Hi I'm trying to get into FPV

[McScott29]

Hey guys! I'm interested in putting together a custom FPV setup setup like the ones used in Flite Test for micro flying and such. I know what monitor I want to use, I know what camera to use (https://store.flitetest.com/hyperion-mini-600-tvl-camera-w-built-in-5-8ghz-25mw-vtx/)
I just need a receiver that works with that. I don't know what would be compatible or what would work well.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[French]

What monitor do you want to use? What's your price range?

If you want to order from one place, FT sells a RX that will match up with the frequencies on that camera/TX combo - https://store.flitetest.com/lumenier-rx5gr-5-8g-av-receiver-with-raceband/

 

[McScott29]

So this is the monitor I'm going to buy: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53706__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_Set_with_Monitor_KIT_.html
My price range is around $200
That looks great! One more thing, does a battery power the monitor and the receiver?

 

[McScott29]

I'm considering getting a bigger non-goggle monitor off of Amazon

 

[Crazy Goats]

yes, you need a battery to power the monitor and receiver. I have a Y harness on my FPV setup so I can power both with one battery.

 

[French]

I recently purchased this 7" Eachine, and it works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Eachine-LCD58...e=UTF8&qid=1460844834&sr=8-7&keywords=eachine
Internal battery & diversity receiver.

Goggles are more immersive as they take up your full field of view.

 

[McScott29]

Thanks for all the help. I think I'll go with the all in one monitor

 

[McScott29]

I now have the whole setup, but I'm not sure if my spektrum receiver will give the camera the right amount of voltage. Can I still use the receiver as a power source even if the battery is over the maximum voltage of the camera?

 

[French]

Did you end up getting the Hyperion Mini? It should be fine pulling power from your RX. Your ESC should have a BEC that feeds 5V to your RX. Which ESC are you using?

 

[McScott29]

I did get the hyperion mini. The ESC I'm using is a "BL Heli 30 amp ESC" (same one as in power pack C). Also, I'm using a Spektrum 4ch receiver with a 7.4V battery.

 

[French]

As long as you have a space to plug it in (3 channel plane), you should have no worries. That esc provides 5V at up to 2A

 

[McScott29]

The reason I'm concerned is that the camera gets really hot while connected and it says the voltage range is 3.5 to 5 volts.

 

[ridepate]

I hook my Eachine board cam and VTX to a 3s Lipo...Hasn't hurt it yet. I'm trying to use a 7-inch monitor vs. goggles. The glare, even with a shade is horrible. I can hardly see it. Didn't end well.....This was my second FPV adventure. Went pretty good until I looked away and tried to LOS it...it was behind me. I can't do goggles because of glasses.