FPV information

[johnsquad]

Hello, I have been flying my DJI Phantom 1 for about a year now. I bought it used and it came with a lot of upgrades. The person I bought it from said the fpv works and it came with Fatshark goggles and a 7in monitor on the controller but it seems the transmitter and/or receiver has gone dead as I cannot get any video fee on either. I was looking at replacing the transmitter/receiver but was trying to get some input on what would be a good set up. Also would like to add an ISOD but not sure if the Phantom 1 can. Thank you for your input.

 

[GJH105775]

Look into the Turnigy 9x form hobbyking. What type of price range do you have?

 

[johnsquad]

I was hoping to keep it under $200. I am new to FPV and confused on how a new transmitter for my quadcopter would be used for FPV as you suggested.

 

[johnsquad]

I have been searching online to try to help my decision on what to get but there are so many different options, I just want to make sure it will be compatible with my Phantom.

 

[GJH105775]

Do you want a transmitter for control or FPV?

If for FPV, then here is a fairly nice $100 complete setup.
http://quadcopterforum.com/threads/cheap-yet-good-fpv-setup-to-get-you-started.5162/

 

[johnsquad]

I'm looking to get fpv. It has it now but for some reason doesn't work.

 

[Jackson]

Here's some stuff to read, Fatshark friendly.
http://blog.oscarliang.net/immersionrc-boscam-600mw-video-transmitter/

 

[johnsquad]

Thank you jackson! I was looking at the immersion rc today actually.

 

[johnsquad]

Here is what I have now. Should I just get the video transmitter and see if it works with my receiver?

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[GJH105775]

Here is what I have now. Should I just get the video transmitter and see if it works with my receiver?

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Find a 32ch transmitter and it will work with about any 5.8ghz rx.

 

[johnsquad]

I think i may go with the immersion rc. I know it has less channels but it should work with my fatshark goggles.

 

[GJH105775]

I think i may go with the immersion rc. I know it has less channels but it should work with my fatshark goggles.

It will as long as they are the same band.

 

[johnsquad]

Here is what I have now but cant get to work.

 

[Jackson]

Did you ever try to fire them up without the antennas?

 

[GJH105775]

Did you ever try to fire them up without the antennas?

That can cause a problem where it over heats.
Try different channels, just put one on channel 1, then cycle the second device through all channels, and then move device one to channel 2 and repeat. It could be the wrong band.

 

[johnsquad]

I have not turned them on without the antennas. The TX has plastic shirnk wrap on it so cannot change the channel unless that is cut off so I assume it is on the same channel from when the PO used it. I have tried all of the channels on the fatshark goggles and also on the RX mounted to the controller.

 

[Jackson]

Well do the components you pictured light up when powered?

 

[johnsquad]

Yes, the RX and TX both light up. There is no video on the monitor and on the fatshark it is just snow

 

[Jackson]

What's the brand/model number?

I s there any indication of what channel you are on? I see the little grid on the side.

 

[GJH105775]

What's the brand/model number?

I s there any indication of what channel you are on? I see the little grid on the side.

Looks like a 32 ch setup, make sure that they are not only on the same channel, but also the same band.