Starting out on FPV
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Houndpup Rc
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Okay thanks! I will try it later! (I didn't see your post until now)
Houndpup Rc
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I really want to find out how to change the power level!
My previous post is for an older version and is wrong.
The button will select ther Red, Blue, or Green LED based on how long you hold it down.
The corresponding LED will flash a number to tell you which setting is set for that color/parameter.
RED is power
Green is Band
Blue is the channel in that band.
Short press to adjust the channel (corresponding to the blue light, 1-8, a total of 8 times),
Press and hold for 2 seconds to adjust the group (corresponding to the green light, A, B, E, F, R, a total of 5 times)
Press and hold for 5 seconds to adjust the power (corresponding to the red light, 25, 100, 200, 400, 800, a total of 5 times),
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to open 11 banned USA channels.
By default, disable USA channels: 5705, 5685, 5665, 5885, 5905, 5880, 5658, 5695, 5732, 5880, 5917
The button will select ther Red, Blue, or Green LED based on how long you hold it down.
The corresponding LED will flash a number to tell you which setting is set for that color/parameter.
RED is power
Green is Band
Blue is the channel in that band.
Short press to adjust the channel (corresponding to the blue light, 1-8, a total of 8 times),
Press and hold for 2 seconds to adjust the group (corresponding to the green light, A, B, E, F, R, a total of 5 times)
Press and hold for 5 seconds to adjust the power (corresponding to the red light, 25, 100, 200, 400, 800, a total of 5 times),
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to open 11 banned USA channels.
By default, disable USA channels: 5705, 5685, 5665, 5885, 5905, 5880, 5658, 5695, 5732, 5880, 5917
Houndpup Rc
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Okay thanks! That worked!!!
Houndpup Rc
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Linked it in the review of it at SpeedyFPV so that others will know how to use it
Houndpup Rc
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Hey @LitterBug do you get better range with HD or analog fpv? And is HD measured in mw like analog?
The distance comparison is a tough question to answer due to numerous variables. My HD setup out of the box will do comperable range to my 5.8ghz diversity analog setup that has kinda been tweaked over the last eight years. I don't fly super long range to really press things to the limits. I have decent gear which lets me proximity fly around the field without much worry of losing sight when getting behind shallow treelines. The big difference is how they fall off as signals weaken. Whether it be due to range, flying behind obsticals, etc. Analog is a slow taper off, gets fuzzy but you can still make out details up until you can't. HD tends to look great up until a point, may start getting pixelated a bit, stutter, and then just drop out. I also have 1.3 ghz Analog which I've never really pushed the limits on. Lower frequencies generally have better penetration and range. I have just started picking up different antennas to play with on the HD setup. I have a ground station-ish VRX that I can mount up high with a HDMI cable down to the goggles similar to my Analog ground station. Finally got a long enough HDMI cable that will let me get it up as high as my analog setup.
The other thing to remember is your RC gear needs to be long range capable too. I have FrSky 900mhz gear which was my go-to long range RC setup but ELRS 2.4ghz has proven to be on par for the type of flying and terrain I fly. There is also 900mhz ELRS gear should I want to go down that path.
I do recommend having a flight controller with Return to home capabilities should something bad happen to the FPV feed or orientation is lost.
HD and Analog transmitters are both rated in watts. (or fractions thereof)
Houndpup Rc
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Thanks! I am just trying to decide what my FPV system should be for my drone when I get it.....I do a bit of freestyle (with my brothers) and I like videoing though with analog it can be hard to pick up detail. I want to use it for my YT channel for videoing my planes and when I go on fishing/hunting trips. Right now I am using analog 800mw with diversity goggles and I can't seem to get over 100 - 200 yards with LOS and no obstacles..Is that normal? I have circular polarized antennas with a patch and a omnidirectional on my goggles. (I think the goggles patch antenna is like 6dbi?) From YT videos I have watched it seems like I wouldn't have to use a GoPro with HD..Is it that clear in real life?
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Houndpup Rc
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hmmmm this is interesting..... (Man! This guy is GOOD...Or maybe I am really bad!LOL)
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I have gone over 1/2 mile on 25mw. Power is NOT the end all cure all and too much power can be a bad thing. I usually run between 25mw and 200mw. Good antennas (VAS is my favorite brand) will make the most difference. 100-200 yards is VERY short. Make sure your circular polarized antennas are all either right hand or left hand. Mixing right and left will be a sure fire short distance setup. I use RHCP (right hand circular polarized) on most of my analog gear. My Walksnail gear defaults to LHCP, so I have had to get new antennas to play with. There are also different polarity antenna connectors on the transmitters and receivers. RP is reverse polarity. If you mix RP and standard at a junction, you will not have a good connection.
Yes HD is that good. Most of my recent HD YT videos are from the DVR on the receiver, not the plane. I do that so you see what I see minus the OSD which I would have to use a windows utility to overlay the OSD.. This is from the dvr feed on the RX side.
Same plane, same place, analog RX DVR
ZOHD Drift chasing another plane at the same field.
I prefer to post RAW unstabilized video so you can see how the plane I'm flying handles. yes, the Drift is a slow, bumpy ride and NOT my favorite FPV platform. You can see my buddy had his flaps down so he could fly slow enough for me to keep up.
Same plane, same place, analog RX DVR
ZOHD Drift chasing another plane at the same field.
I prefer to post RAW unstabilized video so you can see how the plane I'm flying handles. yes, the Drift is a slow, bumpy ride and NOT my favorite FPV platform. You can see my buddy had his flaps down so he could fly slow enough for me to keep up.
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Houndpup Rc
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I believe I use RHCP antennas...I should check.
Check your connectors too....
Houndpup Rc
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Would vibration cause less range?
No, it can cause it to fly badly
Houndpup Rc
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No just because the antenna is not tightened tight down on the 3D mount and can wiggle around. Also it kinda frustrating that the camera gets very blurry except when I lower the throttle to the point to where I am falling...Could that be because the props are at the "Well Used" stage and are probably making a lot of vibrations? Is there a brand of props that work best for your 5" drones? he has Emax Avans right now (Mainly because they looks so cool!)
Houndpup Rc
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What do you mean?
