Strobe Lights

[OI Photography]

I just now got in to this thread, but the strobon's are available from RMRC for anybody in the states who needs a source, and they have the servo (power+signal) cables already attached: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... on&x=0&y=0

Each of the listings there have a little vid with more info too.

 

[yawnalot29]

I just now got in to this thread, but the strobon's are available from RMRC for anybody in the states who needs a source, and they have the servo (power+signal) cables already attached: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... on&x=0&y=0

Each of the listings there have a little vid with more info too.

I am very new to RC world. How do you power these? If power directly from P2V, how is that setup? Or just buy a separate battery with the same connector type to power it?

 

[OI Photography]

I just now got in to this thread, but the strobon's are available from RMRC for anybody in the states who needs a source, and they have the servo (power+signal) cables already attached: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... on&x=0&y=0

Each of the listings there have a little vid with more info too.

I am very new to RC world. How do you power these? If power directly from P2V, how is that setup? Or just buy a separate battery with the same connector type to power it?

According to their specs, they need a 4v-6v input, and I don't know of any way to get that (or even an 11v lead) off of a P2V. You could add a separate battery with that voltage, but that just packs on more weight that eats away at flight time (every gram makes an impact).

After some more thought, it *might* be able to connect one to an servo port on the NAZA inside the Phantom, but I don't know if they put out the standard 5v on the P2V or not.

 

[Joeg1937]

Are they plugged in or do you solder them?

Thanks for more info please

Joe

 

[OI Photography]

Are they plugged in or do you solder them?

Thanks for more info please

Joe

It depends on whether you buy the version with the servo cable already soldered on, and what you're going to connect it to for power.

 

[Topeeka]

Since these tiny strobes would seem to take a very small amount of power, it might make sense...and be a LOT simpler...to power them with one of the many small batteries that are used in digital cameras and other electronic gear. Your local drug store should have dozens of these...I'm thinking that a PX28 or similar might be able to power strobe LEDS for many hours and add very little weight to the craft. The PX28 is a 6v cell, but there are many others that might fill the bill.

 

[neiloakley]

There must be 5v somewhere on the board since the phantom can charge the gopro which normally charges from USB.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Since these tiny strobes would seem to take a very small amount of power, it might make sense...and be a LOT simpler...to power them with one of the many small batteries that are used in digital cameras and other electronic gear. Your local drug store should have dozens of these...I'm thinking that a PX28 or similar might be able to power strobe LEDS for many hours and add very little weight to the craft. The PX28 is a 6v cell, but there are many others that might fill the bill.

You could use a small lipo or the P battery and if needed use a voltage step down like this... http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165_43&products_id=373

 

[tupes]

@LuvMyTJ when did you order your leds? I'm still waiting.

 

[Newlineliving]

Have you noticed a loss in flight time?

 

[WeaponsHot]

Do you think it would be possible to remove the LED's from the board and mount them remotely?

Also, anyway to sync them together so they all flash in time? Would look so much more professional.

I do not see why it wouldn't work, as long as you have the skills and proper tools to De-Solder and solder wires on. I assume you would need at least 2 holes for the wires to back feed the led. Depending on the size (height) of the led, 1 hole. If the LED protrudes enough to be mounted from the inside. That way would be much cleaner.

 

[WeaponsHot]

Do you think it would be possible to remove the LED's from the board and mount them remotely?

Also, anyway to sync them together so they all flash in time? Would look so much more professional.

I do not see why it wouldn't work, as long as you have the skills and proper tools to De-Solder and solder wires on. I assume you would need at least 2 holes for the wires to back feed the led. Depending on the size (height) of the led, 1 hole. If the LED protrudes enough to be mounted from the inside. That way would be much cleaner.

Follow up, they sell single LEDs on the flytron website. It looks like some of the ones mounted on the boards on the previous posts. Not sure if its the same one.
High Quality 1W White Power LED (EDEW-1LA5-F1) for plane strobes or car front lights:

 

[LuvMyTJ]

@LuvMyTJ when did you order your leds? I'm still waiting.

I ordered & paid March 22. Received them on April 10th

 

[desertphantom]

Got the Strobon LED recently by post and have now installed it.







Warranty void

 

[tupes]

I still have not received mine. I contacted the shipper and he gave me the tracking # and the last thing posted says out for delivery and 6 hrs later updated to "delivery status not updated" soy package got lost in the system some where. Really disappointed in the postal service. This is something I'd expect from ups

 

[tupes]

@desertphantom. That's exactly what I was going to do with mine. Can you post a video or just comment on how you like them.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Got the Strobon LED recently by post and have now installed it.

I can't see the strobe in the photo... did you mount it behind the vent?

 

[desertphantom]

@desertphantom. That's exactly what I was going to do with mine. Can you post a video or just comment on how you like them.

http://youtu.be/U5SDlpKRV3c

Here you go.

 

[desertphantom]

Got the Strobon LED recently by post and have now inställd it.

I can't see the strobe in the photo... did you mount it behind the vent?

Check the third photo you might havet to scroll a little bit, its pertruding from the inside just above the USB port

 

[LuvMyTJ]

So that was just one strobe? Looks nice