Hardware Overview
The Connections
The AeroBuddy acts as a traffic cop between the two receivers and the flight controller.

Port Label
Function
Connection
PWM IN
The "Handover" Signal
Connects to a spare channel (e.g., CH5/AUX1) on the Master (Instructor) receiver.
SBus IN (Top)
Master Signal
Connects to the SBUS output of the Master (Instructor) receiver.
SBus IN (Middle)
Student Signal
Connects to the SBUS output of the Slave (Student) receiver.
SBus OUT
Output to Drone
Connects to the standard SBUS IN or UART RX pad on your Flight Controller.
LED Status Indicators
The LEDs provide immediate visual confirmation of who has control.
🔴 Red (SBUS1): INSTRUCTOR CONTROL. (PWM Signal is Low). The Master receiver is flying the drone.
🔵 Blue (SBUS2): STUDENT CONTROL. (PWM Signal is High). The Student receiver is flying the drone.
🟡 Yellow: Power is ON.
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