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TBS RACE TRACKER

Wireless, accurate & pocket sized

Revision 2016-12-30

The TBS RaceTracker is a personal lap timer with companion apps for

drone racers. With Universal Video RF sensing technology, it delivers

transponder-less millisecond accuracy lap times while ensuring

compatibility amongst most video transmitters. It doesn't matter what

FPV aircraft you're flying: Race Quad, Tiny Whoop or Wing, the TBS

RaceTracker has you covered.

The wide range of calibration features and default presets make sure

that no lap time gets missed, ever! The wireless connection to your

mobile device provides great range, the bright LED's on the

RaceTracker allows your spotter to observe the status from far away.

Thanks to a giant, 1S 3000mAh Li-Ion battery, the tracker can run for

up to 6 hours and charges off a standard micro USB plug.

Specifications

Technology:

VTX RF signal analysis - RSSI

Timing frequency:

5200 to 5999 MHz video transmitters

Tracking:

1 drone per race tracker

Resolution:

~5 ms precision

Mobile app support:

TBS Tracker (Android), DroneSquad (Android/iOS)

Communication:

Wireless 2.4GHz based

User interface:

5x RGB LEDs and single power-on button

Port connectors:

Micro-USB charging port

Molex 6-pin expansion port

Operating time:

Up to 6 hours

Battery:

3.6V 3000mAh Li-Ion - standard 18650-cell form factor

Dimensions:

96 (H) x 30 (W) x 35 (D) mm

Weight:

96 grams

Kit contents:

1x TBS RACE TRACKER with individual color + animal identifier

Summary of content (15 pages)

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TBS RACE TRACKER Wireless, accurate & pocket sized Revision 2016-12-30 The TBS RaceTracker is a personal lap timer with companion apps for drone racers. With Universal Video RF sensing technology, it delivers transponder-less millisecond accuracy lap times while ensuring compatibility amongst most video transmitters. It doesn't matter what FPV aircraft you're flying: Race Quad, Tiny Whoop or Wing, the TBS RaceTracker has you covered.
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Table of Contents Specifications Table of Contents Power on Drone Squad App (iOS and Android) TBS Tracker app Pairing device Changing receiver channel Calibration Max laps Lock time Lap recording Gate setup LED Status Expansion port Charging FAQs 2
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Power on The RACE TRACKER has a built-in battery and to power on the unit, simply hold the center-button for 3 seconds. The other 4 ring LEDs will start to pulsate when it is in operation. Drone Squad App (iOS and Android) Drone Squad is the official App of the TBS RaceTracker. Drone Squad connects pilots around the world for fun and competition.
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● Legendary Drone Squad customer support to make your experience hassle free Follow step-by-step setup instructions and videos here. New features are added on a regular basis.
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TBS Tracker app This is a companion app for the TBS RACE TRACKER. It can track one drone at a time and it does basic lap timing. The app is currently in a unstable ALPHA version and is therefore not available yet. We assume it will be ready somewhere towards the end of November 2016.
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Changing receiver channel The tracker is based on intricate RF analysis (RSSI) to measure lap times when passing a gate. This changes the frequency it will listen to and analyse. 1. Configure the drone to the right video channel given by to you by the event organizer or defined yourself 2. Open the TBS Tracker app, connect to your TBS RACE TRACKER 3.
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Lock time This.. 1. Open the TBS Tracker app, connect to your TBS RACE TRACKER 2. Tap “Lock time” and define the lock time Lap recording Once setup and ready, recording the laps is done automatically once started. 1. Open the TBS Tracker app, connect to your TBS RACE TRACKER 2. Hit the “Laps” tab and tap “Start” to begin recording laps and lap times 3.
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Gate setup Position the RACE TRACKER as close to the start and finish gate as possible. The tracker is not weatherproof, so protect accordingly. The tracking happens in a bubble around the tracker, so make sure that the tracker is placed centrally.
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LED Status The 5 large light-channels indicate the status of the RACE TRACKER. These are easy to spot from a distance.
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Red pulsating center Blue ring No USB connected Low battery 11
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Expansion port On the side of the unit is a 6-pin Molex connector for future accessories and features.
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Charging The RACE TRACKER can be charged using a micro-USB cable. The connector is located at the top end of the unit. This port has only charging capabilities, no data or other purpose. The charging speed is up to 1A, and will take about 3 hours to fully charge a RACE TRACKER. The center LED stops flashing when charging is completed. For the fastest charging speed, make sure that the tracker is powered off. The tracker can also be charged while in operation.
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FAQs - My RaceTracker never completes charging, no matter how long I leave it plugged in. A few early RaceTrackers have a bug in the firmware that never registers as fully charged and therefore never shows the correct LED display. The battery is fine, and fully charges after three hours of charging. This will be fixed in an update soon. - My RaceTracker came with a spare antenna, what is it? A small percentage of wireless antennas are giving some users problems.
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Manual written and designed by ivc.no in cooperation with TBS.