Thank you so VERY much for taking the time to post this video. It solved my problem and all is working as it should. By the way, I'm Dennis. ( Dionysios). Thanks again.
For those looking for the latest in DIY headtracker hardware, there is a very updated firmware and configurator available now. It is much easier to set up than the old arduino version. This one uses a modern all -in-on Arduino BLE board .. which includes Bluetooth! And it gets better, the firmware can output wirelessly over Bluetooth into any of the Frsky-Para (bluetooth trainer port) enabled OpenTx firmware radios (can also use cables into any ppm trainer port radio). I just built one of these headtrackers today, and the hardware was about $20 and can run off vcc from your goggle's battery, like 5-20 volts. google 'RCgroups FPV head tracker single board'
@@Painless360 very interested yes! I just built mine for bluetooth ops and the build is very easy, with 3d printed case, a little button and a barrel connector. Soldering, flashing and calibrating took maybe 15 minutes. But what is hard to figure out is getting radios updated to bluetooth and choosing firmware for the radio to enable Para bluetooth trainer port. I tried soldering the bluetooth module into my T16 and failed, but I want to try it again for my old XLite now.
nice... I have them actually on a switch on the radio too so that when the switch is off the camera is centered for takeoff/landing. switch in the middle is pan on a knob, and down is the head tracker.
Just got a trinity module that I'm planning to use with DJI and a Jumper T16 but wasn't quite sure how to set up the trainer thingy, so this couldn't have come at a better time! Thanks!
Yes please....an update to a DIY headtracker would be good stuff....Thanks I did build one way back when and had it working on the bench but never got around to installing in an aircraft. Still on a list of things to do.......
Hi Mr. P Great video on headtracker. I just finished setting up a headtracker for my Spektrum radio and Skyzone goodies. I'm using a trinity gimbal and a older Spektrum radio so it took me a bit to get working. I used a Caddx Ratel and A TBS UNIFY race edition mounted on the side. I did have to remove the button switch from my trainer button and then soldered a normal on/off switch from one of the gear to be able to turn off/on as I want. When off the camera will go back to forward facing. Thanks for the information.
Thanks Lee, I have build some DIY ones with no problems and also got the Quanum one to, but never used them, also noticed that many builders had some trouble with the DIY ones, so a how to video would be very helpful for many I think. Cheers ;o)
Awesome video, and chance you could do a video explaining how to make it so when a switch is in one position it uses the head tracked input from the trainer, but when the switch is in a different position it uses the sliders to control the pan tilt channels. If this is even possible. Thanks
Setup the mixes for all the things you want and then add a switch to all of them, or use flight modes... See my videos on those topics.... Best of luck
Watched several of you videos on LiPo and chargers as well as the one on connection them together. Perhaps I missed in there but I need a s6, I have 2 x s3 3000 c50 LiPos. I want to join them in series and then connect them to my D2 charger (just to confirm out put etc, I will use a multi meter first though), do you plug both balance cords in or will it read the balance though either balance cord for both batteries? Thanks in advance. Have a great day. So close to having my Glow Eagle 63 switched to Elec motor. Jeff
Thank you for summarizing the knowledge in a clear and clever way! I have a question that none have asked. I think: :) How to mix TX16S in order to have a switch which changes the sources for the channels for pan and tilt, from headtracker input/PPM/Trainer port (Ardu BLE) to S1 and S2 and vice versa. I've setup CH7 - Pan/CH8 - Tilt. Source is TR7 and TR8 and it's good, but before I had headtracker sources was S1 and S2, which is also convenient. It would be nice to be able to choose from where to control the gimbal. Currently I'm stuck on CH7 - Pan/CH8 - Tilt - Source TR7 and TR8 and CH11 - Pan/CH12 - Tilt - Source S1 and S2 on a SD switch which disables channels 7/8 when 11/12 are active and vice versa, but cannot set two different channels in Arduplane to control one and the same gimbal axis, which isn't the case for elevator and other inputs, so there isn't enough info :) I'll appreciate any advice or walkaround :) Thank you again!
Just found a solution and will leave it here, no matter how noob it was. If you need to select two different sources for one channel, copy the mix then paste it after the channel and change the source of the sub-mix to whatever you want. Put the mix dependent on some free of channels switch on tx to switch between sources. This way I can witch between headtracker and pots for pan/tilt control :) Thank you :) Yahoooo
How do you get it to work with your DIY headtracker?? I've tried everything in this video and in other videos but it still won't work. My TX16s is running EdgeTX 2.5 so i don't know if that makes a difference. Thanks for any help!
