syma x5c-1 camera problems

[wilko316]

hi all new to this had this for a few weeks good pics and videos, then after i did a few 3d rolls camera stopped working no lights at all on camera , it still flys good no other problems with it , is camera dead any help please

 

[Patton]

If there is no card in the slot the camera will not power up.

If the card is bad, it may not power up. Try a different micro card

 

[wilko316]

If there is no card in the slot the camera will not power up.

If the card is bad, it may not power up. Try a different micro card

Hi the card shows up on my pc and i tried the card out of my phone so i think they are ok I will try and format it and see what that does cheers

 

[Patton]

When I got my X5C-1 one motor did not work.

Instead of sending it back, I looked inside and found a wire that had not been soldered properly and repaired that wire. Since then it has flown nicely.
If, after formatting the card it still won't work, you may need to open the chassis and look for a similar problem. After checking the plug for bent pins etc, of course.

 

[wilko316]

When I got my X5C-1 one motor did not work.

Instead of sending it back, I looked inside and found a wire that had not been soldered properly and repaired that wire. Since then it has flown nicely.
If, after formatting the card it still won't work, you may need to open the chassis and look for a similar problem. After checking the plug for bent pins etc, of course.

Cheers mate i will try that thanks for the help

 

[wilko316]

hi did all that no wires off put it all back know one of the motors not turning very fast its binding so it wont fly orderd some more motors but i think the camera is shot it i will buy a new one and see if that works thanks for the help patton

 

[Jackson]

hi did all that no wires off put it all back know one of the motors not turning very fast its binding so it wont fly

Did you closely check the gears? May not be the motor.

 

[Patton]

Order a new controller board while you're at it. For under $10 it'll keep you flying.

 

[wilko316]

yea ordered one last week 3 motors turn smooth one is very harder to turn had a good look and carnt see any thing took the motor out and the cradle turns fine motor turns fine but put them in and they bind

 

[wilko316]

Sorted it put the propellers on wrong damn I'm a spanner

 

[Patton]

Sorted it put the propellers on wrong damn I'm a spanner

Glad you found it. Time to fly!

 

[wilko316]

Cheers matethanks for your help just been out with it it's so good just got to get a new camera know

 

[Patton]

Cheers matethanks for your help just been out with it it's so good just got to get a new camera know

How can you be sure it's the camera and not the board?

 

[wilko316]

I can't just takeing a chance I got a board coming

 

[Patton]

I can't just takeing a chance I got a board coming

Ok. You "could" disconnect the camera and supply 3.7v to the pins to see if it comes on. That would tell you if it was the camera or the board.

 

[wilko316]

Yea I will give it a go cheers mate

 

[wilko316]

Did the power to the pins no lights on the camera

 

[Patton]

sounds like a bad camera. I'd replace that first.

How long did it work before it failed?

 

[wilko316]

About a week stopped working after I did a 3d rollover just ordered a new camera

 

[Patton]

Ok, willya let me know if the new camera fixes the issue?

Tanks