Team Blacksheep CROSSFIRE User manual
TBS CROSSFIRE R/C System Revision 2020-10-08
Adaptive Long Range Remote Control System
The TBS CROSSFIRE (XF) system is a R/C link system made for FPV enthusiasts. It features unheard of range
without sacrificing basic functionality such as being immune to interference from onboard equipment, low
latency control or two-way communications including telemetry functionality.
Key features
• Long range, adaptive and robust remote control system for your aircraft
• Immune to on-board noise
• Two-way communication link with real-time link vitals and telemetry
• Self-healing frequency hopping link
• Receiver beacon mode to recover your downed aircraft
• Super easy binding and configuration via built-in OLED display, OpenTX LUA or TBS TANGO remote
• Low latency control for perfect immersive feeling
• Free output mappable outputs diversity
• Ability to fly with multiple friends at the same time (10 or more)
• Dynamic self-selecting or selectable RF power (local restrictions apply)
• Dedicated head-tracking input option for full FPV immersion (Standard/ Lite TX only)
• Transmitter LED shows link health, OLED display for built in configuration (Standard/ Lite TX only)
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Table of content
Attention
Getting ready
FAQ
Note
Updating
Hardware overview
Standard Tx pinout
Radio connection
JR-bay radios
Other radios
Antennas
Antenna cover
Adapter boards
FrSky inverter mod
Which transmitter is affected by this?
How to install the inverter mod
Software mod
General functions
Binding
General note/ model match
When do i need to bind again
Binding issue (Double green flashing)
Transmitter
Receiver
Receiver Update (OTA)
Auto Bind
Multi bind
How to set it up
Failsafe setup
General setup
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Cut
Failsafe position
Transmission frequency
Transmission power
Operating modes
Transmitter LED status indicator
Receiver LED status indicator
MyVTX
RC over MAVLink
Special functions - Standard/ Lite TX only
External power
Status display
Up- and downlink status
Oled Menu
Find Mode
Real time telemetry by Bluetooth
Head-tracking
Receiver functions
Output map
CRSf
Serial
SBUS
N.i. SBUS
MAVLink
PWM (Ch X)
PPM
DSMX
RSSI
LQ
RSSI/LQ
Smart Audio
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Channel number
RF Profile
Telemetry
Available sensors with OpenTX
Missing sensors
In-built Voltage monitoring
Bst connection
Additional informations
TBS CLOUD
Menu
Initiate the WiFi module
Connection to a WiFi hotspot
OTA update of the WiFi Module
Opentx setup for crossfire
LQ warning in OpenTX
Model match in OpenTX (and FreedomTx on Tango 2)
Vtx connection by CRSF
Vtx connection by SmartAudio
Smart Audio or CRSF for the VTx?
VTx button is not working
Connection to an FC
General wiring
CRSF with BetaFlight and similar firmwares
CRSF with KISS/ FETTEC
Any other FC
BST to Eagletree Vector
Mavlink with MAV FC’s
Wireless configuration with ArduPilot/ PX4 by Bluetooth
Wireless configuration with ArduPilot/ PX4 by WiFi
Wireless telemetry
Bluetooth
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WiFi
WiFi telemetry with BetaFlight/ INav
Wireless configuration with BetaFlight/ Inav by Bluetooth
Signal strength in Betaflight - BF < 4.1 and DJI OSD
Signal strength in Betaflight - BF 4.1 and later
Signal strength in INav
Link States
LQ
RSSI
SNR
Warning levels
What should i use in my OSD or radio
Racing environment
Factory reset
Emergency Update
FLARM
What you need
Getting a license
Activation of a license
Status display
Settings
OSD
Flarm in action
FAQ
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Specifications
Type:
Long Range Two-Way Remote Control System
Band:
Europe: 868 MHz SRD Band
America: 915 MHz ISM Band
RF power
Radio Signal &
Telemetry downlink:
Micro TX V1: Selectable 25mW to 250mW
Micro TX V2: Selectable 25mW to 1W
Standard/ Lite TX: Selectable 10mW to 2W
Diversity, Micro and Nano RX: 40mW
Receiver sensitivity:
Up to -130dBm
Antenna:
TX: 1x omnidirectional dipole antenna
