# Installing and configuring FPV equipment

## Preparing and installing the FPV camera and transmitter

1. Install the small mounting deck onto the main frame.

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2. Install the camera mount bracket into the corresponding holes.

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3. Cut the three-pin supplied camera cable.

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4. Tin the wires

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5. Solder the JST-male connector to the power wires of the camera.

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    > **Hint** Check what you are wearing shrink tubes before soldering the wires.

6. Solder the JST male connector to the transmitter.

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7. Solder the yellow camera signal cable to the transmitter.

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8. Connect the antenna to the transmitter.

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    > **Caution** If voltage is applied to a transmitter without an antenna, there is a high probability that it will burn out.

9. Place the receiver onto the mounting deck, securing it with ties.

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10. Place the mounting deck with the receiver on the bottom of the aircraft.

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11. Place the camera in the bracket and secure it with the 4 attached bolts. The camera should be at an angle of 15°-20° relative to the plane of the aircraft.

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12. Connect the signal cable to the camera.

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13. Connect the camera's power cable to the power JST soldered to the *BAT+* and *GND* pads on the power distribution board.

14. Connect the transmitter power cable to JST at 5V.

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## Setting up and connecting FPV goggles

1. Install the two supplied antennas on the glasses.
2. Turn on the glasses by holding the power button for 3-4 seconds.
3. Turn on the aircraft and make sure the transmitter LED is blue.
4. Press the *Auto Search* button on the glasses to automatically search for an available radio channel.