Betaflight 4.3 Install, Flash, Setup Tab | COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH PART 1

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0:00 - This is a different kind of tutorial
1:07 - Download and install BF configurator

2:43 - First-time configurator setup
3:33 - The serial port pulldown menu

If you are on MacOS, Linux, or Windows 10, you should NOT need to manually install the STM32 VCP driver. If you are on Windows prior to Windows 10, you need to install it.

6:58 - What is firmware flashing?
7:51 - Find the correct "target" for your FC
9:35 - Before you flash! Back up your config! ALWAYS!
10:33 - What is DFU mode?

13:34 - How and why to flash "unstable releases"
15:08 - Apply Custom Defaults. Don't skip this step!
16:50 - Introducing the Setup Tab
17:21 - Version number and Target Name
17:50 - Status icons
18:37 - Sensor indicators
20:00 - Dataflash chip status (no dataflash chip found?)
20:57 - Enable Expert Mode
21:13 - Update Firmware and Connect/Disconnect Button
21:29 - Port Utilization, Packet Errors, I2C Errors, Cycle Time, CPU Load
23:18 - Calibrate Accelerometer button
24:11 - Calibrate Magnetometer button

24:58 - Reset Settings button (this is misleading)
26:38 - Heading, Pitch, and Roll indicator
28:10 - Reset Z Axis button
28:44 - Info section of Setup tab
30:48 - GPS, Instruments, and Experimental Backup and Restore
31:10 - Next, we'll look at the Ports tab

[JoshuaBardwell]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD! The rest of the videos in this playlist haven't been published yet! So in the end screen when I tease the next video, it's not available if you're watching on release day.

[Gates]

Joshua, this was SO helpful! I'm fairly new to FPV drones, and having you walk me through this was invaluable!

[martinwager]

This was so good. It is exactly like you said, most videos are focused on a specific build and skips over some parts. I learned so much from this. Thank you and I am looking forward to the rest!

[skyrotfpv]

Wow!! What an amazing, professional and profound work you are doing here to the FPV community. Absolutely stunning job! I wish I had such a detailled video approx. 3.5 years ago on my first build. I am sure that this series will be the 'manual' into FPV for bew pilots. Congratulations and a big THANK YOU!! 🔥🙌🔥

[wesley]

Its always nice and get the lowdown on all the options and features from someone with years of experience. Awesome! Wish I had this video 8 months ago when I started flying. Despite already knowing enough to get my quad in the air - I still learned a ton.

[MasqUp]

Awesome! Awesome!! Awesome!!! I think you can see that this series is and will be awesome and amazing for us to FULLY understand Betaflight. I'm sure like many others, I avoid using some Betaflight options because I don't fully understand them. This series illustrates and illuminates what Betaflight has to offer. Thank you for all your time, efforts and discipline in making this series!

[AngryPepper]

Joshua, this is fantastic, this is the info. I’ve been wanting to know for a long while now, knowing what all the bits of info. that I’ve always just skimmed over and didn’t understand makes so much more sense now, and helps me understand BetaFlight in a way I’ve never known. Thanks so much. Got to go over to part 2 now. 👍👍

[Latchfpv]

Been mostly winging it in between what I've learned from other videos here and there, so this is an awesome video and series. I've already learned a thing or two about betaflight so it's most appreciated.

[trianglesky]

@Joshua Bardwell I have been learning and watching your videos over 2 years, and Im glad you created a series like this is so helpfull and keeps us updated. Thank you for your teachings FPV Quad Master🙏

[OTRFlyer]

I love this series so far JB!! With the first one you helped me get my first build loaded up with 4.3!! I've watched your channel for over a year now and just finished my first build a few days ago. I was a little bummed cuzz I couldn't get my brand new FC in boot- loader mode. After watching your vid, I realized I wasn't putting it in boot for the driver fixer, which finally worked and now I've been ripping up the beach and diving hotels with my first build and can't believe how good it flies! Thanks for everything you do! Thanks to your channel and your discord I can now say I've built my own quad!! Itsblunty has been supper helpful on discord too!

[JohnThornydre]

Thanks a lot Joshua for all the amazing videos on your channel, I just completed this playlist for my first ever drone that I built, probably couldn't have done it without your work <3

[inhisimagefpv]

This video has and still is working miricals for me. I can now understand what my quad is telling me which allows me to make necessary changes/adjustments during my flights. It's also made flying more fun because it allows me to be even more engaged during my long-range flights. I'm not just alone for the flight but flying which makes it even more enjoyable. Thanks for making me a pilot!

[garyreinke]

Very timely and informative. Wish I had seen this 2 years ago…and I am going to learn something. Keep up the tremendous work, JB

[beardedtrucker]

I feel like I'm making the transition from dji drones to real acro quads at the right time. I've been taking a little from all the YouTubers explaining Betaflight and no one has talked it in my language yet until now. This series will be a hit for sure. Can't wait for the other videos.

[jonpacheco]

I’ve been in the hobby for three years now but I still struggle with the computer side of the hobby. Thanks for your videos that help walk me through and get me back in the air!👍🏽🤙🏽😃

[Ripen]

I just started watching this channel and I love your videos. Great guides, great explanations, keep it up!

[jeremymuniak]

many thanks Josh, saving me so much time with all your videos. You're amazing for all the work

[matthewcreagh]

Nice one Joshua all your videos are so informative and a massive help to the BF community this will be a great series to all.

[stevee]

The most comprehensive instructions for Betaflight I have been able to find. INAV users will also benifit as many features are similar. Bardwell does not presume previous knowlege so his videos are beginner friendly, yet he covers very advanced topics. He is a natural teacher, and these videos are always entertaining as well as informative. Thanks JB!

[audioflight]

Have not flied for a few years, getting back into it super useful to review, thanks JB!