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Tbs Crossfire - Mavlink Over Wifi: What You Need

This document provides instructions for connecting a TBS Crossfire transmitter to a ground control station software via WiFi and MAVLink to enable live telemetry. Key steps include updating the Crossfire transmitter and WiFi module firmware, connecting to a WiFi network, wiring the Crossfire receiver to output MAVLink on a specific pin, and configuring the ground control software to connect via UDP on port 8888. Output maps are provided to configure the Crossfire receiver to output MAVLink telemetry data on the appropriate pins.

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Tbs Crossfire - Mavlink Over Wifi: What You Need

This document provides instructions for connecting a TBS Crossfire transmitter to a ground control station software via WiFi and MAVLink to enable live telemetry. Key steps include updating the Crossfire transmitter and WiFi module firmware, connecting to a WiFi network, wiring the Crossfire receiver to output MAVLink on a specific pin, and configuring the ground control software to connect via UDP on port 8888. Output maps are provided to configure the Crossfire receiver to output MAVLink telemetry data on the appropriate pins.

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TBS Crossfire - MAVLink over WiFi  


Revision 2020-08-18

The built-in Bluetooth module of the standard Crossfire transmitter was the only way to connect 
your Crossfire to a pc or mobile phone for live telemetry and wireless configuration. 
Now you can use the WiFI module which is build-in to ​all​ CROSSFIRE transmitters. 
 

What you need 


● TBS CROSSFIRE transmitters on FW 3.75 (beta) or later ​with WiFi module 
● WiFi module on FW 1.15 or later - ​how to upgrade it 
● Flight controller with a MAVLink capable firmware (e.g. Ardu, PX4 or Inav) or CRSf telemetry 
● Ground control software like ​Mission Planner​ or ​QGroundControl 

General Crossfire Settings 


Transmitter Settings: 
- OP Mode: normal 
- WiFi: active 
Receiver settings: 
- RF Profile: dynamic/ forced 150hz* 
 
*This is only necessary during the connection to your ground control software if you use a MAV 
firmware on your fc. They request all parameters at the first connection which can cause timeout 
issues in 50hz mod. After all parameters are loaded, you can switch back to your regular settings or 
leave the crossfire in dynamic mode. 
If you use CRSF you will get data in your app for live-telemetry. 
 

   

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Setup 
Update your CROSSFIRE TX to ​FW 3.80​ (or later) 
by Agent X. If you can’t see the required FW 
version, click on the 3 dots in the top right 
corner and check ​“include beta releases”.  
 
Make sure that the WiFi module is powered up 
as well (Standard Tx). 
 
Also update your WiFi module to ​FW 1.17 

 
 
Connect your CROSSFIRE to a hotspot via the 
built-in WiFi module. You can provide access 
point information from your nearest wifi 
hotspot, or create a temporary one on your 
phone. Connect your pc to the same network. 
OR 
connect your pc/ mobile phone straight to the 
CROSSFIRE access point. 

 
 
Connect your CROSSFIRE to the FC by MAVLink 
and enable the port in the software. 
Note: BetaFlight and Inav can use CRSF instead 
for live telemetry 
Wiring example in the attachments 

 
 

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Adjust the output-map of the CROSSFIRE 


receiver to MAVLink TX/RX according to the 
output map table​. 
If you use a non-MAVLink firmware on your fc, 
you need to use CRSF for RC data and LUA 
support and a MAVLink connection as well 

 
 
Set the connection type of your ground control 
software to ​UDP, port 8888** 
 
Depending on the software you use, you need 
to enter the port number after starting the 
connection (MissionPlanner) or in the 
connection settings (QGroundControl) 
 

 
*By CRSF you will only get Telemetry sensor values in your GCS. You can use this for live-telemetry  
**​the port can be changed in the settings of the WiFi module. Only change it if you know what you 
are doing 

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Wiring examples 

 
 
 
 

   

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Receiver Output Map 


Each receiver is capable of outputting mavlink on several pins. Just change one TX pin to MAVLink 
TX, the associated RX pin will be changed by the CROSSFIRE. 
 
Receiver pin  Output type Diversity RX (standard)  Default value 

3  PWM Ch1 to 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.SBUS, Serial  PWM Ch. 3 
TX, ​MAVLink TX​, CRSF TX, SmartAudio 

4  PWM Ch1 bis 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, Serial RX, ​MAVLink RX​,  PWM Ch. 4 
CRSF RX  

7  PWM Ch1 bis 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, Serial RX, ​MAVLink RX​,  PWM Ch. 7 
CRSF RX  

8  PWM Ch1 to 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.SBUS, Serial  PWM Ch. 8 
TX, ​MAVLink TX​, CRSF TX, DSMX, SmartAudio 
 

Receiver pin  Output type Diversity RX (Nano)  Default value 

3  PWM Ch1 to 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.SBUS, Serial  PWM Ch. 3 
TX, ​MAVLink TX​, CRSF TX, DSMX, SmartAudio 

4  PWM Ch1 bis 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, Serial RX, ​MAVLink  PWM Ch. 4 
RX​, CRSF RX 

7  PWM Ch1 bis 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, Serial RX, ​MAVLink  PWM Ch. 7 
RX​, CRSF RX  

8  PWM Ch1 to 12, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.SBUS, Serial  PWM Ch. 8 
TX, ​MAVLink TX,​ CRSF TX, DSMX, SmartAudio 
 

Receiver pin  Output type Micro V2/ Nano rx  Default value 

1  PWM Ch1 bis 12, PPM, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.  CRSF TX 
SBUS, CRSF TX, ​MAVLink TX​, SmartAudio, DSMX 

2  PWM Ch1 bis 12, PPM, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, CRSF RX,  CRSF RX 
MAVLink RX 

3  PWM Ch1 bis 12, PPM, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, CRSF RX,  PWM Ch. 3 
MAVLink RX 

4  PWM Ch1 bis 12, PPM, RSSI, LQ, RSSI/LQ, SBUS, n.i.  Smart Audio 
SBUS, CRSF TX, ​MAVLink TX​, SmartAudio, DSMX 
 

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