by randyy63 » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:14 pm
Hi All:
I have been waiting for weeks for Bruce to produce the FPV backpack. I have the most respect for Bruce and his efforts. I am an Electronic Engineering Technologist, and I have been working with schematics and pcbs for over 30 years. I am not trying to step on Bruce's toes here, I just want to help out with the workload.
I sent Bruce an email a couple of weeks ago suggesting that I could produce a run of 100 pcbs for the 5.8 Ghz 200 mW transmitter TX5823 and receiver RX5808. I have designed 2 PCBs that are 2" X 1" for both the TX and RX. I have included a Voltage regulator Low drop out (LDO) and power LED on each board. On the TX I put a 3V3 and 5.0V regulator, and on the RX I put a 5.0V regulator. I can get the PCBs done and order all the parts and sell them for $15 for each board with the parts, not including the TX5823 or RX5808. I have not found a good source for TX and RX but if I do I can then include this in the kit for about another $15 to $20. I will put up a video on YouTube showing how to assemble the PCBs, each would take under 1 hour to assemble. The PCBs are mostly surface mount components except for through hole connectors for strength. I use 1206 size components surface mount to ease assembly.
I do not have Bruce's schematic but I have designed a board that does the same thing. I am doing this to help out people to get into FPV for an cheep price. I would like to get these to work with Bruce's diversity receiver. I designed schematic and pcb with EagleCAD.
Transmitter - 5.8Ghz 200mW (also works with the 20mW Tx) 8 channels with power LED
inputs - Audio & Video
camera power - 12V & 5V
Power Supply - 7V to 15V DC
Receiver - 5.8Ghz 8 channels with power LED
output - Audio & Video & RSSI and GND
Power Supply - 7V to 15V DC
If there is enough interest I can send off the PCBs and have then ready in about 3 weeks for sale. I will sell the boards with and without the TX and RX once I get a good source for these parts.
Thansk all