Inspiring video! The one thing I didn't see, was removal of the rosin flux after soldering. Rosin has some impedance when it solidifies and can change circuit characteristics and possibly add extra load to the transmitter. So right after the solder solidifies, wipe the joint off with a q-tip dipped in alcohol. 70% or 90% isopropyl alcohol from the drug store is fine. That removes the rosin the easiest since the solder joint is still warm. I would recommend using 63/37 solder over 60/40 for the fine soldering done in the rc world. Rosin core is more for large wires. Water soluble fluxes available in the 63/37 solders make cleanup so much easier and greatly reduce the risk of loading the circuit.
Hi I'm so glade you guys did this video! That was my intro to FPV Flying! First I had this set up in a Hubsan X4, not so happy with the Hubsan. But now I've got it strapped to my trusty old Hobbyking Mini Swift, and it's a BLAST! Damn thats fun, and I got about 500-600 meter out of it, with the Wire Antenna AND just a cheap as chips RX with the standart Antenna on it... Damn good fun! I just the 5v Version as well, due to the specs it's quite well suited for a 1S set up. As a Cam I used a cheap Hobbyking Cam. I've you guys are back in Germany again, I would love to meet and fly with you!!
Peter is great on the show, I love the stuff he's bringing to Flite Test recently with more electronics and rockets! I think Peter needs to put aside a few nights practicing presentation though. He's often quite nervous on camera and his presentation of steps for complex things doesn't seem as polished and practiced as it could be. With a bit of practice though, I can see him bringing back what I was missing since David has left! Thanks for bringing him on the show more, I've been enjoying all the DIY electronics stuff!
Hey amazing people! This needs a refresh. I was all set to throw down the clams for this but parts have been discontinued and now there is even a smaller camera!!! Can you refresh this project?
Seriously guys way too cool thanks for posting all the links on how to do it, i had a terrible time sourcing 3 V components, gave up had to work, thanks and great videos of FPV
Have you ever tried to put two cams on a plane with the right (or decreased for more immersion) eye distance for a 3D view? Are there even goggles that allow to easily show different video for each eye?
Great video! Are there any videos going over the receiver setup? Looks pretty nifty. I definitely would use that setup for a rover project I am working on ...
Why do you have one Cloverleaf Omni Antenna and one "normal" antenna on there? Thought the Omni outperforms the "normal" one? Why not go for two Omni in a 90° to each other so the two "donuts" get you an nearly all around and up and down reception? :)
Great video as usual guys. I have a motor question, I want to build a large quad and am very confused about motor choice what is a good motor to list a quad with about a 20 inch motor to motor?
Looks like fun...and here are a couple of hints from an old guy on soldering detailed work: Find and use small gauge 63/37 (not 60/40) rosin core solder, and clamp the workpiece lightly in a Panavise or similar with rubber pads on the jaws. Add a worklight and maybe a magnifier and you're good to go...
I love the ground station box, I did notice the ezUHF transmitter in there though, is that just for storage or does it not jam up the rx antenna right next to it?
hi there, nice build... something to consider in the future. I noticed the black plastic case that holds your fpv reception gear. Here can I find one of those??? thkx
You can fix the camera lens adjustment with liquid electric tape. Great stuff! Not to mention sealing every connection and securing connectors to each other and or to the board or airframe.
@ 9:25 Josh justifiably corrects Peter to NOT USE CA in this application. There is a VERY good chance of fogging the sensor, the inside of the lens or the outside of the lens. And if you ever want to change lenses you're going to be pretty much out of luck.
Peter, can you use a different antenna, one that is not as directionally orientated? I have seen antenna that has four arms that kind of twist around, would one of these work with the system? Andre
Hey, You mentioned loosing signal when you bank. I was wondering if it would help to add another antenna perpendicular to the other or can you even add another antenna?
I had a question about the quality of this DIY version over the Spektrum UM package camera set up they have now. Is this DIY version turn out to be better quality "video/antenna/range wise" vs the ready to go spektrum unit? I dont mind building something like this,,Its fun even! But going over your list you have to order from a few different sites and with shipping it comes out to be More expensive vs just buying the spektrum one from one site and being done. Just wondering what benefits I would have going with the DIY version,Thanks!
