Eagle Tree Vector User Manual
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USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents
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Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 .... Read the Manual!................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 .... Special Symbols used in the Manual ..........................................................................................................................6
1.3 .... General Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................6
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Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 .... Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 .... Packing List ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 .... Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 .... How to Get Help and Request New Features .........................................................................................................9
2.5 .... Installing the Software, and Updating the Firmware .......................................................................................9
2.5.1
Software Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.2
Downloading the Latest Software ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.3
Updating your Vector Firmware ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 .... Getting Notified about Important Vector Updates .......................................................................................... 10
2.7 .... Glossary of Terms used in the Manual ................................................................................................................... 11
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Connecting the Vector.......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 .... Vector Controller Connections .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.1
Backup Power ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 .... Vector GPS/Mag and Current Sensor/PSU Connections ............................................................................... 14
3.3 .... Vector Current Sensor/PSU Power Output .......................................................................................................... 15
3.4 .... Current Sensor Maximum Continuous Current, and Load Testing .......................................................... 15
3.5 .... Vector Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1
Vector Video Harness + Connecting your Video Camera and Transmitter .................................................... 16
3.5.2
Providing power to your Video Transmitter and Camera ..................................................................................... 17
3.5.3
Vector Audio Harness and Audio Connections ........................................................................................................... 18
3.5.4
Vector Receiver Harness....................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.5
Receiver Connection Harness Load Capacity (Fixed Wing Only) ....................................................................... 20
3.5.6
Powering your Receiver on Multirotors ........................................................................................................................ 20
3.5.7
Connecting Receiver and Servos/ESCs to the Vector .............................................................................................. 22
3.5.8
Connecting you Receiver’s RSSI Output (if available) ............................................................................................. 25
3.5.9
Configuring SPPM Based RSSI and Link Quality ........................................................................................................ 25
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Mounting the Vector and Accessories ........................................................................................................... 26
4.1 .... Mounting the Vector ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1
Mounting Location and Orientation ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.1.2
Mounting Technique............................................................................................................................................................... 26