Great video (series) sir! I sure this will be helpfull to a lot of people getting into (or wanting to) FPV :) It sure would have helped me a while back ;) Good job man! Thanks for putting out all this good info :)
For batteries above 3S use the balance port but only use pins 1 and 4. Run a test to check if the cells get out of balance. First run the test without the balance port being used to establish a baseline and then with it being used. Decide if you can accept the imbalance if any with the camera being used.
I know this video was about how to connect a 12v camera system, but I was hoping you could help with questions on my 5v system as well! I am currently using Fatshark Pilot HD camera with the supplied power filter that connects straight to my battery's balance connector. Could I wire my camera system straight to my PDB 5v via a JST connector, so I can free up my balance connector on my battery for a voltage alarm? If this would be okay to do would I just solder the outside wires on the JST to the PDB?
+Joel Maddox see the videos in the 'Introduction to FPV' playlist and the last video in the 'Quadcopter building for beginners' series where we do just that.. Hope they help..
I'm powering my 200mW raceband vtx with a separate power supply. Not my flight battery. Do i have to worry about powering it with a 2s 400mAh? On the back it says "300mA max" for camera?
The capacity of the battery and the rating of the current needed for the camera are not the same thing. See my introduction to remote control playlist for basics on batteries and electrical current. Best of luck
painless, hi. i just downloaded the video u asked about the setting on the openpilot set up wizard on the cc3d/d4r ppm set up on my ZMR 250 quad. it is tittled "request vid of painless360.... this setting is on ppm/d4r rx-taranis -9 plus Tx. The first attemp went good but it starts to spin on 51 % of throttle which i flown for few times. The problem started when i wanted to correct it on the wizard then it all went wrong,until now it does not want to activate on the "yaw" powering system,all is good on the set up wizard but when i tested it-it does not act at all. Thanks for ur time good luck more power and God Bless.
+bobot021070 Hi, thanks for the video. Without you completing the wizard for radio calibration the CC3D will not know the limits of the channels and nothing else will work well, if at all. Interestingly your screen is different from the one used and the tabs at the bottom are different. I would look at the download area again in case there is another version of the GCS software. Best of luck.
+Alberto Alvarez Asking for the "best" is useless if you don't specify any of your needs. Cheap, works: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21044__Hobbyking_174_DC_4S_Balance_Charger_Cell_Checker_30w_2s_4s.html
What battery types and capacity are you looking to charge? Lots of options, I have three here. Imax B6 is a basic oldie but a goodie (make sure you are not buying a clone - quality issues) but there are lots on HK too now that have good reviews.. also worth looking at the wattage of the charger as that affects the max. amps for charging..
Ok, if you want it SIMPLE then I use a little B6 compact charger (www.hobbyrc.co.uk/imax-b6-compact-2-6s-lipo-and-nimh-ac-charger?gclid=CJTo1Yz4r8gCFcJe2wodehsIwg), simple to use, fast charging but no advanced features. Something like this - www.hobbyrc.co.uk/imax-x80-ac-lipo-2-6s-lipo-balance-ac-charger - could be an option for one with more features. Lots to choose from - go with one that gets good reviews from a reputable supplier. Best of luck.
Hi, what about vtx that have second GND cable ? It has to be ground somewhere on pdb ? Or it can be unused? I want to solder everything to pdb, 12v step down. Even if I will use 3s battery. It can be like diagram nr 2 from the movie, but with second GND cable unused? Or my idea: Yellow and black from camera( 12v ) to yellow and black from vtx. Next red from cam and red from vtx to 12v on pdb, and second ground cable from vtx to GND on pdb. I think that everything got power and every ground cables are joined together two from cam and vtx and then to ground pad on pdb via second GND cable. I can be correct ? Greetings
+Mateusz Adamczewski tricky to answer without a lot more detail. I've not seen what I think you're describing but making sure all the GND wires are connected is usually a good idea. Best of luck!
Great video, one would wonder thou: Sony HAD ones do claim to be ok with anything between 5 and 22v. That would mean 5v out of VTX should be ok. I am now feeding 4s into the 700tvl, but will try the 5v from the ImmersionRC.
It is alive and well! Less noise too. I did not think much of the step down in ImmersionRC 600mw VTX but it seems to be doing great. It allowed me to drop some cables too.
Surely using a 12v step up would be massively inefficient since you're going all the way down to 5v from a 4s and then all the way back up to 12v rather than just going from 14 to 12 for example? does this make any difference?
+Hiway I'd like to see this addressed in the future too if possible. I'm told the lower voltage tends to give less noise but in real world it seems to be dependent on actual devices used. I would have just used the max voltage stated otherwise presuming it was always enough power worst case. Either way, curious subject indeed
+MicroRCFiend yes, and my deficits in the finer nuances of electronics does not allow me to wax knowledgeable on the specifics. I have learned from reading and watching other better trained people like Lee here that wide voltage devices do have an "optimum" voltage and I believe in many cases it is about 9v to 12v on any device rated from 5v to 22v but that is a little generalized. I tend to use LC filters regardless on the video transmitters and I also tend to always regulate to 12v in that specific application. Virtually every quad I have built where I power the video gear off the flight battery without filtering power has noise. not always bad, but present. the lc filter does make a difference.
