available at www.fettec.net/download Page 21... -
Page 22: Osd
Update To update the FETtec OSD connect FETtec FC G4 v1.7 to ALPHA Configurator and flash via “Firmware” the latest update. Page 22... -
Page 23: Settings
Settings In the ALPHA Configurator In the settings of the ALPHA Configurator you can choose “OSD Setup” All parts of the OSD can be enabled/disabled and selected in their position. Please read the explanations in the area below to be sure what the changes do. All setting can easily be set and checked in the overview “OSD”... - Page 24 Here you can get an overview of how the selected settings look in the OSD Page 24...
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Page 25: In The Osd Menu
In the OSD menu All settings can also be set up directly in the OSD menu through the goggles. To get in the menu move the sticks in the shown direction at the start: Throttle 50%, then move Yaw left, Pitch up Mode 1: Mode 2: In the menu:... -
Page 26: Issues In The Picture
OSD settings: Issues in the picture 1. OSD SYNC → AUTO SYNC 2. in case of unsharp lines play with LEFT/WITH values try to avoid WITH values above 400 3. make a PAL/NTSC layout reset Move elements in the OSD menu Choose LAYOUT →... -
Page 27: Display Connection
Display connection I2C O-LED to FETtec FC G4 I2C O-LED display can be used to show the OSD menu and telemetry in order to be able to set up settings without computer or FPV goggles (FPV OSD). The I2C connection will block serial 3 which is mostly used for digital OSD or analog VTX control (VCS). -
Page 28: Dimensions
Dimensions Maximum outside dimensions: 37,2 x 37,2mm, without outside tips 30 x 30mm Mounting hole arrangement: • 20 x 20mm with M2 mounting hole (expandable to M3) • 30 x 30mm with M3 mounting hole • 30 x 30mm mounting hole tips are removable to reduce overall FC size Overall height: 7,9mm Highest part on each PCB side: 3,2mm Weight: 5,37g...
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