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Aviatordave

Posted 4/18/2010 10:07 PM (#346)
Subject: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Easyglider Pro

spektrum 2.4 ghz radio

900 mhz video

and here is my set up:

Edited by Aviatordave 4/19/2010 10:09 AM

Aviatordave

Posted 4/18/2010 10:08 PM (#347 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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We cant embed videos here?

Garret H

Posted 4/18/2010 10:32 PM (#349 - in reply to #347)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Hi, Dave - welcome to the site!

Yes, you can embed YouTube videos. See this thread: http://www.xtremeflyer.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=90&posts=1&start=1

I know it is a little different than other sites and I wish it would allow the direct URL method, but I have been told the next release of this forum software (due in a couple of months) will allow direct URL embeds!

For Vimeo vids, you will just have to post a link...sorry!

Garret

Aviatordave

Posted 4/19/2010 10:09 AM (#351 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Cool, thanks.

Not a problem.

Dave

Garret H

Posted 4/19/2010 12:05 PM (#352 - in reply to #351)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Very cool vid, although I am sorry to see it crash!

What happened? Did you have a brown out?

Thanks for sharing!
Garret

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 9:09 PM (#409 - in reply to #352)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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spektrum is the wrong radio to use with wireless video. I am switching to trusty 72 mhz which is pretty robust with wireless video. My spektrum will go on my AP plane where it is more trusted.

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 9:11 PM (#410 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Hopefully this works. Here is the fixed plane, just waiting on some servos, spinner, and prop. <img height="768" width="1024" border="0" src="http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/bud_heavy/IMG_0029.jpg" /> 

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Garret H

Posted 4/22/2010 9:13 PM (#411 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Ahh, I see! Too many 2.4ghz signals getting the mix?

Garret

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 9:16 PM (#413 - in reply to #411)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Garret H - 4/22/2010 10:13 AM Ahh, I see! Too many 2.4ghz signals getting the mix? Garret

Well, not exactly. I am using 900 mhz, but it is overruling the signal on my spektrum. 'Washing out' is another term.

Garret H

Posted 4/22/2010 9:18 PM (#414 - in reply to #413)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Really? I have never heard of that issue...but, I can definitely see how the signal could be affected, even on a lower frequency...

BTW, you should be able to do a Photobucket embed -- you may have a bad character in the link...

Garret

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 9:18 PM (#415 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Here is the pan / tilt I am using. $20 from servocity.com

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 9:19 PM (#416 - in reply to #414)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Garret H - 4/22/2010 10:18 AM Really? I have never heard of that issue...but, I can definitely see how the signal could be affected, even on a lower frequency... BTW, you should be able to do a Photobucket embed -- you may have a bad character in the link... Garret

ya..I might spend some time in the test forum...hoping you have one... :)

Edited by Aviatordave 4/22/2010 9:19 PM

Garret H

Posted 4/22/2010 9:26 PM (#420 - in reply to #416)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Yep, I see you already found it!

Gleber

Posted 4/22/2010 10:06 PM (#426 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Dude, that thing is awesome!!!!

That pan/tilt feature is something

How much cost to get a setup like that?

So, how far from you you got the crashed plane?

Gleber

Edited by Gleber 4/22/2010 10:08 PM

Aviatordave

Posted 4/22/2010 10:35 PM (#429 - in reply to #346)
Subject: Re: My 2nd FPV flight....and crash

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Here is the plane. I got it for $90 on sale but looks like it is $110 now....(or you can get a easystar for $70)
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=MPU214226

Here are the goggles. You have to solder in a few wires but it is easy and there is a good thread on it at RCG. The secret is to get a bid in before it hits $50. Then the seller will give you a second chance at $50-$60. (safeseller only at ebay)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TRIMERSION-V...item5191d38e11

Here is a good 900 mhz video xmtr and receiver (I got mine at $75, its $95 now)
http://hobbywireless.com/cart/index....6b896774faf1dc

Antenna for ground station, this is cheaper and more versatile -
http://hobbywireless.com/cart/index....6b896774faf1dc

Pan/tilt
http://www.servocity.com/html/spt50_...an___tilt.html

camera (1.9mm) I also bought a case for it at $4
http://cctvohio.com/pages/cams.html

I use a DX7 radio, you can use a 6+channel 72mhz radio and it will give you a good mile range. DX7 is good for 1/2 mile or so.

I built my camera pod, but you can buy one if you want here
http://readymaderc.com/store/index.p...products_id=20

I already had the motor/esc/ubec/servos/servo wires so I didnt link those. Most guys here have alot of that stuff or you can get it cheap from HeadsupRC

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