FatShark Shark Byte RX5.1 Bedienungsanleitung

WARNING: Always operate this product in a safe and responsible manner and observe local laws.

WARNING: The Shark Byte by Fat Shark is not a toy. This product contains small parts and is intended to be

operated by adults. Not for children under 14 years old.

WARNING: The Shark Byte by Fat Shark requires soldering for assembly and is not recommended for beginners.

Assemble at your risk, damage to the product from incorrect assembly is not covered under warranty.

hark Byte

Shark Byte User Manual

Rev. 121220(DDMMYY)

For more product information, please visit:

www.fatshark.com

THIS MANUAL COVERS NOT INCLUDED, REQUIRED

• Video Goggles (Fat Shark Dominator Series)

• (1) 5.8GHz antenna with MMCX connector, to be mounted on your drone (TX5M.1)

• (1) 5.8GHz antenna with u.FL connector, to be mounted on your drone (TX5S.1)

• (2) 5.8GHz antenna(s) with SMA connectors, to be mounted on the vrx (

RX5.1)

• Batteries

FSV2476 Shark Byte Video Receiver RX5.1

FSV2477 Runcam Nano HD Camera

FSV2478 Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1

FSV2480 Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1

Shark Byte

Contents

Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1 .................................................................................................... 3

Assembling the two circuit boards.......................................................................................................... 3

dis-assembling the two circuit boards................................................................................................... 3

TX5M.1 Connection Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 4

Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

TX5M.1 Speciﬁcations.................................................................................................................................. 5

Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1 ..................................................................................................... 6

TX5S.1 Connection Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 6

TX5S.1 Speciﬁcations .................................................................................................................................. 7

Adjusting VTX and Camera Parameters with the Keypad ............................................................... 7

VTX/PID Conﬁguration by RC controller ............................................................................................... 8

VTX Parameters ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Camera Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 9

OSD Setup (Betaﬂight) .............................................................................................................................. 11

Shark Byte Goggle Module......................................................................................................................... 13

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the VRX to your headset...................................................................................................... 13

Operation......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Aspect ratio..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Firmware Update .......................................................................................................................................... 15

VRX Module Speciﬁcations ....................................................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 16

Shark Byte

Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1

The Shark Byte TX5M.1 is a digital HD 720p 60fps medium range video transmitter capable of delivering up to 500mw on 5.8GHz. The TX5M.1 works with the Shark Byte

RX5.1 goggle module to transmit video, and a remote controller to control the parameters for transmitter and camera wirelessly.

The Shark Byte TX5M.1 consists of a Runcam Nano HD camera and a video transmitter (VTX) made up of two PCBs.

Runcam Nano HD

GND

7–26V

1 Power/UART cable

2 FW Update Connector

3 UART (3.3V)

4 MIPI Connector

5 Power IN (7-26V)

6 Power LED (red)

1 MIPI Camera

2 MIPI cable

7 MMCX Antenna Connector

8 Key Pad Connector

9 Status LED (blue)

10 Key Pad Cable

11 Key Pad

12 330 µF Capacitor

WARNING: DO NOT apply power to the RF board until the boards are fully assembled and ready to operate. If you apply power to the RF board without the BB board

attached it may result in permanent damage.

DO NOT power ON the VTX without an appropriate 5.8GHz antenna connected to the MMCX connector. If you power ON the VTX without an antenna connected, it may result in

permanent damage.

DO NOT touch the video transmitter during or immediately after operation, wait for it to cool down. It is normal for the VTX to become hot during or after operation.

DO NOT use the VTX for an extended period when the temperature is high or if there is poor ventilation. If the VTX does not get adequate airﬂow for cooling during operation,

it may overheat and enter overheat protection mode, which will reduce range performance.

WARNING: Use extreme caution when separating the boards with a knife.

Power input range is 7V – 26V (2S – 6S). A large capacitor (220+µF) is required to

be mounted in parallel with the power input connector to avoid voltage spikes (and

subsequent damage) to the VTX.

DO NOT power the VTX without a capacitor on the power input.

Always press and pull on the actual connectors during assembly or disassembly, never

pull on the wires to remove a connector.

Solder all of your connections to the boards before assembly.

ASSEMBLING THE TWO CIRCUIT BOARDS

1. Align the 8 pin connector between the two boards and begin to make the

connection, but only insert the pins far enough to establish alignment, don’t press

them together yet.

