AtomRC F405-NAVI

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the above image and some content courtesy of ATOMRC

Note

Due to flash memory limitations, this board does not include all ArduPilot features. See Firmware Limitations for details.

Specifications

  • Processor

    • STM32F405RGT6 ARM (168MHz)

    • AT7456E OSD

  • Sensors

    • BMI270 IMU (accel, gyro)

    • SPL-06 barometer

    • Voltage & 120A current sensor

  • Power

    • 6V ~ 30V DC input power

    • 5V, 5A BEC for servos

    • 5V or 9V, 2A BEC for video

  • Interfaces

    • 6x UARTS

    • 8x PWM outputs

    • 1x RC input with inverter for SBUS/PPM

    • I2C port for external compass and airspeed sensor

    • Type-C USB port

    • SD Card Slot

    • 6 pin JST-GH for GPS/Compass

    • 6 pin JST-GH for DJI air units

    • 6 pin JST-GH for remote USB/Buzzer included with autopilot

  • Size and Dimensions

    • 50mm x 30mm x 12mm

    • 21g

Where to Buy

ATOMRC

Pinout

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Default UART order

  • SERIAL0 = console = USB

  • SERIAL1 = Telemetry1 = USART1 (DMA capable)

  • SERIAL2 = RCinput = USART2 (RX2 connected to SBUS via inverter, to use as UART input use BRD_ALT_CONFIG = 1 and do not attach anything to SBUS pin)

  • SERIAL3 = GPS1 = USART3

  • SERIAL4 = GPS2 = UART4

  • SERIAL5 = USER = UART5 (typically used for DJI Goggles (see MSP OSD) or Tramp VTX control (see Video Transmitter Support))

  • SERIAL6 = USER = USART6 (solder pads)

Serial protocols shown are defaults, but can be adjusted to personal preferences.

Dshot capability

All motor/servo outputs are Dshot and PWM capable. However, mixing Dshot and normal PWM operation for outputs is restricted into groups, ie. enabling Dshot for an output in a group requires that ALL outputs in that group be configured and used as Dshot, rather than PWM outputs. The output groups that must be the same (PWM rate or Dshot, when configured as a normal servo/motor output) are: 1/2, 3/4/8, 5/6/7, 8, and 9 (LED).

Note

PWM9 is marked as “LED”

RC Input

The SBUS pin, is passed by an inverter to RX2 (UART2 RX), which by default is mapped to a timer input instead of the UART, and can be used for all ArduPilot supported receiver protocols, except CRSF/ELRS and SRXL2 which require a true UART connection. However, FPort, when connected in this manner, can provide RC without telemetry.

To allow CRSF and embedded telemetry available in Fport, CRSF, and SRXL2 receivers, the RX2 pin can also be configured to be used as true UART2 RX pin for use with bi-directional systems by setting the BRD_ALT_CONFIG to “1” so it becomes the SERIAL7 port’s RX input pin.

With this option, SERIAL2_PROTOCOL must be set to “23”, and:

  • PPM is not supported.

  • DSM/SRXL connects to the RX2 pin, but SBUS would still be connected to SBUS.

  • FPort requires connection to TX2 and RX2 via a bi-directional inverter. See FPort Receivers.

  • CRSF also requires a TX2 connection, in addition to RX2, and automatically provides telemetry.

  • SRXL2 requires a connection to TX2 and automatically provides telemetry. Set SERIAL6_OPTIONS to “4”.

Any UART can be used for RC system connections in ArduPilot also, and is compatible with all protocols except PPM (SBUS requires external inversion on other UARTs). See Radio Control Systems for details.

Note

the 5v pin above the SBUS pin and the 5V pin in the GPS connector are powered when USB is connected. All other 5V pins are only powered when battery is present.

Battery Monitor Configuration

These settings are set as defaults when the firmware is loaded (except BATT_AMP_PERVLT which needs to be changed from the default value). However, if they are ever lost, you can manually set the parameters:

Enable Battery monitor.

BATT_MONITOR =4

Then reboot.

BATT_VOLT_PIN 12

BATT_CURR_PIN 11

BATT_VOLT_MULT 11.08836

BATT_AMP_PERVLT 30

Connecting a GPS/Compass module

This board does not include a GPS or compass so an external GPS/compass should be connected as shown below in order for autonomous modes to function.

Firmware

Firmware for this board can be found here in sub-folders labeled “AtomRCF405NAVI”.