How to Update FT Series ESC to V1.6

How to Update FT Series ESC to V1.6

The firmware for the FT series has been updated to version V1.6. In this version, our engineers have optimized various functions and added new features. For example, we have added configurable parameters like motor_conf and control_conf which can now be saved. Users can save the parameters and flash them onto another new ESC, improving batch production efficiency. For more details, please refer to the "Flipsky ESC Tool V1.6" user manual via the provided link. So, how should you upgrade your FT series ESC to V1.6? This article will use the FT60BD ESC as an example to explain the process.

Preparation

FT60BD ESC*1
PC*1
USB Cable*1
Battery*1

Upgrading Firmware

  1. Connect the power supply to the ESC and turn on the switch button. Then, connect it to the computer via a USB cable.
Connecting a device to update FT series ESC firmware next to a laptop and battery setup.

2.Open the "Flipsky_ESC_Tool_1.6_20251014" application. (It can be downloaded via this link.)
https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZze7qZJSiiIoO1lJRKj7I0IsKRbmapVQjk#/filemanager?folder=19644977591

Flipsky ESC Tool files showing versions for updating FT series ESC firmware.

3.Click "Refresh" to scan. Once connected, the port "COM6-Flipsky" will be displayed.

Firmware update interface showing parameters for FT series ESC firmware adjustments and settings.

4.Click "Connect" to connect to the ESC. Upon successful connection, the ESC ID corresponding to the ESC model will be shown.

FT series ESC firmware settings displayed, showing configuration options for motor setup and connection status.

5.First, click "Enter bootloader" and then click "Yes" to enter Bootloader mode.

FT series ESC firmware update process showing bootloader entry and warning message for firmware flashing.

6.When the red LED on the ESC starts flashing at a fixed frequency, it indicates that it has entered Bootloader mode. Then click "OK". Click the "Connect" button to reconnect to the ESC.

Firmware update screen for FT series ESC firmware, showing connection instructions and hardware setup.

7.Then click "Start Flashing" and "Yes" to update the corresponding firmware.

Flipsky ESC Tool interface showing firmware update process for FT series ESC firmware.

8.Once the red and green LEDs on the ESC have finished flashing, and the blue and green LEDs remain steadily lit, it indicates that the firmware update is complete. Click "Connect" to reconnect to the ESC.

Firmware update interface for FT series ESC firmware, displaying options to connect and flash custom firmware.

For dual-drive ESCs, both the master and slave need to be upgraded to the same firmware version. After upgrading the master ESC, connect the USB serial port to the slave ESC and repeat the above steps. After both are upgraded, parameter adjustment can be performed.

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