MyFlyDream AATDriver User manual
Notes
Thank you for purchasing the MyFlyDream AATDriver V5.
Please follow this manual to get familiar with the AATDriver and to operate it
correctly.
The AATDriver is designed for use with RC-models only. Please use it in compliance
with applicable local laws. The reliability and accuracy of the tracking system
depend on a number of factors. A strong electromagnetic interference, strong
winds, bad GPS status and other reasons may cause a bad result. Please consider
the risk and take it yourself. Any loss or damage caused by the AP system is not our
responsibility.
We reserve the right to continuously improve the product performance, so this
document may be not in full compliance with the AATDriver you purchased. The
latest version of this document will be available at our website:
www.MyFlyDream.com
1.Hardware and features
MFD AATDriver V5 is an enhance unit for MFD AAT(AutoAntennaTracker) system.
The main function of AATDriver V5 is to demodulate the tracking data from Video or Audio
signal, and control the tracker to point to the target.
AATDriver V5 advanced features include:
1) Demodulating tracking data from video or audio signal. It’s more reliable and works with
most VTX/RX without audio channel compatibility issues.
2) AATDriver V5 has advanced ,pixel-level OSD function(Need external video signal source).
You can use OSD menu to setup AATDriver V5.
3) AATDriver V5 Supports "FlyTogether" feature. By connecting 2 or more V5 AATDriver
together, everyone can see other plane's location on the OSD screen.
4) AATDriver V5 Supports "DuoTracking" feature. You can connect a GPS to AATDriver. With
DuoTracking you can keep tracking the plane even when you are moving. Because the
tracking system has its own GPS to get its coordinates.
Specification
Weight
66g
Power supply
12V
Current consume
<80ma (without external devices)
2.Wiring
Simply connect AATDriver to you tracker. Power it with a 5.5mm DC barrel plug (centre +).
And connect your monitor to the VIDEO output RCA connector.
3.Operating Instructions
1). Accessing the OSD menu:
To enter OSD menu: Hold the TEST button, then press HOME button. Release both to enter OSD
menu.
To move the selected item: Press TEST button.
To edit the item value: Press HOME button.
To exit menu: Move to menu item "QUIT" and press HOME button.
2). OSD menu introduction:
选项
描述
OSD HOR OFFSET
/OSD VER OFFSET
Use these options to move the OSD picture
left/right/up/down
DuoGPS
Default = 19200bps and use the PIN#3 for local GPS data
input. Other baudrate values will use PIN#6 for local GPS
data input.
Please power off and power on again to make the
change to take effect
VBI LEVEL
Adjust the VBI level (-10~10). Default value = 0. Use this
option to find the best setting of your VideoTX/RX for
downlink.
PLANE ID
Select the ID of your plane. The ID will display on your
friend's OSD when you use "FlyTogether" function.
EXIT
Exit the menu and save the configuration.
3). DuoTracking: DuoTracking allows you to connect a GPS to AATDriver to locate the tracker.
With DuoTracking feature you don't need to SetHome for the tracker before you take off.
And you can keep tracking even when the tracker is moving.
To connect a GPS to the AATDriver V5, you have to use the side port of the AATDriver:
www.MyFlyDream.com supplies GPS for DuoTracking use. You can just plug the local GPS to the
side port, the AATDriver will recognize the GPS.
If you want to connect a GPS yourself, normally you need 3 wires of the port:
PIN#1: 5V_OUTPUT. (Maybe you need to convert it to 3.3V if you try to use a 3.3V GPS).
PIN#4: GND.
PIN#3 or PIN#6: You can use PIN#3 or PIN#6 for local GPS data input. PIN#3 only accepts a
19200bps GPS. Please select "Default" in "DuoGPS" menu.
PIN#6 accepts 9600,19200,38400, 57600,115200bps GPS. Please select the corresponding
baudrate in "DuoGPS" menu.
Why don't we always use PIN#6 since it supports all GPS? Because we need PIN#6 for other
purpose sometimes. For exampel, we need PIN#6 for "FlyTogether" feature.
So if the local GPS occupies PIN#6, we can not use FlyTogether feature any more (actually , you
can't see other planes position on your screen, but others can still find yous)
*We don't have HighSpeed/LowSpeed mode in V5 Driver now. Please always set your tracker to
LowSpeed mode to be compatible with V5 Driver.
*AATDriver only supports GPS that outputs NMEA protocol data.
4) FlyTogether: This feature allows you to see your friends plane on the screen.
To use this function, please use a 3-wires cable to connect 2 AATDrivers together:
DriverA_PIN#4 --------- DriverB_PIN#4
DriverA_PIN#2 --------- DriverB_PIN#6
DriverA_PIN#6 --------- DriverB_PIN#2
This picture describes what the plane icon means (It's ID is 1):
4.Firmware update
1. AATDriver V5 comes with a update cable. If you don't have it, you need to solder it according
the above photo. Plug the 6pin plug to the AATDriver mainbaord.
2. Plug the jumper cap to 5V position.
3. Hold the button and plug in 12V power.
4. Run the update tool. Select the correct COM port. Click Next.. next....
select the frimware file (for example, MFD_AATDriver_V5.04.hex) and apply the update. (Just like
MyFlyDream AutoPilot)
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