FPV backpack

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Re: FPV backpack

Postby FPVR4T » Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:40 pm

Stroman1 wrote:Hi FPVR4T,
Read all of the posts and you will get an idea about the availability of the backpack. It is still being developed as far as a kit I think, but lots of progress is being made. Bruce has worked hard to get this going. Go to his RCModel reviews youtube channel for a really good explanation and video about construction and design of the backpack.
Good luck, Stroman


Many thanks, Ive just subscribe to RC Model's Review and told my friends about it... Ive Just ordered a Frysky DIY Hack module to convert my Futaba 27mhz transmitter... to a 2.4 ghz.. ... I couldn't believe how easy it looked watching Bruce in the video do it... soldering three wires, I thought it was mayor surgery..
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby swefpv » Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:10 pm

Hi
can someone post a component list and possible stores where to purchase?
also i would be interested in purchasing two kits of components is one of you have them lying around.

//Johan
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby aidan284 » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:21 am

I wouldn't mind selling them for a cheap price. Even though you say you don't want any of the cut Bruce, but i would donate some of the procedes to RCMR. I wouldn't know how much to sell them for but if anyone has a reasonable price just reply.
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby T3PRanch » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:44 am

Just add 10% to the top for RCMR.

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Re: FPV backpack

Postby FPVR4T » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:32 pm

Well I just completed my Frsky DIY Hack on my Futaba. Did a range check with walkie talkie and I stopped walking after half a mile. Great,,,thank you so RCMV for the know how. An going to learn how to etch a pcb board now,to make my own FPV BACK PACK. Could you list the components and where to get them o and the schematics for the board.
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby grassiew » Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:49 pm

Parts list please! I am dying to start this.
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby Hallmark » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:38 am

Hello Fellow Bloggers,

I hope that context isn't misunderstood here I really am saying this in my 'nice guy' voice, but I feel the need to suggest that multiple posts asking for details that are not yet available will probably only frustrate the process of releasing the final designs, assembly instructions and completed kits/units. I understand how difficult it can be waiting, but let's imagine having to research and design, test and redesign, improve and customise, source and await the arrival of parts, write and confirm assembly instructions (in English - takes longer than Chinglish), test, test and test again and then make sure everything has been double checked before publishing/producing the finished item? :shock:

Mix into this the demise of computers (including the steam driven power supply that powered it :D ), a short illness, bad weather, ageing ;) oh and I nearly forgot, having some sort of life outside of the online RCMR/YouTube community and I would say Bruce is doing a bang up job! Not to mention his obviously understanding wife, who must be an Angel to allow us so much of his time... (Insert butt kissing icon [here])

I know from my professional life that if this sort of project was being run on any commercial scale there would be 25-30 people seconded from different technical professions who might take well over a year to get to this stage. Ask them for progress reports and unless you're signing their cheques you're likely to leave the place with an additional capacitor or two inserted in places that are already well enough regulated! In my humble opinion some here are a little bit intense and asking almost weekly in the way that I have read makes it seem like some are being rather selfish. I am not directing this at any one post or person, but I assume everyone here earns money doing other things in their week and I would assume that running two YouTube channels and doing everything associated with what we see Bruce produce for us for FREE, we would not be out of place to simply relax just a little.

If anyone has an issue with my post please ask one of the FPV manufacturers for their design schematics, component suppliers and R&D team notes etc. You could even email them and ask when their next line will be out and see what the response is, but I'll bet little to nothing comes back in reply...

We pretty much just need to hurry up and wait (to quote a friend of mine).

I hope I have not over stepped my place here, but I feel like there is a bit of pressure being put on a bloke who is GIVING his time so we can save money and not end up buying a rubbish-bin-ready device. How's about we leave him to do his thing and instead of posting "When will it be ready?" posts, go to the first page and post "Pay in NZ dollars" posts in the "Donate" section? Many do and many more could, so that is my two cents worth, now I shall await the onslaught!

Hallmark

PS: This video has the schematics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c41W6I45DPY
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby cynr100 » Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:45 am

If your soap box was any higher I would say you were sufferin' from hypoxia :lol: :lol:

Oooops...................... :) just realised, had'nt made this months contrib 8-)
When I die I'm leaving everything to the wife, she says I do that now, so I guess the transition will not be too hard.
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby Hallmark » Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:44 am

cynr100 wrote:If your soap box was any higher I would say you were sufferin' from hypoxia :lol: :lol:

Oooops...................... :) just realised, had'nt made this months contrib 8-)


At least I use soap!!! :lol:
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Re: FPV backpack

Postby BigHarv » Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:48 pm

Hallmark, speaking only for myself, I think your words from the soapbox were right on the mark. I apologize for my previous post. Having just retired after 36 years of engineering management, 23 of them as the owner of a custom technology development firm, I certainly should have known better. Upon reflection, it occurs to me that this hobby can turn otherwise mature, sensible souls into little kids. And having the prospect of getting an exciting new toy near at hand can turn us into a five year old the night before Christmas.

Not intended as an excuse, just an attempt at an explanation. Bruce is doing a great job and I'm sure he is doing all he can to get this project completed. He certainly has my thanks.

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