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  2. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Walkeer replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    Ah, so ti was Caddx where they removed it from FW its actually pretty good FPV cam btw
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  4. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    I came across a discussion on the Caddx Turbo Micro F1 camera that talks about its menu selected HD mode. Most likely AHD 720P given its low price. Caddx claims it has removed this feature because setting it to HD mode effectively bricks it (because you'll need a compatible HD system to restore NTSC/PAL mode). Too bad, it would have been a good candidate for AHD video on a small FPV model. Here's the discussion: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=39074392&postcount=1 Please note the warning: Please NOT change the setting "TRANSFER MODE" on OSD menu or you will get into HD mode which FPV monitors cannot display. Only the first batches have this setting on the OSD menu. If you already did that, please PM Caddx
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  6. The History of FPV.

    Mr.RC-Cam posted a topic in Floobydust

    I came across an online article that summarizes the history of the FPV hobby. The story includes some details about multicopter (drone) development too. Online article: http://www.currykitten.co.uk/the-history-of-fpv/ Original PDF version: http://www.currykitten.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/HistoryOfFPV_RCFCA11.pdf

  7. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    Thanks for reporting the details on the C800T. Learning about what works for us is exactly how the FPV hobby got to where it is today. So contributions of information, like this tidbit on the C800T, is appreciated. The possibility of a firmware change after your Nov 2017 purchase is what's at stake here. But my experience is that the Chinese vendors rarely fix their design problems. So I might purchase a C800T and check it out. But I'd rather have others join in on testing/development and help push this technology.

  8. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Vova replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    I can confirm only that my latest item ordered Nov 22 2017 does have other then CVBS output mode. Can't tell you exactly what it is since I can see only some signal, unfortunately I don't have AHD capable hardware. And as some kind of evidence that AHD still there could be that seller changed description after I asked them to mention this functionality. I will try to find something AHD to hookup camera.

  9. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    I searched for any details to a C800T firmware update; I can't find any discussion about it. But plenty of users have shared their experience with this camera. The reviews on the C800T are mixed. Two notable things are that it isn't CCD as advertised (it has a CMOS sensor) and is very heavy due to the metal case. But despite those things, the version that supported AHD1.0 may have been a better choice than the AHD security camera that I used in last year's tests.

  10. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Walkeer replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    I do remember seeing the removal of AHD from the FW somewhere, but cannot find where it was and which FPV cam it was, athough I am quite positive it was this one.

  11. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    If the currently sold C800T still has AHD mode then I'll order one to try out with the redesigned 5.8GHz Airwave modules. But before I waste my time, can anyone confirm that they didn't remove the AHD function?

  12. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Walkeer replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    As far as I know, they actually removed the AHD-D from the FW because when accidentally selected on regular setup, the camera become unusable but good point!

  13. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Vova replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    Hi, Happy to see that someone digging in the direction of better FPV image quality. I've interested in this topic by fortunate accident with Eachine c800 20$ camera. Its turned out that this camera has switchable video output mode CVBS/TVI/CVI/AHD-D (by holding pressed joystick during power-on, easy to switch it by accident). This wasn't mentioned anywhere in description and made me false thinking cameras are dead until I found very helpful comment. I've got two cameras back to life and also became very curious why we can't use all of its image resolution in FPV? So maybe this is another step towards AHD FPV and could help make life like setup.
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    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    Status Update: Despite receiving some privately messaged teasers a few months ago, a commercialized AHD 720p FPV product seems to be going nowhere. Such a shame since this technology offers a lot of promise for micro FPV. New News: I mentioned last year that my Airwave AHD module evaluation revealed it had serious performance problems. I recently found out that Airwave has redesigned their AHD modules and made some improvements. I expect to re-evaluate the new modules when they become available. Not sure if I will post about my new findings, but I would like to know for myself how it performs. Parting Words: I'm too stubborn to totally give up on AHD; As mentioned before, I strongly believe that it's a nice stop gap solution until zero-latency digital HD FPV is dirt-cheap and fits on a micro sized drone. Most likely that's several years away, so for now I think AHD 720p has its place in FPV. But I'm short on resources and have done all I can to promote AHD - - it's time for the brilliant engineers at a far east FPV manufacturer to get on board and make it happen.
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  26. 2011 FPV Product Predictions

