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With   the   UNIFY   EVO   line   we   have   launched   SmartAudio   V2.1.   Over   the   regular   SmartAudio,   it   changed   

control   for   PitMode   in   operation   to   a   switch(on   /   off)   rather   than   a   flag   that   is   refreshed   on   reboot.    

  

If   you   are   a   OSD   or   VTx   developer   interested   in   adding   support   for   SmartAudio,   please   check   our   

SmartAudio   specification 

.   SmartAudio   is   a   free-to-use   protocol.   If   you’d   like   to   use   “TBS   SmartAudio”   in   

your   marketing,   you   may   contact   us   for   licensing   options:    

  

http://team-blacksheep.freshdesk.com/ 

   

  

CRSF   

 

CRSR   is   a   protocol   designed   by   Team   BlackSheep   and   championed   through   the   TBS   Crossfire   remote   

control   system.   It   has   been   integrated   into   most   popular   remote   controls,   is   a   incredibly   high   bandwidth   

(low   latency)   full   duplex,   serial   data   transmission   protocol.   It   comes   with   native   functionality   such   as   OTA   

(over   the   air)   firmware   upgrades,   localized   configuration   menus   and   a   smart   routing   protocol.   

 

With   the   advent   of   the   TBS   UNIFY   EVO,   for   the   first   time   in   FPV   history   does   a   VTx   now   support   this   

functionality.   We   can   configure   channel,   output   power   and   pitmode   settings.   Additionally,   software   

updates   via   the   TBS   Crossfire   platform   are   now   possible.   

 

CleanSwitch   

 

A   new   feature   introduced   with   the   TBS   UNIFY   PRO   5G8   is   CleanSwitch.   When   video   transmitters   power   up   

or   change   frequency,   they   usually   send   a   burst   across   the   entire   band   which   disturbs   fellow   flying   pilots.   

All   UNIFY   EVO   5G8   video   transmitters   will   remain   in   their   lowest   power   output   (less   than   0.1mW)   while   

changing   channels   and   powering   up.   This   ensures   interruption-free   racing,   even   with   multiple   video   

transmitters   changing   channels,   or   powering   up.   Despite   all   this,   TBS   UNIFY   PRO   &   EVO   are   still   the   fastest   

video   transmitter   on   power   up   -   thus   ensuring   it   is   the   perfect   choice   for   any   application   where   quick   

channel   changes   are   a   necessity! 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for TBS UNIFY EVO 5G8

Page 1: ...ld s smallest video transmitter containing a full featured on screen display 25mW up to 800mW with HAM license Built in microphone with disable feature One button frequency and power setup Device configuration through OSD SMA pigtail connector with frame mounting holes integrated High voltage 7 26V 2 6S LIPO input Clean voltage output for FPV Camera 5V 200mA Superior input noise filtering 2x CRSF ...

Page 2: ...800mW Pit mode Activate press button during powered up LED red blinking Deactivate press button during powered up LED blue red blue when unlocked Pit mode flight mode Command through SmartAudio V2 1 CRSF Channels Band A 8ch B 8ch E 5ch Fatshark 8ch Race Band 8ch Low Race Band 8ch Audio Yes through microphone on board Power consumption 25mW 300mA 200mW 370mA 500mW 500mA 800mW 650mA 25mW 300mA 100mW...

Page 3: ... Mounting Pinout Control by Flight Controllers Smartaudio Control by Crossfire Tracer direct connection Crossfire Tracer connection using Smartaudio Crossfire Tracer connection using CRSF Smart Audio or CRSF for the VTX Control by PWM channel OSD Menu OSD Overview OSD Menu In Build voltage sensor OSD Stick control Channel map example with active wing mixer Barcode Control Technology showcase 3 ...

Page 4: ...PitMode SmartAudio 2 1 CRSF CleanSwitch 4 ...

Page 5: ... RC regulation to keep up to date with regulations FAQ If you got any question after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section Note This manual is written based on FW 1 15 If some functions are not available for you please update your Unify to these or later versions Updating In order to update your Unify Evo you need the TBS Agent X which you can download from the TBS shop To updat...

