Hi, you use this for the drone? this part is the receiver of the system, right? What there is on board in drone that transmit? What are the speed and distance limits to work? Do you think the system can able to work for a scooter race? Thank you
Hey! Thanks for the tutorial. I have a small problem.. As soon as I start the race while the vtx is powered on it just counts one lap in 00:00:00.052 seconds and then it's just stuck. Did you too have this problem? I have tried calibrating the timer and changing the RSSI threshold, but as soon as it gets over the threshold it just starts and ends the lap immediately..
Hi Vincent - I did have something similar, and from memory it was due to either the Vtx outputting too much power (ideally you'd be running 25mW) or the calibration being wrong and thus the trigger RSSI was too low.
@@SteveWinnard Yeah. The rssi threshold was too low. Thanks for the reply! Still can't get the bluetooth module (hc-06) to respond to AT commands and change the baudrate. But a have given up on that and just running it on the computer with cable😕
@@vincentholm326 You are welcome - happy to help. To be honest, if you can run it with a cable out in the field then do it, as you will avoid any potential interference issues. Plus I found that with the WiFi module (and I assume Bluetooth would be the same) that I wasn't getting a great range.
@@SteveWinnard Yeah, just need to get a cable for my phone so i don't have to fittle around with my computer as the battery Will be dead within a hour anyway😂
Wow people are still watching this? :D It works by detecting the video signal as it passes by the tracker. So yes, there is an external device - the race tracker (which is essentially a video reciever on a wifi board) and of course the transmitter in the drone.
Hey man I've put my race timer together but it doesn't seem to be picking up the rssi and starting the race and sensing the let let's do you know what this could be
Hey mate. Not sure. I know they can be a bit tricky to get the RSSI level correct for it to trigger on the timer. Are you using the single or multi-pilot firmware? Either way, make sure that you are calibrating the RSSI using the method in the manual. From there you need to find the value of the RSSI that is going to trigger the timer. Actually even before doing that,switch your phone app to the RSSI tab and see if the RSSI value goes up and down as you get closer / further away. That will show whether or not your Rx is communicating with your device...
Hi mate I might have missed it but how do you power it in the field and also do you put an antenna on .I am in the process of building one myself and also have you tried the newest firmware for it
Hi spike. Great questions :-) Because the Arduino Nano is USB powered you can easily power it off a power bank using a USB cable. You don't need an antenna on the RX module :-) I haven't tried the newest firmware yet but plan on doing so soon...
Steve Winnard ok cool thanks I've just use a voltage regulator so I can power it in the feld from a 2-6s battery was just wondering about and anntena you don't mention it but cool thanks for the idea and the great video
Hi Jorge, that's a good question - I'm not sure. You could use the Blue Tooth option instead of WiFi. The link is www.banggood.com/HC-06-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transceiver-RF-Main-Module-Serial-For-Arduino-p-80364.html?p=9E241515476054201710 I'll see if I can find out what other WiFi modules would work.
I am having an issue with the one I built, I can connect Bluetooth to the app, and everything is wired correctly and flashed. When I go to the app it gets stuck on detecting timing device or something like that I forgot exact words, I ordered another arduino nano to try maby it's a bad one Idk,
Bugger. I'm overseas at the moment, not back until next weekend and can take a look then. In the meantime if you want an answer sooner you could try posting your question in this group: facebook.com/groups/1438245066244735/
Were you able to solve this problem? Seems like I have the exact same one, but with wifi... Would be nice if you can tell me how you solved it. Thank you very much
Hi Kanaan. Yes indeed, I purposely flashed with the multi-pilot firmware, and it works well. I have only ever managed to get 2 other pilots along for testing so haven't fully pushed it but am confident that it will still work properly with 4. There's a couple of cool features that other race trackers might not have: 1) If you enter in the pilot name it actually reads out the name as they complete laps. 2) If for any reason your phone / laptop disconnects from the race tracker during the race, when it reconnects it will then read out all of the passes by the pilots (they collect on the tracker). Also, if you connect your phone to a Blue Tooth speaker the names and times will be nice and loud :)
Should've read the comment about baudrate, or the manual.. took me some time to figure out what's wrong. Nice video though, maybe reupload with a simple typo about the baudrate.
Hmmm, great question that I don't know the answer to off-hand. I'm not that familiar with Arduino - I'd say that because we are flashing compiled code onto the Nano, that unless the Nano and Uno are directly compatible, its unlikely. I'll have a look on good ol' Google and see what I can find...
I just went ahead and flashed it with the software and it appears it took just fine, but there's no A6 pin on the uno, trying to figure out how to switch that.
Cheers! In theory it will work with any ANY vtx as it's simply picking up the video signal on your chosen channel as you fly past in close proximity to it. As long as your vtx is transmitting correctly on the chosen channel it should make no difference what you are using...
Thanks for the video, and advice mate, got it up and running, now to test :)
You are welcome mate. Thanks for your input into the video. Hopefully your tracker works brilliantly :)
Looks like Christian has changed the URL to the schematic - I have updated the link above to point to the (currently) correct link.
Awesome!!!! Thanks. Any ideas on a case for this?
Hi, you use this for the drone?
this part is the receiver of the system, right?
What there is on board in drone that transmit?
What are the speed and distance limits to work?
Do you think the system can able to work for a scooter race?
Thank you
Would you recommend to add an antenna or just build it like in the video? What distance you need to fly by?
Hey! Thanks for the tutorial. I have a small problem.. As soon as I start the race while the vtx is powered on it just counts one lap in 00:00:00.052 seconds and then it's just stuck. Did you too have this problem? I have tried calibrating the timer and changing the RSSI threshold, but as soon as it gets over the threshold it just starts and ends the lap immediately..
