FPV for Phantom1

[ATOMSK]

I have a phantom 1 and I've been flying it around with the GoPro3 White. After flying I get to download the images or video off the camera. It's pretty fun, but I think i'd like to play with FPV. What would I need to get a FPV system set up. I have no experience with RC quadcopters, but I'm pretty crafty and I'm not afraid of modding my toys. I've been searching the internet and I have found some kits, but nothing that says specifically that it works with the Phantom1.

Do i have to buy a whole kit with camera, or can I hook it up to my GoPro?

http://hobbywireless.com/58-ghz-systems ... p-918.html

 

[pritchard150]

Start with mounting plates: http://www.multiworksuav.com
Then a good transmitter and goggles, http://www.iftrontech.com , I recommend the mondo stinger 5.8 ghz, they also have the cables to connect to the gopro.
This will get you started.

 

[OI Photography]

You can use any FPV setup on an P1 that you can on a regular P2 (non-Vision/Vision+), and they'll all let you use the gopro as the video source. You can buy an all-in-one package but often you can do better with the price and each component by picking them all yourself.

While the stinger gear mentioned above would work, there's certainly many more budget-minded options out there.

 

[ATOMSK]

You can use any FPV setup on an P1 that you can on a regular P2 (non-Vision/Vision+), and they'll all let you use the gopro as the video source. You can buy an all-in-one package but often you can do better with the price and each component by picking them all yourself.

While the stinger gear mentioned above would work, there's certainly many more budget-minded options out there.

Hmmm, can you point me towards an all in one kit that will hook up to a GoPro. Most of the all-in-ones I've found come with the camera.

 

[OI Photography]

Hmmm, can you point me towards an all in one kit that will hook up to a GoPro. Most of the all-in-ones I've found come with the camera.

Sorry, I didn't catch at first you were looking at the FatShark goggle kits specifically. Any of those can use a gopro via an adaptor cable like this one: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=1296

 

[ATOMSK]

I don't think I'm looking for any specific kits. Just trying to figure out the quickest/easiest way to get FPV. From what I understand, i'll need a transmitter mounted to the Phantom and an adaptor that plugs it into my GoPro. I'll also need a receiver that I can connect to goggles or a tablet. I'd like to get some quality components to i'm not having to upgrade parts right away.

 

[OI Photography]

You're pretty much on the right track there, the next step would probably be to decide if you want to use goggles, or a monitor, or both. You can get goggles with a receiver built in (like the kit you linked), that can then send the video signal to a monitor as well. Or, you can get a monitor and receiver and feed that signal to goggles if you decide to.

Here's an example of an all-in-one kit with monitor instead of goggles, it's the same one I bought at the end of last year but it still works great: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2066

There's other ways to do it though, including newer monitors with the receiver and battery built in.

 

[ATOMSK]

You're pretty much on the right track there, the next step would probably be to decide if you want to use goggles, or a monitor, or both. You can get goggles with a receiver built in (like the kit you linked), that can then send the video signal to a monitor as well. Or, you can get a monitor and receiver and feed that signal to goggles if you decide to.

Here's an example of an all-in-one kit with monitor instead of goggles, it's the same one I bought at the end of last year but it still works great: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2066

There's other ways to do it though, including newer monitors with the receiver and battery built in.

Thank you. I feel like I'm starting to get my mind wrapped around this. I like the link you posted, but that seems like a lot of stuff to carry around. Maybe goggles will be a better option for me.

What do you think of this kit? It's a different transmitter, I don't know the difference between the 25mW and 600mW. Is that the power? Does it matter? Should I just buy the 600mw transmitter, antennae, goggles, and gopro cable separate?
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2282

I'm just worried about buying a transmitter and pair of goggles that don't jive well. I also want to make sure I get good range with the ability to fly around a small park and around trees.

This kit is cheaper, but I'm assuming it's because it doesn't have the good antennae
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=1129

 

[ATOMSK]

You're pretty much on the right track there, the next step would probably be to decide if you want to use goggles, or a monitor, or both. You can get goggles with a receiver built in (like the kit you linked), that can then send the video signal to a monitor as well. Or, you can get a monitor and receiver and feed that signal to goggles if you decide to.

Here's an example of an all-in-one kit with monitor instead of goggles, it's the same one I bought at the end of last year but it still works great: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2066

There's other ways to do it though, including newer monitors with the receiver and battery built in.

I was about to buy that kit, but it's out of stock. (the monitor is out). So i'm considering buying the Black Pearl
http://www.rangevideo.com/en/lcd-screen ... esign.html

I was looking into OSD and see that they plug into something that's mounted on the leg, but I don't think I have that. Can i get an OSD with the P1?

 

[OI Photography]

I was looking into OSD and see that they plug into something that's mounted on the leg, but I don't think I have that. Can i get an OSD with the P1?

Yes, you'll just need to add a canbus port or solder the OSD leads straight to the mainboard. This mod shows the process you would use for that: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7031

 

[ATOMSK]

I just wanted to add an update for anyone who's interested.

