Our First Flight Controller! / FT Aura 5 Lite Bench Setup

[@michaelwhinnery164]

OMG thanks Josh. This company is far and away the best rc supplier and support on the web. The people, service and support is why I shop here. I'm picking up several of these. Because I can use them to teach my Grandchildren to fly rc planes before they outlaw the hobby

[@alanbier]

In general a great series. One or two items could have been made a bit clearer - I don't think I missed it, but I don't think it's mentioned that the unit has to be powered up WHILE depressing the bind button for the satellite receiver to go into bind mode. If you're starting and stopping the video as you go you also may lose site of fact that the unit has to be in set up mode to set the 6 axis mode. However, I installed it and set it up in my Flitetest Corsair and it seems to be working well. The way it remembers your sub-trims, allowing you to set the transmitter back to zero (do that before you exit the trim mode) is REALLY cool and will allow for much better trimming once flying. Can't wait for the corona virus to clear. Firstly so that our friends and family stop getting sick and dying, and then down the road to start flying again (our field has closed).

[@brownacres2639]

@Alan Bier do you know what to do if my light isn’t working

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

FINALLY! A gyro that looks as good as an eflite controller!!! You guys truly are amazing and a blessing to the hobby. You are getting people into the hobby again when I thought it was dying off

[@og_myxiplx]

That setup is so well thought out. Far easier to setup the channel reversing than most gyro systems. Nice work guys!

[@erad05]

This Aura5lite completely met my expectations and I have to say that I'm pretty much impressed about it's performance and ease of use. I already have 3 of them. The first one in a FT mini Arrow (fiberglassed) and now the 3rd one in an E-Flite Habu STS.

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Thanks Josh and Flitetest for the FT Auro 5 Lite. Love it ! Just ordered one for my RC Aircraft! What a great item! Thanks again!

[@benstrasser1199]

Hi Josh. I"d like to share a simple (and i believer a fool-proof) way to verify the operation of the stabilizer. With the stabilizer on and you're holding the nose of the model, tip the plane so the right wing goes up. The right aileron should go up. Tip the plane so the left wing goes up. The left aileron should go up. Holding the plane level, tip the plane so the tail (horizontal stab/elevator) goes up. The elevator should go up. Standing at the back of the airplane, rotate the tail to the (vertical stab/rudder) goes to the right. The rudder should go to the right. If the surfaces don't respond that way when the stabilizer is suppose to be active, you have a problem to be fixed. Those control surfaces that didn't respond as outlined should be reversed. If you doubt it, think about it..

[@gyrogearloose1345]

Hey Ben. Isn't that exactly what he did? Two axes were "wrong direction" and he corrected them, at the AURA controller. So . . .

[@rotorismo]

Beautiful system to start flying with flight controllers. Inav has steep learning curve. The Aura 5 system gives the basic principles of a flightcontoller fixed wing setup more attention. Big thumbs up for this development! Sincere Flitetest product.

[@JM-bg4vl]

Just got mine in today and already installed it in my fpv pusher. It was super easy to setup and switch directions on stuff. It worked exactly like it did in Josh's video. Im ready to fly tomorrow but I'm worried about watching the next video first.

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

It’s been really awesome watching you guys grow and expand over the last seven years! 😎

[@fishalcoholic]

Josh, we really need a deeper dive into the Config Tool. Modes, 3 and 6 axis, D/R and expo. From the desktop to the plane.

[@DavidBeaver2112]

Great controller. I tested it in an FT Explorer, worked fine, then I had to put it in my Extra 330S... making a great plane even better. I have yet to fully configure 6-axis mode since 3-axis is more fun. The PC based config tool works well enough, aside from having to write to the board before any changes take effect. Mount the board so that the bind button can be easily reached if a re-bind is required.

[@DavidBeaver2112]

..... Two years later, same Aura5 still going strong.

[@jacksonhawker2564]

This is super cool josh. This will be great for training. Thanks for making this!

