Mikrokopter FC 2.1 ME - max voltage ?

L

llamatrails

Member
I am converting an existing quad and X8 to MK.

I can't seem to find the voltage range for the FC 2.1 ME. All I'm finding is that it needs 12v.

Can I feed it from a 4S pack or do I need to step it down somehow ?

I won't be using the MK power distribution board, what voltage can I feed into the molex connector ?
 

R

RTRyder

Merlin of Multirotors
llamatrails said:
I am converting an existing quad and X8 to MK.

I can't seem to find the voltage range for the FC 2.1 ME. All I'm finding is that it needs 12v.

Can I feed it from a 4S pack or do I need to step it down somehow ?

I won't be using the MK power distribution board, what voltage can I feed into the molex connector ?
Click to expand...

Don't feed the power to the molex, use the solder pads on the underside of the board to connect direct to battery voltage, its easier than trying to make a harness for the connector. The pad layouts and descriptions are here... http://www.mikrokopter.us/MKDocs/FlightCtrl_ME_2_1.htm

The board can be connected directly to 3, 4, or 5S packs, I mistakenly hooked it up to 8S once (two 4S with a series rather than parallel connector) and it lived, only damage was it blew the cap on the F/C. Took off like an Estes rocket with approx 32 volts getting to the motors, not recommended for longevity of the electronics though...:eek:

Ken
 



You must log in or register to reply here.
Top