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Introduction

The SE-8 Horus Controller with RFD TXMOD is a combination long range R/C control and telemetry system. It is capable of achieving many miles of range. The system consists of an RFD TXMOD radio module and an FrSky Horus X10S Express.

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Note

The instructions below are specific instructions designed to expand on actions in the aircraft checklist. This information is supplemental and is not to be used as a guide for operations. Please follow the aircraft checklist for procedures and instructions for when to power on the aircraft.

Info

For aircraft equipped with a TXMod and a Network radio (such as a Doodle or Silvus), either the TXMod or the network link may be used to connect to the flight controller. Both connections may be used independently and simultaneously.

Connect to TXMOD Access Point

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Connect with Ground Control Software

How to connect with Ground control software

Using Mission Planner

Windows

  • In the top right corner select the drop down menu and pick UDP

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  • Enter 14550 for the local port and click ok

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  • Wait for the parameters to download

  • You are now connected

Using QGroundcontrol

Windows

  • Select the Purple icon in the top left of the screen to go to settings

  • Select Comm Links in the sidebar

  • Click Add at the bottom of the screen

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  • Enter a name for the Vehicle

  • Choose type UDP

  • Enter 14550 for the listening port

  • Leave target hosts blank

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  • Click Ok

  • Select the new link in the menu

  • Click connect

Android or iOS

  • Select the Purple icon in the top left of the screen to go to settings

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    • Select Comm Links in the sidebar

    • Click Add at the bottom of the screen

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    • Enter a name for the Vehicle

    • Choose type UDP

    • Enter 14550 for the listening port

    • Leave target hosts blank

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    • Click Ok

    • Select the new link in the menu

    • Click connect

TXMOD Settings

The TXMOD unit hosts a webpage that can be used to access and change settings on the unit. Here it is possible to change the settings of the WiFi Access Point and the RFD radio settings.

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Be careful making changes to the radio module as incorrect settings will cause the link to disconnect. Once disconnected the ground radio can no longer change settings on the air radio. See RFDesign User Guides for more detail

Troubleshooting

Note

The current reading displayed on the Horus is not accurate, we are currently working on a fix for this issue.

  • Connection to WiFi Access Point established, but can not connect with a ground control software

  1. Close and reopen Mission Planner or QGround Control.

  2. Close Mission Planner/QGround Control. Reboot Horus Radio and aircraft and then reopen software.

  3. Make sure computer firewalls are set to allow Mission Planner or QGroundControl Communication over the WiFi network.

Disable Telemetry Alarms