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WARNING: Always operate this product in a safe and responsible manner and observe local laws.
WARNING: The Shark Byte by Fat Shark is not a toy. This product contains small parts and is intended to be
operated by adults. Not for children under 14 years old.
WARNING: The Shark Byte by Fat Shark requires soldering for assembly and is not recommended for beginners.
Assemble at your risk, damage to the product from incorrect assembly is not covered under warranty.
THIS MANUAL COVERS
FSV2476
FSV2477
FSV2478
FSV2480
Shark
Shark Byte Video Receiver RX5.1
Runcam Nano HD Camera
Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1
Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1
Shark Byte User Manual
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NOT INCLUDED, REQUIRED
• Video Goggles (Fat Shark Dominator Series)
• (1) 5.8GHz antenna with MMCX connector, to be mounted on your drone (TX5M.1)
• (1) 5.8GHz antenna with u.FL connector, to be mounted on your drone (TX5S.1)
• (2) 5.8GHz antenna(s) with SMA connectors, to be mounted on the vrx (RX5.1)
• Batteries
Rev. 121220(DDMMYY)
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  • Page 1 WARNING: Always operate this product in a safe and responsible manner and observe local laws. WARNING: The Shark Byte by Fat Shark is not a toy. This product contains small parts and is intended to be operated by adults. Not for children under 14 years old.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shark Byte Contents Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1 ....................3 Assembling the two circuit boards ......................3 dis-assembling the two circuit boards ....................3 TX5M.1 Connection Diagram ........................4 Installation ..............................4 TX5M.1 Specifications ..........................5 Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1 ..................... 6 TX5S.1 Connection Diagram ........................

  • Page 3: Shark Byte Video Transmitter Tx5M.1

    Shark Byte Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5M.1 The Shark Byte TX5M.1 is a digital HD 720p 60fps medium range video transmitter capable of delivering up to 500mw on 5.8GHz. The TX5M.1 works with the Shark Byte RX5.1 goggle module to transmit video, and a remote controller to control the parameters for transmitter and camera wirelessly. The Shark Byte TX5M.1 consists of a Runcam Nano HD camera and a video transmitter (VTX) made up of two PCBs.

  • Page 4: Tx5M.1 Connection Diagram

    Shark Byte TX5M.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Refer to the diagram below to mount and connect the air unit to your chosen airframe. Capacitor Battery Connector Camera Receiver RC Transmitter SBUS/IBUS/UART MIPI 7–26V Antenna (MMCX) Video Transmitter Flight Controller INSTALLATION The VTX consists of two boards: RF Board •...

  • Page 5: Tx5M.1 Specifications

    Shark Byte TX5M.1 SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 15.4g including camera and cable (without antenna), 10.0g for VTX only Dimensions: Camera: 14 x 14mm with 19 x 19mm adaptor VTX: 25 x 32 x 12 mm Coaxial cable: 85mm Mounting Pattern: VTX: 20 x 20mm, M2 Operating Frequencies: FCC (MHz) CE (MHz)

  • Page 6: Shark Byte Video Transmitter Tx5S.1

    Shark Byte Video Transmitter TX5S.1 The Shark Byte TX5S.1 is a digital HD 720p 60fps short range video transmitter capable of delivering up to 200mw on 5.8GHz. The TX5S.1 works with the Shark Byte RX5.1 goggle module to transmit video, and a remote controller to control the parameters for transmitter and camera wirelessly.

  • Page 7: Tx5S.1 Specifications

    Shark Byte TX5S.1 SPECIFICATIONS Weight: Transmitting Power/ Power Consumption: 10.3g including camera and cable (without antenna), 5.2g for VTX only 25mW: 5.1W 200mW: 6.7W Dimensions: Camera: 14 x 14mm with 19 x 19 adaptor IO Interface: VTX: 32.5 x 32.5 x 5 mm u.FL Coaxial cable: 85mm UART: 3.3V...

  • Page 8: Vtx/Pid Configuration By Rc Controller

    Shark Byte VTX/PID Configuration by RC controller VTX parameters, Camera settings, and PID values in the flight controller can be set through your RC controller. NOTE: You cannot access the camera parameters with the RC control if the keypad is attached to the VTX. There are three operational states for the VTX using RC control signals.

  • Page 9: Camera Parameters

    Shark Byte CAMERA PARAMETERS Camera setup menu can be activated through your RC transmitter. NOTE: You cannot access the camera parameters with the RC control if the keypad is attached to the VTX. If you apply left control on the left stick at any time during camera setup, it will exit the camera parameters IMPORTAN T: menu.
  • Page 10 Shark Byte 50FPS/60FPS SWITCHING Note: Long UP press the joystick button of the attached keypad will enter the menu directly.

  • Page 11: Osd Setup (Betaflight)

    Shark Byte OSD Setup (Betaflight) Connect the Flight Controller to Betaflight 4.x (MultiWii API version 1.41) or above Select “Ports” Select UART port that is connected with VTX, and set baud rate to 115200. 4. Save Select Configuration 6. Open OSD Save...
  • Page 12 Shark Byte 8. Select “OSD” Select the following (any combination), and drag them to desired positions shown on display. RSSI Value* Craft Name Battery Voltage Cross-hair Timer 1 and 2 Throttle Position Battery Current Draw m. VTX Channel mAhDdraw Post flight statistics Average Cell Voltage Note: For RSSI and GPS data to work the following must be true;...

  • Page 13: Shark Byte Goggle Module

    WARNING: DO NOT use 5S or 6S batteries to power the VRX or headset. If you connect a 5S or 6S LiPo Battery to the VRX it may cause permanent damage. WARNING: The VRX and Fat Shark goggles do not include a low voltage alarm. Always check the charge status of your batteries before flying and never fly on low batteries.

  • Page 14: Aspect Ratio

    Shark Byte ASPECT RATIO The goggle module always receives 1280x720 HD video from the VTX. In 4:3 mode, the receiver will output 960x720 video by cropping both sides of received video.

  • Page 15: Firmware Update

    Shark Byte FIRMWARE UPDATE SharkByte.zip contains all firmware files: • SharkByte_UserManual_ddmmyy.pdf; • TX5M.1.zip for double stacked VTX • TX5S.1.zip for single board VTX • RX5.zip for Goggle module IMPORTANT: The firmware files need to be on the root directory of the card for the update to work. STEPS TO UPDATE VTX FIRMWARE: Unzip contents of TX5M.1zip(for double stacked) or TX5S.1zip (single board VTX) onto root directory of a SD-card, insert the card into the VRX module.

  • Page 16: Vrx Module Specifications

    Operating Frequencies: 5.725-5.850GHz Input Power: 5.5mm Barrel Connector, 8-16V Center Pin Positive Operating temperature: 32°-104°F (0°-40°C) Compatible headsets: Fat Shark Dominator series Troubleshooting Problem Possible Problem Possible Solution SD card not set to FAT 32 Format Use another device to set your card to FAT 32 format...

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