Looking for Low Cost Flight Controller For Plane With 3-Servos and 1-Motor and Considering the Foxeer F722V4 Mini with X8 Target

[KenImhof]

Looking for setup help with using a Foxeer F722V4 Mini with the X8 target for a plane with 3-servos and 1-motor.

The FoxeerF722V4_X8 has 4-Motor Outputs across two timers on the ribbon cable connector. I assume that I would assign both of these timers (timers-1 and 8) as servos and connect my three servos to the ribbon cable.

If I then assign the remaining timer (timer-2) to motors, I can use the S7-output for the motor. Unfortunately, there is no documentation showing the S7 output PIN on the flight controller. I assume it would be the RX2 PIN. It would be great if someone could confirm this is correct or if there is a better option for this controller.

Thanks,

[sensei-hacker]

On Foxxeer's web site, the Mini V4 is a 20x20 board. The Mini X8 vs is a different, 30x30 board.

Here's th documentation for the Mini X8:

https://www.foxeer.com/foxeer-f722-v4-flight-controller-x8-dji-type-c-g-446

Looking at the target code, the X8 firmware just might work on the 20x20 Mini board too. You could try it and see.

[KenImhof]

Thank you so much for the information as I did not realize the X8 is a different board. Looks like the F722 Mini will not work for a plane with 3-servos and a 1-motor.

[sensei-hacker]

You could certainly TRY the X8 target. It looks like it MIGHT work.

You could also set the ESC as a "servo", with throttle input. That's if you already have that board and need to use it.

If you're looking for an inexpensive board to BUY, Blueberry make a line that is inexpensive.

Also, you mentioned three servos. Three servos or three servo channels?
If you have ailerons and elevator (no rudder) that's two servo channels. You would need to two servo pads for that.

[KenImhof]

Thanks again for all your time and help. I agree it looks like the X8 target may work on the F722V4 Mini. Looks like the Flywoo F722 Pro V2 is going to be a better option for around the same price. I am also still searching for a light weight option with build-in ELRS.

Thanks,