User Manual

Aura will auto-detect modern digital receiver connection. Using a
modern digital receiver connection gives the Aura access to precise
data of each channel for additional gyro enabled outputs, simplies
wiring, and allows for more advanced features. To connect a modern
digital receiver connection, follow the steps on this page, then skip
ahead to the control direction test on page 12.
For traditional PWM receivers without digital connection, male to
male servo leads must be used for each channel. Please refer to the
connection diagram on page 9.
DEFAULT AURA CONNECTIONS
S1 Throttle (ESC/BEC)
S2 Left Aileron
S3 Right Aileron
S4 Elevator
S5 Rudder
Supported Modern Digital Receiver Connections
Aura will detect these modern digital receiver connections:
Spektrum Remote Receiver(s) Spektrum SRXL
Futaba S.Bus JR XBus (Mode B)
Graupner HOTT (Sum D of 8) Jeti UDI12 (standard)*
A PPM (8CH, negative shift, approximately 22ms/frame) receiver may also be connected
into Port ‘B’, however Aura will not auto-detect and setup must be performed through the
Aura Cong Tool (Windows Application)
Connecting Your Receiver to Aura
Spektrum Remote Receivers
1. Connect (1) Spektrum remote receiver to Mini Port ‘A’ at the top
of the Aura case.
2. To bind a DSMX Spektrum Remote Receiver connection, insert a
bind plug into Aura Port S8.
To bind a DSM2 Spektrum Remote Receiver connection, insert a
bind plug into Aura port S1 AND S8.
Connect the ight battery to the ESC, and the remote receivers
should begin to ash, indicating they are ready to bind. Bind from
here as recommended in your transmitter manufacturer's direction.
3. Once bound (indicated by each remote receiver showing a solid
orange LED), Aura will begin the Auto-Detect process, searching
for a valid control signal, indicated by sweeping LEDs on the
Aura. Once found, you will see solid orange (power and calibrated
sensor) and solid green (valid receiver data) LEDs, indicating the
Aura is in its ight-ready state.
4. Mount your receivers using double sided foam tape, or hook and
loop tape. Consult your receiver manual for proper mounting
orientations.
All Other Digital Receiver Connections
1. While Spektrum and Futaba typically output their digital data
stream, it may be necessary for JR DMSS, Graupner HoTT and Jeti
users consult your radio documentation and program the
transmitter/receiver to output the correct digital data format as
listed above.
2. Bind your transmitter and receiver per your manufacturer's
instructions.
3. Connect the included male to male extension to the receiver's data
port (ex: S.Bus) and connect to servo port 'B' on the face of the
Aura. Refer to your radio manufacturer's instructions for specic
information on appropriate serial port connections and system
settings.
With the transmitter powered, power up the aircraft. Aura will
search (sweeping LEDs) and lock onto the signal. You will then see
solid orange (power and calibrated sensor) plus solid green (valid
radio source), and have control of the model.
4. Mount your receiver using double sided foam tape or hook and
loop tape. Consult your receiver manual for proper mounting and
antenna placement.
If you are unsure which type of DSM remote receiver
you have, start by attempting the bind process with the
bind plug in S8. If you continue to have trouble
binding, then insert a bind plug into S1 AND S8
NOTE: There are many JR-branded remote receivers that use
Spektrum DSM2 and DSMX RF Protocol. For these, follow
the instructions as a Spektrum remote receiver.
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the ESC lead to another
open port (such as port ‘B’)during the binding
procedure. Be sure to return the ESC lead back to S1
after binding is complete
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Jeti/UDI users, for more information, please visit
http://wiki.exinnovations.com/wiki/Aura/JetiUse
FrSky Taranis users, for more information, please visit
http://wiki.exinnovations.com/wiki/Mamba10
Graupner users, for more information, please visit
http://wiki.exinnovations.com/wiki/Aura/GraupnerHoTTUse
RECEIVER INSTALLATION/SERVO CONNECTIONS
NOTE: When using S.Bus, Aura reverses throttle
direction. It is therefore NOT necessary for
Futaba S.Bus users to reverse throttle IF the
throttle/ESC is left plugged into Aura.