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Botlink XRD
Documentation Revision 2.7

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  • Page 1 Botlink XRD Documentation Revision 2.7...
  • Page 2 [Optional] Configure GoPro Video Streaming 4 Configure your Ground Control Station QGroundControl - TCP QGroundControl - UDP 5 Install the Botlink XRD on your drone 5.1 Mounting the XRD 5.2 Connect the serial cable 5.3 Connect the power cable 5.4 Connect the antennas 6 Configure the Botlink XRD 6.1 Configuring the cellular service...
  • Page 3 Additional & optional tasks WiFi Configuration Determining the XRD Hardware ID Determining Software Version Software Updates Force re-installation Troubleshooting XRD Remix status light diagnostic codes Status Light Network Light Power Light XRD Vanilla status light diagnostic codes FCC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Version Date Notes 29 Oct 2018 Version 2.0 release 20 Mar 2019 Instructions for finding XRD ID 13 Apr 2019 Expected autopilot configuration 30 Jun 2019 Added sections on Wifi & Autopilot configuration using config.toml; updated status light section; added language about...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    128-bit AES encrypted and authenticated connection. About the size of a deck of cards, and weighing about as much as a 60 watt lightbulb , the Botlink XRD can be mounted on a variety of drones, from small quadcopters to large fixed-wing aircraft.
  • Page 6 Supported cellular carriers The Botlink XRD supports a variety of cellular carriers through the ability to swap modems & sim cards. Carrier support includes, but is not limited to Verizon, AT&T, TMobile, Rogers, Telus, Orange, and various other European carriers. For a list of supported modems and cellular...
  • Page 7 Ports The Botlink XRD include 2 Micro-USB B ports, 1 UART port, 1 power port, 1 I2C port, and 1 power port. Power Remote Switch UART (3.3V) P/N 43645-0200 P/N DF13-3S-1.25C P/N DF13-6S-1.25C Description Description Description Positive 3.3 V No Connect...
  • Page 8 The Botlink XRD modem, antennas, and SIM are field-swappable. Enclosure removal is required to swap the modem or SIM. Please contact Botlink prior to swapping your modem to ensure that the firmware supports the modem you are attempting to use.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started with the Botlink XRD is quick and easy. You’ll only need a computer with an internet connection to create a Botlink account, register your XRD, and install some software, and a work area with a flat surface that you use to install the Botlink XRD hardware on your drone.
  • Page 10 3 Configure the Botlink Relay software In order to use your existing ground control station and other software applications with the Botlink XRD, you’ll need to tell the Botlink Relay software how your software will communicate -- using TCP, UDP, or Serial .
  • Page 11 Botlink Relay software. This process varies depending on the software, but the following example of configuring QGroundControl should help you get started. To configure QGroundControl to use the Botlink Relay software to connect to your drone, do the following. QGroundControl - TCP 1.
  • Page 12 5.2 Connect the serial cable The serial cable included with the Botlink XRD is a 6-pin DFU cable that is suitable to use when connecting to a Pixhawk autopilot. Either end of the cable can be connected to either the...
  • Page 13 6.1 Configuring the cellular service To enable the XRD to connect to the cellular service and send and receive drone data, it needs to know the Access Point Name (APN) used by your cellular service provider. This is a short string of letters and numbers that is provided by a cellular service provider that lets your device know where to look for service.
  • Page 14 Depending on the software version, the XRD_APN file is deleted from the SDCard when the APN is successfully changed. At this point, the Botlink XRD will update the internal APN configuration to use the APN contained in the XRD_APN file.
  • Page 15 Without a configuration file (legacy) Depending on the model and firmware version of the MAVLink compatible autopilot on your drone, you may have to update configuration settings to enable the autopilot and Botlink XRD to communicate seamlessly. NOTE...
  • Page 16 Consult the documentation provided by your autopilot manufacturer to determine the method for changing the required settings. After changing the settings on your autopilot, make sure to power cycle the autopilot and Botlink XRD to ensure the new settings are applied.
  • Page 17 16. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader on your Botlink XRD 7 Connect to your drone Now that you’ve installed your XRD on your drone, configured the Botlink Relay software, and setup your GCS, you’re ready to connect to your drone.

  • Page 18: Wifi Configuration

    Additional & optional tasks WiFi Configuration The Botlink XRD can be configured to connect to a WiFi network to provide connectivity in areas where cellular connections are poor, such as the inside of certain office buildings. Configuration is handled by placing a file named ​ c onfig.toml​ on the SDCard.

  • Page 19: Determining Software Version

    9. The contents of the file will be the Hardware ID of your Botlink XRD Determining Software Version The software version of the Botlink XRD is written to a file at the root of the SDCard file system every power cycle.
  • Page 20 2. Power down the drone 3. Remove the microSD card from the Botlink XRD 4. Insert the microSD from the Botlink XRD card into your computer. a. Your microSD card should be FAT32 formatted. Most should default to this. The optimum microSD card Botlink suggests is the SanDisk Ultra PLUS UHS-1, no larger than 32GB Remove all images/files from the XRD's microSD card.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting XRD Remix status light diagnostic codes The Botlink XRD Remix is identified by a red silicon board with 3 upward facing status lights on the long edge of the board. After upgrading to Botlink XRD App Version 3.1.1 or later, the following diagnostic codes are available.
  • Page 22 Ready but not receiving messages Power Light The Power Light is a single color green LED. When the XRD is installed with the supplied case, the Power Light is denoted by a raised “Power Button” symbol. The Botlink XRD Power Light is always illuminated when the system is powered on.
  • Page 23 One blink Unable to connect to the drone autopilot Four blinks Unable to connect to the cellular network...

  • Page 24: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Taoglas Maximus, M/N FXUB66 We, the responsible party Botlink LLC, declare that the Botlink XRD was tested to conform to the applicable FCC rules and regulations. The method of testing was in accordance with the appropriate measurement standards, and all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that all production units of these devices will continue to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's requirements.

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