I bought:
Black Pearl 7" LCD Monitor with 7-Channel 5.8GHz Diversity Rx
ImmersionRC 5.8GHz 600mW Audio / Video Transmitter
5.8GHz BlueBeam Ultra Antenna System, RHCP
5.8GHz Circular Polarized Patch Antenna, RHCP (SMA)
SMA to SMA Extension Cable, RG-402 Coax (Bendable Extension)
GoProHD Hero3 Camera Cable for ImmersionRC / FatShark (A/V&P)

I got everything from DPCAV.com (Digital Products Company)
I added a note for them to review the order and stated this was my complete FPV setup for a P1. They replied and mentioned that everything looks good, but I didn't add any power for the Tx. I went ahead and bought the wire from them that connects it to the balance port on the Lipo battery, but I also went and bought a couple items from RMRC. I bought a power cord to hook up to the onboard power from the P1 and a Battery Voltage Tester - With Audio Alarm (since I don't have OSD)

Over the weekend I saw a youtube video where this guy used a fiber optic cable to bring the light from the blinking LED over to inside of his flight camera. I thought this idea was very cleaver. I might do that in the future.

 

[ATOMSK]

So my FPV stuff comes in today! I don't think I'll have time to set it up tonight, but will try this weekend. Right now, I'm missing OSD and a gimbal. I'm researching which OSD's I can buy that provide their own telemetry instead of getting it off the phantom like the DJI iOSD does. This way, all I need to do is add power and leave the Phantom board alone. I can't tell, but I think the EzOSD or the Remzibi does what I'm looking for. I'm still trying to figure this out
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=1186
or
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... cts_id=452

If i can't have OSD without modifying/soldering to the main board, I just wont do it.

I'm also looking for a good gimbal for my P1.
Seems like everyone uses the Zenmuse here because it is designed for the Phantom2, but since I have the Phantom1 I'll need an adapter kit, and it doesn't exactly look plug-n-play.
What do you think about this one:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... hers_.html

 

[OI Photography]

I would suggest the EzOSD if you're going to go with an independent telemetry/OSD setup...it's a well-tested model and integrates easily in to the P1's power chain. However it will make things get crowded inside if they aren't already.

I'm afraid I don't have an familiarity with that gimbal, I think others around here have used it with a P1

 

[ATOMSK]

Thanks for your input. I will investigate that EzOSD.

I know that Gimbal I posted is 2d, but the price was nice, and I'm not doing any pro videography

 

[HeliRy]

You're pretty much on the right track there, the next step would probably be to decide if you want to use goggles, or a monitor, or both. You can get goggles with a receiver built in (like the kit you linked), that can then send the video signal to a monitor as well. Or, you can get a monitor and receiver and feed that signal to goggles if you decide to.

Here's an example of an all-in-one kit with monitor instead of goggles, it's the same one I bought at the end of last year but it still works great: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2066

There's other ways to do it though, including newer monitors with the receiver and battery built in.

That's a good looking set up. So just to make sure, if I got that kit and added the FPLVR helix and pinwheel antennas.... I'm good to go?

Cheers

 

[OI Photography]

You're pretty much on the right track there, the next step would probably be to decide if you want to use goggles, or a monitor, or both. You can get goggles with a receiver built in (like the kit you linked), that can then send the video signal to a monitor as well. Or, you can get a monitor and receiver and feed that signal to goggles if you decide to.

Here's an example of an all-in-one kit with monitor instead of goggles, it's the same one I bought at the end of last year but it still works great: http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index. ... ts_id=2066

There's other ways to do it though, including newer monitors with the receiver and battery built in.

That's a good looking set up. So just to make sure, if I got that kit and added the FPLVR helix and pinwheel antennas.... I'm good to go?

Cheers

The receiver in that setup isn't a diversity setup, so you only need one Rx antenna for that one.

Not included in that kit is whatever connection cable you'll need on the phantom to connect the Tx to everything. The cable you need depends on what components are in your video chain (gimbal, osd, etc).

 

[HeliRy]

Gotcha. I'm just doing a plain set up without OSD and using the GoPro and the FPV camera. In that case am I right in thinking all of need is the GoPro cable to plus into the Tx?

 

[OI Photography]

Gotcha. I'm just doing a plain set up without OSD and using the GoPro and the FPV camera. In that case am I right in thinking all of need is the GoPro cable to plus into the Tx?

Correct, if you have no gimbal (at least not a Zenmuse) and no iOSD, then the camera-to-transmitter cable in that kit will do the trick. The power connection for your Tx will need to be spliced/plugged in to the Aux power lead coming out of your Phantom (grey/red cable)

 

[HeliRy]

Gotcha. I'm just doing a plain set up without OSD and using the GoPro and the FPV camera. In that case am I right in thinking all of need is the GoPro cable to plus into the Tx?

Correct, if you have no gimbal (at least not a Zenmuse) and no iOSD, then the camera-to-transmitter cable in that kit will do the trick. The power connection for your Tx will need to be spliced/plugged in to the Aux power lead coming out of your Phantom (grey/red cable)

Oops, forgot to mention I do have an H3-2D running via the upgrade board.

 

[OI Photography]

Gotcha. I'm just doing a plain set up without OSD and using the GoPro and the FPV camera. In that case am I right in thinking all of need is the GoPro cable to plus into the Tx?

Correct, if you have no gimbal (at least not a Zenmuse) and no iOSD, then the camera-to-transmitter cable in that kit will do the trick. The power connection for your Tx will need to be spliced/plugged in to the Aux power lead coming out of your Phantom (grey/red cable)

Oops, forgot to mention I do have an H3-2D running via the upgrade board.

No worries, then you don't need to connect that cable from the gopro to the transmitter. Instead you can use this cable to take the video and power feeds straight from the Phantom's mainboard: http://www.firstpersonview.com/cables/d ... tter-cable

With that, the video is fed from the camera through the gimbal up in to the Phantom, and then out through that cable along with power for the Tx.