[@edwinroper5458]

oh yea josh i did some testing and hooked up elrs receiver to it using a csrf to sbus converter board works perfect

[@FlyingBuzzard]

Great to see this finally .....it is nice...similar to old E-flite SAFE setup...just the board does the work Excellent ...no more servo reversers, etc ....to make controls go the right direction...Lol

[@cmulder002]

the kk2 flight controller flashed with "openaero" did this 8 years ago already and have been using a pair of them since. The lcd allows changes to be made in the field without a pc or anything. you do need a programmer to reflash this firmware when you buy the board but that is done just once. and they are cheap www.banggood.com/KK2-Flight-Controller-USB-Programmer-for-KK2_1_5-LCD-Flight-Control-Board-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1428430.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

[@thisisyourcaptin]

7:40 This is why Josh is the Bob Ross of RC Flight. Dude makes happy little trees out of an RC compartment and sense out of the whole set up. Well done y’all. Excited for this. I have a Radian XL that I swapped the receiver out of for one with telemetry and lost the gyro stabilization. Is there a way to piggy back this into the set up I have gain back the stabilization? Oh was that a GEE BEE I saw in the back ground? Rocketeer one? By chance? Nate from Akron

[@missiletm]

You can put an Aura 8 in it and have stabilization with a Lemon RX vario bit you wont have the “safe” feature, i am assuming thats the rx you swapped into your radian. The only problem with stabilizing it is that you can lose the ability to detect thermals

[@whawaii]

@Nate - At what time code are you seeing a GEE BEE? I'm a big fan of the "Gee Bee Z" & have looked through the video 3 times. What are you seeing that I'm missing? Thanks.

[@thisisyourcaptin]

whawaii 😁. It’s my hint to them to build one. It put it in all the videos of there I ha e time to watch. 😬

[@whawaii]

Nate - The Rocketeer put the "Z" on my desired aircraft list & I've started on quite a few of them, but have never been able to complete one before something causes me to have to abandon it. I still have the radial gas motor I was going to put in the 1/5 scale one.

[@krisking9251]

I cant say enough good things about this gyro/receiver. This will take a good play and turn it into a GREAT plane. If you one the fence about trying this, buy it now and thank me later!

[@AddictedRC]

Sweet! Great features, and worth the relatively slightly higher price!

[@gyrogearloose1345]

What? What is a 6 axis flight controller less than 50 bucks (2021 USD) ?

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

Oh wow! After further watching the video my question is answered! Awesome gyro and will definitely be purchased MANY of these when you are back in stock

[@FliteTestTech]

We are temporarily out of the FT Aura 5 Lite online 😬 we’ll be back in stock 02/26!

[@Sean-sm3lr]

Will this flight controller be open source?

[@StevenDonaldonYouTube]

Can you use any normal receiver? How do you connect a normal one, I don't have a "satellite" receiver???

[@FlexInnovations]

@@StevenDonaldonKZbin Either a satellite, or a serial-based receiver that uses a protocol like SBus, SRXL, UDI, EX-Bus, X-Bus etc. to send all of your transmitter's data over a single wire.

[@christopherleveck6835]

@@Sean-sm3lr nope

[@dollarbill6877]

Wow, that's so cool how you guys set that gyro up!!

[@nononsensenorseman]

You guys are so awesome ! It's great all you do for the hobby.

[@kevinjulievan]

Awesome . I just got one of these boards . Can’t wait to try it

[@DadsRCHangar]

Very cool you guys have brought this board out, especially that any transmitter Can be used 👍🏻

[@BrianPatrickWilliams]

Do you have to have a Satellite receiver or can I use my regular 6 channel spektrum receiver?

[@collinmc90]

awesome definitely gonna get this for my new Widgeon! help get those water landings nice and smooth.

[@fidelgrillo4808]

Did you figure out how to set this up with the Widgeon and what receiver to use?

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty impressive! 😃

[@seanmackey1469]

Sorry this may be a dumb question as I am new to this. I have an order Spectrum DX6i. Does this replace the need for a receiver? If not can you recommend a receiver ?

[@razgriz3238]

dont use a metal screwdriver for pushing the buttons, if you slip u may fry the board

[@Bellairvideo]

Many thanks guys. Looks great as I normally fly in SAFE mode. Would this make my FMS YAK & Avanti fly similar to the Eflite Viper? Keep safe & well

[@BrianPatrickWilliams]

Did you end up using one in your edfs? I have the Freewing Yak and it is squirrelly on it's own.

[@jfzeligman]

Ok... Basic noob questions.... 1) is satellite a receiver? 2)where do you plug in the 3 channel server connection cable it doesn't fit where you put it in the video. 3)does the battery/esc plug in to the receiver THEN the ayra or the other way around.? Ty!

