Just ordered all my bits. Then will have a build along with you. Can't wait. As you do not have a router in the field how do you connect to your laptop?
I do take a router to the field with me. It handles the IP assignment but you can setup your pc and the timer to work without a router. But it's easier and more reliable to use a router.
awesome! i just started building mine, the pcbs just arrived. Indeed its an amazing job from the developer! I will build an 8 node and im wondering if one pcb goes on top of the other, should you rotate one 180 degrees to not have 4 VTx on topd of the others or it doesnt matter Just subscribed to watch your next videos of this build series
You can just stack them in any order it really doesn't matter. The vrx does get hot but they can handle it. We use a 8 node with no cooling in southern alabama. It's not then hottest place in the country but pretty darn close and it works fine. Just be sure to print the case from either abs or Petg. Pla will not last long outside in the sun and heat.
The d5 build does specify a 5v power supply used to power the PI, Unos and the 5808 modules. I am don't remember exactly what the 3.3v regulator was for. It's been a while since i built one. I want to say the 3.3 is for the rx5808 when using the d5 PCB setup but again i cant remember. I can ask Scott Chin and see what he says.
Hi. I'm planning to build this with only one node for personal use. I'm thinking if it's just single node why don't make it small? Do you think it can run using Raspberry Pi Zero 2w?
You might be able to power them but I am unsure. I didn't design the thing but I know the person who did. He's a pretty smart person and if he says you need them then you probably need them.
Great video, just ordered all my parts and excited to build myself one! Going for 4 vtx first :)
Amazing video. Looking forward to part II
Thanks.
Really nice work, dude! The board really looks fantastic! 😃
It works better than the $600 alternatives and cost less than $100 to build.
Just dropped you some affiliates ordered everything that was still in stock plus some other goodies.
Thank you. Parts are had to find and way over priced right now. Got to search fb market place for a pri3b+
@@TweetFPV I was told a pi4 would work and it was cheaper
very cool, i want to build one of these just to build it! Looks like a fun project!
It certainly was a fun project. I know the developer, super awesome person. His work deserves much more praise than it gets.
looks good thanks for the review. thats quit a kit.
Thanks you.
Just ordered all my bits. Then will have a build along with you. Can't wait. As you do not have a router in the field how do you connect to your laptop?
I do take a router to the field with me. It handles the IP assignment but you can setup your pc and the timer to work without a router. But it's easier and more reliable to use a router.
@@TweetFPV Thanks Tweet 👻
There is also a option to use the rpi as a hot spot.
awesome! i just started building mine, the pcbs just arrived. Indeed its an amazing job from the developer!
I will build an 8 node and im wondering if one pcb goes on top of the other, should you rotate one 180 degrees to not have 4 VTx on topd of the others or it doesnt matter
Just subscribed to watch your next videos of this build series
You can just stack them in any order it really doesn't matter. The vrx does get hot but they can handle it. We use a 8 node with no cooling in southern alabama. It's not then hottest place in the country but pretty darn close and it works fine. Just be sure to print the case from either abs or Petg. Pla will not last long outside in the sun and heat.
The delta5 documentation doesn’t mention the 5v and 3.3v regulators. Are those only required when using the PCB for multiple nodes?
The d5 build does specify a 5v power supply used to power the PI, Unos and the 5808 modules. I am don't remember exactly what the 3.3v regulator was for. It's been a while since i built one. I want to say the 3.3 is for the rx5808 when using the d5 PCB setup but again i cant remember. I can ask Scott Chin and see what he says.
Could you run an Ethernet cable from the timer directly to your laptop and connect to the UI from their without the need for a router?
You can but you will need to set a static IP address on the rpi since the router was handling the dhcp.
Hi. I'm planning to build this with only one node for personal use. I'm thinking if it's just single node why don't make it small? Do you think it can run using Raspberry Pi Zero 2w?
For a single node there are better, smaller, more cost effective options out there. github.com/voroshkov/Chorus-RF-Laptimer
@@TweetFPV that’s interesting. back to the raspberry pi zero 2w, do you think it can handle 4 node delta5?
I just talked with the developer of the d5 timer. He said there really is no reason why it wouldn't work but he hasn't tested it.
Do i really yhe voltage regulators? Can't i power the nodes from the rapsberry Pi pins?
You might be able to power them but I am unsure. I didn't design the thing but I know the person who did. He's a pretty smart person and if he says you need them then you probably need them.
great job to much work for me lol
It is a lot of work, but the off the shelf alternatives are arou d $500-$600. I might have $100 into this including the lipo I power it with.