The first Matek ELRS-R24-D?ExpressLRS receiver has diversity antennas (antenna switching diversity) and the most powerful PA/LNA on the ELRS receivers so far and is?capable of outputting the 22.5dBm (~180mW) of the telemetry power. The weight of the receiver with two dipole antennas is 3 grams.
The second?Matek ELRS-R24-S?ExpressLRS receiver has SMD ceramic antenna
Release date:? Mid October
Prices: ELRS-R24-S – MSRP $17.99??ELRS-R24-D?– MSRP $19.99
ELRS-R24-D ?https://www.banggood.com/MATEKSYS-ELRS-R24-D-2_4GHz-ExpressLRS-ELRS-Diversity-Receiver-…-1900904.html
ELRS-R24-D (diversity antenna) Specifications:
Firmware
ELRS-R24-S?https://www.banggood.com/MATEKSYS-ELRS-R24-S-2_4GHz-ExpressLRS-ELRS-Receiver-…-1900905.html
ELRS-R24-S (SMD antenna) Specifications:
Firmware
Matek also released industry first CRSF to PWM (Crossfire to Servo) protocol converter adapter boards.
Matek CRSF-PWM-6 has 6 PWM servo outputs. Has integrated voltage sensor and external current sensor can be connected. PWM output frequency can be adjusted for faster servos (50Hz default, 100, 160, 330, 400Hz).
Matek CRSF-PWM-C converter board has 10 PWM servo outputs. Has?built-in 90A continuous current sensor.
Matek CRSF to PWM converter CRSF-PWM-C connection diagram:
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SerialShot will simplify the 4in1 ESC design and probably make them cheaper to manufacture. It is not known if this protocol can be used for the separate ESC’s or if it can only be used for 4in1 ESC.
Matek has also posted a teaser photo of their first 4in1 ESC with only one F4 MCU that drives all 4 motors by using SerialShot.
Here is the demonstration of the new Matek 4in1 ESC working on SerialShot.
Update 2019-12-30: Matek has not abandoned this project, but in fact there is major progress in it – Serial Shot 4in1 ESC main MCU has been upgraded to the F7 (F722) and some prototypes have been manufactured. See the latest photo.
Source: Instagram, Facebook
History:
2019-03-07 First news about the SerialShot
2019-12-30 Updates from Matek
The main innovative feature of this Flight Controller is switchable Dual Camera video inputs, controlable via AUX channel. FC also has filtered Vbat power output for VTX that can also be switched on-off via AUX channel.
Both gyros cannot be used simultaneously – user must select one gyro to use in the Betaflight CLI.
Available @
Matek: http://www.mateksys.com/?portfolio=f722-se
Matek F722-SE User Manual: http://www.mateksys.com/downloads/F722-SE_Manual.pdf
Matek F722-SE Firmwares: http://www.mateksys.com/?p=5159#tab-id-7
Specification:
Name: Matek System F722-SE
Item: F7 Dual Gyro / ACC Flight Controller Board
MCU: STM32F722RET6 216MHz
IMU: MPU6000 & ICM20602, Dual Gyros built-in (SPI)
Baro: BMP280 (I2C)
OSD: AT7456E (SPI)
Blackbox: MicroSD card slot (SPI)
Firmware target: MATEKF722SE
Size: 36x46mm
Mounting Hole: 30.5×30.5mm
Weight: 10g
PDB Specifications
Input: 6~36V (3~8S LiPo) w/TVS protection
PDB: 4x35A (Max.4x46A)
BEC: 5V 2A cont. (Max.3A)
LDO 3.3V: Max.200mA
Current Sensor 184A (Scale 179)
Battery Voltage Sensor: 1:10 (Scale 110)
Features:
5x UART (1,2,3,4,6) with build-in inversion
1x Softserial supported
8x Dshot/Proshot/oneshot outputs
1x I2C
4x RX6 pads (one per cornet) for BLheli32 ESC telemetry
4x individual ESC power/signal pads
1x Group of G/S1/S2/S3/S4 pads for 4in1 ESC Signal/GND
3x LEDs for FC STATUS (Blue, Green) and 3.3V indicator(Red)
– Vbat filtered output power for VTX, Switchable via AUX (modes tab-user1)
– Dual Camera image switchable via AUX (modes tab-user2)
Camera control: Yes
Smartaudio & Tramp VTX protocol: Yes
WS2812 Led Strip : Yes
Beeper : Yes
RSSI: Yes
Additional ADC for INAV analog airspeed
Package Included:
1x F722-SE F7 Flight Controller
1x FR4 PCB Plate 36*36*1mm
1x Rubycon ZLH 35V/470uF (Low ESR)
You can connect the number of the peripherals to this FC: Receiver, ESC’s, Servos, Camera, Buzzer, 2812 LED_Strip, Buzzer, GPS module, AirSpeed…
Listed:
@ GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/matek-f405-wing-flight-controller.html
FC Specifications
FC Firmware
PDB
BEC 5V output
BEC 9V /12V output
BEC Vx output
BEC 3.3V output
Physical
The most important point this is the first FC that works with RX via fast SPI protocol! No PPM, no SBUS, not even FPort, just plain RX control directly from MCU.
