This video takes a look at performing a return loss sweep on a set of IBCrazy 2.4 GHz Bluebeam Ultra antenna set.
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Sweeping is performed using a PC Driven Windfreak SynthNV.
… Read more...The Windfreak SynthNV
Since enclosing the Naze32 FunFly flight controller board within a 3D printed case, it’s been awkward to mount things inside the Blackout Mini H Quad because the Naze32 case mounts to the PDB, so you no longer have space … Read more...
Bugger!
The Blackout Mini H Quad struck a tree branch just at the wrong angle, and dislodged the VTX (Video Transmitter).
A post-mortem at home found the connector was barely hanging onto the PCB and that two copper traces … Read more...
Up until today, I have been using a piezo buzzer (AKA lost model buzzer) from NextFPV.
It was ok but not as loud as what I would have like, but it was still louder than another piezo I had … Read more...
An inexpensive way to reduce the risk of LiPo leads and/or XT60 connectors getting nicked by propellers.
The previous LiPo Guard served a dual-role, to help protect the low profile 5.8 GHz cloverleaf antenna as well, but in progressing from … Read more...
I currently fly FPV using a 7″ screen with a built in 5.8 GHz receiver. ie; no goggles here yet.
This screen has built in speakers, and I was curious if being able to listen to real-time audio would be … Read more...
Was out flying with a mate a few days ago, and this was found in the park:
A frisbee!
This makes an ideal launch pad, to get the Blackout MIni H Quad up out of the grass:
Like so:
And … Read more...
Most boards in the Blackout Mini H Quad have an LED to indicate it’s powered up (ie; Naze32, Bluetooth, VTX), except the Sony 1/3″ 800TVL Effio-V FPV camera.
After clipping a tree branch (which actually dislodged the FPV camera … Read more...
The typical board-type FPV camera is quite vulnerable, especially to moisture.
It only takes one blade of damp grass to get inside the frame, and will temporarily stop the camera from functioning properly.
To improve the board’s resistance to moisture … Read more...
Two FPV camera anti-vibration mounts were lost recently, when the BlackOut Mini H Quad clipped a tree branch, just at the wrong angle.
Not wanting to pay the rip-off prices for genuine BlackOut spare parts, the following idea from … Read more...
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