Embention VERONTE AVIONICS STICK User manual

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Embention
Oct 31, 2022

CONTENTS
1 Introduction 3
2 Quick Start 5
2.1 First Steps ................................................ 5
2.1.1 Installation ........................................... 5
2.2 Warnings ................................................. 7
3 Technical 9
3.1 Features .................................................. 9
3.2 Mechanical Specifications ........................................ 9
3.2.1 Dimensions ........................................... 10
3.3 Electrical Specifications ......................................... 10
3.3.1 Power Supply .......................................... 10
3.3.2 I/O Specifications ........................................ 10
3.4 Interfaces ................................................. 11
4 Hardware Installation 13
4.1 Mechanical installation .......................................... 13
5 Software Installation 15
5.1 Configuration ............................................... 15
5.1.1 Channels ............................................ 15
5.1.2 Joystick Output View ...................................... 17
5.2 PPM Configuration in Pipe ........................................ 17
6 Operation 19
6.1 Download Configuration Data ...................................... 19
6.2 Upload Custom Configuration ...................................... 19
6.3 Refresh Joysticks ............................................. 20
7 Maintenance 21
7.1 Software Update ............................................. 21
8 Acronyms and Definitions 23
9 Contact Data 25
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CHAPTER
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INTRODUCTION
Fig. 1: Stick
This document describes how to install and use the Veronte Stick Expander (VSE), including its technical specifications.
VSE system is a single solution to generate sixteen channels PPM that can be used for flying with computer joystick.
A simple web application allows the user to customize the number of channels and their output signals.
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CHAPTER
TWO
QUICK START
2.1 First Steps
2.1.1 Installation
To open the VSE application it is necessary to follow these steps:
1. Connect the joysticks through the USB port.
2. Turn on the device and wait a few seconds.
3. Click the Network icon in the computer and connect the WiFi network named VSE-0XXX
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Fig. 1: Select WiFi network
4. Enter the wifi password: giy77uHQvOROoMoLEwKK
5. Once the network is connected, open the browser and go to the page http://192.168.16.1
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Fig. 2: Web Application
2.2 Warnings
•Power Supply: Stresses above those listed in the power supply table (see Power supply) may cause permanent
damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device under these or any other
conditions above those listed in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
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CHAPTER
THREE
TECHNICAL
3.1 Features
•802.11 b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN
•1x SD Card
•2x USB2 ports
•2x USB3 ports
•1x PPM Connector
3.2 Mechanical Specifications
Weight 280g
Enclosure material Black anodized aluminium
Dimensions 90x64.5x33mm
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3.2.1 Dimensions
Fig. 1: Stick dimensions
3.3 Electrical Specifications
3.3.1 Power Supply
USB-C input 5.0V
Power Consumption 15W - 3A
3.3.2 I/O Specifications
Input voltage/current
•Power input: 5.0V up to 3A
•Minimum: -0.5V
•Maximum: 6.0V
3.3V Output
Digital Input/Output (GPIO)
•Voltage: 3.3V
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•Current I (oh): 1.6mA and I (ol) = -1.6mA
3.4 Interfaces
There is only one interface connection, with the following connectors:
Fig. 2: Interface connection
I/O Connections
Number Connector
1 Female 1x Power input
2 Female 2x USB2 ports
3 Female 2x USB3 ports
4 Female 1x PPM
5 Male 1x SD Card
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CHAPTER
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
4.1 Mechanical installation
The following diagram represents the basic mechanical installation of the VSE.
Fig. 1: Mechanical installation
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CHAPTER
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
5.1 Configuration
This section explain in detail all the features of VSE Application. The software that allows the configuration of the
channels.
5.1.1 Channels
Once in the application, to configure the channels:
1. Click in Configuration.
2. Click in Add Channel button.
Fig. 1: Add Channel
3. Choose joystick input (axes or button). If input is axis, you can configure Reverse or Trim.
To configure Trim:
1. Choose the trim button
2. Enter the step increment (%).
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3. Click Add Button
It is possible to add N trim buttons related to an axis. Each button with different step offset. The offset can be positive
or negative.
This trim works as follows:
With the indicated value in Increment (%), it is calculated the trim value on the current Stick Input value of the stick.
Fig. 2: Trim equation
For example, Stick Input r1 = 0.49, if we add a trimming of +10%, when trimming, the stick input will be: 0.54
(rounded).
Fig. 3: Trim function
4. Click Save button.
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