Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY EVO 5G8 Manual

Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY EVO 5G8 Manual

Osd capable, license-free, high power long range and freestyle vtx

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TBS UNIFY EVO 5G8 (HV) Video Transmitter  
OSD capable, license-free, high power long range and freestyle VTx
The TBS UNIFY EVO is a new line of video transmitters which contains a professional On Screen Display  
(OSD), optimized for compatibility across multiple platforms and reduced to a small form factor,  
completely redesigned and tailored for use in small multirotors and FPV wings. It is tightly integrated with  
TBS Crossfire and TBS Crossfire-compatible products such as flight controls.  
Key features  
World's smallest video transmitter containing a full-featured on-screen display  
25mW (up to 800mW with HAM license*)  
Built-in microphone (with disable feature!)  
One button frequency and power setup  
Device configuration through OSD  
SMA pigtail connector with frame mounting holes integrated  
High voltage 7-26V (2-6S LIPO) input  
Clean voltage output for FPV Camera (5V / 200mA)  
Superior input noise filtering   
2x CRSF Serial Port for OSD data, device setup, expansion port for sensors etc.  
Smartaudio V2.1 for one wire serial control   
High quality branded U.FL connector with additional screw locking  
USB connector for firmware update and setup through TBS Agent  
Firmware update support through CRSF when paired with TBS Crossfire or Tracer
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Revision 2021-04-28
 
 

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  • Page 1     TBS UNIFY EVO 5G8 (HV) Video Transmitter     OSD capable, license-free, high power long range and freestyle VTx Revision 2021-04-28   The TBS UNIFY EVO is a new line of video transmitters which contains a professional On Screen Display  ...
  • Page 2     Specifications     TBS UNIFY EVO   Input voltage:   7V to 26V (2S - 6S LIPO) VBat, peak max 31V.    Connect directly to battery or regulator with enough output power (>=7V, 1A)!     Power Output   Regulated 5V for Camera @ 200mA  ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

        Table of Contents     Specifications   Table of Contents   Attention   FAQ   Note   Updating   Overview   Button menu control   Unlock & power select mode   Button menu structure   Menu Table   Frequency Table  ...
  • Page 4     PitMode   SmartAudio 2.1   CRSF   CleanSwitch           4      ...
  • Page 5: Attention

        Attention   These video transmitters are capable of radio frequency transmissions and output power that may be not   allowed in your country.    Please always check your local RF legislation to set the frequency and output power according to   the regulation.
  • Page 6: Overview

        Overview           6      ...
  • Page 7: Button Menu Control

        Button menu control   The menu consists of categories and settings. Pressing the button for 3 seconds will toggle between   categories, pressing it for a short time toggles between settings. To enter the menu, hold the button for 3   seconds.
  • Page 8: Menu Table

        Menu Table     RED LED   BLUE LED     1x   2x   3x   4x   5x   6x   7x   8x   1x   Channel   1   2   3   4   5  ...
  • Page 9: Installation / Mounting

        Installation / Mounting   When installing the Unify EVO, please ensure adequate airflow during flight. Up to power levels of 200mW,   no airflow is less critical. With higher power setting airflow is required to maintain the set power level.   In case there is no or not enough airflow to maintain the temperature limit, the Unify EVO will slowly  ...
  • Page 10: Control By Crossfire/ Tracer Direct Connection

        Control by Crossfire/ Tracer direct connection   Your TBS Crossfire/ Tracer can control your TBS Unify EVO directly without the need for a FC. This is helpful   when you don’t have a FC in your aircraft, got no free UART left or just don’t want to control the Unify32   without any extra setup required.
  • Page 11: Crossfire/Tracer Connection Using Crsf

        Crossfire/Tracer connection using CRSF   All Unify PRO32 do have a full serial interface which has extended functionality compared to Smartaudio   which is just a onewire protocol.   Set the EVO Dataport 1 to CRSF by menu or Agent X/L   ●...
  • Page 12: Osd Menu

        OSD Menu   Connect your Unify Evo to any Crossfire/ Tracer receiver by CRSF for the full functionality. This includes   OSD control by your sticks as well as rc link data readout (RSSI, LQ, SNR and transmitted power) and much   more.
  • Page 13: Osd Menu

        OSD Menu   When you open the OSD menu by holding the button for 3s or by the stick command (throttle down, yaw   left for 3s)    General:   Data port: CRSF/ SA/ PWM Switch - Input protocol used on port 1   ●...
  • Page 14: Osd Stick Control

        OSD Stick control   To enter and navigate through the OSD you can use the sticks of your remote. Make sure not to use any   mixers on the channels you select for the sticks (e.g. wing mixer)!   Open the OSD  ...
  • Page 15     Crossfire/ Tracer Channel Map    ● ○ No adjustment required   ● Crossfire/ Tracer Output Map    Output 1 - Src 1   ○ ○ Output 2 - Src 2   ○ Output 3 - Src 3   EVO Stickmenu  ...
  • Page 16: Barcode Control

        Barcode Control   The video transmitter can be controlled via barcodes through your camera. This allows you to enable   pitmode, and power up your video transmitter by holding the barcode in front of your camera. Or simply   to carry your favorite channel in your pocket or on your backpack and revert to that channel easily and  ...
  • Page 17    CRSF   CRSR is a protocol designed by Team BlackSheep and championed through the TBS Crossfire remote   control system. It has been integrated into most popular remote controls, is a incredibly high bandwidth   (low latency) full duplex, serial data transmission protocol. It comes with native functionality such as OTA  ...
  • Page 18     Manual designed by ivc.no, written by TBS, ivc.no and kamikatze-fpv.de.     18      ...

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