Happymodel M8 Freestyle HDZero Review & Setup

Here is my review of the Happymodel M8 Freestyle HD whoop. I also included my configuration setup tips as well as issues I had to resolve setting up this model.

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** my diff all use at your own risk **
resources
resource I2C_SCL 2 C04
resource I2C_SDA 2 F00
resource LED 1 F01

timer
timer A01 AF1
pin A01: TIM2 CH2 (AF1)
timer A00 AF1
pin A00: TIM2 CH1 (AF1)
timer A09 AF6
pin A09: TIM1 CH2 (AF6)

dma
dma SPI_SDO 2 9
SPI_SDO 2: DMA2 Channel 2 Request 13
dma SPI_SDI 2 8
SPI_SDI 2: DMA2 Channel 1 Request 12
dma SPI_TX 2 9
SPI_TX 2: DMA2 Channel 2 Request 13
dma SPI_RX 2 8
SPI_RX 2: DMA2 Channel 1 Request 12
dma ADC 1 6
ADC 1: DMA1 Channel 7 Request 5
dma ADC 2 9
ADC 2: DMA2 Channel 2 Request 36
dma TIMUP 5 NONE
dma pin A03 4
pin A03: DMA1 Channel 5 Request 75
dma pin A02 3
pin A02: DMA1 Channel 4 Request 74
dma pin A01 2
pin A01: DMA1 Channel 3 Request 57
dma pin A00 1
pin A00: DMA1 Channel 2 Request 56
dma pin A08 9
pin A08: DMA2 Channel 2 Request 42
dma pin A09 0
pin A09: DMA1 Channel 1 Request 43

feature
feature -AIRMODE
feature MOTOR_STOP
feature OSD

beeper
beeper -GYRO_CALIBRATED
beeper -RX_LOST_LANDING
beeper -DISARMING
beeper -ARMING
beeper -ARMING_GPS_FIX
beeper -ARMING_GPS_NO_FIX
beeper -BAT_CRIT_LOW
beeper -BAT_LOW
beeper -GPS_STATUS
beeper -ACC_CALIBRATION
beeper -ACC_CALIBRATION_FAIL
beeper -READY_BEEP
beeper -DISARM_REPEAT
beeper -ARMED
beeper -SYSTEM_INIT
beeper -ON_USB
beeper -BLACKBOX_ERASE
beeper -CRASHFLIP
beeper -CAM_CONNECTION_OPEN
beeper -CAM_CONNECTION_CLOSE

beacon
beacon RX_LOST
beacon RX_SET

aux
aux 0 0 0 1850 2100 0 0
aux 1 1 1 900 1150 0 0
aux 2 2 1 1350 1650 0 0
aux 3 13 2 1350 1650 0 0
aux 4 28 1 1850 2100 0 0
aux 5 35 2 1850 2100 0 0

adjrange
adjrange 0 0 1 900 2100 12 1 0 0

vtxtable
vtxtable bands 6
vtxtable channels 8
vtxtable band 1 BOSCAM_A A CUSTOM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
vtxtable band 2 BOSCAM_B B CUSTOM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
vtxtable band 3 BOSCAM_E E CUSTOM 5705 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
vtxtable band 4 FATSHARK F CUSTOM 5740 5760 0 5800 0 0 0 0
vtxtable band 5 RACEBAND R CUSTOM 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917
vtxtable band 6 LOWBAND L CUSTOM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
vtxtable powerlevels 3
vtxtable powervalues 14 23 0
vtxtable powerlabels 25 200 0

master
set gyro_lpf2_static_hz = 0
set dyn_notch_count = 1
set dyn_notch_q = 500
set acc_calibration = 36,-2,0,1
set min_check = 1010
set max_check = 1990
set motor_idle = 850
set dshot_bidir = ON
set dshot_bitbang = AUTO
set motor_pwm_protocol = DSHOT300
set motor_poles = 12
set motor_output_reordering = 1,3,0,2,4,5,6,7
set ibata_scale = 100
set beeper_inversion = ON
set beeper_od = OFF
set yaw_motors_reversed = ON
set small_angle = 180
set pid_process_denom = 2
set osd_units = IMPERIAL
set osd_warn_bitmask = 794623
set osd_vbat_pos = 12738
set osd_rssi_pos = 15884
set osd_tim_2_pos = 2529
set osd_flymode_pos = 3596
set osd_throttle_pos = 3564
set osd_vtx_channel_pos = 2081
set osd_current_pos = 14850
set osd_craft_name_pos = 2580
set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 2561
set osd_core_temp_pos = 13868
set system_hse_mhz = 0
set vtx_band = 5
set vtx_channel = 8
set vtx_power = 2
set vtx_freq = 5917
set craft_name = M80 HDZERO

profile 0

profile 0
set p_pitch = 48
set i_pitch = 86
set d_pitch = 30
set f_pitch = 118
set p_roll = 46
set i_roll = 82
set d_roll = 27
set f_roll = 113
set p_yaw = 46
set i_yaw = 82
set f_yaw = 113
set d_max_roll = 36
set d_max_pitch = 41
set feedforward_averaging = OFF
set feedforward_smooth_factor = 25
set simplified_master_multiplier = 90
set simplified_pi_gain = 115
set simplified_feedforward_gain = 105

profile 1

profile 2

profile 3

restore original profile selection
profile 0

rateprofile 0

rateprofile 0
set roll_rc_rate = 70
set pitch_rc_rate = 70
set yaw_rc_rate = 70
set roll_srate = 70
set pitch_srate = 70
set yaw_srate = 70
set throttle_limit_percent = 90

rateprofile 1

rateprofile 1
set thr_mid = 24
set thr_expo = 21
set rates_type = BETAFLIGHT
set roll_rc_rate = 85
set pitch_rc_rate = 97
set yaw_rc_rate = 135
set roll_srate = 58
set pitch_srate = 55
set yaw_srate = 49
set throttle_limit_percent = 90

rateprofile 2

rateprofile 2
set rates_type = BETAFLIGHT
set roll_rc_rate = 100
set pitch_rc_rate = 100
set yaw_rc_rate = 100
set roll_expo = 30
set pitch_expo = 30
set yaw_expo = 30
set roll_srate = 80
set pitch_srate = 80
set yaw_srate = 75

rateprofile 3

restore original rateprofile selection
rateprofile 2

save configuration
save

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - What's in the box
02:24 - Specs
04:29 - Factory Defaults
08:03 - Advanced Setting Tips
16:46 - Maiden Flight
19:39 - Pros and Cons
28:49 - Conclusion