Let's see your fvp set up on the phantom 2

[droneranger]

No, you cannot control the P2/Hero combo like you can on the Vision, because you can't run the GoPro's WiFi (it will interfere with the P2 flight control signal). However, the GoPro is capable of shooting video and stills at the same time without interruption of the video. You can also pick from several different rates at which the stills are taken.

 

[droneranger]

Can you control the GoPro camera (start/stop) video and single pictures like in the Vision?

No, you cannot control the P2/Hero combo like you can on the Vision, because you can't run the GoPro's WiFi (it will interfere with the P2 flight control signal). However, the GoPro is capable of shooting video and stills at the same time without interruption of the video. You can also pick from several different rates at which the stills are taken.

(Sorry about the double posting. I tried to delete the first one, but evidently that is not an option.)

 

[Iceman]

Well Santa came early for me today picked up my new phantom 2 with zemuse gimbal / dji mini osd & new gopro hero 3 black edition

 

[bcf_hex]

Ive been looking at all the different options out there and Im wondering if the Fatshark Teleporter along with the mini iosd and the gopro would work nicely.

Im just thinking the Teleporter over the Predator as I don't think the additional of head control is worthwhile getting if it cant be used with the P2.

.....

edit, just seen they are half the resolution

 

[Jaybee]

Well Santa came early for me today picked up my new phantom 2 with zemuse gimbal / dji mini osd & new gopro hero 3 black edition

Snap! well,minus the Mini OSD - that's on my list, along with two more batteries.

 

[Ravecreative]

Just installed this today

I wanted to get rid of all the redundant wiring that comes with the avl58 as it's really a plug and play for the larger iosd unit.
I couldn't find a plug-n-play lead for the mini iosd (but I'm sure someone will now email me a link to one - LOL) so after a bit of testing, wire stripping and soldering, this is what i came up with.

I was going to put it all inside the phantom's body, but i couldn't then connect the BTU unit to it for changing the parameters with my iPhone whilst out and about ( i don't really want to take a laptop around with me ) AND still get to the usb port for updating the firmware on the mini isod, so i couldn't think of any other solution than this.

its a pretty easy solder job really - i've attached piccies if you're interested…

http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo1.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo2.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo3.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo4.jpg

 

[bellumgessi]

Vision lacks the gimbal. Plus the image quality on videos looks like it was taken from a kodak pocket camera.

Amen! What the heck was DJI thinking? Awesome platform and then put a CRAP gimbal?? Geez.

 

[jimmychuck]

Just installed this today

I wanted to get rid of all the redundant wiring that comes with the avl58 as it's really a plug and play for the larger iosd unit.
I couldn't find a plug-n-play lead for the mini iosd (but I'm sure someone will now email me a link to one - LOL) so after a bit of testing, wire stripping and soldering, this is what i came up with.

I was going to put it all inside the phantom's body, but i couldn't then connect the BTU unit to it for changing the parameters with my iPhone whilst out and about ( i don't really want to take a laptop around with me ) AND still get to the usb port for updating the firmware on the mini isod, so i couldn't think of any other solution than this.

its a pretty easy solder job really - i've attached piccies if you're interested…

http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo1.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo2.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo3.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo4.jpg

Would you mind helping me understand your notes regarding 'channels' on the last photo you posted? I've seen mention of channels in other posts but I'm not sure what that refers to. I'm getting ready to wire up my FPV system (Immersion RC instead of AVL58 but same concept) and want to make sure I'm not missing something.

The wiring diagram makes sense to me but I'm lost on the channels.

Thanks

 

[Ravecreative]

Channels :

Basically the tx units all have various numbers of selectable channels shown as frequencies - 9665, 9705 etc.... Some have 2,4,8 even 32, and surprise surprise there doesn't seem to be any kind of standard.
So you can either use matching tx and rx units like the avl58, or try researching others and matching them up. Or if you don't mind spending a bit more, you can get the diversity monitor which has all 32 channels built in. ( but no built in battery, so you still need to hang a big lipo off the back )

This is why I got the one I listed as everything is built in, and all the channels match the avl58.. And it's cheap.

The yggg on my sketch is just the led code for each channel as the avl58 doesn't have a number led display, just a flashing combination of greens and yellows.. Hence g y y etc

Confused ? ha ha

 

[jimmychuck]

Ahh... ok, I get it. You're just making sure the channels on your Tx will match your Rx. It just threw me off because the other context I had seen channels in it was referring to the controller and not the video transmitter. In retrospect I suppose it should have been clear these were different channels you were referring to.

I went with a Fatshark setup so the Tx and Rx so I wouldn't expect an issue involving mismatched channel frequencies.

