Siyi Camera Gimbal

This article describes how to set up and config Siyi Gimbal Cameras with XBLink

The SIYI ZR10, ZR30 and A8 are IP cameras which can communicate with XBLink via ethernet protocol to stream video.

Hardware Setup

We support 3 methods to connect it to XBLink as below

• Method 1: Connect to ETH0 port's XBLink.

• Method 2: Using USB to Ethernet Adapter. (In case ETH0 port of XBLink is occupied)

• Method 3: Using Dual FPV Camera Hub.

Method 1: Connect to ETH0 port's XBLink

The simplest way to connect a Siyi Gimbal Camera to XBLink is to use it's ETH0 port. You just need to plug in the wire according to the instructions below.

Finally, power up XBLink and Siyi Gimbal Camera.

Note: ETH port is ETH0 of XBLink Plus

Method 2: Using USBtoETH Adapter

If you are intending to use both the remote control and Siyi Gimbal Cameras, we recommend that you use the USB to Ethernet Adapter to connect to the USB port of the XBLink

You can connect Siyi Gimbal Cameras to USB port of XBLink Plus via USB to Ethernet Adapter as below

Note: USB port is ETH1 of XBLink Plus

Finally, power up XBLink and Siyi Gimbal Camera.

Method 3: Using Dual FPV Camera Hub

In case you have Dual FPV Camera Hub of Siyi, you can connect it XBLink following instruction

Finally, power up XBLink and Siyi Gimbal Camera.

Note: ETH port is ETH0 of XBLink Plus

Configuration

XBStationPilotApp

If you are using ETH0 Port's XBLink (method 1 and 3), please open XBStationPilotApp and configure as below:

1. Internet connection: TCP

2. Video Port: 5601

3. Video Source: SIYI

4. Ethernet: eth0

5. IP: .25

In case that you using USB Port( ETH1) to connect IP Camera (method 2), just change Ethernet section to eth1

Ground Station

QGroundControl

• Open QGroundControl, Change Source section to UDP H.265 Video Stream as below.

Mission Planner

1. At the Video HUD area, Right Click -> Video -> GStreamer Stop as below instruction

GStreamer Stop

1. At the Video HUD area, Right Click -> Video -> Set GStreamer source -> input GStreamer URL:

udpsrc port=5601 caps = "application/x-rtp, media=video, clock-rate=90000, encoding-name=H265, payload=96" ! rtpjitterbuffer ! rtph265depay ! avdec_h265 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw,format=BGRA ! appsink name=outsink

udpsrc port=5601 caps = "application/x-rtp, media=video, clock-rate=90000, encoding-name=H265, payload=96" ! rtpjitterbuffer ! rtph265depay ! avdec_h265 ! videoconvert ! video/x-raw,format=BGRA ! appsink name=outsink

NOTE: udpsrc port=560x must be the same as PilotApp

NOTE: The GStreamer URL just need to input at the first time, Mission Planner will auto save this params, the next run with Mission Planner, you just Right Click -> Video -> Set GStreamer source -> and click OK to use video streaming

Mission Planner

NOTE: Download and install the plugin (domestic environment download is slow, if it fails, please restart the Mission Planner ground station and try again)

Mission Planner

After the installation is complete, restart the MissionPlanner ground station to display the following interface.

Video tutorial

For more information see video as below