diff --git a/docs/boards/Omnibus F4.md b/docs/boards/Omnibus F4.md index 3c6b78f10af..6a4a4de9105 100644 --- a/docs/boards/Omnibus F4.md +++ b/docs/boards/Omnibus F4.md @@ -71,7 +71,6 @@ More target options: * Integrated current meter * Uses target **OMNIBUSF4PRO** * Omnibus F4 Pro clones (Banggood, AliExpress, eBay, etc.) use **OMNIBUSF4PRO_LEDSTRIPM5** target (LED strip on M5 pin instead of incorrectly wired dedicated connection) -* If you want to power your servos from the servo rail you will have to bridge the 5v to another 5v pad from the board or take it from the esc ### Omnibus F4 Pro Corner @@ -195,9 +194,24 @@ SmartPort / FPort is possible without a hardware inverter by using one of the OM * [Omnibus F4 Pro](https://inavflight.com/shop/p/OMNIBUSF4PRO) * [Omnibus F4 Nano V6](https://inavflight.com/shop/s/bg/1320256) +## Powering servos and FC (fixed wing) +These boards have a set of diodes which allow you to power servos +and the flight controller in three different ways, without back EMF +from the servos damaging the electronics. Most commonly an ESC +connected to the servo rail provides 5V power for the servos. + +If your opto-isolated ESC doesn't provide 5V and you have servos, +connect a 5 BEC to the servo rail (any of the servo outputs 1-4). + +The BEC can also power the board electronics, through a protective diode. + +Do NOT bridge any other 5V pad to the servo rail, or connect servos +to any other 5V pad on the board. The back EMF from a a servo can +destroy the chips on the board. + # Wiring diagrams for Omnibus F4 Pro -Following diagrams applies to _Pro_ version with integrated current meter and JST connectors only +Following diagrams apply to _Pro_ version with integrated current meter and JST connectors only ## Board layout