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TBS RACE TRACKER

Wireless, accurate & pocket sized

Revision 2016-12-30

The TBS RaceTracker is a personal lap timer with companion apps for

drone racers. With Universal Video RF sensing technology, it delivers

transponder-less millisecond accuracy lap times while ensuring

compatibility amongst most video transmitters. It doesn't matter what

FPV aircraft you're flying: Race Quad, Tiny Whoop or Wing, the TBS

RaceTracker has you covered.

The wide range of calibration features and default presets make sure

that no lap time gets missed, ever! The wireless connection to your

mobile device provides great range, the bright LED's on the

RaceTracker allows your spotter to observe the status from far away.

Thanks to a giant, 1S 3000mAh Li-Ion battery, the tracker can run for

up to 6 hours and charges off a standard micro USB plug.

Specifications

Technology:

Timing frequency:

Tracking:

Resolution:

Mobile app support:

Communication:

User interface:

Port connectors:

Operating time:

Battery:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Kit contents:

VTX RF signal analysis - RSSI

5200 to 5999 MHz video transmitters

1 drone per race tracker

~5 ms precision

TBS Tracker (

A ndroid

) , DroneSquad (

Wireless 2.4GHz based

5x RGB LEDs and single power-on button

Micro-USB charging port

Molex 6-pin expansion port

Up to 6 hours

3.6V 3000mAh Li-Ion - standard 18650-cell form factor

96 (H) x 30 (W) x 35 (D) mm

96 grams

1x TBS RACE TRACKER with individual color + animal identifier

A ndroid

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Page 1: Specifications
TBS RACE TRACKER Wireless, accurate & pocket sized Revision 2016-12-30 The TBS RaceTracker is a personal lap timer with companion apps for drone racers. With Universal Video RF sensing technology, it delivers transponder-less millisecond accuracy lap times while ensuring compatibility amongst most video transmitters. It doesn't matter what FPV aircraft you're flying: Race Quad, Tiny Whoop or Wing, the TBS RaceTracker has you covered.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Specifications Table of Contents Power on Drone Squad App (iOS and Android) TBS Tracker app Pairing device Changing receiver channel Calibration Max laps Lock time Lap recording Gate setup LED Status Expansion port Charging FAQs...
Page 3: Power On
Drone Squad App (iOS and Android) Drone Squad is the official App of the TBS RaceTracker. Drone Squad connects pilots around the world for fun and competition. In addition to helping you find local meet-ups and run races, Drone Squad will help you get the most out of your TBS RaceTracker: ●...
Page 4 ● Legendary Drone Squad customer support to make your experience hassle free Follow s tep-by-step setup instructions and videos here. New features are added on a regular basis. ● Android - Download from Google Play store iOS - Download from App Store ●...
Page 5: Tbs Tracker App
TBS Tracker app This is a companion app for the TBS RACE TRACKER. It can track one drone at a time and it does basic lap timing. The app is currently in a unstable ALPHA version and is therefore not available yet. We assume it will be ready somewhere towards the end of November 2016.
Page 7: Changing Receiver Channel
Changing receiver channel The tracker is based on intricate RF analysis (RSSI) to measure lap times when passing a gate. This changes the frequency it will listen to and analyse. 1. Configure the drone to the right video channel given by to you by the event organizer or defined yourself 2.
Page 8: Lock Time
Lock time This.. 1. Open the TBS Tracker app, connect to your TBS RACE TRACKER 2. Tap “Lock time” and define the lock time Lap recording Once setup and ready, recording the laps is done automatically once started. 1. Open the TBS Tracker app, connect to your TBS RACE TRACKER 2.
Page 9: Gate Setup
Gate setup Position the RACE TRACKER as close to the s tart and finish gate as possible. The tracker is not weatherproof, so protect accordingly. The tracking happens in a bubble around the tracker, so make sure that the tracker is placed centrally.
Page 10: Led Status
LED Status The 5 large light-channels indicate the status of the RACE TRACKER. These are easy to spot from a distance. Center off Booting up Ring fade-in green Center green Powered on and in disconnected/pairing mode Ring pulsating blue Center green Powered on and connected/active Ring solid blue Center green...
Page 11 Red pulsating center Low battery Blue ring No USB connected...
Page 12: Expansion Port
Expansion port On the side of the unit is a 6-pin Molex connector for future accessories and features.
Page 13: Charging
Charging The RACE TRACKER can be charged using a micro-USB cable. The connector is located at the top end of the unit. This port has only charging capabilities, no data or other purpose. The charging speed is up to 1A, and will take about 3 hours to fully charge a RACE TRACKER. The center LED stops flashing when charging is completed.
Page 14 I just received my RaceTracker, and it does not turn on. It just needs a charge! The RaceTracker uses an 26650 battery that is highly reliable and can withstand thousands of charges, but needs to be shipped completely empty. The LEDs will come on...
Page 15 Manual written and designed by ivc.no in cooperation with TBS.