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4.5 Connecting the MicroVector to a Standalone Receiver

This section describes how to connect your MicroVector to a standalone receiver (skip this section if you are

using a Spektrum™ satellite receiver).

4.5.1 Connecting to a Standalone Receiver via the Rx In Connector

Use the included Rx In harness to connect to your standalone receiver. Three types of standalone receiver

modes are supported:

Traditional (parallel): Each of the relevant harness connections needs to be connected to the appropriate

output port on the receiver.

Serial PPM (SPPM) and S.BUS™ (serial modes): Only the “Ail” wire of the receiver harness should be

connected to the SPPM or S.BUS™ output of your receiver. Your receiver’s outputs are programmed in the

MicroVector, as described later.

S.BUS

or SPPM receiver modes are generally higher performance than traditional mode, as well as

being easier to wire up and configure.

Note: Connect only the “Ail” wire to your receiver when using a serial mode. Never connect other

signal wires from the Rx In harness to your receiver if you are using a serial mode! Also, make sure

you cut and cap the extra wires if using a serial mode.

Typically, you will want to crimp or solder ‘JR’ style connector(s) on the Rx In harness, shortening

the wires as necessary for your installation.

4.5.2 Rx In Connector Pinout

The connections are described below:

Aux In: Connects to an auxiliary channel on your

receiver (parallel Rx only). See section 6.10.1 –

‘Configuring the Auxiliary Input Channel (for non-

serial Rx inputs)’.

Throt In: Connects to the Throttle channel on your

receiver (parallel Rx only).

Elev In: Connects to the Elevator channel on your

receiver (parallel Rx only).

Mode In: Connects to a receiver channel controlled

by a 2 to 5 position switch on your radio (parallel Rx

only).

Ground: Connects to a ground pin of your receiver.

5V Pwr: Typically used to power your receiver on multirotors. Note that all the “5V Power” connections are

connected together inside the MicroVector. Don’t power servos from this connection! Don’t connect a power

source to more than one of these connections! 6V Max!

Ail/S.BUS

/SPPM In: For S.BUS

or SPPM Receivers, this line connects to the S.BUS

or SPPM signal output

of your receiver. For parallel receivers, this connects to the Aileron channel on your receiver.

Rud In: Connects to the Rudder channel on your receiver (parallel Rx only).

RSSI In: If your receiver outputs analog or PWM RSSI, connect this line to that output. See section 9.1 –

‘Connecting your Receiver’s RSSI Output (if applicable)’.