Nice video ill try this for my racing boat, i have a question tho, i putchased a quad recently ( cheerson cx 23 ) and its great with one exception - the camera suck, i want to be able to take a little better videos and pictures so my question is - can i swap it out with something of better quality ? Ty :)
What is the range on something like this? I know in the video, Josh said something about 2,000 ft but is there a wider flight bubble I can fly in with a system this small?
This video says you can get different Vtx's that works with the different Brands (immersion/fatshark, bomcams ect) BUT IT DOES NOT SAY which works with which, Nor does your article. please help, How do I make sure a Vtx works with Fatshark/Immersion ?
Could this work with a gopro as the camera since it has its own baterry? Also would this work with a RC805 5.8 av receiver? Sorry just getting into this
I have a drone with a board cam that can only take photos and videos do you think I should get rid of the recording components and replace it with a transmitter or is it to risky.
Just wondering, what wattage soldering iron is he using? I am good at soldering but I don't know what wattage to use for what. This looks like exceptional soldering.
hey i have a fatshark 600 5.8 module i got off a busted Vtx. I'm gonna try to reuse it for this type of build. Hmm or would it make more sense to use something smaller to save weight??
How good is the Wide Dynamic Range of that camera. I tried several 1g cameras and their pictures where unusable ... The ground was pitch black ... Can you provide some more ground recording video from thus can? Thx
You *NEED* to prove that you know something. When was the last time someone applied to be a brain surgeon claiming they know how to operate via " learning it from the internet"?
Hi guys I'm going to be buying a plane soon and don't know what to get. I'm going to spending $250 max for now and going to upgrade to fpv later. I'm thinking about getting the Ft Racer but my brother says I should get the tbs wing that starts c (don't know how to spell it). I really don't know if a wing without fpv will be fun. If you have any suggestions on what plane I should bet please tell me
You should ask your question in the FliteTest Forum, there are some friendly folks that can help you out and learn more about you and what you really need.
I have been an R.C flier for over 15 years . here are my tips.. go for the basic bixler it is cheap and easily repaired ,EPO foam is fantastic and simple to fix …YOU WILL CRASH . also try and get a 2.4 ghz radio . buy a 6 or 7 channel as you will not need to upgrade later .. My biggest tips are to get someone who already flies rc to be there to help you build it ( note COG ) and also be there for your first flight ..get a simulator … read as much info on flying and read it again …. fly in open space without houses trees and other obstacles .. remember we are here to help .. if in doubt ask !!! may the force be with you!, Barry
Yeah but that's over 250 easily^^ go for a bix 3, you can fpv upgrade, it's a beginner and can be easily repaired plus you can do candy drops in the future lol
I like this tiny FPV camera, I'll probably build one once I get a copter capable of carrying it. How about a DIY micro gimbal to mount this to? Would be awesome to have a tiny, mechanically stabilized FPV camera which I built myself.
When you file off the tip the problem is not corrosion. What happens in the outer metal does not form an amalgam with the solder but the copper does. so the copper slowly washes away with each touch to new solder.
do you guys sell these pre built for people? id love to get into fpv but i dont want to mess something up building this myself. but i do want to get a small fpv setup like this to put on my wl toys v262 cyclone
Great Video. Looks good. I just started flying FPV with the Nano QX and have traveled around the house and outside in the yard. I believe the QX FPV only has a 25mW transmitter so 200 Mw would be a significant improvement on range I would think. I wonder how this would work on a Hubsan X4. I havent seen any info on others modding that quad, but I am sure they are out there and that it has been done. The X4 seems like a great platform as it can lift quite a bit and I love the 10 minute flight times with the 500 mAh packs. Any thoughts on this?
Shout out to peter. I met ya down in panama city beach . I was doing fire inspections at a hotel and walk into a room filled with rc lol. I was like I need to have out with these guys . Nice build man I'm gona try this
This will probably be a really dumb question, I bought a quad with a WiFi fvp video camera, but I wanted the 5.8 ghz fvp version, can I convert the current setup I have to a 5.8 fvp camera? Or just buy a new complete fvp system like the one you are demonstrating here? Thanks so much guys! Peace!
ha you guys saved me a lot of freakin money I was just about to go trade in my Ares q 130 for a Ares FPV that would have cost me another $200 thanks again guys
if weight is no issue like for isntance a land rc vehicle. What kind of camera and other electronics to conect to googles would you recomend to get cristal clear HD imaging and still have about 500M range on the vehicle?
