Showing posts with label Quadcopter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quadcopter. Show all posts

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Installing TX inside Phantom

I really didn't like the idea of components attached to the bottom of my quadcopter for my FPV setup, so I got an SMA Extension cable, and installed the transmitter inside the bird. I bought 2 SMA 90 Degree connectors, and worked to attach the SMA cable to the case.

I widened the hole on the leg to the left of the battery. A notch is needed so you don't pinch the receiver antenna.
Hole widened so the SMA connector would fit inside, with a notch for the receiver antenna coax.
Reattach the leg, and put the nut on the SMA connector,but don't pinch the receiver coax.
Attach the first SMA Angle connector, and test conductivity, as if the SMA nut is not tight enough, the center conductor wont make a good connection.
Attach the 2nd 90 Degree connector, and it should be spaced it out enough for the antenna.
A look how I arainged the wiring.
Installed:
H3-3D anti-interferience board
iOSD
CAM Port connector
Immersion Transmitter
You can see the transmitter on the front side of the copter. The battery goes in fine, and everything looks clean.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

DJI Phantom Controller Stickers


Original Controller
The original controller that came with the Phantom is perfectly functional, but I didn't like keeping the paper wrapper on while flying. I was worried about it getting messed up, or in the way. I thought there must be better way to have the same information.
I took off the paper, but I didn't like not having the useful information available to me, especially if I wanted to let someone else fly my Quadcopter.

I found a lot of stickers online, but the ones from UAVStickers.com seems to be the best quality, and design.
I found these on Amazon.com
Controller with the factory paper removed.

Sticker set from UAVStickers.com
Applying stickers
I recommend using a pin/needle of some kind to minimize the oils from your fingers getting on the adhesive, so they will last a very long time. I cleaned the plastic with alcohol wipes first, and let it dry before applying stickers.

Bellow is the controller with the stickers attached, and it looks great.
Controller with stickers
Back of DJI Phantom v2.0 Controller