# Setup

XBLink Plus 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 Plus supports push-push NanoSim connector.

Insert your SIM card into the SIM Card slot, the chip contacts have to **face up**.&#x20;

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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.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FTGhmNdxumFk8JqL6GcGi%2FPlus_SIM.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=8dcdaf0f-7d2d-4541-a991-313947c94f72" alt=""><figcaption><p>      SIM Card must be faced up</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FKkVOWRGJHRhH8UXQg1E5%2FPlus_SIM_Tool.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=d86b0187-20fe-448e-9ba9-df61bf844322" alt=""><figcaption><p>Push in/out card by using tool</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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

Connect the four LTE antennas to the MMCX connectors.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FrQOekASrRlpL8tZZxG0S%2FPlus_Atena.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=75464ba8-353c-47ef-8ea3-2a02e7cec2fe" alt=""><figcaption><p> Connect LTE Antennas to XBLink Plus </p></figcaption></figure>

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

&#x20;**We are not responsible if the antenna is damaged due to physical impact**&#x20;
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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.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FGL3DG5H2iGoDeIMusooo%2FPlus_Atena_XBcamV2.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=94a10419-7895-4834-ba01-9c8a32012bb0" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Connect XBCamera V2 to XBLink Plus </p></figcaption></figure>

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Please don't connect any HDMI cameras like Gopro,... to **CSI port**. This is **CSI** not **HDMI port**.
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**Note:**  We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-plus/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals)

&#x20;           For another payload via **CSI** or **HDMI**, please contact us.
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### Connect Flight Controller (Telemetry)

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink Plus via [**COM1/2**](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-plus/user-manual/interfaces#com1-2-j3) (optional) or [**COM3**](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-plus/user-manual/interfaces#gps-com3-j4) port.

<div><figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2F3pHnkRCafUecmWzN6JEW%2FPlus_Atena_XBCamV2_Cube.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=8f0e6154-c718-4d31-9548-d920017c8ae4" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Connect <em>Pixhawk</em>  to XBLink Plus</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2Fio5pXjnhVJr1E7McsB5y%2FGroup%20144.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2237afce-ee62-4625-8314-fd4cda33ed62" 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

XBLink Plus 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)

<figure><img src="https://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FQU0iY6DX2FAsRKCSD9te%2FPower_Up_Plus.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=f6411312-d100-44aa-be76-b83f4796a657" alt=""><figcaption><p>Power up XBlink Plus</p></figcaption></figure>

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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://752643261-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M1Ot9F_Ob2Aboz1SKNK%2Fuploads%2FYKYQKDfXZMOCOF4LEF1f%2FPlus_Pixhawk_Cam_Pin_Green_Solid.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=6f226828-75c3-48c7-a96e-41ee57228c14" alt=""><figcaption><p>Completion of setup XBLink Plus</p></figcaption></figure>

Once XBLink Plus has green color continue to the next step to connect it to [XBStationPillotApp](https://docs.xbstation.com/xblink-plus/user-manual/xbstationpilotapp).

More information: [here](https://youtu.be/npEB_8ehhlQ)

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