Hi I have an idea - you can buy old iPhones (first gen) for less then £10. Can you salvage the reasonably good camera for FPV? Or will this cost too much to get working for FPV that you're better off buying original package?
I think Peter's remorse over getting the 5v module (instead of the 3.3v) was unfounded - he was actually right the first time! I was just re-reading the specs, and the 5v module IS the 3.3v module with an LDO regulator onboard. Thus It will happily work from 5v down to 3.4-ish volts. HOWEVER if you order the 3.3v module and you don't have an external regulator then a regular LiPo (at 4.2v fully charged) will probably BLOW THE MODULE. (I suspect. It exceeds spec. anyway) So the 5v module should be read "AT LEAST 3.5v" and the 3.3v module should be labelled "NEVER MORE than 3.3v". Anyone want to double-check that?
"quite hot" in the english sense? (as in "I say, this boiling oil they're pouring on us is quite hot.") or the usual sense? Putting out 200mw of radio power implies at least that much heat as well.. so "definitely very warm", but if it reaches "wow, that's hot!" levels, that's an indication you're running it over-voltage.
... still, nice to know they run at 4.2v in a pinch, with a heatsink. You probably get slightly better range with the extra volt, for a big reduction in chip MTBF. (Then again, failure due to errant tree is still probably going to happen first.)
That's not too bad then. Probably about 50-60 degrees C. (assuming you have mortal pain tolerances and aren't a chef.) That's at the limit of most chip specs, though. But given the power dissipation of chips is a V^2 thing, (and range increase as the cube root of power? from memory) that probably means you're only getting incremental range for a huge heat increase by 'overclocking' at 4.2v. Still, it works. And if we were wise, we probably wouldn't be so keen on throwing contraptions into the air, just to see what happens next.
I bought the 3.3v TX. what I plan to do is place a small diode in series with it. Diodes have a forward voltage drop of about 0.5-0.7v voltage drop. If needed I will put 2 diodes in series. That will let me use a single cell battery. If I knew for sure the 5v would work down to 3.3v I would have bought that one.
Jeremy Lee I agree. I made the mistake and ordered the 3.3v version. What a pain! It ran VERY hot (as in the English sense). Maybe it was defective because I also had channel locking issues with it.I've since gone and ordered the 5v version and am much happier with it. It runs much cooler on a 1s and I've not had any low-voltage problems.The 5v version is definitely the way to go.
Dam skippy im gonna make one this week! Now how is the transmitter sending its signal to and what's the options on monitors for a poor boy like myself?
Btw thanks for the video. If your plane can carry a little more weight and uses at least 2S, then I recommend using a Fatshark 600tvl CMOS camera in combination with a aomway mini 200mw transmitter. The Fatshark CMOS camera is the best CMOS camera I've used. The rest produce awful images (poor contrast and muddy colours). The aomway mini transmitter is almost as small as the diy module and comes with a SMA connector where you can attach a cloverleaf antenna. There are 2 sizes of the 200mw 5.8Ghz aomway VTX: the mini one is the one without the big black molex connectors. Banggood sells them. Search for "AOMWAY FPV 5.8Ghz 200mW 32CH Wireless AV Transmitter Module"
it is amazing how far the technology has come since this video was made. Now you can get something similar (fully assembled) for around $20
Hey Nils, can you recommend a more current video link for this info? Thanx.
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@@thomream1888 look up "fpv aio camera" and you can find some. I dont know which ones are good and which are bad, but they are cheap.
was just about to say the same thing lol its so cheap now lol
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You guys should open up a store where we can buy everything in a bundle. Keep up the good work.
Deadset they have a store now
ok
Deadset just go to flitetest.com and there is a store button at the top of the page
***** thanks man
Inspiring video! The one thing I didn't see, was removal of the rosin flux after soldering. Rosin has some impedance when it solidifies and can change circuit characteristics and possibly add extra load to the transmitter. So right after the solder solidifies, wipe the joint off with a q-tip dipped in alcohol. 70% or 90% isopropyl alcohol from the drug store is fine. That removes the rosin the easiest since the solder joint is still warm. I would recommend using 63/37 solder over 60/40 for the fine soldering done in the rc world. Rosin core is more for large wires. Water soluble fluxes available in the 63/37 solders make cleanup so much easier and greatly reduce the risk of loading the circuit.
+JKFlorida Glad to help !
Desert Mike DIY mmmmmmp
Hi
I'm so glade you guys did this video!