This is how full Matek stack looks like: AIO FC, OSD, FrSky RX, PDB, VTX:
Update 2018-10-02: Seems there are issues and problems with this FC and D16 receiver mode. Users get some failsafes and twithches in the flight. So far it is recommended to use D8 receiver mode. Read more about it here: http://www.mateksys.com/?portfolio=f411-one#tab-id-5 and here: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/issues/5576.
Created: 2018-05-02
Updated 2018-10-02: Warning about the issues on D16 mode.
Well, it is not exactly multirotor stuff, but still interesting product. The first PDB for planes ever. As long as I know.
This is only an announcement of the upcomming product. More info will be available later.
Update 2018-02-08: More specifications and photos are available.
Listed @ Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Matek-FCHUB-W-PDB-3-6S-…-1261371.html
Specification (user manual):
2x ESC power pads
The Matek F405-CTR comes with integrated silicone grommets for dampening like in the all of the latest Matek boards.
Can be purchased @ Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/Matek-Systems-BetaFlight-F405-AIO-Flight-Controller-…p-1165338.html
FC Specifications
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Great combo for mini brushless builds.
Listed @ Banggood:?https://www.banggood.com/Matek-Systems-F4-F405-Mini-Flight-Controller-Integrated-OSD-32K-Gyro-32M-Flash-20x20mm-p-1214331.html
Listed @ Banggood:?https://www.banggood.com/Matek-Systems-FCHUB-VTX-627V-PDB-5V1A-BEC-w-5_8G-40CH-25200500mW-Switchable-Video-Transmitter-p-1201392.html
Specifications:
Included
Some wiring tips:
Connection scheme:
VTX package: Video transmitter, heat shrink, antenna pigtail with SMA connector and whip style antenna.
VTX settingscan be changed via LUA script right from your ?TX:
Instructions for settings:
Also all settings can be changed by two buttons on the board.
Listed @ Banggood:?https://www.banggood.com/Matek-5_8G-40CH-25200500mW-switchable-Video-Transmitter-VTX-HV-with-5V1A-BEC-Output-p-1175514.html
We have heard the rumors that Matek is also preparing to release VTX?integrated into PDB. This will be direct fit to Matek F405 FC board.
Specifications:
Input voltage: 7~27V(2~6S HV LiPo)
40 standard channels, A/B/E/F/R Band
Output Power: 25, 200, 500mW switchable
BEC Output: 5V/1A for Camera or FC
Traditional button+LED control of frequency and power
BFCMS control via FC UART _TX
Firmware upgradeable
Power Consumption: 3.1W Max. @ 500mW
Video Input Impedance: 75 Ohm
Audio Subcarrier Frequency: 6.5 MHz
RF Connector: U.FL (IPEX)
Video Format: NTSC/PAL
Weight: 6g (Tx only, w/o SMA cable)
Size: 36*22*6.5mm w/30.5mm mounting
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