{"product_id":"pyrodrone-f4-race-with-vtx-pit-mode","title":"PYRODRONE F4 RACE with VTX PIT mode - 30x30mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's finally here!\u003cbr\u003eThe pyrodrone F4 board has been one of the very few boards with perfectly flat one side which lot of guys been utilizing as a \"shelf\" for their VTX and RX.\u003cbr\u003eIt was time to reroute the pads and offer a direct clean solder option for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/vtx\/products\/tbs-unify-pro-5g8-v3-sma?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=97758e097\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTBS UNIFY V3 VTX\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/tbs\/products\/tbs-crossfire-nano-rx?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aa946e7b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTBS Nano RX\u003c\/a\u003e similar to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/synergyf4-aio-flight-controller?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=64688b801\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWhitenoise Synergy FC.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pyro F4 RACE also has a built in socket which makes it plug \u0026amp; play with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/pyro32f3-45amp-v2-4in1-f3-32bit-blheli-esc-4x45a?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6cdd4a8c2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePyro32 F3 45A 4in1 ESC\u003c\/a\u003e (The correct harness is ONLY included in the ESC package)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check below for tips and Betaflight Settings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPU6000 Gyro STM32F405 CPU @ 168mhz, can be overclocked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-6S direct battery input \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.3V 100ma, 5V 2A BEC \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5V and Vbat Camera Power \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in configurable Betaflight OSD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat bottom PCB for SUPER CLEAN builds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36x36 PCB with 30.5x30.5 mounting holes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 UARTS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART1 (INVERTER FOR SBUS), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART2 (FREE), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART3 (INVERTED TELEMETRY), use CLI command : Set tlm_halfduplex=off UART4 (Free), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART5 (Smart Audio) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART6 (Free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pyrodrone F4 RACE flight controller can power HV VBAT or 5V Video transmitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBF Target:  PYRODRONEF4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease make sure to jump the correct selection for your VTX.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/voltageselector_ada62b86-fd25-4982-9260-58e778b841f6.png?v=1567206435\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to use the VTX PIT mode function please type the following in the CLI command line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eresource pinio 1 A15 (Hit Enter)\u003cbr\u003e Set pinio_box = 39 (Hit Enter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave (Hit Enter)\u003cbr\u003eAssign a switch to the VTX PIT option in Betaflight MODES tab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/vtx_pit.png?v=1567208724\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf VTX PIT mode is NOT needed then just solder your VTX and fly! (no additional settings needed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to solder the TBS UNIFY 5V direct to the board which is where this FC REALLY shines then here are couple tips for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUsing the TBS Direct mount feature means you have to flip the board upside down with the USB to the left side of the drone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSO REMEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e to change the board orientation in Betaflight configuration tab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/orientation_755dec74-bf37-4430-97a3-8f3ae49c4363.png?v=1567954031\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the VTX and the board have \"anchor\" Pads on both sides of the VTX, but we do not recommend using all these anchor points for easier future maintanence in case you ever have to remove the VTX.\u003cbr\u003eHere is what we recommend.\u003cbr\u003eUse a very thin piece of the double sided tape that is provided in your TBS UNIFY V3 package and apply it on the VTX as shown in the below picture.\u003cbr\u003eThis will work as a place holder for you to line up and solder the 4 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/unifytape_grande.png?v=1567206941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen sticking the VTX to the board make sure the 4 points on the VTX (VID-AUD-GND-5V) line up with the 4 pads on the flight controller.\u003cbr\u003eOnce lined up solder the 4 points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/69644381_373653080232463_2390553843193610240_n_grande.jpg?v=1567207330\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow it's time to solder your receiver.\u003cbr\u003eThe board is labled for TBS NANO RX as the holes perfectly line up with the Nano RX, but you can really use any RX and just choose the correct type of receiver in the Betaflight configuration page.\u003cbr\u003eOur preferred way of mounting the RX is with silicone wires rather than direct solder, Again for easier future maintenence purposes.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check the below picture:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/rxmounting_grande.png?v=1567207717\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor correct voltage reading change the Voltage scale value to 160\u003cbr\u003eIf you charge your batteries over 4.20 per cell AKA HV then remember to adjust the Maximum Cell Voltage to 4.4 otherwise the average cell voltage will read wrong on your OSD.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2778\/6650\/files\/powerandbatterytab.png?v=1567435031\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PyroDrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68260201234669,"sku":"H3-6805","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/5410\/9677\/files\/69630587_428418921107885_2369122738070618112_n.jpg?v=1794379894","url":"https:\/\/primegrit.store\/products\/pyrodrone-f4-race-with-vtx-pit-mode","provider":"VELORA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}