Hello, I don't speak English very well. I use a Nano 33 BLE Rev2 board and a FrSky Taranis QX7 radio control with trainer cable. I configured everything, board and radio control, as per the tutorial. From the Windows GUI everything works, but the signals do not seem to arrive to the radio control. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help. Walter
Hi Lee, Very informative video. However, I'm new to Edge TX and am using 2.8. I'm trying to set up head tracking on two channels and don't see TR in the source list. Is there something else I need to add to see that source? Jim
Great video lee.. I have a question about opentx though. I have a gimbal that stops when the stick input is centered but the gimbal doesnt re-center, so with a headtracker i would have to go back to center to stop the gimbal moving. Is there a way in opentx to make the output stop when my head stops and? eg. pan stops at 1500 and doesnt center back. but my head tracker would be outputting 1700 or something? hope this makes sense
What if you want to use headtracker input sometimes, but other times use one of the stick inputs? For example, if I want the rudder stick to control pan normally, and then activate headtracker via a switch. does that automatically disable the rudder stick input or is it combined with the headtracker input? For a ground vehicle I have pan/tilt on the rudder/throttle stick. So I would like to make sure the rudder/throttle inputs are disabled when the headtracker inputs are enabled.
Yep, easy to do in OpenTX. Check out the Opentx mix school series for how to set it up.. The one called 'changing channel outputs via switches' would be a good one. Best of luck
Hey Lee great video! When you first reviewed the head tracker for the HDO2s, I purchased myself one for my HDO2 set but it did not come with cables. What cables will I need for the Fat Shark 3-Axis Trinity Head Tracker Module for HDO2? I will also be using my Radiomaster TX16s.
@@Painless360 Well that is not good. I cannot find the cable I need anywhere. It has been discontinued. It is the fatshark cable FSV2113. The 3.5mm jack on one end and the data port style end on the other.
so I have qx7 and head tracker built in goggles. got it setup but is a lil wonky, its not moving as smoothly it goes hard left,right,up,down im thinking the jack is the problem do it matter 2pole or 3pole or something else?
Is there anything new on the market vendor free that is worth mentioning and that its not breaking the bank? Any video with head tracker tech on roadmap? Thank you
Hi. I need some help with my BLE Sense. I have cabled it all up. I also used a Reset switch instead of using the sense sensor. Everything works on the software. I don't get any signal on the TX16s Radio Channel monitor. I selected Ch5 and Ch6 for pan/Tilt on the Headtracker sw and then selected the same Chs on the mixer on the TX16s. Nothing moves. What am I going wrong? Thanks
@@Painless360 checked all my wiring. it's all good. i am running Edgetx V2.6.0. My help in setting up the Trainer Function. I have selected TR6 to TR8 on the mixer channels. not getting any movements. Thanks
Check what channels the headtracker is outputting via the PC app and then try every TR channel on the radio in turn. Remember to confirm the outputs are 'on' in the HT software too - see video.
@@Painless360 I did connect the trainer cable but can't access the mixer fiction with it. I even tried my UHF module which has a head tracker port with my cobra x. The UHF transmitter detects my Cobra ppm connection but UHF receiver can't read it and communicate with servo. Can you do a video on Cobra x head tracker with your tx16 radio?
I have moved onto dji fpv and can't buy a head tracker anywhere, only ones available is this one you fitted in fatshark which obviously is no good to us. We need a cheap diy head tracker that is capable of being used on dji. And used on open tx and with crossfire. If you can design and make a simple easy one with them things in mind ill buy you a beer after lockdown
I am shocked to have subscribed just now, considering how I admire the channel.. I want to hereby express my gratitude for the informative content. You probably won't be able read it but just in case what would be the most affordable Flight controller setup with integrated OSD function with Airspeed sensor and mission control (in the form of gps check points)??? I am sorry to ask out topic question)
It depends on what you mean by Mission Control. Basic mission planning is in INAV and fully featured Mission Planning is in Ardupilot. Both support lots of flight controllers, some of which are inexpensive. I'm a fan of the Matek, Holybro and BrainFPV hardware.. see my builds
@@Painless360 Thanks alot for taking time to answer, i am going through your build series now. I am hoping to make my very first build soon with the guidance of your videos ...
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I would like to see a current video on your DIY head tracker effort. Thanks Lee.
