{"product_id":"expresslrs-recovery-dongle","title":"BETAFPV ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle CP2102 USB Type-C to TTL Adapter for ELRS Firmware Recovery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/collections\/betafpv\" title=\"BETAFPV\"\u003eBetaFPV\u003c\/a\u003e ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle is an FTDI USB to TTL module based on the CP2102 bridge controller for firmware upgrade and recovery of ESP32 \u0026amp; ESP8XX-based ELRS receivers and FPV goggles backpack. It is designed to help recover (unbrick) an ELRS receiver after a failed update (for example, missing bootloader) and also supports flashing via UART.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware recovery for ELRS devices after failed WiFi upgrade or passthrough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder-free operation with spring probe pins for direct connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCP2102 USB-to-serial chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-C USB connection to computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosed case for improved durability and portability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer OS support: XP, Windows 7\/8 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 10\/11 (32-bit, 64-bit), Linux, Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType-C USB male connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V power supply output current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins output method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 4P-2.54mm pin header\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial baud rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 921600bps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 1.1, USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB to serial chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCP2102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55mm x 23.5mm x 14.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePinout (Labelled)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDongle header labels: TX, RX, 5V, GND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbe converter board labels: GND, 5V, RX, TX, BOOT, EN, 3.3V, GND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 4-pin cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Probe converter board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Type-C USB cable is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecover (unbrick) ELRS receivers after a failed firmware update.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash compatible ELRS receivers and FPV goggles backpack via UART (ESP32 \u0026amp; ESP8XX-based).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.betafpv.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6187770156569-How-to-use-Expresslrs-Recovery-Dongle\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to use the ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.betafpv.com\/hc\/en-us\/article_attachments\/6372787864729\/CP2102USB.zip\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCP2102 Driver for Windows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.expresslrs.org\/2.0\/quick-start\/receivers\/betafpv2400\/#flashing-via-ftdi\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExpressLRS: Flashing via FTDI (UART)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/icYlSK91kyc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"1280\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor compatibility questions or setup support, contact support@rcdrone.top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"details\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"BETAFPV ExpressLRS recovery dongle CP2102 USB‑C to TTL adapter connected for ELRS firmware recovery\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle.jpg?v=1777532910\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact CP2102 USB‑C to TTL tool for recovering (unbricking) ExpressLRS receivers after a failed firmware update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"ExpressLRS recovery dongle in clear case with labeled TX\/RX\/5V\/GND header and size dimensions\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle_c80ef836-1871-46c1-966c-7f84f7bb18bc.jpg?v=1777532915\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear protective enclosure with clearly labeled TX\/RX\/5V\/GND pins for quick, mistake-free wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"BETAFPV ExpressLRS recovery dongle on desk with USB‑C cable, status LED, and spring probe connection\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle_60cefc3a-2b22-42e3-becb-9bec3385b538.jpg?v=1777532924\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolder-free spring probe connection helps access ELRS pads for recovery and UART flashing without permanent mods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Wiring example of recovery dongle header to receiver pads using spring probe board with GND, 5V, RX, TX labels\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle_f99ad790-e51b-4422-973b-3cb6b9e123bf.jpg?v=1777532930\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward pin mapping keeps TX\/RX and power connections consistent between the dongle and the probe board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of Type‑C connector and pinout labels including GND, 5V, RX, TX, BOOT, EN, 3.3V on probe board\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle_62dec3c7-9259-4602-930b-683694931c62.jpg?v=1777532940\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinout labels make it easy to access BOOT\/EN and 3.3V where supported for ESP-based ELRS recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"BETAFPV ExpressLRS recovery dongle in clear case alongside multiple ELRS receiver boards on blue background\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BetaFPV-ExpressLRS-Recovery-Dongle_a78d832b-42ca-46c3-a77e-3791c58c1db1.jpg?v=1777532965\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for working with ESP32\/ESP8XX-based ELRS receivers and compatible FPV goggles backpacks during firmware recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BETAFPV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52393938714848,"sku":"01120009-1","price":21.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/3210\/3904\/files\/74b96dbb2d19db9758ba306fc55ad040_a90ddac3-a0d2-4208-b295-f7dacd892e76.jpg?v=1777477166","url":"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/products\/expresslrs-recovery-dongle","provider":"RCDrone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}