FPV

3.3 GHz FPV Cloverleaf Antenna

April 12, 2016 by Adam

I was curious about how much bigger a 3.3 GHz cloverleaf antenna would be, compared to a 5.8 GHz antenna, to see if it was a viable alternative for FPV … Read more...

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FPV Camera Crystal Repairs

August 7, 2015 by Adam

Board cameras used in FPV applications can be quite vulnerable, and sooner or later, through-hole leaded components can fatigue and break off with vibrations.

One of the most fragile components … Read more...

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How to Build an FPV Camera Shield

August 4, 2015 by Adam

A “how to” build video for the FPV Camera Shield, so you can bang a set of five of these out in about 15 minutes.

Previously described:
https://vk4ghz.com/the-0-06-fpv-camera-protector-shield/

🙂

Build: Blackout 6" Dumb Ideas! FPV Multirotors

The $0.06 FPV Camera Protector Shield

July 29, 2015 by Adam

Another FPV camera died today, and it will be the last open board camera I fit… they are just too vulnerable.

Replacing the dead Effio-V 800TVL is another Effio-V 800TVL, … Read more...

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RX-LCD5802 Fixing a Loose Power Socket

June 29, 2015 by Adam

The DC input socket on this RX-LCD5802 7″ 5.8 GHz diversity monitor had become loose, as I discovered when attempting to charge it one day.

Aside from feeling “not … Read more...

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Headplay Mini HDMI Lead

June 27, 2015 by Adam

What were the Headplay design engineers thinking???

The Headplay HD 7″ Headset picture looks absolutely stunning when fed with a HDMI source, but the lack of clearance with the connector … Read more...

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Headplay HD and Glasses

June 16, 2015 by Adam

If you normally need to wear glasses, then rest assured, this is no problem with the Headplay HD 7″ headset.

Picture are worth 1,000 words.

It’s much easier to insert … Read more...

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Headplay HD 7″ FPV Headset Review

June 8, 2015 by Adam

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Headplay HD Push Button Wire Loom – Be Careful

June 6, 2015 by Adam

Took delivery of a Headplay HD FPV headset, and not along after, took it apart.

As you do!

To help with splitting the two halves, hold the switch panel … Read more...

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Low Volts Alarm Mod – Reducing the Volume

June 4, 2015 by Adam

If you’re wearing a FPV headset, goggles, or perhaps have a ground station being powered off a lipo battery you’ll want a low volts warning, but not a loud ear-splitting … Read more...

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MWOSD – Display RSSI via Spare Radio Channel

June 3, 2015 by Adam

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Displaying RSSI on the micro MinimOSD can be achieved without adding the extra wire between it and the FrSky D4R II receiver’s signal pin 2 (used in CPPM mode).

It’s … Read more...

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FR632 5.8 GHz Diversity Receiver Teardown

June 2, 2015 by Adam

Here we take a look inside the FR632 5.8 GHz diversity 32 Channel Auto Scan LCD A/V Receiver obtained from the Hobby King AU Warehouse for just under AUD$75.

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