1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Botlink Manuals
  4. Drone & Quadcopter Accessories
  5. XRD2
  6. Get started

Botlink XRD2 Get Started

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Get started with your Botlink XRD2
1. Botlink Software Download and XRD2 Registration
1.1 Install the Botlink Relay software
1.2 Create a Botlink Account
1.3 Register your Botlink XRD
2. Configuring the config.toml File on XRD2 Internal Memory
2.1 Configuring MAVLink Settings:
2.2 Configuring WiFi Connection:
2.3 Installing a SIM card
2.4 Configuring Cellular Connection:
2.4.1 Example config.toml file for cellular connection:
3. Connecting Botlink XRD2 to Autopilot
4. Connecting Botlink Relay to Ground Control Software
4.1 Connecting Botlink Relay to QGroundControl
4.1.1 UDP Connection
4.1.2 TCP Connection
4.2 Connecting Botlink Relay to Mission Planner
4.2.1 UDP Connection
4.2.2 TCP Connection
5. Install the Botlink XRD2 on your drone
5.1 Mounting the XRD2
5.2 Connect the serial cable
5.3 Connect the power cable
5.4 Connect the antennas

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the XRD2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Botlink XRD2

Summary of Contents for Botlink XRD2

  • Page 1 1. Botlink Software Download and XRD2 Registration 1.1 Install the Botlink Relay software 1.2 Create a Botlink Account 1.3 Register your Botlink XRD 2. Configuring the config.toml File on XRD2 Internal Memory 2.1 Configuring MAVLink Settings: 2.2 Configuring WiFi Connection: 2.3 Installing a SIM card 2.4 Configuring Cellular Connection:...
  • Page 2 1. Botlink Software Download and XRD2 Registration First things first, to get your XRD2 up in the air, you’re going to need to create an account with Botlink, download our Relay app (that’s what allows for communication between your GCS and the XRD), and you’ll need to register your device.
  • Page 3 Once the Botlink Relay software is installed, you’re ready to register your Botlink XRD2 to your account. To register your XRD2, you’ll need to know the Hardware ID of your unit. This should have been provided to you as part of your order documentation. If it wasn’t, or you can’t find the information, see the “Determining the XRD Hardware...
  • Page 4 Note, information must be typed exactly as laid out below, including punctuation, spacing, and capitalization. To access config.toml file, connect XRD2 via included USB-C cable. To open and edit the “config.toml” file, always use Notepad or a similar type of application.

  • Page 5: Configuring Wifi Connection

    7. After the system is powered on, your device should be connected to the WiFi network 2.3 Installing a SIM card Installing a SIM card is the only time it’s necessary to open the XRD2 enclosure. To open the enclosure, remove all four screws, being careful not to strip them.
  • Page 6 7. Disconnect the USB-C cable from the PC 8. Power on the drone Note - The APNs supported by the Botlink XRD2 depend on the installed modem, sim card, and your wireless plan. Contact your wireless provider for details on which APN to use with your Botlink XRD2.
  • Page 7 QGroundControl. The default UDP port in QGroundControl can automatically connect to Botlink Relay, but you do have to set this up in a specific order. First, power on the drone (which includes XRD2 and flight controller). Second, configure Botlink Relay (shown below), and press the blue start button.
  • Page 8 Planner. The default UDP port in Mission Planner can automatically connect to Botlink Relay, but you do have to set this up in a specific order. First, power on the drone (which includes XRD2 and flight controller). Second, configure Botlink Relay (shown below), and press the blue start button. Once connected, Mission Planner should automatically connect to the drone and begin downloading the parameters.

  • Page 9: Tcp Connection

    Velcro to physically attach the Botlink XRD2 to their drone. When mounting the Botlink XRD2, keep in mind that it requires a connection to the autopilot and power in order to function. The included power cable is approximately 12 inches long, and the included serial cable is about 9 inches long, these lengths can change depending on your drone and where you mount it.

  • Page 10: Connect The Power Cable

    5.2 Connect the serial cable The serial cable included with the Botlink XRD2 is a 6-pin JST (DFU for XRD) cable that is suitable to use when connecting to a Pixhawk autopilot. Either end of the cable can be connected to either the autopilot or the XRD2. When disconnecting this cable be careful and use something that can grip the plastic connectors as pulling on the cables will risk pulling them out of the connector.

Table of Contents