Great tutorial on setting up HT! Yes, I would like to see a video on building the DIY wireless HT!
Instablaster
Thank you so VERY much for taking the time to post this video.
It solved my problem and all is working as it should.
By the way, I'm Dennis. ( Dionysios).
Thanks again.
Glad to hear that you are sorted. Thanks again for your suggestion..Happy flying
For those looking for the latest in DIY headtracker hardware, there is a very updated firmware and configurator available now. It is much easier to set up than the old arduino version. This one uses a modern all -in-on Arduino BLE board .. which includes Bluetooth! And it gets better, the firmware can output wirelessly over Bluetooth into any of the Frsky-Para (bluetooth trainer port) enabled OpenTx firmware radios (can also use cables into any ppm trainer port radio). I just built one of these headtrackers today, and the hardware was about $20 and can run off vcc from your goggle's battery, like 5-20 volts. google 'RCgroups FPV head tracker single board'
That is probably the one I will build on the channel if there is enough interest... thanks for the comment. Happy flying!
@@Painless360 very interested yes! I just built mine for bluetooth ops and the build is very easy, with 3d printed case, a little button and a barrel connector. Soldering, flashing and calibrating took maybe 15 minutes. But what is hard to figure out is getting radios updated to bluetooth and choosing firmware for the radio to enable Para bluetooth trainer port. I tried soldering the bluetooth module into my T16 and failed, but I want to try it again for my old XLite now.
nice... I have them actually on a switch on the radio too so that when the switch is off the camera is centered for takeoff/landing. switch in the middle is pan on a knob, and down is the head tracker.
Never used ours on the skyzones we own.thanks Lee for info.take care and stay safe my friend .speak soon.
Just got a trinity module that I'm planning to use with DJI and a Jumper T16 but wasn't quite sure how to set up the trainer thingy, so this couldn't have come at a better time! Thanks!
Opensource head tracker build video looks good please do tutorial!
Yes please....an update to a DIY headtracker would be good stuff....Thanks
I did build one way back when and had it working on the bench but never got around to installing in an aircraft.
Still on a list of things to do.......
Hi Mr. P Great video on headtracker. I just finished setting up a headtracker for my Spektrum radio and Skyzone goodies. I'm using a trinity gimbal and a older Spektrum radio so it took me a bit to get working. I used a Caddx Ratel and A TBS UNIFY race edition mounted on the side. I did have to remove the button switch from my trainer button and then soldered a normal on/off switch from one of the gear to be able to turn off/on as I want. When off the camera will go back to forward facing. Thanks for the information.
Thank you
Thanks Lee, I have build some DIY ones with no problems and also got the Quanum one to, but never used them, also noticed that many builders had some trouble with the DIY ones, so a how to video would be very helpful for many I think. Cheers ;o)
Very cool info had no idea how it worked
Pretty interesting, Lee! 😃
Thanks a lot!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Good info on the tr channels, didn't know that . Thanks
Quite simple really with modern technology, but still very impressive and useful too.
Keep up the great work; stay safe and have fun,
Joe
yes, please do a DIY headtrackar video, because the RC thread is so long, so hard to get the information you need from that thread
I'd love to see you do a diy head tracker too.
Already done. Check out the video.. Happy flying
Awesome video, and chance you could do a video explaining how to make it so when a switch is in one position it uses the head tracked input from the trainer, but when the switch is in a different position it uses the sliders to control the pan tilt channels. If this is even possible. Thanks
Setup the mixes for all the things you want and then add a switch to all of them, or use flight modes... See my videos on those topics.... Best of luck
Thanks, subbed
I would like to se a diy headtracker video 💪🏼
Thanks for Sharing.
Wish I could find the Trinity Head Tracker for my HDO 2's Thanks for the video
I think I still have a couple in the draw... they are about..
Watched several of you videos on LiPo and chargers as well as the one on connection them together. Perhaps I missed in there but I need a s6, I have 2 x s3 3000 c50 LiPos. I want to join them in series and then connect them to my D2 charger (just to confirm out put etc, I will use a multi meter first though), do you plug both balance cords in or will it read the balance though either balance cord for both batteries?
Thanks in advance.
Have a great day.
So close to having my Glow Eagle 63 switched to Elec motor.
Jeff
Thank you for summarizing the knowledge in a clear and clever way!
