TrueRC X-Air 1.3 Groundstation - Wireless 5.8G Relay

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  • Опубликовано: 7 апр 2021
  • ⇩⇩⇩⇩ LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ⇩⇩⇩⇩
    Featured:
    MATEK 1.3GHz VTX - tiny.cc/mat1g3vtx
    MATEK 1.3GHz VRX - tiny.cc/matek1g3rx
    MATEK 1.3GHz Bundle - tiny.cc/mat1g3bundle
    Foxeer Predator Mini - tiny.cc/predmini
    Eachine EV800D Goggles - tiny.cc/eachinebox
    Aircraft:
    Reptile Dragon V1 - tiny.cc/reptiledragon
    Sonicmodell AR Pro - tiny.cc/ARPro
    ZOHD Dart XL Extreme - tiny.cc/dartxl
    ZOHD Dart 250 - tiny.cc/250g
    ZOHD Talon GT Rebel - tiny.cc/tgtuk
    Volantex Ranger EX - tiny.cc/rangerex
    Flight Controllers:
    MATEK F405-WING - tiny.cc/Mat-F405-W
    MATEK F722-WING - tiny.cc/Mat-F722-W
    MATEK F765-WING - tiny.cc/MKF765
    BN-880 GPS - tiny.cc/BN880GPS
    MATEK Airspeed Sensor Kit - tiny.cc/mkairspeed
    FPV Gear:
    MATEK 40CH VTX - tiny.cc/matvtx
    Foxeer Predator Mini V4 - tiny.cc/predv4
    Foxeer Lollipop 5.8 RHCP Antenna - tiny.cc/foxlolly
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Комментарии • 72

  • @ADF_Cable
    @ADF_Cable Год назад +1

    Thanks mate! Subbed!

  • @NoAgendaFPV
    @NoAgendaFPV 3 года назад +1

    I have a 1.3 VTX and the RMRC tuned antenna and their 1.3 Receiver and I even did a very similar 5.8 link...I just haven't pulled the trigger on the tracker setup. Would love to have the Arkbird setup you have. Look forward to seeing video from the ARpro soon!

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, the arkbird setup is similar to the old MFD antenna tracker. It works pretty well, but I don't think it's available new anymore.
      MFD have a new antenna tracker, which isn't too expensive compared to the old version, and it can use MAVLINK telemetry from a flight controller instead of a dedicated module on the aircraft like I have to use.
      ARpro will be flying as soon as I can get it finished and the weather starts playing ball 😁

  • @thefirm9679
    @thefirm9679 2 года назад +1

    Good Work

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      Thank you. I no longer use this anymore as I've since moved over to DJI digital fpv 👍🏻

  • @Johnellenberger1
    @Johnellenberger1 3 года назад +1

    Very nice setup! I had one similar to yours a year ago and I miss the thing already. Miss flying across town and such!!! I was using a crosshair antenna and a VAS mushroom with eagle eyes diversity. I like yours though because it's like an update version of my old one! Question.....why not use a FatShark repeater to shoot the 5.8 to your head set?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад +1

      Thanks 👍🏻
      I don't have a fatshark repeater, but I did have a spare vtx so I just made my own.

    • @gpgp1750
      @gpgp1750 2 года назад

      Does the fat shark repeater need soldier?

  • @gesehenfpv
    @gesehenfpv 3 года назад +2

    Nice ground station, looks good!!. is the tracking by telemetry or video GPS? like MDF tracking.

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. Yes it's just like the MFD, the GPS data is encoded into the video signal 👍🏻

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines 3 года назад +1

    Just started using Crossfire on my Cruiser Quads running 1.2g video...I have noticed a little interference, maybe I need a notch filter. One of the most notable things about Crossfire, is that it runs at low RF power levels and yet goes for miles...The new LQ/Mode/ and RF in OSD in iNAV is fantastic for watching your control link...Very impressed with Crossfire. My R9M is in the bin...🤔😀🇬🇧

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely, I'm so happy with the new crossfire stats in the OSD elements too, I haven't actually flown with them on yet... previously I was using the old "RSSI" osd element, and telling iNav which channel my LQ was on.
      I think yes, for sure get the notch filter, always a good idea to give your video signal the best chance eh?

    • @EnglishTurbines
      @EnglishTurbines 3 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth Check out my latest post as I Maiden flight my Croc...Bearing in mind the dipoles are horizontal, watch the speed CRSF compensates as the null points show themselves..Amazing TBH...🤔🤔😳😳😀🇬🇧 Do you have a link to that filter?

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape Год назад

      It’s because it’s a licensed ham radio band so you would have higher power radios operating on the same frequency. Once you move up to 1.3g it clears up.

