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--- searchwing-rfd868-mount [2020/02/16 13:35]
beckmanf added safety pin and weaved cable
+++ searchwing-rfd868-mount [2021/04/24 14:27] (current)
beckmanf add note
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 ===== RFD 868+ telemetry radio mount =====
+Author: Friedrich Beckmann
 The modem is connected to the PixRacer Telem2 port and the power module. The modem is mounted in the right fuselage half and will be connected just shortly before glueing the two fuselage parts to the PixRacer and the Powermodule.
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-Please remember to connect the RFD868+ TX to the PixRacer RX and vice versa. So according to the following table:
+Pixracer pin layout: [[https://docs.px4.io/v1.9.0/assets/flight_controller/pixracer/grau_setup_pixracer_top.jpg]]
+Please note the different directions of the connector/cables in the labeling.
-^ PixRacer JST-GH connector ^ RFD868+ IDC connector ^
+Pin layout of the Pixracer
+{{ ::pixacer-pinlayout_telem1_in.jpg?direct&600 | Pixracer board}}
+Pin layout to the RFD868+
+{{ :pixacer-pinlayout_telem1.jpg?direct&400 | JST-GH telemetry cable connector}}
+**Note the difference between the yellow cable named TX on the board and RX on the connector!!! The name RX for the yellow cable on the JST-GH cable connector refers to the RX on the RFD868 modem.** Please remember to connect the RFD868+ TX to the PixRacer RX and vice versa. So according to the following table:
+^ PixRacer JST-GH board ^ RFD868+ IDC connector ^
 | GND                       | GND                   |
 | RX                        | TX                    |
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+You can remove the cable markings.
+==== Power Module to RFD868+ modem cable ====
+  * 4x 8" JST already crimped cable
+  * JST 4-pin to female connector 8-pin
+  * GND + GND, 5V + 5V (double cable)
+{{ ::powermodule-pinlayout_5v.jpg?direct |}}
+To mark the cable use colored shrink tube.