P3P 4K replace or repair?

ArtCox · May 23, 2022

Would it be better to Replace my camera/gimble or Repair the one I have with the possibility of the new board getting the same issues? I have the dreaded "No Video" on my P3P. I have all other data displayed just no video,

** UPDATE ** I bought another P3P just the drone, no camera, no controller, no battery. Came in today, 06/04.. Attached my old camera, did the bind, AC to RC. shut it all down, Powered it all up RC, P3P, GO App. and I have video. Took it outside, powered every thing up in order, did the DJI Dance (Compass Calibration) and flew like a dream. I Have video on my iPad Mini.

Capt KO · May 23, 2022

Recommend contacting @Droneted , forum member that does just this sort of thing. Has helped me.

brigerdrones · May 28, 2022

ArtCox said:
Would it be better to Replace my camera/gimble or Repair the one I have with the possibility of the new board getting the same issues? I have the dreaded "No Video" on my P3P. I have all other data displayed just no video,

Had you tried to relink rc to aircraft?

ArtCox · May 29, 2022

brigerdrones said:
Had you tried to relink rc to aircraft?

Yes, I can see everything Data Wise from the drone on my iPad just no camera view. Did this flight yesterday afternoon, Flight was awesome, just couldn't see what the camera was looking at, so I had to guess:

ArtCox · May 29, 2022

ArtCox said:
Yes, I can see everything Data Wise from the drone on my iPad just no camera view. Did this flight yesterday afternoon, Flight was awesome, just couldn't see what the camera was looking at, so I had to guess:

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It shoots great video. I'm wondering if the OFDM receiver module might be bad?

KachemakDiver · May 29, 2022

Sounds like the NAND chip needs reflashing

ArtCox · May 29, 2022

KachemakDiver said:
Sounds like the NAND chip needs reflashing

I don't think it's the gimble board, new gimble and camera and the person I got it from said it was a Lightbridge issue. This is my first DJI Phantom quad so I'm lost,

BigL · May 30, 2022

ArtCox said:
I don't think it's the gimble board, new gimble and camera and the person I got it from said it was a Lightbridge issue. This is my first DJI Phantom quad so I'm lost,

You might want to pay attention. @KachemakDiver is an expert in these matters.

ArtCox · May 30, 2022

KachemakDiver said:
Sounds like the NAND chip needs reflashing

I have no idea how to do that or where to get it done.

KachemakDiver · May 30, 2022

ArtCox said:
I have no idea how to do that or where to get it done.

I would offer to help, but I’m traveling without my equipment. Sorry

BigL · May 31, 2022

ArtCox said:
I have no idea how to do that or where to get it done.

This will point you in the right direction for DIY.

Fixing flash in DM365 chip within Ph3 Pro gimbal

Here is a success story I wanted to share. I had a Phantom 3 Pro gimbal which didn't allowed me to see the FPV feed. Photos and movies were recorded on sd-card, there was just no live video - only grey background - in Dji Go. I explained the details, and the road to fixing the issue, here...

phantompilots.com

Otherwise, did you check with @Droneted ? I know he is a P4 whiz, not sure about P3s.

ArtCox · May 31, 2022

BigL said:
This will point you in the right direction for DIY.

Fixing flash in DM365 chip within Ph3 Pro gimbal

Here is a success story I wanted to share. I had a Phantom 3 Pro gimbal which didn't allowed me to see the FPV feed. Photos and movies were recorded on sd-card, there was just no live video - only grey background - in Dji Go. I explained the details, and the road to fixing the issue, here...

phantompilots.com

Otherwise, did you check with @Droneted ? I know he is a P4 whiz, not sure about P3s.

Read through the post, That is way above my skill level,

ArtCox · Jul 14, 2022

Put the camera on my other P3P and it works, so I'm guessing it is the OFDM board in the rear with the downward positioning sensor.

KachemakDiver · Jul 14, 2022

ArtCox said:
Would it be better to Replace my camera/gimble or Repair the one I have with the possibility of the new board getting the same issues? I have the dreaded "No Video" on my P3P. I have all other data displayed just no video,

** UPDATE ** I bought another P3P just the drone, no camera, no controller, no battery. Came in today, 06/04.. Attached my old camera, did the bind, AC to RC. shut it all down, Powered it all up RC, P3P, GO App. and I have video. Took it outside, powered every thing up in order, did the DJI Dance (Compass Calibration) and flew like a dream. I Have video on my iPad Mini.

It’s rare for the OFMD module to go bad but it does happen. In my few years of repairing the P3P’s I have only had one bad module.
But it’s nice that you figured it out and can now fly!

ArtCox · Jul 15, 2022

KachemakDiver said:
It’s rare for the OFMD module to go bad but it does happen. In my few years of repairing the P3P’s I have only had one bad module.
But it’s nice that you figured it out and can now fly!

If not the OFMD module, what else could it be? I'd like to get it working as a gift for a friend who can't afford to buy "New".

Giamanut · Oct 1, 2022

ArtCox said:
If not the OFMD module, what else could it be? I'd like to get it working as a gift for a friend who can't afford to buy "New".

It could definitely be the 6 wire cable that attaches the camera to the OFDM module I have seen these go bad often.

Giamanut · Oct 1, 2022

ArtCox said:
If not the OFMD module, what else could it be? I'd like to get it working as a gift for a friend who can't afford to buy "New".

Try using the short 6 wire cable from the working drone, that will tell you if it is the cable or the OFDM. Also it is absolutly fine to turn an advanced into a Pro