But then again, I just might get lucky :|

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

 

[Ravecreative]

Yeh. I debated getting fat shark and goggles for what seemed liked forever.
The problem is I can't help walking around when I fly, I don't even know I'm doing it, so the thought of me with goggles, and wandering off blind onto the motorway made me a bit concerned, so a monitor was a better idea LOL

 

[jimmychuck]

Yea, as did I. Ended up buying the Fatsharks and I'm sure I'll end up with a separate receiver and a monitor, too!

 

[krb]

...and I'm sure I'll end up with a separate receiver and a monitor, too!

Here's a newbie question I think I already know the answer to, but I want to be sure:

Current FPV tx/rx stuff is just simple video transmission sent in the clear, right? No encoding, encryption, or binding of receivers to transmitters? Assuming that, it's possible for me to use all-in-one goggle and a friend to use a all-in-one monitor tuned into the same channel and watch the same flight, right?

 

[Ravecreative]

Yep

 

[deluge2]

Thanks very much for this detailed post regarding your installation. Still trying to decide between IOSD mkII vs. mini. Also considering using 32-channel 600 mW VTx VRx paired devices. But the basic approach will match your great example.

Steve

Just installed this today

I wanted to get rid of all the redundant wiring that comes with the avl58 as it's really a plug and play for the larger iosd unit.
I couldn't find a plug-n-play lead for the mini iosd (but I'm sure someone will now email me a link to one - LOL) so after a bit of testing, wire stripping and soldering, this is what i came up with.

I was going to put it all inside the phantom's body, but i couldn't then connect the BTU unit to it for changing the parameters with my iPhone whilst out and about ( i don't really want to take a laptop around with me ) AND still get to the usb port for updating the firmware on the mini isod, so i couldn't think of any other solution than this.

its a pretty easy solder job really - i've attached piccies if you're interested…

http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo1.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo2.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo3.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo4.jpg

 

[Ozon8r]

Thanks very much for this detailed post regarding your installation. Still trying to decide between IOSD mkII vs. mini. Also considering using 32-channel 600 mW VTx VRx paired devices. But the basic approach will match your great example.

Steve

Just installed this today

I wanted to get rid of all the redundant wiring that comes with the avl58 as it's really a plug and play for the larger iosd unit.
I couldn't find a plug-n-play lead for the mini iosd (but I'm sure someone will now email me a link to one - LOL) so after a bit of testing, wire stripping and soldering, this is what i came up with.

I was going to put it all inside the phantom's body, but i couldn't then connect the BTU unit to it for changing the parameters with my iPhone whilst out and about ( i don't really want to take a laptop around with me ) AND still get to the usb port for updating the firmware on the mini isod, so i couldn't think of any other solution than this.

its a pretty easy solder job really - i've attached piccies if you're interested…

http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo1.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo2.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo3.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo4.jpg

This is a really clean set up. I just finished mine with same gear. But after seeing yours, I'm starting over. Thank you for sharing the pics.

 

[James Cole]

Just installed this today

I wanted to get rid of all the redundant wiring that comes with the avl58 as it's really a plug and play for the larger iosd unit.
I couldn't find a plug-n-play lead for the mini iosd (but I'm sure someone will now email me a link to one - LOL) so after a bit of testing, wire stripping and soldering, this is what i came up with.

I was going to put it all inside the phantom's body, but i couldn't then connect the BTU unit to it for changing the parameters with my iPhone whilst out and about ( i don't really want to take a laptop around with me ) AND still get to the usb port for updating the firmware on the mini isod, so i couldn't think of any other solution than this.

its a pretty easy solder job really - i've attached piccies if you're interested…

http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo1.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo2.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo3.jpg
http://www.ravecreative.co.uk/phantom2/photo4.jpg

Rave did you find the wiring to be correct? Also do you know what each of the four wires coming from the phantom does? I don't want to confuse ground with +

Thanks!
JC

 

[ghinson]

Ravecreative! Thanks for sharing.

As a noob about to make there FPV leap, one quick question...

So the AVL58 comes with Tx and Rx but no monitor.

The eBay monitor you got has Rx built in.

So did you just couple of the AVL58 Tx with the monitor's receiver, and forego using the AVL58 Rx?

Oh. And one more question. Earlier in this thread, someone implied that this monitor would not be bright enough to make it useful in daylight. Have you found this to be the case?

Thanks.

 

[BrandonBallard]

My Setup:

DJI Zenmuse H3-2D Gimbal
DJI Mini iOSD
GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition
ImmersionRC 600mw Transmitter
FatShark Predator V2 Goggles
SpiroNet Antennas
32 Inch Phillips TV (For FatShark)
Elgato Video Capture Device (For FatShark)
Microphone (Not Yet Installed)

 

[Ravecreative]

Yeh - i got the rx as well, but am going to use it soley for a second monitor in the field, so i can have a watcher when i film.
Just gotta get my CAA licence now - trying to get it in january

as for the monitor brightness etc, i'll tell you when it eventually stops blowing a 80mph gale and the rain stops