2. Align the coaxial connector between the two boards, and press the boards together

with a thumb and fore-ﬁnger directly above and below the coaxial connector. The

coaxial connector will snap together when it connects. At the same time, use your

other hand to press the 8 pin connector together.

DIS-ASSEMBLING THE TWO CIRCUIT BOARDS

1. Hold the assembly on it’s side to present the coaxial connector between the two

boards to the side. Hold the boards from above.

2. Align a knife blade at the separation between the top and bottom of the connector.

3. Press down with the knife, away from your hand holding the boards, and twist the

knife blade to separate the top of the connector from the bottom. The connector

will pop apart when it releases.

4. Once the connector pops apart, gently separate the 8 pin connector between the boards,

Shark Byte

RC Transmitter

Receiver

Camera

Flight Controller Video Transmitter

VTX

Antenna

(MMCX)

SBUS/IBUS/UART

MIPI

RX TX

GND

7–26V

Battery Connector

Capacitor

50v 330 µF

10mm Recommended

TX5M.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Refer to the diagram below to mount and connect the air unit to your chosen airframe.

INSTALLATION

The VTX consists of two boards:

• RF board, which has the MMCX socket and power input pads

• BB board, which has the MIPI interface and UART pads

The Shark Byte video transmitter boards generate a considerable amount of heat that must be managed for proper

operation. Most of the heat comes from the RF board (where the RF power amplifier is located). Where a heat sink is

commonly utilized for stationary devices, this VTX is designed for use in racing drones and does not use a heat sink in an

effort to maintain minimal weight and form factor. It is expected proper cooling airflow will be provided to the VTX board

during operation.

NOTE: Any time the VTX is powered ON in a stationary application or for bench testing, we recommend the use of a small fan to force air over the VTX.

We recommend the VTX be installed as suggested below in your drone for proper ventilation and heat dissipation:

• Orientation of VTX boards; BB board on bottom, and RF board on top

• The VTX should be installed above the FC stack

• The distance between RF boards and the closest carbon frame plate should be at least 10mm

RF Board

BB Board

Note: We recommend the RF board (the board with the MMCX antenna connector) is installed in a way that maintains at least 10mm separation from carbon frame plates or

other parts of the aircraft. Adequate airﬂow is required for proper operation of the Shark Byte VTX.

Shark Byte

CH FCC (MHz) CE (MHz)

1 5660 5735

2 5695 5770

35735 5805

45770 5839

5 5805 NA

6 5839 NA

75878 NA

85914 NA

TX5M.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:

15.4g including camera and cable (without antenna), 10.0g for VTX only

Dimensions:

Camera: 14 x 14mm with 19 x 19mm adaptor

VTX: 25 x 32 x 12 mm

Coaxial cable: 85mm

Mounting Pattern:

VTX: 20 x 20mm, M2

Operating Frequencies:

Transmitting Power/ Power Consumption:

25mW: 5.7W

200mW: 8.2W

500mW: 10.4W

IO Interface:

MMCX

UART: 3.3V

Update Port: 7-pin SH 1.0

Supported Flight Control System:

BetaFlight: 4.1 or above (MultiWii API version 1.41), iNav 2.3 or above

Input Power:

7-26V

Operating temperature:

32°-104°F (0°-40°C)

Shark Byte

GND

7–26V

1 Power/UART cable

2 FW Update Connector

3 UART (3.3V)

4 MIPI Connector

5 Power IN (7-26V)

6 Power LED (red)

7 u.FL Antenna Connector

8 Status LED (blue)

9 330 µF Capacitor

10 Key Pad Connector

Runcam Nano HD

1 MIPI Camera

2 MIPI cable

RC Transmitter

Receiver

Camera

Flight Controller

Video Transmitter

VTX

Antenna

(u.FL)

Battery Connector

Capacitor

SBUS/IBUS/UART

MIPI

GND

7–26V

50v 330 µF

TX5S.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Refer to the diagram below to mount and connect the air unit to your chosen airframe.

Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1

The Shark Byte TX5S.1 is a digital HD 720p 60fps short range video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. The TX5S.1 works with the Shark Byte RX5.1

goggle module to transmit video, and a remote controller to control the parameters for transmitter and camera wirelessly.

The Shark Byte TX5S.1 consists of a Runcam Nano HD camera and a video transmitter (VTX) made up of a single PCBs.

