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Airpixel AIR Commander Entire User Manual

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Before using this product, carefully read all product documentation and retain it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Camera control Before using this product, carefully read all product documentation and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Use And Handling

    Use and handling AIR Commander Entire has been created for easiest handling possible, but as any other control device, can divert your attention from your drone. Please follow these guidelines for safe operation:  Do not allow liquid, small particles or other foreign objects to get into the system or accessories.

  • Page 3: Basic Parameters

    AIR Commander Entire USER Basic parameters  INPUT VOLTAGE 5V!  WiFi2.4 GHz  3 UART ports (PORT A, PORT B, EXT)  Maximum current consumption 500 mA (up to 1.5A when camera charging)  3D printed case  Dimensions 45 x 27 x 9.5mm.

  • Page 4: Led Blinking

    AIR Commander Entire USER Connection AIR Commander is a standalone system which has no communication with your drone system. System is connected only into your camera via IR transmitter and optionally via Smart plug. Only external connection is necessary for powering up each device of the system. There is a lot of options on how to power AIR Commander.

  • Page 5: Device Setup

    AIR Commander Entire USER Device setup AIR Commander Entire, has own Wi-Fi hotspot. For the setup you need any device with Wi-Fi connection and web browser (Mobile phone, Tablet, Laptop, PC). Connect your Phone to Wi- (xxxx is unique identification)
  • Page 6 8. Also the Camera bar on the overview will highlight with camera type WARNING! Input power of the AIR Commander Entire is forwarded to your camera. Exceeding input voltage can possibly harm your camera. Please make sure that you are using a reliable 5V power source.
  • Page 7 AIR Commander Entire USER PORT A/B connection AIR Commander Entire has two universal ports (A & B). Ports can be used as output or input for plenty of external devices. Selecting the port operation mode is made in the Ent...
  • Page 8 AIR Commander Entire USER Connect to the AIR Commander Link Receiver port DATA When Link is used for remote commanding of the Entire, please do not use any accessory in or IR. If you would like to use IR commands, attach IR LED to the EXT port of the Entire.
  • Page 9 AIR Commander Entire USER Any press of button on the AIR Commander Link Transmitter  Will make STATUS LED blink white (active)  Activates assigned function in the Entire. Function activated by particular button can be customized in the menu of the Entire (see page 11).
  • Page 10 AIR Commander Entire USER Mounting Link RX antenna Position of antenna is most important for best range of AIR Commander Link. Best position for receiving is under your gimbal, in place of your camera mount, or Gimbal horizontal motor. Place should be chosen in order of non- interrupted visual contact with AIR Commander Link Transmitter.
  • Page 11 AIR Commander Entire USER AIR Commander Link Receiver STATUS LED  Short blink green with long delay (after power up) Receiver is running properly and waiting for the Transmitter signal (pairing)  Continuous green  Blinking green (shortly interrupted continuous green)
  • Page 12 AIR Commander Entire USER Infra-Red diode installation Some cameras has Infra commanding capability. Especially SONY has wide variety of commands available only via IR. If your camera supports IR commanding, please plug included Infra Led cable into EXT port of the Entire.

  • Page 13: S-Bus Control

    AIR Commander Entire USER S-BUS control Instead of AIR Commander Link system you can use SBUS input for controlling the Entire and Camera. You can use separate RC controller, or use DJI Expansion KIT to implement control under LightBridge2. When DJI Expansion port is used, connect the F-PORTs outputs to PWM/SBUS converter and then Connect the SBUS output into PORT A or B of the Entire.
  • Page 14 AIR Commander Entire USER MavLink control Instead of AIR Commander Link system and SBUS input for controlling of the Entire you can also use MavLink. If you have PixHawk as drone flight controller, you can use MavLink telemetry channel for remote commanding of the Entire (and Camera). Our plugins are compatible with QGroundControl and Mission Planner application.
  • Page 15 AIR Commander Entire USER Mission Planner Download our Mission Planner plugin 2. Unzip and copy all files to Mission Planner program path 3. open Mission Planner application 5. click to "Select camera_control.py 7. our camera control console will pop up in few seconds always visible.
  • Page 16 AIR Commander Entire USER Wi-Fi Camera control Compatible cameras can be controlled by the Wi-Fi connection. Please note, that using Wi- -Fi has very low signal. In some application cases, users choose Wi-Fi control instead of USB because this solution uses, no cables from the FC to the gimbal.
  • Page 17 AIR Commander Entire USER Bluetooth Camera control The Entire has no internal Bluetooth capability. BT camera control is done via third-party external USB Bluetooth dongle. Compatible USB cable and Bluetooth dongle is available at our shop. Configuration and first camera connection is also available at our YouTube channel.
  • Page 18 AIR Commander Entire USER Pairing new camera via BlueTooth 1. Connect to the Entire Wi-Fi hotspot and setup page. 2. Open MENU and select BT connection 3. New window shows list of paired devices, you can pair more than one camera.

  • Page 19: Firmware Update

    AIR Commander Entire USER Firmware update 1. Download the firmware update package from http://shop.airpixel.cz/entire-firmware/ 2. Unzip the content and save the .img file 3. Connect your device to the Wi-Fi hotspot of Entire 4. Open the control page at http://entire 5.

  • Page 20: Cables Description

    AIR Commander Entire USER Cables description USB Power Multiport USB cable USB cable USB-C cable UNI cable (Link RX connection)
  • Page 21 AIR Commander Entire USER Cables description IR cable AIR Commander v2 RX cable POWER cable SBUS/PWM (2pin) cable (4pin) output 7-20V input voltage adaptor cable 7-30V input power adaptor input...
  • Page 22 AIR Commander Entire USER  HDMI feed is missing once REC is enabled via USB This is the most frequent issue on SONY cameras. In the basic, Sony cameras are unable to keep HDMI feed with USB connected. In the default mode, the Entire is trying to trigger video via USB and disconnect itself from USB.
  • Page 23 AIR Commander Entire USER  AIR Commander Link (or v2) is still offline, it is defective? Defect is of course every time possible, however in 99% of cases are both PORT A and PORT B configured as Acv2. Please disable the secondary port if...
  • Page 24 AIR Commander Entire USER This MANUAL is not complete. If you are missing some information please feel free to write us to: Info@airpixel.cz...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    AIR Commander Entire USER Warranty All warranty and post-warranty service provides manufacturer at www.airpixel.cz. If any malfunction or non-usual behavior occur, stop using device and contact manufacturer at info@airpixel.cz. Manufacturer AIRPIXEL.CZ Na výsluní 25 Made in Czech Republic Prague 10...

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