RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX (01) PDF Document

The main components and ports on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX are as follows:

1. 5-way button

2. LED

3. Detachable mount

4. Record button

5. 1/4″ threaded hole

6. OTG port

7. Type-C port

8. Flash button (requires a tool like a SIM ejector pin to press)

9. Mini-HDMI port

10. SMA (inner pin) antenna connector

11. UART expansion

12. Micro-SD slot

13. DC power input (9V – 30V)

14. I2C expansion

The RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX supports the Ruby FPV or OpenIPC system. The default factory firmware is OpenIPC.

Stick Antennas Specifications

Pagoda Antennas Specifications

The LED status indicators on your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX have the following meanings:

Green LED solid on: Wi-Fi is functioning normally

Green LED off: Wi-Fi malfunction

Red LED solid on: RX is powered

Red LED slow blinking: Recording in progress

Red LED fast blinking: Storage is full

Red and green LEDs blinking alternately: High temperature warning

The function of the 5-way button on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX depends on the firmware system you are using:

Ruby System:

Push right to switch the OSD interface.

Press Down to confirm or open a menu.

Push up or down to navigate.

Push left to return to the previous menu.

OpenIPC System:

Push up or down to change frequencies.

Push right to adjust bandwidth (20MHz / 40MHz).

Note: Button behavior may differ in future firmware versions. Please refer to the actual system for the most accurate information.

The Record button on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX is used to start or pause video recording.

To enter flashing mode on your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX:

1. Press and hold the flash button.

2. While holding the button, connect the DC power.

3. After 2 seconds, release the button. The RX will now be in flashing mode.

4. At this point, you can connect the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX to a computer via Type-C to begin the flashing process.

To connect your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX to an Air Unit, follow these steps:

1. Install antennas on both the Air Unit (e.g., WiFiLink 2) and the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX, then power on both devices.

2. Connect the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX to a display using an HDMI cable.

3. After the devices power on, press down on the 5-way button to open the menu.

4. Navigate to and select “Search”, then “Start Search”. Press down to confirm.

5. The RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX will search for the Air Unit’s signal.

6. When the search is complete and a vehicle is found, choose “Connect for control” and confirm to establish the connection.

7. Once connected successfully, the video feed from the transmitter will be displayed on your screen.

Note: Flashing the system will erase all files on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX’s internal storage (eMMC) and any inserted TF card. Please back up important data in advance.

To flash the firmware on your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX, follow these steps:

A. Obtain Files

1. Obtain the required system image file for the RunCam VRx. The system version for the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX must match the version on the Air Unit to avoid connection issues.

2. Extract the downloaded compressed file to get the system image file (e.g., .img).

3. Obtain the compressed Driver & Tool file, which contains the flashing software and driver.

4. Extract the compressed file to access the flashing software and driver folders.

B. Install Driver

1. Open the “DriverAssistant_v5.0” folder from the extracted files.

2. Double-click “DriverInstall.exe” to run it.

3. Click “Install” to continue. The process will take a few seconds to finish.

C. Flash System Image File

1. Ensure the antennas are properly connected to the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX and that any TF card has been removed to prevent data loss.

2. Open the “RKDevTool_Release_v2.96” folder and double-click “RKDevTool.exe” to launch the flashing tool.

3. The tool will initially display “No devices found”.

4. Use a SIM eject tool or a small screwdriver to press and hold the flash button on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX. While holding it, connect the DC power. Release the button after 2 seconds.

5. Connect the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX to your computer with a Type-C data cable. The flashing tool should now display “One MASKROM device found”.

6. In the flashing tool, click the button in the “Path” column for the “Loader” row. Select the “rk356x_spl_loader_ddr1056_v1.10.111.bin” file from the extracted Driver & Tool folder and click “Open”.

7. Click the button in the “Path” column for the “Image” row. Select the system image file (e.g., .img) you obtained earlier and click “Open”.

8. Make sure the “Write by Address” checkbox is ticked.

9. Click the “Run” button to execute the flashing process. The tool will start writing the firmware to the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX.

10. The process takes about two minutes. Once it is finished, the tool will show “Download image OK”.

1. Press down on the 5-Way Button to open the menu, then select “Quick Vehicle Setup” to enter the quick setup menu.

2. Select “Radio Link Frequency” to adjust the frequency channel for your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX.

3. Select “Radio Link Tx Power” to adjust the air unit’s transmission power.

4. Select “FC Telemetry Type” to change the telemetry protocol. The default is MAVLink.

1. Press down on the 5-Way Button to open the menu bar, then select Vehicles Settings → Video to enter the video settings.

2. Select “Video Profile” to adjust the video quality. The default is High Quality. High Performance can be selected to achieve lower latency.

3. Select “Video Codec” to adjust the video format. The default H.264 is recommended.

4. Select “Resolution” to adjust the video resolution. Note: Resolutions exceeding 1080P will significantly affect the frame rate and may cause system lag. It is not recommended to exceed 1080P for general use, unless necessary.

5. Select “FPS” to adjust the video frame rate. The maximum frame rate varies depending on the resolution setting.

6. Select “Video Bitrate” to adjust the video bitrate. The default 6 Mbps is sufficient for most scenarios.

1. Press down on the 5-Way Button to open the menu bar, then select Controller Settings → Audio & Video Output to enter the settings.

2. Select “HDMI output resolution” to adjust the output resolution for the display connected to your RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX.

3. Select “HDMI refresh rate” to adjust the output frame rate for the display.

1. Power on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX with the antenna properly connected. After the device starts up, insert a USB drive into the OTG port on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX.

2. Press down on the 5-Way Button to open the menu, then select Media & Storage → Move media files to USB memory stick.

3. After pressing Confirm, the video files from the internal storage will be moved one by one to the root directory of the USB drive.

4. An interface will appear indicating when the export is complete and it is safe to remove the USB memory stick.

1. Before powering on the RUNCAM WIFILINK-RX, please ensure all antennas are properly installed to avoid damage to components.

2. Please confirm that your display supports the set resolution and frame rate; otherwise, it may cause display issues.

3. If using with other 5.8G devices, please select a different frequency channel.

4. If you experience choppy video, it may be due to interference from other 5.8G devices. Try switching to a different frequency channel to resolve this issue.

5. Before using this product, please ensure you fully understand and comply with local laws and regulations.