{"product_id":"xilo-pit-pal-vtx-power-switch","title":"XILO Pit Pal VTX Power Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't worry about plugging in during someone else's flight with the XILO Pit Pal. This tiny chip allows the user to bind a switch on your radio to power on and off your VTX (or other accessories).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis also allows for true pit stops where you can swap different quad's video feeds between one pair of goggles in a flash. Set up multiple drones on the race line and fly tons of packs without ever taking off your goggles!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some newer FC's have this feature built-in, (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getfpv.com\/lumenier-lux-f7-ultimate-flight-controller-dual-gyros.html\"\u003esee Lumenier F7 Flight Controller\u003c\/a\u003e) many still don't have built-in camera switching, and this is where this tiny board comes in handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in your VTX whenever you want with 0 power being fed through\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all major VTXs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off your VTX remotely to avoid heat buildup or to prevent interference with other quads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLED Indicator light on board.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUsed on any open pad on the flight controller\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFast pit stops for team races\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not need a complete UART\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eI.E.: SmartAudio\/Tramp on TX and RX for Pit Pal PinIO \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 4 Pit Pals per quad. Gives many options for hooking up LEDs, VTX, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eToggle any device under 1 amp draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCurrently Supported Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBetaflight (PinIO 3.3.x or Greater) \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eButterflight (PinIO)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlightOne 1.2.x + (VTXPRWTOGGLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Voltage: 5V - 28V (HV-6s) 1Amp Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10 x 13.5 x 2.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.38 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1x XILO Pit Pal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetaflight Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn CLI:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eType \u003cstrong\u003eRESOURCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocate UART TX\/RX pad resource ID you are using. We wired to RX4 in this demo. RX4 is A01 Note the name of resource and ID.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we will clear that pad from its assigned resource.\u003cbr\u003eType \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRESOURCE SERIAL_RX 4 NONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, we will set the Custom Mode Switches. We will set up 1 switch Copy and past these Commands into CLI:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eset pinio_box = 40,41,42,43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaux 2 40 2 1600 2100 0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, we need to assign the Resource ID to the Custom Mode switch. Using the Resource ID from above. \"\u003cstrong\u003eA01\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eresource PINIO 1 \u003cstrong\u003eA01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to set up more pads for additional Pit Pals. replace the area in brackets with your resource IDs: Copy these extra lines to add more modes as well.:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eset pinio_box = 40,41,42,43\u003cbr\u003eaux 3 41 3 1600 2100 0\u003cbr\u003eaux 4 42 4 1600 2100 0\u003cbr\u003eaux 5 43 5 1600 2100 0\u003cbr\u003eresource PINIO 2 [resource=I.E=A04]\u003cbr\u003eresource PINIO 3 [resource=I.E=A05]\u003cbr\u003eresource PINIO 4 [resource=I.E=A06]\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eType \u003cstrong\u003eSAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e in CLI and then press enter. Your FC will reboot after applying changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow go to Modes and Assign an AUX channel to the \u003cstrong\u003eUSER1\u003c\/strong\u003e mode. Just like an arm or turtle mode switch. Click \u003cstrong\u003eSAVE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow flip the switch and test. A RED LED will be lit on the Pit Pal if you are providing power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XILO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46702251114726,"sku":"10367","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/pit-pal-1.jpg?v=1759319056","url":"https:\/\/shop.lumenier.com\/products\/xilo-pit-pal-vtx-power-switch","provider":"Lumenier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}