That was my intro to FPV Flying!
First I had this set up in a Hubsan X4, not so happy with the Hubsan.
But now I've got it strapped to my trusty old Hobbyking Mini Swift, and it's a BLAST!
Damn thats fun, and I got about 500-600 meter out of it, with the Wire Antenna AND just a cheap as chips RX with the standart Antenna on it...
Damn good fun!
I just the 5v Version as well, due to the specs it's quite well suited for a 1S set up.
As a Cam I used a cheap Hobbyking Cam.
I've you guys are back in Germany again, I would love to meet and fly with you!!
Peter is great on the show, I love the stuff he's bringing to Flite Test recently with more electronics and rockets! I think Peter needs to put aside a few nights practicing presentation though. He's often quite nervous on camera and his presentation of steps for complex things doesn't seem as polished and practiced as it could be. With a bit of practice though, I can see him bringing back what I was missing since David has left! Thanks for bringing him on the show more, I've been enjoying all the DIY electronics stuff!
You mention make sure to get a compatible frequency often in the video. By buying a 32 channel 5.8 reciever all your bases are covered correct?
RIP RadioShack.
Hey amazing people! This needs a refresh. I was all set to throw down the clams for this but parts have been discontinued and now there is even a smaller camera!!! Can you refresh this project?
Corey McGuire. wear is it wear can i follow you on
nash daniels you can follow my you tube channel. it has some robotics on it. not very rc
Seriously guys way too cool thanks for posting all the links on how to do it, i had a terrible time sourcing 3 V components, gave up had to work, thanks and great videos of FPV
Have you ever tried to put two cams on a plane with the right (or decreased for more immersion) eye distance for a 3D view? Are there even goggles that allow to easily show different video for each eye?
Oculous would do 3d i think.
Yes, but that would probably require quite some signal converting etc.
Zeiss cinemizer 3d, i think
DerClaudius www.banggood.com/Skyzone-SKY02-5_8G-32CH-AIO-3D-FPV-Goggles-Headset-Video-Glasses-p-964134.html
thx
Great video! Are there any videos going over the receiver setup? Looks pretty nifty. I definitely would use that setup for a rover project I am working on ...
Why do you have one Cloverleaf Omni Antenna and one "normal" antenna on there? Thought the Omni outperforms the "normal" one? Why not go for two Omni in a 90° to each other so the two "donuts" get you an nearly all around and up and down reception? :)
It's amazing to see how far this technology has advanced in such a short time.
Great video as usual guys. I have a motor question, I want to build a large quad and am very confused about motor choice what is a good motor to list a quad with about a 20 inch motor to motor?
Looks like fun...and here are a couple of hints from an old guy on soldering detailed work:
Find and use small gauge 63/37 (not 60/40) rosin core solder, and clamp the workpiece lightly in a Panavise or similar with rubber pads on the jaws.
Add a worklight and maybe a magnifier and you're good to go...
Nice job Peter and explained very simply, your a great addition to Flite Test.
I love the ground station box, I did notice the ezUHF transmitter in there though, is that just for storage or does it not jam up the rx antenna right next to it?
We miss David but Peter does a wonderful job filling his shoes
hi there, nice build... something to consider in the future.
I noticed the black plastic case that holds your fpv reception gear. Here can I find one of those???
thkx
You can fix the camera lens adjustment with liquid electric tape. Great stuff! Not to mention sealing every connection and securing connectors to each other and or to the board or airframe.
FPV is impressive. I have an idea for you that would make it even cooler. Can you make a night vision FPV setup? That would be so cool!
as this part for camera and transmitter build, is there any video for receiver build?
@ 9:25 Josh justifiably corrects Peter to NOT USE CA in this application. There is a VERY good chance of fogging the sensor, the inside of the lens or the outside of the lens. And if you ever want to change lenses you're going to be pretty much out of luck.
Peter,
can you use a different antenna, one that is not as directionally orientated? I have seen antenna that has four arms that kind of twist around, would one of these work with the system?
Andre
Is it possible to use a 5.8 polarised antenna? instead of just a straight antenna, as this would help keep the video from braking in turns.
Hey,
You mentioned loosing signal when you bank. I was wondering if it would help to add another antenna perpendicular to the other or can you even add another antenna?
Maybe a dumb question, but could you put 2 antennas at an angle and cover the problem with the signal breaking when you turn?
