In the world of fixed-wing RC aficionados, the SpeedyBee F405 WING-MINI APP flight controller is less of a mundane circuit board and more of a Swiss Army knife for the skies. It’s the tech equivalent of a magic wand for your RC airplane, packing a punch with its F405 processor and the charm of wireless setup through its in-built WiFi and Bluetooth module. Let’s dive into what makes this gadget more than just a piece of hardware but a ticket to an elevated flying experience (without actually saying “elevate your experience”).
Why It’s Not Just Another Board in the Air
- Wireless Wizardry: With the external USB connector and beeper combo, gone are the days of fumbling around your plane’s innards for a USB port. It’s like having a valet for your flight controller, always ready and accessible.
- Plug, Play, and Solder Away: Whether you’re a plug-and-play enthusiast or a soldering savant, this board caters to all. It comes loaded with connectors galore, ensuring your RC receiver, video transmitter, or GPS are all welcome without the need for a soldering iron showdown. Yet, for those who prefer a permanent bond, solder pads await your expertise.
- UARTs Galore & PWM Paradise: Boasting 6 UARTs and 11 PWM outputs, this board is like a grand mixer for your RC airplane’s electronic symphony, orchestrating a seamless performance.
- Dual Camera Input: Switch between two analog cameras faster than a chameleon changes colors, ensuring you never miss an angle or a moment.
- The Two-Part Harmony: This board splits its talents into a dynamic duo – one part mastering flight control, while the other dazzles with power distribution and BECs. It’s like having Batman and Robin inside your RC plane.
The Nitty-Gritty: Specs That Impress
- Brains and Brawn: Powered by an STM32F405 MCU and equipped with an ICM-42688-P IMU and a SPL006 barometer, this controller doesn’t just fly; it soars with intelligence and precision.
- Memory Like an Elephant: With an SD card slot, your flight data logging worries are a thing of the past. It’s ready to remember all your aerial escapades, no matter how many you throw at it.
- Energy for Days: Supporting 2-6S Lipo batteries and shielded against voltage spikes with a TVS diode, it’s like having an invisible energy shield around your plane.
- Double the BEC, Double the Fun: Two independent BECs ensure that power is never in short supply, whether for the flight controller or the servos. It’s like having twin turbochargers for your plane’s electronics.
What’s in the Box:
- 1x Control Unit: The brain of the operation.
- 1x PDB Unit: The heart, pumping power where it’s needed.
- 1x USB/WiFi Unit: Your wireless gateway to hassle-free setups.
- A collection of Pin Sets, Cable Sets, and Fasteners: Everything you need to get up and flying without a hitch.
Full Specifications
Product Name SpeedyBee F405 WING MINI FC board
MCU STM32F405, 168MHz, 1MB Flash
IMU(Gyro&Accelerometer) ICM-42688-P
Barometer SPL006-001
OSD Chip AT7456E
Blackbox MicroSD Card Slot
UART 6 sets (USART1, USART2, USART3, UART4, UART5, UART6 – Dedicated for Wireless board Telemetry connection)
I2C 1x Used for magnetometer, digital airspeed sensor
ADC 4x (VBAT, Current, Analog RSSI, Analog AirSpeed)
PWM 12x (9x pin headers + 2x solder pads + 1x “LED” pad)
ELRS/CRSF Receiver Supported, connected to UART1
SBUS Built-in inverter for SBUS input (UART2-RX)
LED 3x LEDs for FC STATUS (Blue, Green) and 3.3V indicator (Red)
Analog RSSI Supported, Named as “RS”
Dual Analog Camera Switching Default to Camera1 Video Input (C1). Switch between C1 and C2 using ArduPilot Relay or INAV Modes/USER.
Both cameras should have the same video format, either PAL or NTSC.
Supported FC Firmware INAV: SpeedyBeeF405WING (default) ArduPilot: SpeedyBeeF405WING
Weight 5.6g
Product Name SpeedyBee F405 WING MINI PDB board
Input voltage 7–26V (2–6S LiPo)
Battery Voltage Sensor Connect to FC board VBAT, 1K:10K (Scale 1100 in INAV, BATT_VOLT_MULT 11.0 in ArduPilot)
Battery Current Sensor 80A continuous, 150A peak Connect to FC board Current (Scale 195 in INAV, 50 A/V in ArduPilot)
TVS Protective diode Yes
FC BEC output Output 5.2V +/- 0.1V DC Continuous current 2 Amps, 3A Peak Designed for FC, Receiver, GPS module, AirSpeed Sensor, Telemetry module
VTX & Camera power supply The VTX power interface Vv offers two power supply options: direct battery voltage or integrated BEC 5V (sharing the 5V/4A Servo BEC voltage) By default, it is set to battery voltage (Ensure the VTX and camera input voltage range is compatible) Switching to 5V power supply is possible via pad jumper (using Servo BEC output) (If using this method, ensure the current requirements for both servo and VTX are sufficient)
Servo BEC output Output 5V +/- 0.1V DC Continuous current 4 Amps, 5A Peak Voltage adjustable, 5V Default, 6V via jumper Designed for Servos.
Weight 5.5g
Product Name SpeedyBee F405 WING MINI Wireless USB Extender
Wireless Configuration (long press BOOT button for 6 seconds to switch modes) BLE mode, connect to Speedybee APP Wi-Fi (AP)mode, able to connect to Speedybee APP, QGroundControl APP, MissionPlanner, etc. WiFi: Speedybee e-FLY-WIFI Password: 88888888 Wi-Fi (STA)mode, able to connect to QGroundControl APP, MissionPlanner, etc. Step 1: turn on Personal Hotspot; Step 2: Set hotspot, locate NAME/Device Name/Hotspot name/etc. Step 3: change the current name to eFLY and the password is, 88888888 Wireless off mode
USB Port Type Type-C
Buzzer 5V Active Buzzer
Weight 3.2g