[@tombstonefpv9053]

Looking for some help. Tried hooking up the board to my son's plane. I hooked all the inputs in the correct order, but all the control surfaces are not working on the correct sticks. I can swap the servo wires around to different pins and they will work, but it goes crazy if I switch on the gyro. Is the board channels mapped wrong? Do I need to hook it up to the computer and reprogram? Thanks

[@avlawns3037]

That looks so much better than the old FlyMentor system...cameras and gyros and 3 big boxes....

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

Pardon my ignorance, but I don’t need a regular rx besides the satellite rx, as this acts as a stabilizer and an rx all in one?

[@Goludan]

Pretty close to the kopilot lite. I like it.

[@jackcallahan1848]

What satellite do I use for a turnigy radio/controller?? Pls help

[@484magnum]

Hey Josh. Thanks for this video. Can you do a video like this installing and adjusting the Tactic Wise Gyro? I have a couple that work great right out of the pack, and two that the elevator control are backwards. I looked everywhere for instructions on how to correct this without any success. Thanks

[@zfamilyhome]

You MUST be pressing the Aura's Bind button (at least I had to) WHILE powering up the Aura FOR the Satellite receiver to go into Bind mode. ( I do not see this step in this video at 8:23 )

[@53roger]

Great info...really interested in the product. i have a question. What are we to do with servo travel if using a FRSky? Is there another instructional video covering Frsky?

[@morkshanmedia3998]

Can u make a video of setting this up on the flysky FS-i6X (I didn’t want to pay £100+ for a controller)

[@thenatedog]

pdf link is not working on the article page

[@RobbyRCPROBE]

GREAT video and awesome board!!!

[@seth_chubs]

5:04 so is the satellite thing replacing my 6 channel 25 GHZ receiver that came with my FLYSKY remote or do I use all three things

[@MrBlompod]

Awesome so would you recommend this for a very expensive big 2.3m Carbon Cub?

[@jlester42]

Good Explanation. Well done sir!

[@Fitter562lu]

I know im late to the party, sorry if you have already answered this question. is it possible to set up differential thrust with this board? I want to try to duplicate the walmart chunk glider design for my grand kids but my radio is only a Dx4 E

[@boekerfamily]

I'm setting up a Mighty Mini Mustang and want to use this. What satellite receiver are you using in the video? I checked out the Spektrum RC DSMX Remote Satellite Receiver, but it only has the one antenna. Is it the Spektrum RC DSMX Serial Receiver 3.3V?

[@lifeinrc9051]

Hi Josh, thanks for the videos as always, question, the Aura 5, Can we setup for a plane with flaps?

[@erad05]

I ordered this Board with the Receiver shown in this video. Is this satellite Receiver all I need, or do I need another Spektrum Receiver to connect to this one ? I really don't get it.

[@kkuenzel56]

Just ordered mine yesterday! Will you be doing a video on using the computer program to setup the board?

[@TeamBlindMouse]

hi guys. this video might need an edit. For Spektrum dsmx satellites the bind button the unit has to be pressed while powering on for this bind process to work. Other wise it will not bind.

[@hifinsword]

With the new AR637T coming out in the early May timeframe, and the old AR636 already discontinued, it looks like the new SRXL2 remote Rxs will need to be used with the AURA 5 Lite. Even though the other micro port on the AURA 5 isn't labeled, it does appear to be the SRXL2 port needed for the newer SRXL2 protocol remotes. Can anyone confirm this?

[@rc-fannl7364]

Looks like a nice board for easy setup. Maybe it would be smart to also have an indication of where the front is, at the top of the board?

[@axeldunner1467]

Can I connect it to a flysky transmiter?

[@rumpleman4569]

would this be adequate to install in a large gas model? i was thinking that the vibration from the engine might throw it off. also can i use a regular receiver such as a spektrum AR610?

[@Jamesn-js1zp]

Hi Josh, hope you can help. I've purchased 2 of the Aura 5 Lites and can't get them to work. I have two OpenTX radios both set up with channel order AETR, mainly for quads and all my wings. However, the Aura 5 requires channel order TAER. I've tried everything to change one of my OpenTX radios and it still doesn't operate the 5 lite correctly

[@waleswideman1]

On My flysky i6 I can only mix one thing, I need 3 mixes flaperons spolerons, role with rudder and pitch with throttle. Will this let me configure those mixes?

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

I have a wing and my throws are supposed to be very minimal. Did not see how to do this with this board. Mostly want to use the launch assist and fly fpv acro. Any chance you guys can cover this?

[@shawntootill24]

Can I use an ELRS RX with this board? I have one and want to whip up a plane but have no DSMX TX anymore :( Let me know?!

