The Ultimate Guide to Using the Moonlight Camera and Video Board
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- Welcome to the tutorial for using the 4K Moonlight Camera + Video Board.
- This product is compatible with all Walksnail Avatar series VTXs.
- To connect the 4K recording board and the Avatar VTX, you will need a USB cable.
- There are three types of USB cables included in the package.
- Each corresponds to different VTX modules.
- We will use the Avatar V2 VTX as an example here.
- Insert the USB cable into the VTX, with the white-marked end near the VTX antenna.
- Insert the other end into the 4K recording board.
- Remove the VTX's camera.
- Attach the 25mm coaxial cable from the 4K recording board to the Avatar V2 VTX.
- Solder the power cable from the 4K recording board to the flight controller.
- The input voltage should be between 7.4V and 25.2V. You can use a voltage-regulated BEC or BAT power soldering point.
- Connect the power cable to the VTX.
- Check for any wiring errors.
- Ensure that the polarity is correct.
- Firmware upgrade is required for first-time use.
- Download the Avatar Moonlight firmware upgrade from the CaddxFPV official website.
- Copy the firmware to the root directory of the SD card.
- Insert the SD card into the Moonlight recording board slot.
- Connect the power to the VTX and Moonlight camera.
- Wait for the devices to power on.
- The green light on the Moonlight Recording Board is always on, and the green light on the VTX is flashing.
- Press and hold the bind button on the VTX for 8 seconds.
- Release the button when the indicator light starts flashing red.
- The upgrade process takes about 40 seconds.
- It is normal for the indicator lights to turn off during the upgrade.
- Do not power off during the upgrade process.
- The Moonlight camera indicator light will turn green and steady.
- The VTX's indicator light will turn green, flashing or steady.
- This indicates a successful upgrade.
- After the upgrade is complete,
- test the VTX to ensure it is working correctly.
- Power on the Avatar goggles.
- Use a tweezer to click the bind button on the goggles.
- You will hear a prompt sound.
- Single-click the button on the VTX, and the red light will stay on.
- Check the video transmission through the goggles.
- Ensure the video feed is working correctly.
- Once the video transmission is confirmed,
- Assemble the Moonlight Recording Board and the VTX.
- First, remove the screws from the Moonlight recording board.
- Take out the four long screws included in the package.
- Install them on the VTX and secure them with nuts.
- After securing the Moonlight recording board onto the VTX, Fix it with the nuts.
- Stack the Moonlight module and the VTX according to the frame layout,
- Finally, use 4mm screws to secure the VTX to the frame.
- Ensure the installation is secure.
- The installation of the 4K Moonlight camera and Video Board is now complete.
- Thank you for watching.
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