I have a question that none have asked. I think: :)
How to mix TX16S in order to have a switch which changes the sources for the channels for pan and tilt, from headtracker input/PPM/Trainer port (Ardu BLE) to S1 and S2 and vice versa.
I've setup CH7 - Pan/CH8 - Tilt. Source is TR7 and TR8 and it's good, but before I had headtracker sources was S1 and S2, which is also convenient. It would be nice to be able to choose from where to control the gimbal.
Currently I'm stuck on CH7 - Pan/CH8 - Tilt - Source TR7 and TR8 and CH11 - Pan/CH12 - Tilt - Source S1 and S2 on a SD switch which disables channels 7/8 when 11/12 are active and vice versa, but cannot set two different channels in Arduplane to control one and the same gimbal axis, which isn't the case for elevator and other inputs, so there isn't enough info :)
I'll appreciate any advice or walkaround :)
Thank you again!
Just found a solution and will leave it here, no matter how noob it was.
If you need to select two different sources for one channel, copy the mix then paste it after the channel and change the source of the sub-mix to whatever you want. Put the mix dependent on some free of channels switch on tx to switch between sources.
This way I can witch between headtracker and pots for pan/tilt control :)
Thank you :) Yahoooo
Excellent video. Question: Can this be done in TBS tango 2 and DJI fpv goggles? THX
With an external head tracker and confirm the radio has trainer port, should do... best of luck
How do you get it to work with your DIY headtracker?? I've tried everything in this video and in other videos but it still won't work. My TX16s is running EdgeTX 2.5 so i don't know if that makes a difference. Thanks for any help!
Not sure, I've not tried it in EdgeTX... Best of luck
@@Painless360 any suggestions?? Do you know if it might work on EdgeTX 2.6???
No idea, EdgeTX has a lot of things that are not yet working as well as in OpenTX..
@@Painless360 thank anyways! And keep up the great content!
Hello, I don't speak English very well.
I use a Nano 33 BLE Rev2 board and a FrSky Taranis QX7 radio control with trainer cable.
I configured everything, board and radio control, as per the tutorial.
From the Windows GUI everything works, but the signals do not seem to arrive to the radio control. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for the help.
Walter
I've never seen the FS or Quanum HTs in stock. I'd love to see a DIY build on your channel, based on that old RC Groups post.
There is a newer, simpler build now. Cheaper too.. Stay tuned!
@@Painless360 Yay!
Hi Lee, Very informative video. However, I'm new to Edge TX and am using 2.8. I'm trying to set up head tracking on two channels and don't see TR in the source list. Is there something else I need to add to see that source?
Jim
th-cam.com/video/NIV-oecmlGw/w-d-xo.html may help.
@@Painless360 Thank you very much
Great video lee.. I have a question about opentx though. I have a gimbal that stops when the stick input is centered but the gimbal doesnt re-center, so with a headtracker i would have to go back to center to stop the gimbal moving. Is there a way in opentx to make the output stop when my head stops and? eg. pan stops at 1500 and doesnt center back. but my head tracker would be outputting 1700 or something? hope this makes sense
Not sure I understand what you mean. Is your Gimbal at the end of it's life maybe?
What if you want to use headtracker input sometimes, but other times use one of the stick inputs? For example, if I want the rudder stick to control pan normally, and then activate headtracker via a switch. does that automatically disable the rudder stick input or is it combined with the headtracker input? For a ground vehicle I have pan/tilt on the rudder/throttle stick. So I would like to make sure the rudder/throttle inputs are disabled when the headtracker inputs are enabled.
Yep, easy to do in OpenTX. Check out the Opentx mix school series for how to set it up.. The one called 'changing channel outputs via switches' would be a good one. Best of luck
Hey Lee great video! When you first reviewed the head tracker for the HDO2s, I purchased myself one for my HDO2 set but it did not come with cables. What cables will I need for the Fat Shark 3-Axis Trinity Head Tracker Module for HDO2? I will also be using my Radiomaster TX16s.
All of mine came with the cables shown... Not sure..
@@Painless360 Well that is not good. I cannot find the cable I need anywhere. It has been discontinued. It is the fatshark cable FSV2113. The 3.5mm jack on one end and the data port style end on the other.
Are you a Patreon? If so message me on there and I can chase out the wires so you can make one..
Hi Professor Lee? Do you have a extra Fat Shark FSV2414 to sale ? I need to install in my HDO2.
