diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/_index.md b/content/drone-stuff/_index.md index 5bcc42f..abe85fc 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/_index.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/_index.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ insert_anchor_links = "right" Click on a link in the list below to go to that page: 1. [Getting uninverted SBUS on a no-name FrSky-compatible receiver](../../drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver) -1. [Getting uninverted SBUS on the FrSky XSR receiver](../../drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver) +1. [Getting uninverted SBUS/SmartPort on the FrSky XSR receiver](../../drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-smartport-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver) 1. [Mini Drak build condensed instructions](../../drone-stuff/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions) 1. [Omnibus F4 V3 pinout](../../drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout) 1. [Omnibus F4 pro servo diode](../../drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode) diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver.md b/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver.md index 546f979..130fe36 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver.md @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ I got an [RC receiver](https://www.banggood.com/2_4G-8CH-D8-Mini-FrSky-Compatibel-Receiver-With-PWM-PPM-SBUS-Output-p-1140478.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN) from Banggood. There's uninverted SBUS on this pad: -![rc-sbus.jpg](../../ccc7571db5d147328860077fdc0aa745.jpg) +[![rc-sbus.jpg](../../ccc7571db5d147328860077fdc0aa745.jpg)](../../ccc7571db5d147328860077fdc0aa745.jpg) To break this out to the SBUS pad, I had to remove/bridge the resistor that is circled in the image, and remove/bridge the FET on the other side: -![rc-sbus-mosfet.jpg](../../1b0f508a533e45b496c6636d49161b0c.jpg) +[![rc-sbus-mosfet.jpg](../../1b0f508a533e45b496c6636d49161b0c.jpg)](../../1b0f508a533e45b496c6636d49161b0c.jpg) diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md b/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2dafb04..0000000 --- a/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,16 +0,0 @@ -+++ -title = "Getting uninverted SBUS on the FrSky XSR receiver" -weight = 1 -sort_by = "weight" -insert_anchor_links = "right" -+++ -To get uninverted SBUS on the FrSky XSR/X4RS receiver, you can repurpose the CPPM pad. -Just solder the following: - -![xsr-sbus.jpeg](../../f86da9a7aac1413ebd77825897164f7f.jpeg) - -> Remove the two resistors and solder a small wire from the CPPM pin pad to both (!!!) of the lower resistor solder pads. - -![xsr-sbus2.jpeg](../../815576429ece43789dbc70dfd33517a1.jpeg) - -Now the CPPM pad will be uninverted SBUS instead. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-smartport-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md b/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-smartport-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3abed9d --- /dev/null +++ b/content/drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-smartport-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ ++++ +title = "Getting uninverted SBUS/SmartPort on the FrSky XSR receiver" +weight = 1 +sort_by = "weight" +insert_anchor_links = "right" ++++ +To get uninverted SBUS/SmartPort on the FrSky XSR/X4RS receiver, you can repurpose the CPPM pad. +Remove the two small resistors shown in the image, and solder the two lower pads (together) to either the CPPM pad or the MOSFET pin shown in the photo: + +[![xsr-sbus.jpeg](../../f86da9a7aac1413ebd77825897164f7f.jpeg)](../../f86da9a7aac1413ebd77825897164f7f.jpeg) + +They should be soldered like this (remember to solder both resistor pads together): + +[![xsr-sbus2.jpeg](../../815576429ece43789dbc70dfd33517a1.jpeg)](../../815576429ece43789dbc70dfd33517a1.jpeg) + +Now the CPPM pad will be uninverted SBUS/SmartPort instead. +It seems to be a bit of a gamble whether you get SBUS or SmartPort, it might be firmware-dependent. +On firmware 2.1.0 FPort, I actually got the uninverted FPort signal on the CPPM pin, which is what I wanted. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md index 0f9a70a..5b27f3e 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md @@ -6,6 +6,6 @@ insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ To isolate the servo 5V rail from the controller's 5V power supply, remove this diode: -![a435bcae86912205b6fac41731285b8d.png](../../6d668e05d8a54580966b94a752f3b7db.png) +[![a435bcae86912205b6fac41731285b8d.png](../../6d668e05d8a54580966b94a752f3b7db.png)](../../6d668e05d8a54580966b94a752f3b7db.png) Now the servos' 5V rail can be powered from another 5V supply to avoid servo current backflow into the FC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md index 8b5f6b0..ef410a7 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md @@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ This is the pinout of the Omnibus F4 V3: -![53b3161d509dcc7bbfb43c89b16b0bae.png](../../99f5c91454204c1d9740a8d9b876833b.png) \ No newline at end of file +[![53b3161d509dcc7bbfb43c89b16b0bae.png](../../99f5c91454204c1d9740a8d9b876833b.png)](../../99f5c91454204c1d9740a8d9b876833b.png) \ No newline at end of file