> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xbstation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-mini/user-manual/getting-started/setup.md).

# Setup

XBLink Mini hardware connection mainly includes SIM, Antenna, XBCamera V2, Flight Controller and Power up.

### Nano SIM Card <a href="#sim-card" id="sim-card"></a>

XBLink Mini supports push-push NanoSim connector.

Insert your SIM card into the SIM Card slot, the chip contacts have to **face up**.

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The SIM card is recessed into the enclosure and you might need a tool to push it into the socket. You can hear a click when the card is inserted.
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To remove the SIM card, push onto the card with a tool. You can hear a "click" and the card will be pushed out of the enclosure. To remove the card again, push it in once more and it will pop out.

<figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FeZyDcv0Nv9gEMlPi6E4J%2FSIM_card.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a5cf20ca-aa2a-4f22-b57c-0f4709fc67da" alt=""><figcaption><p>SIM Card must be faced up</p></figcaption></figure>

### Antenna <a href="#antenna" id="antenna"></a>

Connect the two LTE antennas to the MMCX connectors.

<figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FQotzKGTvnI9M0DvmzRY1%2FAntenna.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e17eef76-ee09-4889-8a8e-319f50781f2f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect LTE Antennas to XBLink Mini</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Note:** Be careful with the antenna port. Remove or Install it in a **straight angle**.

**We are not responsible if the antenna is damaged due to physical impact**
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**Antenna installation and removal instructions:** [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAXGtti88gc)
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### XBCam V2

Connect XBCam V2 to USB type C port.

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**Note:** We **ONLY** support XB Camera for this model.
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### Connect Flight Controller (Telemetry)

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink Mini via [**COM1/AUX**](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/getting-started/interfaces.md#com1-aux-j3) port.

<div><figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FCq7lmEeWRMyJLDMHalXT%2FFC_connect_MINI.png?alt=media&#x26;token=63b99fe3-f5ce-4d45-a8bb-8681b10e324c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect <em>Pixhawk</em> to XBLink Mini</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FdmELPBVaN5ztGKrn4HDA%2FTelem_setup_Mini.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7a4a4af3-35bd-43f8-a166-e0bd2f72a028" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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**Note:** Config baud rate of Pixhawk to 57600, SERIAL1\_BAUD (Default 57, it means 57600), SERIAL1\_PROTOCOL: 2 (MAVLink 2)
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### Power up

<figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FVtnxLpuWSrRhbCjZ9hka%2FPower_jst_MINI.png?alt=media&#x26;token=84ae08aa-896b-4bc7-969a-2f0e2b32bba0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Power up XBlink Mini</p></figcaption></figure>

XBLink Mini supports 7-30V voltage input. We highly recommend **3-4 S battery or 12V DC UBEC** (minimum 3A) to power (6S battery is possible but make sure it's high quality and low discharge)

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If you use low quality or high discharge 6S battery for drone, we are not responsible for damage.
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### Done

<figure><img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTEnid8slfk8yG87EyboI%2Fuploads%2FktY2LF7JTgox9e14bLve%2FFull_setup.png?alt=media&#x26;token=327182c5-087f-480f-863b-d5c93c7c26d3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Completion of setup XBLink Mini</p></figcaption></figure>

Once XBLink Mini's LED has the green color continue to the next step to connect it to [XBStationPillotApp](/xblink-mini/user-manual/xbstationpilotapp.md).

More information: [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTjosVhCdic)

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