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'rx5808_etheli_diversity' Firmware
for RX5808 Diversity Modules

 

This "etheli" version of the open-source firmware for RX5808 Diversity modules (that plug into Fatshark Dominator goggles) is an enhancement to the RX5808 Diversity RealAcc Compatible firmware.  The main improvement is the addition of a BY-MHZ MODE that allows an arbitrary frequency in MHz to be directly dialed in and tuned.  Other enhancements and improvements are implemented; see the list below.

See here for the hex file for the firmware update, and below for instructions on updating.

Improvements:
The firmware is compatible with these modules:

Realacc RX5808 Pro Open Source 5.8G 48CH Integrated Diversity Receiver w/ OLED for Fatshark Dominator Goggles

Realacc RX5808 Pro Diversity Open Source 5.8G 40CH 48CH Split Receiver with OLED

Realacc RX5808 PRO PLUS Open Source 5.8G 48CH Diversity Receiver For Fatshark Dominator Goggles

The module may be updated to use this firmware using the
XLoader utility and the firmware hex file, found here.  Run Xloader and select:
    Hex file:  The downloaded "rx5808_etheli_diversity" hex file
    Device:  Duemilanove/Nano(ATmega328)
    COM port:  The serial port for the module or FTDI device
    Baud rate:  57600

The Realacc RX5808 PRO PLUS module has a USB port and can connected directly to a PC for updates.

To update the older RX5808 modules, a 5-volt FTDI adapter is required.  During the update, the RX5808 module needs to be unplugged from the Fatshark goggles, and the six pins of the FTDI adapter need to be connected to the pads on the RX5808 module, as shown in the picture below.  A bit of gentle pressure should be applied during the update to keep the pins in good contact with the pads.



The RX5808 module can also be updated using the firmware source code and the Arduino IDE or Eclipse (with the "Eclipse C++ IDE for Arduino" plugin).  The firmware source code may be found here as a zip or here on GitHub.

A large rcgroups thread about the RX5808 Diversity modules and firmware may be found here.

To tune an arbitrary frequency in MHz, select the BY-MHZ MODE option in the menu and then move the select wheel up and down to adjust the frequency value.  A long-press on the select wheel will save the current frequency as a favorite.

Select the FAVORITES option in the menu to navigate through the saved frequencies, and a long-press on the select wheel in this mode will delete the currently-displayed favorite frequency.


Source code changes:

Acknowledgments:  This code is an enhancement of the open-source code posted by Shea Ivey and GC9N, and it would not exist without their hard work.


Related pages on this site:

Betaflight Modification for 'vtx_' Settings and SetFreqByMHzMsp Support

ArduVidRx: Arduino-modified FPV video receiver + Android controller app



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