Supply the Flysky FS-I6 Controller With Micro USB or 2V to 6V Battery

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Supply the Flysky FS-I6 Controller With Micro USB or 2V to 6V Battery

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  • Flysky FS-I6 controller (this hack may work with other controllers)

  • Wires,...

Open the Controller

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Locate the Battery Input

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Set the Step Up Module to 6V

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This controller work with 4x AA batteries (1.5V), the max voltage is thus 6V.

Solder the StepUp Module to the Battery Input (and Test the Controller)

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Drill a Hole in the Controller and Stick the StepUp Module

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You can also add 2 wires to the StepUp input to have Micro USB OR a battery (2V to 6V) as a power input

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You can now power the controller with an USB cable or with any other power source (a cell from a lipo battery, solar panel, li-ion battery, ...)