    • @EnglishTurbines
      @EnglishTurbines Год назад

      @@kishascape Wrong, the 686mhz control transmitter can step on the recieved video signal on 1280mhz due to side banding. Despite the video signal receiver being some metres away...This is the cause, not Ham radio signals....🤔😳🇬🇧

  • @NOXFPV
    @NOXFPV 3 года назад +1

    Liked and subbed.

  • @MrTwojaythomo
    @MrTwojaythomo 3 года назад +1

    Hey mate really nice setup, how is the Matek RX go, I was going to get one for mine but watched Adams video with a side by side comparison with the Matek RX and RMRC RX and he didn't get out much further then 1.7kms with the Matek one using clover leaf antennas on both.
    Maybe it will be better with that patch you have.

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад

      Thanks mate, I've watched Adam's video too. I'm hoping that with the x-air antenna and the notch filter, I should be able to get further than him with the same matek vrx. 🤔
      If not I'll just keep an eye out for rmrc to get more receivers in stock 👍🏻

  • @kool-k-kel
    @kool-k-kel 3 года назад +2

    great setup...what sort of range do you get with 1.3? antenna you use? and mw.. Cheers!

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад +4

      I've only actually been around 8km, but had perfect picture the whole way.
      For me, although this is potentially capable of letting me fly tens of kilometers, the point is that I can fly as far as I "normally" would, with absolutely zero chance of losing video.
      It's the same reason I use crossfire, not because I want to fly 40km from home, but because by using something that CAN go 40km, when I'm closer than 10km I'll never need to worry about failsafes.

    • @kool-k-kel
      @kool-k-kel 3 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth makes sense, thx

  • @TBloodFPV
    @TBloodFPV 5 месяцев назад +1

    do you think this could be modified for the dji 03 system? sick setup btw!

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  5 месяцев назад

      I'm not sure you could have the O3 system in this setup. thanks

  • @Caroline_Tyler
    @Caroline_Tyler 2 года назад +2

    May I ask how the Matek 1.3Ghz receiver is going for you? I tried one on my ground station (same antenna as yours) and at 2+ km I started getting awful reception. Swapped the receiver for a Partom one and last week hit 8.5km with a perfect image.

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад +1

      Since building this, I've actually replaced the receiver with a ReadymadeRC receiver. I never used the matek one for any flying, just testing on the bench. Thanks 👍

    • @Caroline_Tyler
      @Caroline_Tyler 2 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth The partom are identical insides - cool

    • @jhughes2286
      @jhughes2286 2 года назад

      That Matek reciever is low quality, get the readymade rc made in good ole USA

  • @gpgp1750
    @gpgp1750 2 года назад +2

    Good job but what’s the easiest way on getting the 5.8ghz to get relayed to the 1.3ghz receiver? I see you have it but what are those components you got hooked to it? Im trying to do this on my Rc truck but I don’t know how to get relay

    • @gpgp1750
      @gpgp1750 2 года назад +1

      What is that av white cable hooked to ?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад +1

      @@gpgp1750 hi thanks for watching. The white av cable goes to a device I built. Inside the device is a MATEK 40CH VTX, a power distribution board and a small fan to keep it cool. There's a link to the VTX in the video description 👍🏻

    • @gpgp1750
      @gpgp1750 2 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth ok

  • @flat-earther
    @flat-earther 10 месяцев назад +1

    Which one do you think is better, TrueRC X-AIR 1.3GHz or VAS Crosshair XTreme V2 1.3GHz?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  10 месяцев назад

      I have a friend who's tried both of these and the difference in performance is not noticeable at the kind of range we fly at these days. If you want to know which of those two antennas - all other components being identical - gets you the best picture at the furthest range, I'm afraid I wouldn't know.
      I've only ever flown max 8km, but had a perfect picture the entire way out and back. For me, I don't use 1.3 for outright range, but instead to give me an excellent image within 5-10km. Sure you can fly further than 10km on 5.8 but that band is more prone to interference and is easily blocked by trees and other greenery. I like to think of the range 1.3 can offer, as a safety net. I never intend on finding the limit of my 1.3 gear.
      Thanks.

  • @ttucker2073
    @ttucker2073 Год назад +1

    Hi. Do you still have this and use it. Have you been out further then 9km yet. Also would you sell it if you don’t use it. Or is it fairly easy to make one. Not sure where abouts you are but I am in the uk. Thanks

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  Год назад +1

      Hi, no I no longer have this tracker. I sold it some time ago.

    • @ttucker2073
      @ttucker2073 Год назад +1

      @@grim-upnorth no problem. Would you suggest any trackers to get and what set up. I would like to be able to use 1.3 and 5.8 on it ideally and go out 10-20km.