I have spares here but not planning on selling them as they are hard to get.. See my DIY HT build...
so I have qx7 and head tracker built in goggles. got it setup but is a lil wonky, its not moving as smoothly it goes hard left,right,up,down im thinking the jack is the problem do it matter 2pole or 3pole or something else?
Probably something else. Best of luck
Is there anything new on the market vendor free that is worth mentioning and that its not breaking the bank? Any video with head tracker tech on roadmap? Thank you
Not that I can share at the moment. The DIY headtracker is a cheaper way to make one and they work great! - th-cam.com/video/Q9Av10UxBEI/w-d-xo.html
Is there a mod around to use a fatshark head tracker with DJI goggles?
There is a cheaper way to do it - looks like there is enough interest for me to make a video on it..
@@Painless360 That would be great. Thanks for replying
Sorry for asking, As i do not fly quad-copters what is the head tracker ? .
Do you fly the model by moving your head ? .
No, you use a head tracker to move a camera. If you have a camera mounted on servos, then you can 'look around' simply by moving your head
Head trackers are usually used on fixed wing. See the video linked in this one..
@@gizfpv Thanks'
Hi. I need some help with my BLE Sense. I have cabled it all up. I also used a Reset switch instead of using the sense sensor. Everything works on the software. I don't get any signal on the TX16s Radio Channel monitor. I selected Ch5 and Ch6 for pan/Tilt on the Headtracker sw and then selected the same Chs on the mixer on the TX16s. Nothing moves. What am I going wrong? Thanks
@@Painless360 checked all my wiring. it's all good. i am running Edgetx V2.6.0. My help in setting up the Trainer Function. I have selected TR6 to TR8 on the mixer channels. not getting any movements. Thanks
Check what channels the headtracker is outputting via the PC app and then try every TR channel on the radio in turn. Remember to confirm the outputs are 'on' in the HT software too - see video.
I have a flysky fsi6x and I can't add trainer channel in mixer mode because it does not support that. Any suggestions on how to get it working?
I don't use that radio here. I'd look at the options for the trainer function in it. Best of luck
@@Painless360 I did connect the trainer cable but can't access the mixer fiction with it. I even tried my UHF module which has a head tracker port with my cobra x. The UHF transmitter detects my Cobra ppm connection but UHF receiver can't read it and communicate with servo. Can you do a video on Cobra x head tracker with your tx16 radio?
If I get one in, I will. Happy flying
@@Painless360 alright Sir 👍 thanks
Hi just put a trinity headracker in my fatsharks and getting a signal out. However after a few seconds the googles bleep and it shuts off any ideas??
Battery needs charging?
이거 Radio Master TX12도 가능한가요?
This Head Tracker Use to Radio Master TX12??
Only is the TX12 has a trainer port..
Can a 360 can be connected to head tracking for fpv?
360? Not sure what you mean..
I have moved onto dji fpv and can't buy a head tracker anywhere, only ones available is this one you fitted in fatshark which obviously is no good to us. We need a cheap diy head tracker that is capable of being used on dji. And used on open tx and with crossfire. If you can design and make a simple easy one with them things in mind ill buy you a beer after lockdown
Is there a way to setup a wireless connection?
Yes there is, video showing how (same as in the wiki for this project) coming soon..
I am shocked to have subscribed just now, considering how I admire the channel.. I want to hereby express my gratitude for the informative content. You probably won't be able read it but just in case what would be the most affordable Flight controller setup with integrated OSD function with Airspeed sensor and mission control (in the form of gps check points)??? I am sorry to ask out topic question)
It depends on what you mean by Mission Control. Basic mission planning is in INAV and fully featured Mission Planning is in Ardupilot. Both support lots of flight controllers, some of which are inexpensive. I'm a fan of the Matek, Holybro and BrainFPV hardware.. see my builds
@@Painless360 Thanks alot for taking time to answer, i am going through your build series now. I am hoping to make my very first build soon with the guidance of your videos ...
Can I use 360 degree servos?
I don't see why not... Best of luck
Do u need to add these channels to inav?
Hey Nemo, answered on your Patreon post...
@@Painless360 thank u I got it up and running
The setup you have described does not seems to work on EdgeTx. Could you please try this on EdgeTx and comment.
Yep, works. Be aware that I have heard of issues with the DSC port in the RadioMaster TX16s (if that is the radio that you are using). Best of luck
th-cam.com/video/6wLDm59djWk/w-d-xo.html was made for you.. ;)
@@Painless360 thanks Lee
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