# PRISM External Data A Connector

The PRISM External Data A Cable has been created to allow users to easily power and control various payloads. This cable is ideal for connecting a gimbal, camera, or secondary companion computer using the external Rear Data Connector.

**INPUT:** Switchcraft W3282-12SG-535

**OUTPUT:**&#x20;

* SBUS Out (from Cube) / 5V+ / Ground via standard servo connector
* RX/TX (Telem2/Serial2) via standard servo connector
* TX2/TX2 (GPS2/Serial4) via standard servo connector

This product is available for purchase [HERE](https://wattsinnovations.com/collections/prism-accessories/products/prism-external-data-a-cable).

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## **Using the PRISM External Data A Cable**

* Simply plug the External Data A Cable into the rear of the aircraft's External Data Output connector. This connector is capable of outputting 5V, SBUS, RX/TX from Serial 2 (Telemetry 2), and RX2/TX2 from Serial 4 (GPS2) from the Cube. Simply plug in and twist the connector lock so that it is properly secured.
* It is recommended to plug in these cables **WITH THE MAIN POWER TURNED OFF.** This will ensure that a misaligned cable or pin doesn't damage the system when plugging in.&#x20;
* Be sure to ensure that these power cables are properly secured so that they do not contact either the top or bottom propellers during flight.

## Connecting the PRISM External Data A Cable to a Device, How Does it Work?

When a user plugs in the External Data A Cable, this now provides a waterproof and dustproof connection for the ability to connect a peripheral device straight into the Cube flight controller. This is how many gimbals and cameras will be controlled during flight.

This particular connector outputs three different signals:

* **SBUS OUT*****:*** This is the SBUS OUT pin straight out of the cube. This means that if you connect a device to this pin that is SBus controlled, this device can now be controlled via the SBus signal that is coming directly out of the Cube flight controller. *Note, this connector also has 5V+ and Ground populated, making it ideal for powering any sort of peripheral device that operates on 5V. Recommended maximum amperage: 1.5A.*
* **RX/TX**: This label is connected directly to the Cube's Telemetry 2 (Serial 2) RX & TX Port. This means that any companion computer, gimbal, or camera can be connected to these pins. Most commonly, these devices will communicate via Mavlink protocol. *Note: This serial connection is shared with the internal Telem2 (Serial 2) pin under the canopy, meaning only one device can be plugged in at a time on this port!*&#x20;
* **RX2/TX2**: This label is connected directly to the Cube's GPS2 (Serial 4) RX & TX Port. This means that any companion computer, gimbal, or camera can be connected to these pins. Most commonly, these devices will communicate via Mavlink protocol. *Note: This serial connection is shared with the internal GPS2 (Serial 4) pin under the canopy, meaning only one device can be plugged in at a time on this port!*&#x20;
