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# Setup

This section contains the hardware connection of XBLink SAT.

XBLink SAT hardware connection mainly includes Satellie device XBCamera V2, Flight Controller and Power up.

### 1. Connect to Starlink 

Connect XBLink SAT ETH port with Ethernet Adapter Cable 

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After that, connect the ethernet cable from sattelite device

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**Note:**&#x20;

* 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.
  {% endhint %}

### 2. Connect XBCam V2

Connect XBCam V2 to USB type C port.

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**Note:** We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](/xblink-sat/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals.md)
{% endhint %}

### 3. Connect Flight Controller

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink SAT [COM1/AUX](/xblink-sat/user-manual/getting-started/interfaces.md#com1-aux-j3)

<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%2FNN3JutpzrPZcl5LZa3Ww%2F2025_10_02_11_40_IMG_1050.JPG?alt=media&amp;token=168cbe4c-f61e-4f04-84b7-9bedcefad7f9" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>XBLink SAT connect to Pixhawk 6X, 6X Pro</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%2FKeXoLv3hIKu3gMMzBt2p%2Ftelemetry%20%2B%20Com1%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=43b31bcd-539d-40c5-9773-1248317c233e" alt="" width="375"><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)
{% endhint %}

### 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)

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<figure><img src="https://gitlab.com/NhanNgo2306/xblink-documentation/-/blob/main/.gitbook/assets/IMG_7723.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Power up XBLink SAT</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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### 5. Done

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Once XBLink SAT has **green color** continue to the [next step](#step-2-configure-flight-controller).
{% endhint %}

#### **More detail, refer this link:** [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BKiAddlWdA)

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](/xblink-sat/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals.md)
{% endhint %}