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  Год назад +1

      @@ttucker2073 Unfortunately, I've been out of the game for a while and I'm not sure of the best if any, tracker to suggest. I use digital DJI FPV now, which is capable of 10km+ without a tracker, I just make sure there's clear LOS between my goggles and the aircraft.

  • @flat-earther
    @flat-earther 10 месяцев назад +1

    0:08 isn't the TrueRC X-AIR 1.3 a crosshair antenna?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  10 месяцев назад

      Yes it is, I mistakenly use the word patch in this video.

  • @dmhans22
    @dmhans22 2 года назад +1

    What tracker did you use?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      It was an Arkbird Auto antenna tracker

  • @airplanemattress2439
    @airplanemattress2439 12 дней назад +1

    I can’t find that x-air anywhere online

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  12 дней назад

      www.truerc.ca/category-product/1-3ghz-3/receiver-long-range-1-3ghz-3

  • @datumotion1448
    @datumotion1448 2 года назад +1

    Hi I have notch filter installed but still I have video interference. I’m using tbscrossfire 915

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      Are you certain the interference is coming from your crossfire system? Does the interference get worse if you place the crossfire transmitter near the receiver?

    • @datumotion1448
      @datumotion1448 2 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth yes it’s flactuating

    • @datumotion1448
      @datumotion1448 2 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth yes. Do you have any idea to eliminate the interference?

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther 10 месяцев назад

      @@datumotion1448 did you figure it out?

  • @franek_krk6477
    @franek_krk6477 2 года назад +1

    And imagine how much latency he has

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      It's all analogue, the biggest latency will be coming from the camera to the VTX on the plane. From the VTX, through this relay and to my goggles has negligble latency.
      Saying that, I no longer have this setup, I sold it to someone who will actually fly long distance with it.
      I'm on DJI digital now as I only ever fly within a few km these days.

  • @datumotion1448
    @datumotion1448 2 года назад +1

    How far you can reach?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад +1

      I've been 9km with crystal clear video, only reason I hadn't gone further was due to the flying location. I'm not really about doing really long range, but instead being able to fly close/medium range but with perfect control and video link for a safer flight 👍🏻 thank you

  • @illyricvmnostrvm7703
    @illyricvmnostrvm7703 3 года назад +1

    Id like to ask if its possible to make like a tower antena on my roof and fly it from my house?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад

      Probably, if you have the space around your home to fly then having the antenna up high on your roof would be a good place to have it.

    • @illyricvmnostrvm7703
      @illyricvmnostrvm7703 3 года назад +1

      @@grim-upnorth no I want to fly it outside ,but its freeezing cold here and I have a nice mountain view,soo Im thinking if I could put an antena like yours up my roof and extend the wires to my room soo I can fly it peacfully

    • @illyricvmnostrvm7703
      @illyricvmnostrvm7703 3 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth would that cause delay or lagg?

    • @illyricvmnostrvm7703
      @illyricvmnostrvm7703 3 года назад

      @@grim-upnorth you have a nice setup congrats to building that

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  3 года назад

      @@illyricvmnostrvm7703 Ah no, sorry when I said around your home I meant to say outside, the open space surrounding your home. Like if you live in the countryside for example.

  • @Chris-vc1dh
    @Chris-vc1dh Год назад +1

    hi, can you use 1.3ghz with tbs crossfire 868?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  Год назад

      Absolutely yes, this is me doing exactly that... ruclips.net/video/XZad_R2hKko/видео.html

    • @Chris-vc1dh
      @Chris-vc1dh Год назад +1

      @@grim-upnorth what benefits of 1.3 to 5.8?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  Год назад

      @@Chris-vc1dh in my personal experience, 1.3g gives me a good quality image at longer range for the same power VTX. 1.3g with omnidirectional antenna at both ends can get you a good picture to around 7-9km on 800mw. 5.8g needs relatively expensive directional patch or crosshair antennas at same power levels to get comparable range.
      5.8 is fine if you have high power vtx and fancy antenna on receive equipment. But I find 1.3 gives decent usable range without complicated setups or extra expense. My personal best is 9km on 1.3 with the stock "sick" antennas the equipment came with

  • @datumotion1448
    @datumotion1448 2 года назад +1

    Hi I’m just curious what if you use 5.8 antenna to 1.3 vrx. Is it possible?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      You would get a really bad signal, if any at all.

  • @vittoriomanfredi3271
    @vittoriomanfredi3271 Год назад +1

    sorry, name of tracker?

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  Год назад

      This one is the Arkbird Automatic Antenna Tracker 👍🏻

  • @MOKKAPA_FPV
    @MOKKAPA_FPV 2 года назад +1

    has link to stl of vtx and vrx box

    • @grim-upnorth
      @grim-upnorth  2 года назад

      Sorry no. They were just test prints