+Tony Atzen I tend to use the output with the most current. If they are the same, run them on the lowest voltage - the vtx/camera will just dissipate the extra voltage they don't need as heat..
Hi Been following your vids for quite a while . Very informative.I've uploaded a vid Monster quadcopter help with props Built a 450 big beast using 7v 120c Lipo Anything less gets hot enuff to do bacon Using slow fly 11/47 props (fine) put some nylon plastic mix props on (Very stiff) I get overrun when the throttle gets turned off and when I have the balls to take off its FRIGHTENING SUSHI COMING UP *the props spin 50%faster one false move slice an dice . Any ideas on why changing for a stiffer prop makes a docile quad I to a animal ready to attack. Cheers Brian London
+brian forward Tricky to commecnt without knowing the motors etc. Most would fly a 450 class with a 3s battery and use the right props for that higer voltage (11.1v), then you don't need the super high C ratings.Props will make a difference but you need to use the right one for the motor and battery you're using. Best of luck..
Great video (series) sir! I sure this will be helpfull to a lot of people getting into (or wanting to) FPV :) It sure would have helped me a while back ;)
Good job man! Thanks for putting out all this good info :)
one of those overlooked, but needed :)
For batteries above 3S use the balance port but only use pins 1 and 4. Run a test to check if the cells get out of balance. First run the test without the balance port being used to establish a baseline and then with it being used. Decide if you can accept the imbalance if any with the camera being used.
Great video
Thank you for the link and the great video all clear now! Well till I try and do it that is. Cheers
Another great video!
I ran into this problem connecting my first fpv system. I only wish this video was available then.
Thank you
I know this video was about how to connect a 12v camera system, but I was hoping you could help with questions on my 5v system as well! I am currently using Fatshark Pilot HD camera with the supplied power filter that connects straight to my battery's balance connector. Could I wire my camera system straight to my PDB 5v via a JST connector, so I can free up my balance connector on my battery for a voltage alarm? If this would be okay to do would I just solder the outside wires on the JST to the PDB?
+Joel Maddox see the videos in the 'Introduction to FPV' playlist and the last video in the 'Quadcopter building for beginners' series where we do just that.. Hope they help..
Excellent!! Thank you for the quick reply and for all of your helpful videos, subscribed for sure!!
love it!! in a nutshell you answered my questions without asking HITTING THE LIKE BUTTON
+Nick Calderon Thanks Nick! LIKE back attcha! :)
I'm powering my 200mW raceband vtx with a separate power supply. Not my flight battery. Do i have to worry about powering it with a 2s 400mAh? On the back it says "300mA max" for camera?
The capacity of the battery and the rating of the current needed for the camera are not the same thing. See my introduction to remote control playlist for basics on batteries and electrical current. Best of luck
painless, hi. i just downloaded the video u asked about the setting on the openpilot set up wizard on the cc3d/d4r ppm set up on my ZMR 250 quad. it is tittled "request vid of painless360.... this setting is on ppm/d4r rx-taranis -9 plus Tx. The first attemp went good but it starts to spin on 51 % of throttle which i flown for few times. The problem started when i wanted to correct it on the wizard then it all went wrong,until now it does not want to activate on the "yaw" powering system,all is good on the set up wizard but when i tested it-it does not act at all. Thanks for ur time good luck more power and God Bless.
+bobot021070 Hi, thanks for the video. Without you completing the wizard for radio calibration the CC3D will not know the limits of the channels and nothing else will work well, if at all. Interestingly your screen is different from the one used and the tabs at the bottom are different. I would look at the download area again in case there is another version of the GCS software. Best of luck.
Thank you a ton for this video!
Thanks hope to hear fr u soon-and hope u/we can solve this puzzle that's freezing my only one hobby. Good Luck more power and GOD Bless.
Nice video man. Wish we had so many good videos a couple years ago. Burned a few things out in my time :)
Good Work Thank you!
good stuff sir.
quick question off topic, best budget lipo charger? last thing I need to buy. thanks
+Alberto Alvarez
Asking for the "best" is useless if you don't specify any of your needs.
Cheap, works: www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21044__Hobbyking_174_DC_4S_Balance_Charger_Cell_Checker_30w_2s_4s.html
+superdau well sorry I'm totally new to quadcopters, you don't have to be a dick about it.
What battery types and capacity are you looking to charge? Lots of options, I have three here. Imax B6 is a basic oldie but a goodie (make sure you are not buying a clone - quality issues) but there are lots on HK too now that have good reviews.. also worth looking at the wattage of the charger as that affects the max. amps for charging..
+Painless360 thanks for the reply! so far I have a rtf and artf nighthawk 280 pro. I have 3 batteries, all 2200 but they are 35c 30-40c and 45-90c.
