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                      RFD TX Module User Manual 

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Version 1.0                                                                                                                                                                                                              Last update 07/03/2019

 

 
 

Table 2 - WiFi Settings Description 

Parameter 

Description 

WiFi mode 

This sets the module to act as an access point (default) or as a station on an existing 
access point, such as a home network. 

 

AP SSID 

Is the SSID used for creating the access point. 

AP 
Password 

This is the password that will be used for the access point. It must be a minimum of 
8 character long 

WiFi 
Channel 

Allows the user to set the channel as per the WiFi 802.11 standard definitions this 
can be used as needed to prevent interference or meet the requirements of the 
network that the module is joining. The default is channel 11 a part of the most 
commonly used channel set of 1, 6 and 11. 

StationSSID 

The SSID of the network that the TX Module should attempt to join. 

Station 
Password 

The password of the network that the TX Module should attempt to join. 
 

Station IP 

The static IP address to assign the TX Module when joining the network. (Note this 
may require appropriate settings to be made on the network router. Once assigned 
as a  station the  landing page  for the TX Module settings becomes the  Station  IP 
address that was assigned.) 

Station 
Gateway 

The Gateway IP address of the network that the TX Module should attempt to join. 
 

Station 
Subnet 

The Subnet Mask of the network that the TX Module should attempt to join as a 
station. 

Host Port 

This is the UDP host port number. This is the port that you will direct a connection 
to in UDP mode 

Client Port 

This is the UDP client port number. 

Baudrate 

Baudrate of the serial link with the modem. It must match the modem serial speed 
setting to allow the two to communicate. 

 

After changing the desired settings, press save. To finalise the changes power cycle the transmitter. 
Note that changes to the network settings may result in you needing to change the WiFi connection 
that you use in order to connect to the module e.g. selecting the new WiFi name or force the system 
to forget an old password then enter the new one. 

d)

 

TX Module as a station 

To  use  the  TX  Module  on  an  existing  WiFi  network  to  provide  telemetry  data  to  a  GCS  while  still 
allowing  access  to  the  internet,  for  example  to  download  maps,  there  are  a  couple  of  possible 
implementations. 

Basic users   

For  Windows  and  Linux  users  this  will  require  the  installation  of  some  support  software  Bonjour 
Services from Apple for Windows (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL999?locale=en_US) and Avahi for 
Linux. Windows users may also need to use to use Chrome (or Chrome based) browser as this has 
good support for the Apple software.  

Once this has been installed connect to the TX Module in default AP mode go to WiFi settings and 
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hoose ‘

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tation’ in ‘WiFi Mode’, 

set the correct SSID (in StationSSID) and password of the network in 

Содержание RFD TX

Страница 1: ...www rfdesign com au RFD TX Module User s Manual RFDesign Pty Ltd 7 1 Stockwell Place Archerfield QLD 4108 rfdesign com au...

Страница 2: ...guration 5 3 2 TX Module Configuration 5 3 2 1 Configuration Webpage 6 3 2 2 WiFi Configuration 6 3 2 3 TX Module Internal RFD900x Modem settings 11 3 3 Vehicle Modem 17 4 Ground control station softw...

Страница 3: ...er compatible controllers The RFD TX Module transmits the PPM stream from the controller to the vehicle via the RF Design long range telemetry modems while also receiving telemetry data received from...

Страница 4: ...link Solid RFD modem bound to another modem 4 Button Press 5 times within 5 seconds to reset all WiFi settings to default values 5 Tabs To lock the TX Module into the radio control socket 6 RC and TX...

Страница 5: ...ky Taranis X9D Plus However it might be compatible with other transmitters To ensure compatibility check that the dimensions of the slot and the pin configuration of the connector at the back of your...

Страница 6: ...e pinout specified in Table 1 and physical dimensions described in section 2 and section 6 5 For a TARANIS X9D PLUS switch on the RC and choose the vehicle you intend to operate Navigate to the Model...

