A8 mini User Manual v1.5
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2023 SIYI Technology Copyright
CONTENT
READ TIPS ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Icons ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Storage/Carrying/Recycling .................................................................................................................................. 2
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Parts .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 At a Glance ............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Ports on A8 mini ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Technical Specification ................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4 Packing List .................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.5 Indicator Definition ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2 GET READY TO USE A8 MINI .......................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Connection and Power ................................................................................................................................. 16
2.3 Interesting Functions and Cautions ............................................................................................................ 17
3 GIMBAL CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Control Gimbal Camera from SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC App on SIYI Handheld Ground Station . 18
3.1.1 Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ........................................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Zoom ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1.4 Take pictures and Record Video ......................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Control Gimbal through S.Bus Signal (Taking an example of MK15 remote controller) .................... 21
3.2.1 Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation (Taking an example of MK15 Dials) ............................................ 24
3.2.3 Zoom (Taking an example of MK15 Switches).................................................................................. 25
3.2.4 Take Pictures and Record Video (Taking an Example of MK15 Buttons) .................................... 26
3.3 UART / UDP Control (through SDK) .......................................................................................................... 27
3.3.1 SDK Protocol Format............................................................................................................................. 27
3.3.2 SDK Communication Commands ........................................................................................................ 27
3.3.3 SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Interface ....................................................................... 37