My hardware setups and links

Custom UAVs / Parts
#1

Lots of people asking for my setups. So this are:
My setting for FF split

openhd-settings-1-1.zip (9.6 KB)

… and for Pi zero camera / pi zero / pi3a+

openhd-settings-1.zip (9.7 KB)

MFD Mini Crosswind:
-Firefly split 4K
-Hdmi to CSI converter
-Raspberry 3b+
-Asus AC56 with maple leaf antenna

Mini Talon 2:
-Zero camera 120 degrees FOV
-Raspberry 3a+
-Asus AC56 with maple leaf antenna

AR wing:
-Zero camera 120 degrees FOV
-Pi zero
-Asus AC56 with maple leaf antenna

Link for zero camera : RPIZ CAM 5MP 120: Raspberry Pi Zero - Camera for Raspberry Pi Zero, 5MP, 120°, OV5 at reichelt elektronik 3

Link for Firefly split 4K : Hawkeye firefly split 4k 160 degree hd recording dvr mini fpv camera wdr single board built-in mic low latency tv output for rc drone airplane Sale - Banggood.com

Maple leaf antenna:

IMG_20210302_130315
IMG_20210302_1303153968×2976 1.64 MB

http://s.go.ro/mlxc20ah 3 | parola: 224355
(parola=password)
Manufactured here:
https://jlcpcb.com/
PAY ATTENTION, when ordering, pcb thickness must be 1 mm

On ground side:
-pi 3b+
-MFD mini Crossbow tracker
-Asus AC56
-17db patch antenna
On tripod:
-23db Interline wifi patch antenna
Link 5.8G 17dB Planar Antenna AAT High Definition Image Antenna Automatically Tracks High Gain Antenna|Parts & Accessories| - AliExpress

Second receiving antenna:
antennas and accessories | for wireless networks

IMG_20210417_163135
IMG_20210417_1631353968×1984 2.27 MB

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#3

very good and well done.

Do you have good results with the 17 db patch antenna ?

Adolfo

#4

yep, I had 30k max out.

#5

hello
I received the FF split today
I am using your openhd_settings for air
Should I do the same for ground ?
Thanks

#6

Yep, it’s recommended

#7

it’s me again.
Should I use 1080/60 on the firefly set-up ?
thanks

#8

For hdmi output use 720p /60fps.
BTW, there is no 1080p 60fps, only 1080p30 for the other option.
For sd card recording on FF split, you can choose any available option.

#9

I had 3 flights (using foxeer legend 2 for the moment due to room constraints in the motor glider)

I completly support such configuration (hdmi-csi + hdmi cam with wdr), big step compared to picam v2 for sure

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#10

Good news, nice!

#11

you are welcome
I realize that you disconnected telemetry uplink. Any specific reason ?

#12

Hi. No reason for keeping telemetry up link. I had it for a while, calibrated my analog airspeed sensor through QGroundControl after powering up the system, but no need for it anymore. Analog airspeed sensor must be powered up for a couple of minutes to let it settled. So, immediately I arrive to the field, I power my Crosswind and let it sit until I mount the wings and the tracker. My OHD system in the plane has a power switch, when I’m ready to fly, I power it up. No need for airspeed calibration though bidirectional telemetry.

#13

Thanks for sharing the maple antenna, on my way to order the maple leaf antenna on jlc pcb. Do you know what frequency is it tunned at? Looks like 5.8 ghz but i see a lot of people use much lower spectrum on the wifi cards. Thanks

#14

best working between 5150 and 5240mhz

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#15

Oh, I see. The patch antenna that you shared actually tuned at 5.2 and 5.8 :wink:

#17

Where did you got the Gerber Files?
I converted them to DXF and there is nothing symetrical, every line has another length.
The Top and bottom layers dose not match 100% (not fully overlap)

Is there a PDF file with exact measurments of the Antenna?
I like to create better Gerberfiles.

#18

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42357601&postcount=29

#19

It was shared on rcgroups as dwg file, someone from Telegram converted it to Gerber (can’t remember his name now)