> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.senterasensors.com/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.senterasensors.com/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/integration-information/gimbal-connectors/smart-dovetail.md).

# Smart Dovetail

The 6X gimbal with the Smart Dovetail mounting configuration can be used with Smart Dovetail equipped aircraft. 

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## Connection I/O

The 6X has Serial and Ethernet I/O available on Smart Dovetail hardware.

### Pinout Table

| Pin | Signal     |
| --- | ---------- |
| 2   | PPS        |
| 4   | Payload RX |
| 6   | Payload TX |
| 7   | VBAT       |
| 8   | GND        |
| 9   | RX\_N      |
| 11  | RX\_P      |
| 13  | VBAT       |
| 14  | GND        |
| 15  | TX\_N      |
| 17  | TX\_P      |

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See further information here:

{% embed url="<https://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/other-user-manuals/ecosystem/development-tools/electrical-interfaces>" %}

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## Mechanical Connection

### Where to Purchase

Smart Dovetail interfaces can be purchased from Freefly.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://store.freeflysystems.com/collections/astro>" %}

### Mounting Specs

The Mounting patterns can be found here:

{% embed url="<https://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/other-user-manuals/specs-and-interfaces/drawings-and-cad>" %}

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