Power input range is 7V – 26V (2S – 6S). A large capacitor (220+µF) is required to be mounted in parallel with the power input connector to avoid voltage spikes (and subsequent

damage) to the VTX.

DO NOT power the VTX without a capacitor on the power input.

DO NOT power ON the VTX without an appropriate 5.8GHz antenna connected to the

u.FL connector. If you power ON the VTX without an antenna connected, it may result

in permanent damage.

DO NOT touch the video transmitter during or immediately after operation, wait for it

to cool down. It is normal for the VTX to become hot during or after operation.

DO NOT use the VTX for an extended period when the temperature is high or if

there is poor ventilation. If the VTX does not get adequate airﬂow for cooling during

operation, it may overheat and enter overheat protection mode, which will reduce

range performance.

Shark Byte

CH FCC (MHz) CE (MHz)

1 5660 5735

2 5695 5770

35735 5805

45770 5839

5 5805 NA

6 5839 NA

75878 NA

85914 NA

TX5S.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:

10.3g including camera and cable (without antenna), 5.2g for VTX only

Dimensions:

Camera: 14 x 14mm with 19 x 19 adaptor

VTX: 32.5 x 32.5 x 5 mm

Coaxial cable: 85mm

Mounting Pattern:

VTX: 20 x 20mm, M2

Operating Frequencies:

Transmitting Power/ Power Consumption:

25mW: 5.1W

200mW: 6.7W

IO Interface:

u.FL

UART: 3.3V

Update Port: 7-pin SH 1.0

Supported Flight Control System:

BetaFlight: 4.1 or above (MultiWii API version 1.41)

iNav 2.3 or above

Input Power:

7-26V

Operating temperature:

32°-104°F (0°-40°C)

Adjusting VTX and Camera Parameters with the Keypad

The VTX or Camera parameters can also be set with the attached keypad.

Camera:

The 5-way joystick button (1) is used exclusively for camera settings. Settings and options are displayed

on-screen on the live video for this configuration mode.

• Press Middle: Enter

• Press Up: Up

• Press Down: Down

• Press Left: Left

• Press Right: Right

VTX:

The select button (2) and 7 segment LED display (3) are used exclusively for setting VTX parameters.

To change channel:

• Short press the select button (2), the 7 segment LED display (3) will show the current channel number (1-8),

another short press will cause it will change to next channel. If no changes are made after 15 seconds, the 7

segment LED display (3) will turn off and the setting will be saved.

To change power level:

• Press and hold the select button (2) for 3 seconds, the 7 segment LED display (3) will blink ‘P’ then show current power level (1.=25mW, 2.=200mW,3.=500mW).

To make a change, short press the select button (2) to cycle to the next power level. If no changes are made after 15 seconds, the 7 segment LED display (3) will turn

off and the setting will be saved.

To select Low Power (LP) mode:

• Press and hold the select button (2) for 10 seconds, the 7 segment LED display (3) will blink ‘P’ then ‘L’, show “O” (ON) or ‘F’ (OFF). If no changes are made after 15

seconds, the 7 segment LED display (3) will turn off and the setting will be saved.

1 5-way joystick button for Camera

2 Select Button for VTX

3 7 Segment LED Display for VTX

TX5M.1 Keypad Connection TX5S.1 Keypad Connection

Shark Byte

VTX/PID Conﬁguration by RC controller

VTX parameters, Camera settings, and PID values in the flight controller can be set through your RC controller.

NOTE: You cannot access the camera parameters with the RC control if the keypad is attached to the VTX.

There are three operational states for the VTX using RC control signals.

• Idle; The VTX is in “idle” state waiting for command from radio controller

when powered up. This is the normal operational state for the video

transmitter when you are not accessing VTX or Camera parameters.

• VTX parameters; The VTX goes into “VTX parameters” state if both sticks on

your RC controller are pushed down and together, and returns back to “idle”

state if you choose “exit” from VTX menu. PID settings for your flight controller

can be managed through the VTX parameters menu as well.

• Camera parameters; The VTX goes into “Camera parameters” state if the left stick on the RC controller is moved fully to the right, and returns back to “idle” state if

you choose “exit” from VTX menu or move the left stick fully to the left.

The parameters available for adjustment in the VTX are:

• Channel number: RF frequency (1-8)

• Power: RF Power (25mW,200mW,500mW)

• LP mode:

• ON:

VTX will output specified RF power if the drone is armed, and always output 25mW if the drone is disarmed, regardless of the power setting selected for the VTX.