Locate the gimbal power cable on the underside of IRIS, and disconnect
the two red connectors. This is where you will connect the splitter cable
to power both the gimbal and the video transmitter off the flight battery.
Choose a position on the shell to mount the video transmitter, and
attach the second piece of velcro there. You can mount the transmitter
anywhere on the shell where it will not obstruct the propellers or interfere
with the battery door. We recommend placing it between the gimbal
interface place and the battery door; make sure to place it close enough
to the gimbal plate so that the battery door can fully open.
Recommended placement of mounting
velcro on IRIS
IRIS: Disconnect gimbal power cable
Connect the splitter cable to both red connectors. The splitter cable
should now be connected to (1) the red connector on the gimbal power
cable, (2) the red connector on the IRIS power cable, and (3) the video
transmitter. Secure the two velcro strips together.
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IRIS, video transmitter, and gimbal:
complete wiring
Attach the second piece of velcro in front of the Pixhawk where the video
transmitter can connect to both the power and GoPro video cables.
Connect the red connector on the X8 to the larger red connector on
the splitter cable. (The splitter cable’s smaller red connector will remain
unconnected.) Secure the two velcro strips together.
X8 and video transmitter: complete wiring X8 and video transmitter: complete assembly
Splitter
cable
IRIS LiveView complete assembly
IRIS+ Mounting
X8+ Mounting
Monitor Assembly
The monitor mounting bracket includes extra parts for attaching to
different controllers.
Insert the larger black screw into the hinge between the two silver
parts. Then position the bracket over the neck-strap attachment
on the controller, and insert the smaller black screw.
Add both ground antennas (blue) to the monitor. Add the black
washer to the silver screw, and attach the monitor to the bracket.
Mounting bracket parts
Use for this assembly.
Controller and mounting bracket assembly
(2.5 mm hex key)
(2 mm hex key)
Complete controller and monitor assembly
Operation
Power the copter, controller, gimbal, and GoPro normally. Press and
hold the power button to turn on the monitor.
LiveView Kit for GoPro User Guide vA | DCT0039 | ©3D Robotics, Inc. | 21 November 2014
Power Mode Down Up PlusMinus
Monitor
To configure the monitor, set the mode to DIV (M button changes modes),
the channel to 8(+ and - buttons), and the band to E(press the power
button to access the menu, the M button to advance within the menu, and
the up and down arrow buttons to make individual selections).
»5.8 GHz 200 mW wireless AV transmitter:
»Transmitter frequency / channel amount: 5705-5945 MHz / 8 CH
»Output power: 200 mW/33 dBm
»Frequency control: Built-in frequency & phase lock loop
»AV input: analog AV signal input
»ANT connector: RP-SMA
»Power supply: DC 7-12 volts
»Current supply: 850 mA
»Size: 68*26*28 mm
»Weight: 60 g (including antenna)
»Gross weight: 85 g
Video Transmitter Specs
Extra parts
