Dedalus autopilot– user's manual
Parallel connection to receiver
Usual remote control receivers with separate outputs of all signals (parallel)
are connected with the autopilot in such a way that the outputs of
appropriate channels of the receiver are connected with the corresponding
input channels of the Autopilot.
NOTE:
Only first row has pin layout compatible with standard pin connection
sequence in receivers (signal, power, ground). The remaining rows of
connector has 2 inputs and ground on the lower pin.
Figure
2 Autopilot inputs in parallel mode
The RC kits from different manufacturers may use different order of channels
used for functions like ailerons, throttle, elevator or rudder. Pay attention to
the order of receiver outputs and autopilot inputs while connecting channels.
Serial connection of the receiver
If you use a receiver equipped with serial PPM output (CPPM or SBus),
connection of all channels to the autopilot can be made by a single signal 3-
wire cable connecting grounds, +5V power and receiver output signal to
autopilot input.
Figure 3 Autopilot inputs in serial mode (CPPM, SBus)
If you connect Serial PPM signal (CPPM), it is necessary to set this option up
up with FPV_manager application on your PC. Please connect autopilot board
to the computer (via USB). Then, in configuration application, choose the
socket pin of the Serial Input PPM (CPPM) - Input 1, and assign channels of
CPPM signal to corresponding functions of the autopilot.
In serial mode you can configure the unused PPM inputs as outputs for
additional channels from CPPM signal (output Aux 2 to Aux 5, up to 11
channels total). This eliminates the need to purchase an additional CPPM
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