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MotoLab Tempest F4

Description

An F4 flight controller with integrated PDB, OSD, MicroSD, and current sensor

Specifications:

  • 168MHz STM32F4 version of Tempest
  • 100+A PDB with 200A motor current sensor
  • MPU6000 gyro/acc on SPI bus
  • Betaflight OSD
  • Micro SD slot with DMA support
  • Up to 5 serial ports plus USB
  • Up to 6 DShot motor outputs
  • Serial inverters for SBUS and S.PORT
  • Compatible with TBS SmartAudio and IRC Tramp serial protocols
  • 1.5A 5V short-protected regulator with LC filtered 5V for OSD and camera
  • Plug-in direct connection to VTX and Camera with custom cables
  • Buzzer and serial LED outputs
  • 38x40mm board size with 30.5mm mounting hole spacing
  • Supplied with cables for direct connection to Unify Pro HV VTX and HS1177 camera
  • 2S to 6S lipo compatible
  • Secure through-hole wiring connections for no lifted-pad failures
  • All wiring connections solderable from top side

The Tempest F4 is compatible with Betaflight using the new MLTEMPF4 board target. Cables are included for direct plug-in to an HS1177 camera and a Unify Pro HV VTX.

Note: The VTX will display a screen full of the letter "V" until a font is uploaded. Use the "Upload Font" button on the Configurator VTX tab and select a font. The VTX must be powered from lipo during upload.

Recommended installation is to pre-tin and trim wires, insert them from the bottom side, and solder on the top.

Link to thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2715556-MotoLab-Typhoon-F4-Flight-Controller-and-VTX/page49#post38010951

Sources

Firmware

  • Board target: MLTEMPF4

The MLTEMPF4 target is included in Betaflight 3.2 and later releases.

Troubleshooting and Discussion Thread

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2537379-MotoLab-Board-Setup-and-Troubleshooting

Pinout Diagram

Manufacturers and Distributors

Manufactured by MotoLab.

Designers

Moto Moto

Maintainers

Moto Moto (add your name here if you help test or contribute code for this board)

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