RunCam 6 User Manual

1. Diagram

The RunCam 6 features a compact design with several key components and indicators. The front houses the lens protection hood (1). The top features the OLED Display (2), the Wi-Fi/Menu button (3), and the Power/Shutter button (4). Indicator lights are also present: the Power light indicator (5) and the Wi-Fi/Menu light indicator (6). The sides and rear include ports and holders: Type-C port (7), HDMI port (8), MicroSD card holder (9), and Battery holder (10).

Indicator Light Status:

Power Indicator Light: Red (?) indicates recording, Green (?) indicates charging.
Wi-Fi/Menu Indicator Light: Blue (?) indicates Wi-Fi/Firmware update, Orange (?) indicates menu setting.

2. Camera Basic Operations

Power On/Power Off

To power on, long press the Power/Shutter button. The buzzer will beep three times, and the power light will turn on with a camera icon on the OLED display. To power off, long press the Power/Shutter button again. The buzzer will beep five times, and the power light and OLED display will turn off.

Video Mode

After powering on, a short press of the Power/Shutter button starts recording. The buzzer beeps once, the power light blinks red slowly (?), and the OLED display shows the recording time. To stop recording, short press the Power/Shutter button again. The buzzer beeps twice, the power light turns solid red (?), and the OLED display returns to standby mode.

Wi-Fi Mode

From standby mode, short press the Wi-Fi/Menu button to activate Wi-Fi. The buzzer beeps once, the Wi-Fi/Menu light blinks blue slowly (?), and the OLED display shows a Wi-Fi icon (?). The camera waits for a connection. When connected via Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi/Menu light stays solid blue (?). To turn off Wi-Fi, short press the Wi-Fi/Menu button again. The buzzer beeps once, the Wi-Fi/Menu light (?) and Wi-Fi icon turn off, and the camera returns to standby mode.

Menu Mode

From standby mode, long press the Wi-Fi/Menu button to enter the menu setting mode. The buzzer beeps once, the Wi-Fi/Menu light turns solid orange (?), and the OLED display shows the menu settings. To exit menu mode, long press the Wi-Fi/Menu button. The buzzer beeps once, the orange light (?) turns off, and the display and camera return to standby mode.

Low Power Alarm

When the battery is low, the orange light flashes (?), and the buzzer beeps every 3 seconds until the camera powers off.

Forced Shutdown

If the camera becomes unresponsive, press both the Power/Shutter and Wi-Fi/Menu buttons simultaneously to force a shutdown.

Abnormal Conditions

Card Error: (No card, card full, or low-speed card) The red light blinks quickly (?).
Failed Wi-Fi Connection: The Wi-Fi/Menu light does not blink or always stays solid blue (?).
Abnormal Booting: The camera fails to detect the lens module. The blue light blinks quickly (?) with the OLED display on, and the camera shuts off in 5 seconds.

3. OLED Display

The OLED display provides visual feedback on the camera's status. Key icons include:

EIS: Indicates Electronic Image Stabilization is active.
Recording with EIS on: Shows recording status with EIS enabled.
Recording: Indicates the camera is actively recording.
Fully charged: Battery icon indicates full charge.
No card: Indicates no MicroSD card is inserted.
EIS: Another representation of EIS status.
TF Card inserted: Indicates a MicroSD card is present.
4K30FPS: Displays the current recording resolution and frame rate.
Charging: Battery icon indicates the camera is charging.
Low battery power: Battery icon indicates low battery.

The display also shows Menu settings (e.g., Resolution, FPS, Stabilization, Pre-record) and Wi-Fi status (SSID: RunCam6 XXXX, PASSWORD: 1234567890).

Camera Conditions Icons:

Updating: Indicates firmware update in progress.
Firmware update: Icon for firmware update.
No Image: Indicates no image is being captured.
Abnormal booting: Icon for booting errors.
U-Disk mode: Indicates the camera is connected as a storage device.
USB Camera (UVC mode): Indicates the camera is operating as a webcam.

4. Component Handling

Lens Protection Hood

To remove the lens protection hood, rotate it counterclockwise. To install it, rotate it clockwise.

Battery Holder

To access the battery, push the battery door outward and flip it open. Remove or install the battery as needed.

5. Advanced Features & Connectivity

Micro SD Card

A MicroSD U3 card is recommended, with support for capacities up to 512GB. Handle memory cards with care, avoiding liquids, dust, and debris. Power off the camera before inserting or removing the card. Consult manufacturer guidelines for acceptable temperature ranges. If the camera cannot record, format the MicroSD card using the RunCam App or a computer.

Computer Connection

Connect the camera to a computer via a Type-C cable. The camera will be recognized as a U-Disk (external storage). If the computer does not recognize the camera, ensure the MicroSD card is properly inserted. If files are inaccessible, try a different Type-C cable or USB port.

Firmware Update

For optimal performance, use the latest firmware. During a firmware update, the Wi-Fi/Menu light will alternate between quick-blinking blue (?) and the Power light will quick-blink red (?). The camera will shut off automatically upon completion. Firmware can be downloaded and updated via the RunCam App or from: https://www.runcam.com/download/Runcam6

GyroFlow Support

To use GyroFlow for video stabilization, ensure stabilization is turned off in the camera settings. Record video; the camera will generate Runcam6_0001.mp4 and Runcam6_0001.gcsv files. Download and install the GyroFlow software from https://gyroflow.xyz/. Import the video and .gcsv file into GyroFlow to stabilize and export the footage.

Remote Control

The RunCam 6 supports remote control via a Type-C control cable, which can be connected to a flight controller.

Type-C Control Cable Pinout:

Power wire: Supports external power input of DC5-18V.
Ground: Power ground wire / Remote control signal ground wire.
Video: Can be soldered to the VI pad of a Flight Controller or Video In pad of a Video Transmitter to transmit video signals.
PWM: Can be soldered to a spare M pad or LED pad of a Flight Controller for remote control.
TX: Can be soldered to an R3 pad or other spare UART of a Flight Controller for remote control.
RX: Can be soldered to a T3 pad or other spare UART of a Flight Controller for remote control.

Remote Control via UART (Recommended)

Example using Speedy Bee F7 Flight Controller:

Solder the Type-C control cable wires to the Speedy Bee F7 V3 pads: Power wire to 5V, GND wire to GND, TX wire to R3, and RX wire to T3.
Connect the flight controller to BetaFlight. Configure UART3 as the RunCam device.
In BetaFlight's Modes tab, assign AUX channels (e.g., AUX 4, AUX 2, AUX 1, AUX 3) to camera functions like Wi-Fi button, Power button, and mode switching. The recommended range for these assignments is 1900-2100.
Assign Channels to Controller: On your radio transmitter (e.g., Radiomaster TX12), access the MIXER interface. Assign specific channels (e.g., CH5, CH6, CH7) to switches (e.g., SE, SB, SC) for camera control.
Test: With the flight controller and camera powered on, use the assigned switches: SE to start/stop recording, SB to turn Wi-Fi on/off, and SC to switch between video and OSD setting modes.

PWM Remote Control