May I use this system replacing the camera for an RCA plug and so transmit video signal from a DVD?
Any chance of an updated version of this, maybe with cheaper components?
I had a question about the quality of this DIY version over the Spektrum UM package camera set up they have now. Is this DIY version turn out to be better quality "video/antenna/range wise" vs the ready to go spektrum unit? I dont mind building something like this,,Its fun even! But going over your list you have to order from a few different sites and with shipping it comes out to be More expensive vs just buying the spektrum one from one site and being done. Just wondering what benefits I would have going with the DIY version,Thanks!
well basicly you could choose your own setup (camera, vtx,...) as long as the specs match :)
Great video. What do you use for the receiver? Can you show your receiver setup? Did you build that as well?
Nice video ill try this for my racing boat, i have a question tho, i putchased a quad recently ( cheerson cx 23 ) and its great with one exception - the camera suck, i want to be able to take a little better videos and pictures so my question is - can i swap it out with something of better quality ? Ty :)
Whats the type of the protector case you are using for the ground station? The black one with immersion hardware? Pretty please? :)
We need more videos like this.
Do you have a video on how you made your base station with the video RX and RC control?
What is the range on something like this? I know in the video, Josh said something about 2,000 ft but is there a wider flight bubble I can fly in with a system this small?
Would you recommend putting something like this on the HobbyZone Champ?
Can we use mobius action cam instead of this small Lens? Will have we got 1080p as mobius resolution is recording.?
Making a micro quad for in the house with a Hubsan X4 board, cheap frame, and some brushed motors. Can't wait to add FPV to it! Thanks FliteTest.
What about the reciver? Which one should we use for this set up? Otherwise, how would you do it?
This video says you can get different Vtx's that works with the different Brands (immersion/fatshark, bomcams ect) BUT IT DOES NOT SAY which works with which, Nor does your article.
please help, How do I make sure a Vtx works with Fatshark/Immersion ?
Still a great video to learn from. The basics remain viable. Thanks.
Could you use the 5V + a servo cable to power both camera and transmitter from the receiver?
Could this work with a gopro as the camera since it has its own baterry? Also would this work with a RC805 5.8 av receiver? Sorry just getting into this
Nice vid. I would really like to get into this. So how much should I pay for a receiver for this setup?
Hi
can you also post video for building Receiver same or similar one which you used to test FPV camera or provide and reference video links
please continue explaining the electronics in the RC world, how to solder circuit boards, properly wiring power systems. all this good stuff.
If you run the 3.3v vtx with a 1s, use a 1n4001 diode in series to drop the voltage by 1/3 of a volt to help it from burning out.
I have a drone with a board cam that can only take photos and videos do you think I should get rid of the recording components and replace it with a transmitter or is it to risky.
Great video. Is there a way to set this up to record on a micro card?
Thanks
Awesome! Can I use a PAL camera instead of a NTSC camera? The PAL is the only one in stock. Thanks guys!
Just wondering, what wattage soldering iron is he using? I am good at soldering but I don't know what wattage to use for what. This looks like exceptional soldering.
hey i have a fatshark 600 5.8 module i got off a busted Vtx. I'm gonna try to reuse it for this type of build. Hmm or would it make more sense to use something smaller to save weight??
How good is the Wide Dynamic Range of that camera. I tried several 1g cameras and their pictures where unusable ... The ground was pitch black ... Can you provide some more ground recording video from thus can? Thx
Very cool and unintimidating project Peter. Thanks for putting it together.
you can learn almost anything on the internet, I don't know why anyone pays a mortgage for college unless it's to be a doctor or engineer
right
You need a certificate to get a good job...
Nobody's gonna trust your ass to self educate on the Internet. Lol
I learnt to swim online
You *NEED* to prove that you know something. When was the last time someone applied to be a brain surgeon claiming they know how to operate via " learning it from the internet"?
Can be extend range of the transmiter without using optional antena but using some devices to resend the camera signal into link ?