Hi Vincent - I did have something similar, and from memory it was due to either the Vtx outputting too much power (ideally you'd be running 25mW) or the calibration being wrong and thus the trigger RSSI was too low.
@@SteveWinnard Yeah. The rssi threshold was too low. Thanks for the reply! Still can't get the bluetooth module (hc-06) to respond to AT commands and change the baudrate. But a have given up on that and just running it on the computer with cable😕
@@vincentholm326 You are welcome - happy to help.
To be honest, if you can run it with a cable out in the field then do it, as you will avoid any potential interference issues. Plus I found that with the WiFi module (and I assume Bluetooth would be the same) that I wasn't getting a great range.
@@SteveWinnard Yeah, just need to get a cable for my phone so i don't have to fittle around with my computer as the battery Will be dead within a hour anyway😂
I didnt understand how it actually detects one lap. Is there an external device used for it?
Wow people are still watching this? :D
It works by detecting the video signal as it passes by the tracker. So yes, there is an external device - the race tracker (which is essentially a video reciever on a wifi board) and of course the transmitter in the drone.
@@SteveWinnardthanks for the reply. Why video receiver do you recommend?
@@irvinriverabadillo8808 for the tracker whatever I used in the vid. It's been so long I don't recall what it was off hand sorry.
Hey man I've put my race timer together but it doesn't seem to be picking up the rssi and starting the race and sensing the let let's do you know what this could be
Hey mate. Not sure. I know they can be a bit tricky to get the RSSI level correct for it to trigger on the timer. Are you using the single or multi-pilot firmware?
Either way, make sure that you are calibrating the RSSI using the method in the manual. From there you need to find the value of the RSSI that is going to trigger the timer.
Actually even before doing that,switch your phone app to the RSSI tab and see if the RSSI value goes up and down as you get closer / further away. That will show whether or not your Rx is communicating with your device...
Can it work on rc cars?
I don't see why not, as long as you are using a suitable video transmitter in the car.
Great vid, is there a 3D printed case for it ?
Hi mate I might have missed it but how do you power it in the field and also do you put an antenna on .I am in the process of building one myself and also have you tried the newest firmware for it
Hi spike. Great questions :-) Because the Arduino Nano is USB powered you can easily power it off a power bank using a USB cable.
You don't need an antenna on the RX module :-)
I haven't tried the newest firmware yet but plan on doing so soon...
Steve Winnard ok cool thanks I've just use a voltage regulator so I can power it in the feld from a 2-6s battery was just wondering about and anntena you don't mention it but cool thanks for the idea and the great video
What other Wifi module could I use? The Geekcreit is not available now.
Hi Jorge, that's a good question - I'm not sure. You could use the Blue Tooth option instead of WiFi.
The link is www.banggood.com/HC-06-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transceiver-RF-Main-Module-Serial-For-Arduino-p-80364.html?p=9E241515476054201710
I'll see if I can find out what other WiFi modules would work.
So you don't need an antenna on the vrx module?
That is correct - no antenna needed.
I am having an issue with the one I built, I can connect Bluetooth to the app, and everything is wired correctly and flashed. When I go to the app it gets stuck on detecting timing device or something like that I forgot exact words, I ordered another arduino nano to try maby it's a bad one Idk,
Did you go into the settings and make sure that it is using Bt as the connection method?
Yes
Bugger. I'm overseas at the moment, not back until next weekend and can take a look then. In the meantime if you want an answer sooner you could try posting your question in this group:
facebook.com/groups/1438245066244735/
Were you able to solve this problem? Seems like I have the exact same one, but with wifi... Would be nice if you can tell me how you solved it. Thank you very much
@@sonicfpv4738 did you ever solve this problum?
Have you tested it with the multiple pilot software yet im wondering how well it works?
Hi Kanaan. Yes indeed, I purposely flashed with the multi-pilot firmware, and it works well. I have only ever managed to get 2 other pilots along for testing so haven't fully pushed it but am confident that it will still work properly with 4.
There's a couple of cool features that other race trackers might not have:
1) If you enter in the pilot name it actually reads out the name as they complete laps.
2) If for any reason your phone / laptop disconnects from the race tracker during the race, when it reconnects it will then read out all of the passes by the pilots (they collect on the tracker).
Also, if you connect your phone to a Blue Tooth speaker the names and times will be nice and loud :)
I just ordered all the parts to build one :) hopefully It works
It's an easy build, but if you have any issues feel free to message me on here or an FB - I should be easy to find.
Sweet, thanks for the quick reply can't wait to get the parts in and build it
Should've read the comment about baudrate, or the manual.. took me some time to figure out what's wrong.
Nice video though, maybe reupload with a simple typo about the baudrate.
Did you ever try and use a directional antenna to narrow the "search field"?
Or is there no benefit?
Can this work with a different Arduino? I have an Uno laying around from a deceased project.
Hmmm, great question that I don't know the answer to off-hand. I'm not that familiar with Arduino - I'd say that because we are flashing compiled code onto the Nano, that unless the Nano and Uno are directly compatible, its unlikely. I'll have a look on good ol' Google and see what I can find...
Google and I don't get along, lol, thanks for the quick reply
I just went ahead and flashed it with the software and it appears it took just fine, but there's no A6 pin on the uno, trying to figure out how to switch that.
That's kinda awesome! Hopefully you can get that pin working.
good video. thks . Is it compatible with an Immersion rc 600mw ????
Cheers! In theory it will work with any ANY vtx as it's simply picking up the video signal on your chosen channel as you fly past in close proximity to it. As long as your vtx is transmitting correctly on the chosen channel it should make no difference what you are using...
@@SteveWinnard I will buy the necessary material and follow its instructions.
Good video..
Thanks!