Page 6: ...Overview 6 ...

Page 7: ...k power select mode FOR HAM USERS ONLY Press the button for about 30 seconds The Red LED will flash 3 times to confirm You have unlocked the video transmitter for use with all frequencies see frequency table below NOTE Unlock only works if you are inside the band selection menu The power select mode is now accessible Once unlocked you can select the power level according to the table below To lock...

Page 8: ...ed to enter your HAM license number under the Callsign menu before you can access the high power transmission settings and the locked out channels RED LED BLUE LED 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 1x Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2x Band A B E Airwave Race 3x Power Level 25mW 100mW 400mW 800mW 4x Limit Temp 60 70 80 90 100 105 5x PIT Mode OFF IN BAND 6x CRSF SA PWM OFF CRSF SA 7x Audio Mic OFF ON Channel 1 2 3 4...

Page 9: ...sue As it regulates back the output power red LED starts to blink Pinout Control by Flight Controllers Smartaudio Using any Smart Audio V2 1 compatible flight controller simply connect the Smart Audio data pin to a free and supported port on your FC see pinout below For Betaflight users you can then configure the connected port in Betaflight configurator to Smart Audio V2 1 protocol Ideally you ma...

Page 10: ...acer can be set up visit the Crossfire manual or the Tracer manual Crossfire Tracer connection using Smartaudio You can connect your Unify EVO to any Crossfire Tracer receiver The VTX will then be controlled by the Agent Lite by the My VTX menu or in the VTX menu of the receiver Set the EVO Dataport 1 to Smartaudio by menu or Agent X L Select a free output pin capable for SA and connect it using Sm...

Page 11: ...es one PWM output useful on a wing CRSF Fully configurable by LUA FUSION Agent X etc CRSF readout let you use PITMode on a switch or navigate through OSD without the need for a FC link stats read out and more Control by PWM channel For setups without flight control and receivers that do not have CRSF capability such as R C cars or boats we have enabled a control for the button via PWM control You ...

Page 12: ...ver by CRSF for the full functionality This includes OSD control by your sticks as well as rc link data readout RSSI LQ SNR and transmitted power and much more OSD Overview GPS set to Basic GPS set to Detail The available elements vary by the connected devices 12 ...

Page 13: ...quick setup VTX Band A B E AIR RACE USER Band selection Channel 1 8 User Frequency Channel Frequency selection Power 25 100 400 800mW Output power selection Temp Limit 60 70 80 90 100 105 Temp limit when the output power will be lowered Pitmode Enable Disable Toggle Pitmode Callsign Enter your call sign here Channel Map Stick Menu Enables disables stick control Channels Setup for stick control Pit...

Page 14: ... submenu or setting Pitch up Navigate through the settings increase a value Pitch down Navigate through the settings decrease a value Throttle Yaw Not used Channel map example with active wing mixer If you use a model with active mixers Wing etc you need to adjust your settings for the stick control This is just an example and might need to be adjusted for your setup Radio settings Channel 1 Throt...

Page 15: ... Crossfire Tracer Channel Map No adjustment required Crossfire Tracer Output Map Output 1 Src 1 Output 2 Src 2 Output 3 Src 3 EVO Stickmenu Pich Ch 5 Throttle Ch 1 Yaw Ch 4 Pitmode 6 15 ...

Page 16: ...gy showcase PitMode PitMode is a mode where the video transmitter only runs on an incredibly low output power This prevents interference with others at events while still allowing a minimum of visibility for emergency last minute setting changes With the TBS UNIFY EVO line Pit Mode has been slightly modified in behavior The main button on the video transmitter is used to toggle pitmode flag at pow...

Page 17: ...over the air firmware upgrades localized configuration menus and a smart routing protocol With the advent of the TBS UNIFY EVO for the first time in FPV history does a VTx now support this functionality We can configure channel output power and pitmode settings Additionally software updates via the TBS Crossfire platform are now possible CleanSwitch A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO ...

Page 18: ...Manual designed by ivc no written by TBS ivc no and kamikatze fpv de 18 ...

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