[@nicksharp6950]

Can I put this in my Bixler 3 with a RadioMaster 6 channel reciever and TX16S remote?

[@MrTimmyGT]

If you fly Spektrum just buy the Admiral rx600sp from MotionRC...$20 cheaper and it is a receiver and 3/6 axis gyro stabilization system.

[@BrianPatrickWilliams]

Yes but it's much more limited in what it can do. Only 2 modes at the same time and no auto level or launch assist, etc. I have a few of the Admirals but they've never really worked well in my opinion although they do for others.

[@kentlam9374]

I am trying to setup the Aura 5 Lite with my plane using dsm2 satellite receiver and Jumper T8SG plus controller. I am able to follow all the steps. However, there is an issue. I followed the steps to setup the switch for the 3 flight modes but only get 2 modes - manual (top) and stabilized 3-Axis (mid) but no 6-Axis level mode when I moved to low switch. I setup the 3 position switches with values 100(top), 0(mid) and -100(low). Did I do anything wrong?

[@ross5307]

I’ve had 4 of these gyros with no luck. 2 were sent to me for free from josh because we couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get the other 2 to work, but I’m still at a crossroads. Just can’t seem to get them bench tested right after following all the instruction, and I’ve crashed way to many a plane trying to fly when bench testing was mediocre at best

[@hugoenriquez2558]

Hey Josh! I went through the setup per your video, but my spektrum satellite receiver shows no lights to show in bind mode. Why doesn't this work?

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

So in the no gyro it will shut of the board control to use the radio settings?

[@ka-50withsaams36]

I spy a Galaga ship! 0:23 Nice Touch!

[@BillKisel]

Could I set up the flight modes so that 0 = beginner/level flight, 1= 3 axis gyro and 2 = expert/no gyros or must the auto level always be in the 1/middle position? Thanks.

[@timchreck8683]

is the flight controller compatible with a flysky fs i6 remote control? I would be very interested and please reply, thank you :)

[@epoweredrc]

Very very awesome guys.

[@MERCURYMAD]

Will this work with a Spektrum DX5E or do I need a different transmitter?

[@gyrogearloose1345]

Seems like no-one knows. Or no-one can be bothered to answer. Sorry I can't help you Vibralux - I have the same question!

[@MERCURYMAD]

@@gyrogearloose1345 I have yet to try this however, since I asked this question I own a Spektrum dx6i also a Spektrum DX7 and I would assume theoretically as long as it's plugged into the receiver correctly it should work

[@MERCURYMAD]

@@gyrogearloose1345 Since I asked this question I've been studying micro controllers and arduino. I would assume it works with DX5e however because it operates with five channels and by setting the servos to level the plane based on the onboard gyrometer readings. My DX5e worked well with my drones and a spectrum SBUS receiver. This accepts SBUS signals as input and outputs PWM so in theory it shouldn't matter. Which is kinda cool actually because I've got a bunch of these small SBUS spectrum satellite receivers sitting around. As long as your have the connections to servos it should operate the same as the Hobbyzone or Parkzone auto levels do on their smaller park flier series. I am so busy with life however I have only been able to run simulator and getting out from the city to fly in real life takes planning. Looks like I won't be testing it any time soon. I have one of these in my collection however and will be trying it out with my other electronics projects.

[@gyrogearloose1345]

@@MERCURYMAD Good fun and fortune with all of that !

[@MichelOrnek]

@FLITETEST, Is this gyro compatible with the Spektrum DX6i? Hope it does.

[@kurtflint64]

Does look nicer to set up and use than my Lemon and Orange systems. Too bad a new receiver isn't in the budget for this year.

[@ILLEagle_1]

3-axis and 6-axis modes I think as stabilize and auto level modes

[@MrSilverback62]

On a Taranis Q X7, where do you set up the servo throws to 125%?

[@PrincessTS01]

i kinda wanna put this on my A10 I hope its ready for duel motors

[@michaelwhinnery164]

Other than connect ability the aura5 lite board what are the pros and cons of a satellite reciever ? Why Is it called satellite reciever ?

[@Santanig5]

Greetings, really digging this new FC, having used the AR636 with AS3X and SAFE I am always on the lookout for what's next and what else is out there, with only 5 channels is there a plan to be able to use this in a 6 channel aircraft (flaps and retracts) or will you only play in the fixed gear arena? Thanks!

