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VIDEO/OSD KIT

Attach camera mount

MinimOSD board

Digital video camera

Position mount over bottom of camera and attach through the two small holes

on either side with the small screws. This will allow you to mount the camera to

your vehicle and adjust the angle of view.

Camera mount with two

screws plus two spares

AV transmitter

AV receiver

Two antennas

Two 900 mAh

LiPo batteries

Transmitter cables

OSD cables

Receiver cables

Thank you for purchasing a OSD/FPV Kit from 3D Robotics!

Your new, lightweight video setup allows you to capture onboard video from your

vehicle using a compact camera, overlay the video with important data from your

autopilot, and transmit the video in flight. This kit does not include a device to view

your video. Please see the section on page 7 for different options for viewing

the video transmitted by your kit.

Battery charger

adapter

Summary of content (8 pages)

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VIDEO/OSD KIT MinimOSD board OSD cables Digital video camera AV transmitter AV receiver Two antennas Two 900 mAh LiPo batteries Camera mount with two screws plus two spares Transmitter cables Receiver cables Battery charger adapter Thank you for purchasing a OSD/FPV Kit from 3D Robotics! Your new, lightweight video setup allows you to capture onboard video from your vehicle using a compact camera, overlay the video with important data from your autopilot, and transmit the video in flight.
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Connect camera and transmitter to OSD Connect the black, red, and yellow three-wire cable to the camera and to the three pins on the OSD labeled GND, +12V, and VIN with the black wire connected to GND and the yellow wire connected to VIN. Connect the red, black, and white three-wire cable to the transmitter and to the three pins on the OSD labeled GND, +12V, and VOUT with the black wire connected to GND and the white wire connected to VOUT. Attach an antenna to the transmitter.
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Connect the five-position connector to the APM Telem port and the FTDI connector to the six pins on the OSD labeled GRN, TX, RX, +5V, GND, and BLK with the black wire connected to pin marked BLK. Connect the 3DR Radio to the six-position connector. Wire onboard components: APM and 3DR Radio V1 Connect the OSD and 3DR Radio to the APM Telem port using the DF13 to FTDI y-cable.
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Wire onboard components: Pixhawk and 3DR Radio V2 Connect the OSD board to Pixhawk’s TELEM 2 port using the FTDI-to-DF13 cable included with this kit. Connect the telemetry radio air module to Pixhawk’s TELEM 1 port using the four-position cable provided with the radios. Ensure that the red wire connects to the pin on the OSD labelled +5V. Mount components to vehicle Place and mount the camera, MinimOSD board, and transmitter to your vehicle.
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Wire and mount transmitter battery Connect the red and black two-wire cable to the transmitter. When you are ready to power your video system, attach a battery to the red connector. Mount the battery to your vehicle in a secure location. Wire and power receiver Attach an antenna to the receiver. Connect the AV output cable to either receiver AV OUT port. Connect the RC power cable to the receiver DC IN port, and attach a battery to the red connector.
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Battery information The transmitter and receiver are powered by 3-cell 11.1 V 900 mAh lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries. Please charge the batteries before each use. Each full battery provides approximately two hours of operation for your OSD/FPV system. Protect battery from extreme heat, extreme cold, puncturing, and flammable surfaces. Charge battery using a designated LiPo balance charger only. Always monitor battery while charging, and always fly with a fully charged battery.
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Viewing your video Power your vehicle, and connect the batteries to the transmitter and receiver to activate your OSD/FPV setup. We recommend the following devices for displaying the video transmitted by your 3DR Video Kit. »» FPV monitors are a great, portable solution for viewing your video at the field. Purchase a monitor/receiver compatible with your kit at store.3drobotics.com. »» Turn your computer into a video capturing platform with this AV-USB adapter.
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Camera specifications »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »» Image device: 1/3” Sony Super HAD Color CCD Horizontal resolution: 520 TV line. Minimum illumination: 0.1 Lux Number of pixels: NTSC: 768(H) x 492(V) Scanning system: PAL: 625 lines, 50 field/sec; NTSC: 525 lines, 60 field/sec. Sync system: Internal synchronization Video output: 1Vp-p 75 Oms , Negative White balance: Auto S/N ratio: More than 48 dB (AGC off) Gamma characteristic: 0.