REV02
This page details all the information required for building your own PIDflight Lap timing device using the most recentĀ REV02 PCB — designed specifically with easy multipilot connectivity in mind.
PARTS
The REV02 requires following key components:
- 1x Arduino Nano
- 1x RX5808 module
- 3x 1K Ohm resistors
Optional:
- 1x Bluetooth HC-06 — OR — WiFi DT-06 module
- 1x 5v active buzzer
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/REV02_1_up-300x200.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/REV02_4_up-300x200.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/REV02_4_up_top-300x200xc.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/REV02_pcb_sale-300x200.png)
BUILD
WIRING DIAGRAM
The following is a connection diagram linking 4x REV02 lap timing devices with a communications module such as a HC-06 Bluetooth module OR a DT-06 WiFi module.
NOTE: The last device (‘Device 4‘) bridges the RX and TX pins on the ‘OUT‘ pins to loop back and complete the serial link chain.
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pidflight_lap_pcb_rev02_connection_diagram-650x419xc.png)
FIRMWARE
Please use this firmware if you are using the original PIDflight PCB or have built your own using the published PIDflight schematic.
Please note the Bluetooth TX/RX must be disconnected from the Arduino Nano to flash the firmware successfully.
Firmware | Version | Status | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Firmware 2.2.0 | 2.2.0 | Stable Recommended | Multi-pilot support for dedicated lap timers. |
Firmware 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 | Experimental | Multi-pilot support for dedicated and virtual lap timers. |
Firmware 2.6.0 | 2.6.0 | Experimental | Multi-pilot support with signal strength peak detection. View README for further instructions. |
Firmware 2.7.0 (4VT) Firmware 2.7.0 (2VT) | 2.7.0 | Experimental | Multi-pilot support for dedicated and virtual lap timers with signal strength peak detection. View README for further instructions. * 4VT: Four virtual timers available * 2VT: Two virtual timers available |
APP
The PIDflight Lap companion app for the PIDflight VTx Lap Timing device and compatible hardware.
- Premium edition is a yearly subscription of US$3.99 and includes all updates and multiple pilot support.
- Free edition is limited to display and announce the first three (3) laps for a single (1) lap timing device.
NOTE: You can manage your yearly subscription via Google Play’s Subscription Center, please click here for more information if you wish to cancel or pause an active subscription.
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-Android-App-v2-Devices-175x300.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-Android-App-v2-Devices-Settings-175x300.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-Android-App-v2-Laps-175x300.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-Android-App-v2-Race-175x300.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-Android-App-v2-RSSI-175x300.png)
GUI
The PIDflight Lap cross-platform Chrome, Windows, Linux and macOS application is provided free of charge.
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-GUI-Devices-300x214.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-GUI-Laps-300x214.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-GUI-Race-300x214.png)
![](https://www.pidflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PIDflight-Lap-GUI-RSSI-300x214.png)