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4.6 Using a Spektrum™ Satellite Receiver with the MicroVector

Using a Spektrum™ compatible satellite receiver is quite simple with the MicroVector.

The MicroVector will power the satellite, and has built-in “bind plug” and GUI binding capability, so you

normally don’t need a standalone Spektrum™ receiver to bind the satellite. See section 4.6.3 – ‘Satellite

Binding’.

Also, built in wizards make it easy to teach the MicroVector about your satellite channel assignments.

Satellites are considered to have low latency compared to parrallel-type standalone receiver

configurations, which can improve performance.

4.6.1 Range Limitations with Satellites

Single satellites typically have much shorter ranges than standalone receivers. So, only use a single satellite for

short range flying. See your satellite’s manual for expected ranges.

4.6.2 Satellite Connector Pinout

The Satellite Connector lets you easily connect a single satellite receiver to the MicroVector.

The connector pinout is as follows:

3.3V Pwr: Provides power for the satellite. Never power more than one satellite from this power

connection! 20mA max current draw (typical for single satellites).

Ground: This connects to the ground of your satellite

Sig In to uV: This line provides the signal input to the uV, from the satellite.

Normally the satellite will include the standard 3 pin JST “ZH” cable required for this

connection.

4.6.3 Satellite Binding

If you don’t have a standalone receiver available to bind your satellite, you can use the MicroVector’s binding

procedure. The bind procedure can either be invoked by a “bind plug” or via the software. The MicroVector

can be powered by USB for binding, if the MicroVector is not yet installed in your model.

4.6.3.1 Bind Plug Bind Initiation

The ESC/Servo connector harness can be used to initiate binding. This would

normally be done before soldering servos or ESCs to the harness. Connect the

M6/Aux wire to the Ground wire, then cycle power. The bind LED on the satellite

should now blink. The default bind method is DSM2 1024. Later, the stick menus

can be used to select a different bind method, under the “Advanced Radio Control”

menu, and a rebind can be initiated.

4.6.3.2 Software Bind Initiation

To start the bind process in software, go to the “RC Configuration” tab

in the software, select Spektrum™ Satellite receiver type, and check the

“Bind on next power cycle?” box. Additionally, the preferred bind

method can be selected here. Then, cycle power. The bind LED on the

satellite should now blink.