MultiWii / NAZE / SP Racing F3 APM 2.6 power module with UBEC?

[stauntonflyer]

Thanks for reading and sorry if this question is already out there, I haven't found it.

I'm building a hex powered by the APM 2.6 and I'm running 6 40A ESC http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NP4RDY

I have read here http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-measuring-battery-voltage-and-current-consumption-with-apm/ that with a esc with no BEC that I do not need to remove the Jumper JP1 to use the power module. Is there any situation where I would need the UBEC attached to the flight controller? Also, as I understand it I just plug the servo plugs from the ESCs into the APM as they are with no wire clipping or UBEC connection to the ESC. Correct?

Thanks in advance!

 

[mikeboland]

The APM power module will supply only 500mA so it is sufficient to power the basics.
If you have any servos on the out put, say for a gimbal, or tail servo on a Tri, then you need to separately power the output with a uBEC.
The ESC's you indicate are opto, so no BEC in the ESC, and yes, you just plug then straight into your outputs.

 

[stauntonflyer]

Thanks Mike!
I have a UBEC and expect I'll need it down the line, but for now I'll just get it hooked up and motors spinning. I appreciate the help!