Ok, if you want it SIMPLE then I use a little B6 compact charger (www.hobbyrc.co.uk/imax-b6-compact-2-6s-lipo-and-nimh-ac-charger?gclid=CJTo1Yz4r8gCFcJe2wodehsIwg), simple to use, fast charging but no advanced features. Something like this - www.hobbyrc.co.uk/imax-x80-ac-lipo-2-6s-lipo-balance-ac-charger - could be an option for one with more features. Lots to choose from - go with one that gets good reviews from a reputable supplier.
Best of luck.
Hi, what about vtx that have second GND cable ? It has to be ground somewhere on pdb ? Or it can be unused? I want to solder everything to pdb, 12v step down. Even if I will use 3s battery.
It can be like diagram nr 2 from the movie, but with second GND cable unused? Or my idea:
Yellow and black from camera( 12v ) to yellow and black from vtx.
Next red from cam and red from vtx to 12v on pdb, and second ground cable from vtx to GND on pdb.
I think that everything got power and every ground cables are joined together two from cam and vtx and then to ground pad on pdb via second GND cable. I can be correct ? Greetings
+Mateusz Adamczewski tricky to answer without a lot more detail. I've not seen what I think you're describing but making sure all the GND wires are connected is usually a good idea. Best of luck!
I got, a wiring diagram, but can't send you on the comments. Yeah , I was afraid that don't gonna sounds clear :)). I will be okay. Thanks :))
Is it possible to do option with a 4s? Its 14.8v but my camera is 12? Will this still work?
Great video, one would wonder thou: Sony HAD ones do claim to be ok with anything between 5 and 22v. That would mean 5v out of VTX should be ok. I am now feeding 4s into the 700tvl, but will try the 5v from the ImmersionRC.
+SirCrashaLot Best of luck - let us know if it works!
It is alive and well! Less noise too. I did not think much of the step down in ImmersionRC 600mw VTX but it seems to be doing great. It allowed me to drop some cables too.
Simpler is always better on these things!
Many thanks!...you are the best...;)
Thank you sir for sharing
Surely using a 12v step up would be massively inefficient since you're going all the way down to 5v from a 4s and then all the way back up to 12v rather than just going from 14 to 12 for example? does this make any difference?
+DIY4Dummies Try to only step up/down once on the way from the power source to the target device if possible..
How does a Aio board running on 1s battery supply 5 volts for a external rx receiver?
It uses a step up circuit to increase the voltage. These DC-DC voltage boosters are available separately from people like Matek too..
Now, should we get into the weeds on "optimum" voltage on wide voltage devices?
...I didn't think so. ;)
+Hiway I'd like to see this addressed in the future too if possible. I'm told the lower voltage tends to give less noise but in real world it seems to be dependent on actual devices used. I would have just used the max voltage stated otherwise presuming it was always enough power worst case.
Either way, curious subject indeed
+MicroRCFiend yes, and my deficits in the finer nuances of electronics does not allow me to wax knowledgeable on the specifics. I have learned from reading and watching other better trained people like Lee here that wide voltage devices do have an "optimum" voltage and I believe in many cases it is about 9v to 12v on any device rated from 5v to 22v but that is a little generalized. I tend to use LC filters regardless on the video transmitters and I also tend to always regulate to 12v in that specific application. Virtually every quad I have built where I power the video gear off the flight battery without filtering power has noise. not always bad, but present. the lc filter does make a difference.
P360 sorry i should have said "UP LOADED". THANKS Again. Its on my youtube channel. Hope to hear from u soon.
What if both the cam and receiver supports both?
Is 12 beter than 5 in that case?
+Tony Atzen I tend to use the output with the most current. If they are the same, run them on the lowest voltage - the vtx/camera will just dissipate the extra voltage they don't need as heat..
Hi
Been following your vids for quite a while .
Very informative.I've uploaded a vid
Monster quadcopter help with props
Built a 450 big beast using 7v 120c Lipo
Anything less gets hot enuff to do bacon
Using slow fly 11/47 props (fine) put some nylon plastic mix props on (Very stiff) I get overrun when the throttle gets turned off and when I have the balls to take off its FRIGHTENING
SUSHI COMING UP *the props spin 50%faster one false move slice an dice .
Any ideas on why changing for a stiffer prop makes a docile quad I to a animal ready to attack.
Cheers
Brian
London
+brian forward Tricky to commecnt without knowing the motors etc. Most would fly a 450 class with a 3s battery and use the right props for that higer voltage (11.1v), then you don't need the super high C ratings.Props will make a difference but you need to use the right one for the motor and battery you're using. Best of luck..
are there any vtx or cameras that run off of 1s betteries?
+QuadBro RC I'm not aware of any but you might find a 5v DC-DC converter that may work to power the FPV kit from the battery.. best of luck..
I like it
Will I get more range from a 25mw vtx is I use 5 volts rather then the usual 3.7v that everyone powers them with ?
Maybe. Depends on the VTX I guess.. I've never powered a VTX with 3.7v here..
hs1177, ccd 5-22v - ace camera