Hi guys I'm going to be buying a plane soon and don't know what to get. I'm going to spending $250 max for now and going to upgrade to fpv later. I'm thinking about getting the Ft Racer but my brother says I should get the tbs wing that starts c (don't know how to spell it). I really don't know if a wing without fpv will be fun. If you have any suggestions on what plane I should bet please tell me
You should ask your question in the FliteTest Forum, there are some friendly folks that can help you out and learn more about you and what you really need.
if it is your first plane i would for sure go with the bix 3 from hobbyking
I have been an R.C flier for over 15 years . here are my tips..
go for the basic bixler it is cheap and easily repaired ,EPO foam is fantastic and simple to fix …YOU WILL CRASH . also try and get a 2.4 ghz radio . buy a 6 or 7 channel as you will not need to upgrade later ..
My biggest tips are to get someone who already flies rc to be there to help you build it ( note COG ) and also be there for your first flight ..get a simulator … read as much info on flying and read it again …. fly in open space without houses trees and other obstacles ..
remember we are here to help .. if in doubt ask !!!
may the force be with you!, Barry
Yeah but that's over 250 easily^^ go for a bix 3, you can fpv upgrade, it's a beginner and can be easily repaired plus you can do candy drops in the future lol
Bix 3!
I like this tiny FPV camera, I'll probably build one once I get a copter capable of carrying it. How about a DIY micro gimbal to mount this to? Would be awesome to have a tiny, mechanically stabilized FPV camera which I built myself.
If you use a GoPro by water i recommend putting the clear case on it...
When you file off the tip the problem is not corrosion. What happens in the outer metal does not form an amalgam with the solder but the copper does. so the copper slowly washes away with each touch to new solder.
what are the measurements for the antenna?
thanks
Ken
Can I use an OSD to use the FPV camera and an Arduino nano to control my 4 brushless motors with the same battery ?
incredible ! do you have millimeters dimensions ? it should fit in an n-scale train too !
In the article it doesn't list the battery cable. Which battery cable would i get and which battery?
I may have overlooked it, but what is the part number for the battery used in the video?
do you guys sell these pre built for people? id love to get into fpv but i dont want to mess something up building this myself. but i do want to get a small fpv setup like this to put on my wl toys v262 cyclone
Hi FliteTest
Could you please tell me where you got those wooden tables from. Thanks.
What kind of range for this setup with line of sight? Can I get 2 miles out of it for 5 minutes or so?
Great Video. Looks good. I just started flying FPV with the Nano QX and have traveled around the house and outside in the yard. I believe the QX FPV only has a 25mW transmitter so 200 Mw would be a significant improvement on range I would think. I wonder how this would work on a Hubsan X4. I havent seen any info on others modding that quad, but I am sure they are out there and that it has been done. The X4 seems like a great platform as it can lift quite a bit and I love the 10 minute flight times with the 500 mAh packs. Any thoughts on this?
What kind of screen did you use put in the case with the receiver?
Wow, this is awesome! Do you have a video on building the FPV "Black Box" that you're testing with? I'm interested. Thanks!~J~
Sombody knows from what episode is that scene 0:16 ? Or what multirotor/fpv config. was used ? Thanks :)
Shout out to peter. I met ya down in panama city beach . I was doing fire inspections at a hotel and walk into a room filled with rc lol. I was like I need to have out with these guys . Nice build man I'm gona try this
Is that a Champ RTF that Peter is flying around 11:30?
The pre-built camera+ transmitter from horizon costs the same as the camera you have linked on Flitetest.com
This video is over a year old. Of course things are cheaper now.
Do you need a separate battery for the camera? If so, then what battery?
This will probably be a really dumb question, I bought a quad with a WiFi fvp video camera, but I wanted the 5.8 ghz fvp version, can I convert the current setup I have to a 5.8 fvp camera? Or just buy a new complete fvp system like the one you are demonstrating here?
Thanks so much guys! Peace!
What if you "can't" solder? Is there a FPV you can buy already assembled and ready to be mounted?
Yes, the one they mentioned at the start. www.horizonhobby.com/cameras---fpv/ultra-micro-fpv-camera-and-video-transmitter-spmva1100
weird looking back at those now you can get the micro all in one fpv @200mw for 15$
Hey EC, can you recommend a more current (9-2018) video link for this info? Thanx.
Great video!!! I want to see you guys land a quadcopter on a quadcopter on a quadcopter, reverse of what you did for the Amazon drone delivery video.
Yeah! That would actually be really cool if you guys did that!
THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!
Hahaha
Stephenson Airplanes run groep
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where did you get the case screen ??
Can you do a video on how you set up your FPV box?