[@kf4293]

I'm planning to experiment with my standard flysky receiver. After all, it's sending all the basics to the Aura lite, but my transmitter can handle 10 channels... thinking I might be able to reassign those empty slots? Dunno yet.

[@MeadowlarkFPV]

If you are doing a roll will the plane auto correct?

[@chrisdaws5382]

Which model spectrum satellite did you use?

[@Mark-W5ADK]

For giant scale, the website mentions a 3d platform needed for the board. Is this something you can link us to a file for?

[@MASTERSAIS]

Your gonna learn something today @Joshua Bradwell

[@garrykennedy5484]

Alright Josh!!! What's with the yuge wing to the right of the chimney? Oh, and the horizontal stabilizer on the left? Full size FAR part 103 ultralight????????

[@robmaahre3046]

Hello. Need help with my a5l. I set it all up and worked flawlessly. I liked it so much I bought another and downloaded the config tool. I connected the a5l to the config tool and again perfect but I decided to upgrade my fw 1.13 to 1.16 no problem until I tried to power up again. All The servos swung back and forth to full travel the motor kept beeping and only blue led was flashing slowly on the a5l. I went back to config tool and noticed my movement bars were now gone and both status monitor Windows say unavailable in autodetect mode. But it did show the proper fw1.16. I decided to do a reset as per your KZbin video using the config tool and convert option it’s said it went well and an orange led on the a5l lit briefly but. Once it was all done same slow blue flashing led and servos going crazy. I tried my second a5l and it works perfect. Need help, thanks

[@phnch]

Hi, SPM4648 is retiring. What should I use instead as satellite receiver for DSMX?

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

How does this system compare to eflite safe or As3x? Or let’s say an admiral gyro?

[@ronowens1524]

What is a satellite receiver? I don't see any listed examples.

[@spartan-fpv6936]

Gday Josh, very cool flight controller does it work with open tx transmitters? as you mentioned frsky, great work as always mate.👍🛩

[@linestalker]

Can this be used on a 3 CH tiny trainer? The only answer I got so far is, plug rudder into aileron. How do you set up the board in configerator? Wing type, tail type etc.

[@spoofacke]

I would say you just don't plug in ailerons. Your throttle, elevator and rudder should go where they are supposed to.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@spoofacke Nope. The Rudder goes into the Aileron output otherwise you lose the self-leveling and stabilization. The plane will then fly as for the Volantex Mini Trainstar etc with selectable self-leveling, stabilization and manual control modes on your Gear Switch and the Rudder on the right stick. (Mode 2 Tx.) Self-leveling will be twitchy - but it works!

[@mitchelfisher9422]

Hey FT, will this work in a 4 motor b17 bomber?

[@av8tore71]

What receiver is this? Since I have your Advantage, is placement pretty much the same??

[@twest344]

I love the full-size aura from flex- I have one in 3 airplanes. I'm looking for something to put into an arrow's rc bigfoot; "CLICK"

[@rrenegadoo]

Great....... can I use my FrSky Taranis Q X7?

[@FliteTestTech]

rrene gadoo yes

[@rrenegadoo]

@@FliteTestTech thx..... do you have a taranis Q x7 video setup?

[@cenabitednbfpv587]

I love it those bnf sats go a mile or 2 ez so this is great for launching jitters ect. love this, just wish it could do a simple rth like the ko poilet, looks like you could rather easily add it. Is there plans to add this feature in a version 2? And do i need a programmer to swap wing styles? Thanks Josh FLIGHT TEST FTW!

[@robertapolinar8040]

my recever will not connect to the aure 5

[@grahamkingston1679]

thanks for showing

[@nathanwatts2082]

Would this work with FLYSKY receivers?

[@Keon_MkIX]

Does it do the same thing that safe does? Auto level when you let go of the sticks

[@g2rc]

This FC does exactly what a Spektrum SAFE receiver does.

[@olafandreassen4674]

Where are you mount the gyro in airplanes!?

[@randysmith9715]

CAUTION! If you purchase the Aura and a Spektrum SPM4647 Serial Receiver, You need to buy the connecting cable separately. It is not included with either item.

[@charlesrestivo870]

Do very confused what are bind buttons in unit for ? SO it automatically goes into bind mode. IM having a terrible time inc paperwork is very confusing

[@zfamilyhome]

You MUST be pressing the Aura's Bind button (at least I had to) WHILE powering up the Aura FOR the Satellite receiver to go into Bind mode. ( I do not see this step in this video at 8:23 )