    Terry replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Floobydust

    Or maybe FPV will fade into the background... Terry

  27. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    That banggood video system is MIMO/OFDM technology. It will be several years before the airborne vTx will be low cost & small enough for a micro-sized race drone. For now I think that AHD 720p is a more promising choice since the vTx would be very tiny (and very low cost) using available technology. For example, micro race drones would need something small/lightweight like this, which is possible with AHD technology:

  28. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    tsly replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    Well, this system could be replicated in smaller form and I'm sure the internal is not that complicated. At least this is close to what we need, except the form factor and price.
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  30. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    Mr.RC-Cam replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    If you mean you want to use it for FPV then I'd suggest you keep looking. Everything about that system reinforces why our hobby needs a low cost AHD based FPV system.

  31. Analog HD FPV Video. Why Not?

    tsly replied to Mr.RC-Cam's topic in Video Piloting (FPV/RPV)

    What do you think about this system? https://www.banggood.com/SEETEC-WHD151-150m-HD-Video-Transmission-FPV-System-Supports-3GHDSD-SDI-DMI-HD-Port-p-1269689.html?rmmds=newArrivals&cur_warehouse=CN It seems it will accept HD SDI and transmit it without compression. Range is bad due to beeing 25-30mW, but for me it seems most of the plastic and connectors could be replaced with smaller stuff.
  32. You are welcome! Thanks for reporting it is working well for you.
  33. Seems that it is working good! I've tested two 1.3GHz VTx and the result seems in line with what other people also get! Min / Max Power measurements are also spot on! Many thanks for this low-cost RF power device Mr. Thomas! http://sendvid.com/pllsjhjy
  34. Hi luckyflyer, Just letting you know that i haven't received it yet even after waiting for almost a month....
  35. Thank you for the kind words. Your technical assistance was extremely helpful in identifying the LCD Keyboard problem, so it was a joint effort.
  36. Very quick and professional way to address that this issue can happen again. Can't get better than this! Very proud of your awesome work Mr. Thomas!
  37. I suppose that is the best we can do for now. Given the random nature of the Chinese boards I expect the LCD-Keyboard shield compatibility issue will pop up again. To be proactive about this I have released a new version of the firmware (V2.3). It is posted here: https://www.rc-cam.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4139-diy-rf-power-vswr-meter-low-cost/&do=findComment&comment=29002 There's now a keyboard debug function. It will display the key-press code value when each menu button is pressed. The feature is enabled via the config.h file using DEBUG_KYBD found under the Troubleshooting section. What does it do? For those that need help solving keyboard compatibility problems: Enable DEBUG_KYBD in config.h, re-flash the firmware and then report the five keypress code values shown on the LCD. When posting for help be sure to include the two A0 voltage values mentioned earlier. Also, the config.h file now supports an alternate LCD/Keyboard shield. Currently there's two choices, my DFRobot branded board (LCD_SHIELD_DFR) and the clone used by HF_ATL (LCD_SHIELD_ALT1). The shield choice is made by enabling LCD_SHIELD_DFR or LCD_SHIELD_ALT1 found under the LCD/Keyboard Shield Type section.
  38. I have purchased this item in ebay about 1 year ago. All I can see it says is: "LCD Keypad Shield, Drive the Future". The best would be for users to check what you said to me: "Ideally the A0 voltage with no button pressed will be 2.45V - 2.50V. With the Select button pressed you should see about 2.0V". I guess this is a good starting point to check for possible keypad issues. I still need a directional coupler (not yet purchased) as I'm always looking for a good used one for a good price. Calibration probably will be left as it is unfortunately as I don't have access to any equipment for verify the results.
  39. You are welcome. Thanks for letting me know the keypad is working now. I should add a note to the docs about the changes for your LCD/Keypad shield. Is there a Chinese manufacturer's name or unique ID printed on your DFRobot clone shield so it can be identified by other project builders? That's a sane/reasonable value with nothing connected to the SMA. It should be fine for VSWR only measurements. But a calibration will be required for accurate RF power measurements .
  40. It works as expected! Many thanks for all your support, really appreciated! I have already configured successfully the attn profile for my 30.3db attenuator. I get around -67dbm/-68dbm with nothing connected to the SMA input. Unfortunately I don't have here at the moment a 1.3GHz transmitter to test but I'll come back here and post my results for sure. Wonderful work Mr. Thomas and Mr. Joost!
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