Quickstart Guide

This section provides a Quickstart guide

When you received XBLink SAT, all software has been installed, you can check your credential on your box.

Please do not install any software or flash XBLink SAT.

Step 1: Setup XBLink SAT

1. Connect to Starlink

Connect XBLink SAT ETH port with Ethernet Adapter Cable

Type A
Type A

After that, connect the ethernet cable from satellite device

Note:

  • Be careful with the ethernet cable and port. Remove or Install it in a straight angle. We are not responsible if the ethernet cable and port is damaged due to physical impact

  • If you test the device on the ground, make sure the satellite device is placed outdoors with a clear view of the sky to receive satellite signals. Poor weather conditions (heavy clouds, rain, storms, etc) may also affect internet connectivity.

2. Connect XBCam V2

Connect XBCam V2 to USB type C port.

Note: We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in here

3. Connect Flight Controller

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink SAT COM1/AUX

XBLink SAT connect to Pixhawk 6X, 6X Pro

Note: Config baud rate of Pixhawk to 57600, SERIAL1_BAUD (Default 57, it means 57600), SERIAL1_PROTOCOL: 2 (MAVLink 2)

4. Power up

XBLink SAT 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)

Power up XBLink SAT

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

5. Done

Once XBLink SAT has green color continue to the next step.

More detail, refer this link: here

Step 2: Configure Flight Controller

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink SAT. Telemetry 1 is normally used for Telemetry Radio (like: RFD900...) and Telemetry 2 for XBLink SAT.

The baud rate on XBLink SAT must be same with Pixhawk baud rate (Telemetry 1 or 2).

  • For ArduPilot : SERIAL2_BAUD = 57(Default, it means 57600),

    SERIAL2_PROTOCOL=2 (MAVLink 2)

More information: here

  • For PX4: SER_TEL2_BAUD = 57600 (Default 921600, you should change to 57600 for save data)

Note: If you have problem with Telemetry 2 port, you can use Telemetry 1 Port

(Default baud rate Telemetry 1 is 57600, MAVLink:1).

XBLink SAT still works normally with both MAVLink 1 and MALink 2.

Step 3: Connect XBStationPilotApp and Ground Station Software

  1. Download: here

  2. Open XBStationPilotApp

  3. Login (Username and password in XBLink SAT box)

  4. Choose XBLink SAT

  5. Connect to GCS

Step 4: Test and Flight

  1. Put XBLink SAT on your drone

  2. Check the connection between XBLink SAT to Pixhawk, Camera, Satellite device.

  3. Connect battery

  4. Waiting about 30s - 60s for XBLink SAT start up

  5. Check led Indicator: LED meanings

  6. Open XBStationPilotApp, Login

  7. Connect to GCS: QGroundControl or Mission Planner

More detail, refer this link: here

Optional: Register your Email and change your Password

Please refer this link:

Register Your Email
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