1. +5V ~1A Maximum Current
2. Gnd
NOTE: Certain GoPro models will not power up without a battery installed, a little
research may be required to identify which ones .
7) Receiver PPM Connector
The receiver PPM connector is a 3-pin JST-PH connector, with the following pinout,
looking from right to left in the below image:
1. Gnd
2. +5V Power to the receiver
3. PPM 3.3v, or 5v logic levels
Note: To interface to S-Bus, or Spektrum Satellite receivers, an optional cable is
required. The Spektrum variant also drops the supply voltage down to 3.3v.
8) XT-60 Battery Connector
The pre-installed XT-60 connector is compatible with most batteries of the size and
capacity in the class required by the Vortex.
Note: Pay EXTREME attention to the polarity of batteries connected to this
connector, especially those soldered ‘DIY’. A reverse-polarity connection, even for
a fraction of a second will let out the ‘magic smoke’ and destroy most of the
electronics in the Vortex.