You would throw away commercial flight controller from the day you thought you’re kind of experienced. Instead, you may turn your face to something like OpenPilot CC3D Flight Controller, an open source project aimed at providing you with low-cost but powerful stabilization and autopilot platforms. By consuming time and effort, you can finally benefit as well as get much fun from the FC.
OpenPilot CC3D Flight Controller is based an STM32F4 Cortex-M4 32 bit ARM processor running at 168MHz with 1MB on-board flash and 192kB RAM. The built-in UHF modem is capable of providing flight control, telemetry and vehicle configuration all via a single RF link. Three multi-protocol serial ports with one is able to support S.Bus receivers.
Besides, the flight controller gets up to 12 ESC/Servo outputs available, while two analogue to digital ports allow for the connection of external battery voltage and current sensors. OpenPilot CC3D Flight Controller also offers innovative Flexi-port which provides either I2C connectivity or a second serial port. Flexi-port enables it to use either I2C and a single serial port or dual serial ports in line with your need.
What’s more, OpenPilot GPS v8 possesses a solid performer far outclassing other available GPS units thanks to a high precision GPS engine with a tuned active antenna and customized PCB. And the capabilities afforded by guided aerial platforms have been looked forward by DIY hobbyists since the day it launched. The OpenPilot CC3D Flight Controller supports multi-rotors, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
The easy and trouble-free OpenPilot CC3D comes with complete hardware where there is nothing to solder. The included RC harness allows the pilot to connect any standard PWM receiver. All CopterControl boards are tested before and it comes with bootloader already flashed. A standard mini USB cable is used to load the latest firmware and configure everything for your unique airframe.