Schindler Electronics

Gen5 Flight Controller For Arduino

The Gen5 Flight Controller has been custom built to be used with drones and fixed wing aircraft. The main processor is the ATmega32u4, and uploaded with the Arduino Micro bootloader. No additional software it needed to code this Arduino other than the stock Arduino IDE!

WarningS!

Do not power the flight controller over USB unless it is already being powered by a battery, or if the wires are disconnected from the VIN pad. Because the flight controller uses a buck converter instead of a voltage regulator, the USB will attempt to power up the other devices connect to VIN. This “reverse flow” will cause the buck converter to get VERY HOT and could cause damage to the device.

If you are using the NRF24L01+ and the Pilot RC, use the included “NRF Lock” to make sure that the NRF module cannot accidentally disconnect when in operation.

PINOUT

Overview

The Gen5 Flight Controller does not use the standard voltage regulators found on other Arduino’s. This Arduino uses a 5V buck converter, which can deliver true 1 amp current at up 26V input voltage! It can do all of this with up to 90% efficiency It has a built in 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer. This sensor allows the flight controller to know it orientation in relation to the ground. There are 8 motor outputs on the bottom of the board. This will allow you to connect any combination of ESC and Servos to your projects! The 24 Pin user pinout allows you to add other devices to the flight controller, like an altimeter, compass, and GPS.

Projects that use the Gen5 FLight Controller

When Can i get one

The Gen5 Flight Controller should be launching in early 2021 on Kickstarter. This will be an open source Kickstarter project just like the previous Pilot RC campaign. We will be selling the stand alone flight controller, as well as a complete Carbon Fiber Drone kit. To keep updated, subscribe to our emails!