Hey guys, I built one of these but can't seem to find the combination of dip switches to work with fat shark. Do you know which ones do it?
how much does the whole camera setup weight? looking to mount on a micro quad.
ha you guys saved me a lot of freakin money I was just about to go trade in my Ares q 130 for a Ares FPV that would have cost me another $200 thanks again guys
do you receive the video stream with a 5.8Ghz video receiver?
Thanks for posting this up guys, it gives me confidence to try putting one together myself
Great episode guys.
Did you guys say you were going to sell these? all ready built? my soldering skills aren't that good to do that small
Bite the bullet, Snap, and Learn and Practice. Time to stop being a baby
JL
if weight is no issue like for isntance a land rc vehicle.
What kind of camera and other electronics to conect to googles would you recomend to get cristal clear HD imaging and still have about 500M range on the vehicle?
which are those little quads that support these and shown in the video pls.
what is the range of this setup and how to increase the range by adding more circuitry
Is there a pre-built one I can buy? I want one for my mini quad
Great video, I made mine about 3 years ago and it still sends signal fine with about 15mins run time.
Hi I have an idea - you can buy old iPhones (first gen) for less then £10. Can you salvage the reasonably good camera for FPV? Or will this cost too much to get working for FPV that you're better off buying original package?
Way too complicated to do do compared to this. It would not work.
I think Peter's remorse over getting the 5v module (instead of the 3.3v) was unfounded - he was actually right the first time! I was just re-reading the specs, and the 5v module IS the 3.3v module with an LDO regulator onboard. Thus It will happily work from 5v down to 3.4-ish volts. HOWEVER if you order the 3.3v module and you don't have an external regulator then a regular LiPo (at 4.2v fully charged) will probably BLOW THE MODULE. (I suspect. It exceeds spec. anyway) So the 5v module should be read "AT LEAST 3.5v" and the 3.3v module should be labelled "NEVER MORE than 3.3v". Anyone want to double-check that?
"quite hot" in the english sense? (as in "I say, this boiling oil they're pouring on us is quite hot.") or the usual sense? Putting out 200mw of radio power implies at least that much heat as well.. so "definitely very warm", but if it reaches "wow, that's hot!" levels, that's an indication you're running it over-voltage.
... still, nice to know they run at 4.2v in a pinch, with a heatsink. You probably get slightly better range with the extra volt, for a big reduction in chip MTBF. (Then again, failure due to errant tree is still probably going to happen first.)
That's not too bad then. Probably about 50-60 degrees C. (assuming you have mortal pain tolerances and aren't a chef.) That's at the limit of most chip specs, though. But given the power dissipation of chips is a V^2 thing, (and range increase as the cube root of power? from memory) that probably means you're only getting incremental range for a huge heat increase by 'overclocking' at 4.2v. Still, it works. And if we were wise, we probably wouldn't be so keen on throwing contraptions into the air, just to see what happens next.
I bought the 3.3v TX. what I plan to do is place a small diode in series with it. Diodes have a forward voltage drop
of about 0.5-0.7v voltage drop. If needed I will put 2 diodes in series. That will let me use a single cell battery.
If I knew for sure the 5v would work down to 3.3v I would have bought that one.
Jeremy Lee I agree. I made the mistake and ordered the 3.3v version. What a pain! It ran VERY hot (as in the English sense). Maybe it was defective because I also had channel locking issues with it.I've since gone and ordered the 5v version and am much happier with it. It runs much cooler on a 1s and I've not had any low-voltage problems.The 5v version is definitely the way to go.
what are they watching the video from the camera on? How do I buy/get that? please help!!
Dam skippy im gonna make one this week! Now how is the transmitter sending its signal to and what's the options on monitors for a poor boy like myself?
Btw thanks for the video.
If your plane can carry a little more weight and uses at least 2S, then I recommend using a Fatshark 600tvl CMOS camera in combination with a aomway mini 200mw transmitter.
The Fatshark CMOS camera is the best CMOS camera I've used. The rest produce awful images (poor contrast and muddy colours).
The aomway mini transmitter is almost as small as the diy module and comes with a SMA connector where you can attach a cloverleaf antenna.
There are 2 sizes of the 200mw 5.8Ghz aomway VTX: the mini one is the one without the big black molex connectors. Banggood sells them. Search for
"AOMWAY FPV 5.8Ghz 200mW 32CH Wireless AV Transmitter Module"
very kool. where do i get the receiver thingy with the screen or goggles?