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Hi guys,
with the latest upgrade released by TBS for the PNP PRO OSD (V1.10) via Agent, is now possible to use the existent GPS of your FC MAVLINK based instead of need 2 GPS on board.


This option is already available for DJI NAZAs GPS, using the provided cable, here I will explain you how to make the same with your APM/PX4 and other FC.

We will use the same back plug which is placed under the SD slot on the Blackbox, already used for the DJI NAZA GPS. The wiring is showed in the picture, you can build your own cable following theses wires attribution (Be careful to not wire it wrong! Or you'll may do an irreversible damage on your device!).

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In the photos you can see some ex. of how the cable is built, in this case is applied on a Pixhawk hardware, you can connect it to the SERIAL 4/5 port.

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In case you're using other APM software, you will need to paste the .txt file attached here into the SD card of the Pixhawk, be sure to create a folder called "etc" into the SD card of the FC and paste the file into this folder.

extras.txt

If you connect both BST of PNP and Serial, the Blackbox will log all the datas of GPS and OSD (current sensor, LINK, etc), if you will connect only the Serial it will log only the GPS datas.

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TBS will include those cables in the main BlackBox package and offer them for sale on their website once the firmware goes public (ATM this firmware is BETA).

Have a nice flight!

WK

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  • Hi

    Comment #1 is a bit silly. It is obviously a proprietory connector and not something chosen by the op.

  • Hi,

    first, I say "hi" when I give a comment ;-)
    The TBS blackbox: http://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:tbs_blackbox

    The connectors are DF13 on Pixhawk, because is its dedicated connector, and Molex on Blackbox side, because it the connector used into the Blackbox.

    BR


    WK

  • +1 What are the advantages of using the Blackbox?

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