RX: depends on the receiver type (U.fl or SMA)
R/C Channels:
8 (Diversity/ nano Diversity)/ 4(6) (Micro/Nano RX) PWM (freely mappable )
or up to 12-channel PPM stream outputs, standard 2.54mm servo
connectors
Radio compatibility:
Any radio with PPM stream output (Standard/ Lite Tx only)
Any radio with JR-style bay. OpenTX recommended
Interface:
Micro TX: RGB LED light, push button, configuration via CRSF (TBS TANGO,
OpenTX ect. ), WiFi
Standard TX: 1.3-inch OLED display and joystick for configuration, binding
and link stats, Bluetooth, WiFi
Recovery mode:
(Nano) Diversity RX: Beacon-mode, receiver backup LiPo battery - operating
time of approx. 2 days
Failsafe:
Pre-set servo positions or stops outputting servo pulse - selectable in
configuration menu or via push button
Antenna connector:
TX: Standard SMA, Standard Diversity rx: RP-SMA, U.fl (Micro/ Nano receiver)
Operating range:
Variable depending on output power and radio environment
Input power:
TX: +3.5 to 12.6V via RC or HT 3-pin input connector, External 2S to 3S LiPo
via XT30 connector (standard RX only)
Diversity RX: +4.5V to 8.4V
Nano Rx’s: +4.5V to 8.4V (down to 3.3V possible, but not recommended)
All reverse-polarity protected, compatible for 2s Lipo direct
Power consumption:
TX: 1.1W, at 25mW
TX: 3.2W, at 2000mW
Diversity RX: 1.5W / Micro/Nano RX: 1W
Ports:
Diversity RX: 1x BST (the CROSSFIRE RX does not power the BST line), 8x
Servo connectors
Micro RX: V1: 1x Servo, 1x BST / V2: 4x Servo, 1x BST -
Nano RX: 2x Pin-headers for 1x BST and 4x Servo
Nano Div. Rx: 2x Pin-headers for 1x BST and 8x Servo
Working temperature:
0 - 40°C
Size:
Standard TX: 150 x 80 x 20 mm, Micro TX: 73 x 56 x 35 mm
Diversity RX: 30 x 50 x 12 mm, Micro RX: 40 x 14 x 9.5mm
Weight:
Micro TX: 38g, Standard TX: 340g,
Diversity RX: 25 grams, Micro RX: 3.2 grams
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Attention
These Long Range Systems are capable of radio frequency transmissions and output power that may be
not allowed in your country.
Please always check your local RF legislation to set the frequency and output power according to
the regulation.
A general rule for RC aircrafts is that they must be controlled always under sight of view, check your RC
regulation to keep up to date with regulations.
Getting ready
Getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task. In most cases plug&play when using TBS
equipment.
FAQ
If you got any question after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section
Note
This manual is written based on
Crossfire FW 4.00
. If some functions are not available for you, please
update your Crossfire to this (Beta) or a later version.
Updating
In order to update and configure your Crossfire, you need the TBS Agent X, which you can download from
the TBS shop.
To update your Crossfire, connect it by the USB-port of the transmitter and run the update by Agent X.
The receiver will then get the update while the next binding (details can be found in the receiver update
section)
For detailed instructions on how to use the Agent X, have a look at the Agent X manual.
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Hardware overview
The following diagram indicates the essential inputs and features of the transmitters and receivers.
Standard/ Lite transmitter module:
Diversity receiver unit:
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Micro transmitter module (V1 + V2):
The Micro Tx V2 has the same features and layout as the V1 but with a USB-C connector
Nano transmitter module :
The Nano transmitter includes the same internals and functions as the Micro Tx V2. It is designed to fit into
the mini-modul bay of newer FrSky radios, Tango 2 modul bay and any other radio with the mini-modul
bay.
If you already own a Micro Tx V2 you can get a retro-fit set to change the housing from JR-style to
Mini modul style. The internals remain the same. Get yours at TBS
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Micro receiver:
Nano receiver:
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