TBS Lucid H7 Flight Controller V2 - ICM42688
by Team Black Sheep

Take absolute control of your unmanned aircraft with the next-generation TBS Lucid H7 Flight Controller V2. Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of elite FPV racing pilots, long-range freestyle enthusiasts, and multirotor or fixed-wing builders, this advanced hardware platform delivers industry-leading processing power and extreme peripheral connectivity. The board is powered by a high-speed microprocessor running at a blistering 480MHz with 1MB of RAM, ensuring ultra-low loop times and nearly instantaneous translation of control inputs. Out of the box, the flight controller offers multi-platform firmware flexibility, providing full native compatibility with major open-source flight control ecosystems to suit your specific flight requirements.

At the core of its flight stabilization system is a dual ICM42688 gyro array. By utilizing two independent inertial measurement units, the flight controller dynamically filters out localized frame vibrations and high-frequency motor noise, resulting in incredibly locked-in flight characteristics and exceptionally clean video feeds. Navigational precision is further augmented by an onboard MicroSD card slot for high-rate blackbox data logging and an integrated barometer for precise altitude hold capabilities.

For extensive peripheral integration, the board boasts a massive array of expansion ports. With 7 hardware UARTs featuring integrated signal inversion, you can simultaneously connect receivers, GPS modules, telemetry systems, and video transmitters. It also includes 13 individual PWM channels (including a dedicated LED strip pad), 2 I2C buses, and a native CAN bus connector for advanced external sensors. Power management is equally robust, supporting a wide 6V to 36V input voltage (2S to 8S LiPo batteries) accompanied by filtered onboard 5V/2A and 9V/2A BEC outputs to reliably power your entire stack, including direct plug-and-play compatibility with modern HD digital video systems.

Technical Specifications

• Processor (MCU): High-speed H7 processor running at 480MHz (1MB RAM, 2MB Flash)

• Inertial Measurement Unit (Gyro): Dual ICM42688 Array (Duo Gyro Configuration)

• Barometer: Integrated high-precision barometer (Connected via I2C)

• Onboard OSD Chip: Integrated SPI-driven analog video telemetry chip

• Digital Video Compatibility: Compatible with modern HD digital video systems via hardware UART

• Firmware Support: Supports major open-source flight control suites

• Hardware UARTs: 7 Total with signal inversion readiness

• PWM Outputs: 13 Channels total (includes dedicated LED pad; channels 1-10 support bi-directional DShot)

• Expansion Buses: 2x I2C Buses, 1x CAN Bus

• Analog Inputs: 6 ADC Channels (Battery Voltage, Current, RSSI, Analog AirSpeed, secondary voltage/current sensing)

• Blackbox Logging: Onboard MicroSD Card Slot (SDIO Interface)

• Input Voltage Range: 6V to 36V DC (2S to 8S LiPo battery support)

• Onboard BEC Outputs: 5V 2A continuous (3A max) and 9V 2A continuous (3A max)

• Low Dropout Regulator (LDO): 3.3V up to 200mA

• Dual Camera Input: Switchable onboard video pins for dual camera setups

• USB Interface Type: Type-C Connector (USB 2.0 Standard)

• Status Indicators: 3 Onboard LEDs for flight controller status and power indicators

• Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 5 mm with a standard 30.5 x 30.5 mm mounting pattern

What's Included

• 1 x TBS Lucid H7 Flight Controller V2 (ICM42688)

• 1 x Pre-wired Plug-and-Play Flight Controller to ESC Interconnect Cable

• 1 x Pre-wired Plug-and-Play HD Digital Video Transmitter Cable

• 4 x Shock-Absorbing M3 Rubber Anti-Vibration Softmount Dampers

• 1 x Complete Premium Assembly Hardware Mounting Kit