Страница 7: ...int network name i e the last 6 digits of the MAC address It should be noted that this will require the installation of some support software for correct operation for detail please see section 3 2 2...

Страница 8: ...ows 8 1 B Android b First run wizard The easiest way to set up your TX Module for its initial use is with the First Run Wizard from the home page See figure 6 The wizard see figure 8 will guide you th...

Страница 9: ...or password open a web browser and enter the module s IP address by default in AP mode http 192 168 4 1 This will display the TX Module configuration To change the WiFi settings click on Edit WiFi Ne...

Страница 10: ...tion Subnet The Subnet Mask of the network that the TX Module should attempt to join as a station Host Port This is the UDP host port number This is the port that you will direct a connection to in UD...

Страница 11: ...point mode Network information such as the Subnet Mask and Gateway address can be found on a network connected device For instance in windows launch a command prompt type ipconfig and press enter Info...

Страница 12: ...data and disconnect other networking devices such as LAN cables In other cases running the Windows Network Diagnostics may help 3 2 3 TX Module Internal RFD900x Modem settings The TX Module has an RF...

Страница 13: ...tion Default Value Maximum Value Minimum Value Must be the same at both ends of the link S0 FORMAT This is for EEPROM version it should not be changed It is set by the firmware Firmware dependant N A...

Страница 14: ...put GPIO1 1 Set GPIO 1 1 as R C PPM input 0 1 0 No S17 R C output GPIO1 1 Set GPIO 1 1 as R C PPM output 0 1 0 No S185 ANT_MODE 0 Diversity 1 Antenna 1 only 2 Antenna 2 only 3 Antenna 1 TX and antenna...

Страница 15: ...rameters available will be shown Figure 12 TX Module modem configuration page Settings can be refreshed using the Load Fresh Params button Parameters can be adjusted in the text boxes as required and...

Страница 16: ...your computer to the network with the TX Module on it Then choose Transmission Control Protocol TCP in the port field and leave the Baud field as default Press connect and fill in the pop up boxes wi...

Страница 17: ...button as per figure 13 Figure 15 Mission planner connection options As with the modem tools you will need to enter the IP address by default in AP mode 192 168 4 1 and port number in the pop up boxe...

Страница 18: ...computer yet Launch the programme and the configuration interface of figure 13 should pop up Use this interface to configure the parameters described in Table 3 RFD900x parameters When connected direc...

Страница 19: ...mputer or smart device to the configured WiFi network that is either the TX Module Access Point or the linked network when using the module as a station Then open Mission Planner on your computer or T...

Страница 20: ...and can be used however the recommended antenna for the TX Module is the 3 dBi half wave dipole which is provided in the kit and is available for purchase on the RF Design store Figure 20 900MHz Half...

Страница 21: ...C battery voltage A Blue area 6S Ni MH B Orange area 3S LiFe C Red area 3S LiPo 6 2 Modem Specification Table 4 Performance Supported RF Data Rates 4 64 125 250 and 500 kbits sec Indoor Range 500 m 1...

Страница 22: ...ty WPA WPA2 Encryption WEP TKIP AES Firmware Upgrade OTA via network Network Protocols IPv4 TCP UDP HTTP FTP User Configuration Browser interface Table 8 ESP8266 Receiver Characteristics Parameters Mi...

Страница 23: ...2 A 6 5 Physical Dimensions This section provides the TX Module dimensional drawings The module it has been designed to fit into the rear expansion bay of an FrSky Taranis X9D Plus however users may f...

Страница 24: ...re User Manual http files rfdesign com au Files documents RFD900x 20Peer to peer 20User 20Manual 20V1 1 pdf RFDesign Programming Tools Software http files rfdesign com au tools Manual http files rfdes...

Страница 25: ...RFD TX Module User Manual www rfdesign com au 24 Version 1 0 Last update 07 03 2019 8 Revision History Version Date Changes 1 Alpha 07 03 2019 Prerelease document...

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