Product Page – https://www.caddxfpv.com/products/walksnail-ascent-fpv-vrx
The Ascent VRX from Caddx designed for the Ascent Digital FPV system and Protos Drone.
Ascent is Caddx’s second digital FPV system offering digital FPV upto 120fps (hardware dependant) at a lower price point that other digital systems.
Ascent multiband capable however the consumer veriosn is is a 5.8Ghz 2 way transmission system based around the Artosyn ARLink AR803X/AR8030 chipset. It supports transmission bandwidth of 5/10 & 20Mhz and a maximum bitrate of 25Mbps.
Other produces using the AR803X series do support higher bandwidth however its not clear if the Ascent limitation is chipset or design related.
This VRX module is designed to allow you to use the Ascent system on any HDMI compatible display or FPV goggles.
Caddx Ascent VRX – Caddx FPV Say
Dual Antennas, Rock-Solid Connection
Signal drops are a thing of the past. Equipped with Dual Circular Polarized Antennas (≥97% efficiency), the Ascent VRX delivers a stable, unwavering link up to 6km away. Fly further, fly bolder, fly worry-free.
Built-In DVR with 1080p Recording
Capture every flight in high definition, directly to your TF card.
HDMI Output
720P 120fps or 1080P 60fps on Ascent VRX via HDMI
Compatibility
The Ascent FPV VRX is only compatible with Caddx Walksnail Ascent VTX’s such as the Ascent Lite and Lite+.
Ascent VTX and Goggles are not compatible with the Avatar HD products from Caddx.
SPECS – From Caddx.
Name – Ascent VRX
Communication Frequency – 5.725-5.829 GHz
Transmitter Power(EIRP) – FCC/SRRC:<30dBm, CE:<14dBm
l/O Interface – HDMl, Micro SD Card, DC5.5*2.1mm SH1.0*6PIN, Type-C
HDMI Out – 1080p50fps, 1080p60fps, 720p50fps, 720p60fps, 720p100fps, 720p120fps
Power Input – 7.4~25.2V
SD Card – Support Micro SD 256G
System – Ascent HD system
Bandwidth – 5m/10m/20m/Auto
Recording Format – MP4 (H.264)
Weight – 118g
Dimension – 114.5*64*24mm
Antenna Name – Red bird
Polarization – LHCP
Bandwidth – 5.725-5.829 GHz
Average Gain – 2dBi
Hardware Spec
Main SOC Artosyn AR9341
RF – Artosyn AR8030
Sram – Gigadevices
SPI Flash Gigadevices 16MB (128Mbit) SPI NOR flash
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Teardown & Internal Imagaes
