![]() Lower frequency (5.8GHz is terrible for ground based FPV, since it is severely attenuated by obstacles - I only chose it because it is (a) cheap (b) has tiny antennas.Higher power VTX on the car (200 or 600mW).Better antennas (There are many options, circularly polarised will help reduce multipath effects).I will be using it along with a 200mW transmitter, in my upcoming Redcat Buggy Video Range If you are interested in recording high definition video then I cant see a better option than the tiny RunCam Split 2 which can also record HD video while transmitting the analog signal. Use a linear voltage regulator (like the LM7805).On a hobby grade RC you will probably have a 5V output on your Electronic Speed Control (ESC) which you can use, but for these cheap RTR cars that isn't an option. You will need to power your camera, and there is a good chance that means you need to supply 5V (at 500mA in the case of my camear with the builtin 25mW VTX). DVR (Can you record the footage inside the goggles - beware it will be the same low quality you are looking at).Diversity (Can the receiver choose the best signal from two input antennas).Built-in receiver or not (built-in is cheaper, but a negative if you want to move to other frequencies later).Viewing angle (Goggles Two are really good here, a narrow viewing angle will feel like you are watching a small TV at the end of a passage).Box/Glasses style (Goggles Two are "box" style which are generally much cheaper, yes they make you look like an idiot, but let's face it, no one has ever really looked cool playing with toy cars anyway.).If you decide to choose other goggles make sure you read up on the following to help make your choice: I am very happy with the Goggles Two for the price, but you must be aware there is no recorder (DVR) so you cannot record footage - not a problem for me because I intend to use the RunCam for recording in the future (and who want's to watch glitchy recorded video anyway?). There are oodles of options, an choosing one goes beyond the scope of this intro but I had only read good things about the Eachine Goggles Two, so I bought a set locally. No external transmitter was needed, since the camera has one built in. ![]() My goal for this project was "cheap and simple" so I went for an "all in one" camera + transmitter combo, but beware that this will severely limit your range.Ĭamera + Transmitter that I used Video Transmitter (VTX) Choice WLTOYS 10428 1:10 RC Car - Clone of the Twin Hammers which means spares should be easily available Camera Choice JJRC Q46 1:12 RTR RC Car - Looks like a great cockpit for PFV There are other interesting options, but they went over my $100 limit There are at least two good options in 1:12 scale (I chose the first) I searched for a ready to run (RTR) car under 100$ with an open cockpit which would give good visibility for FPV. It wont be the best range or highest quality, but it is quick and easy. The cool thing about the setup I have made here is that it can be popped right into any of my RC toys in seconds. I have been working on converting my Redcat Gen7 RC truck into a nice First Person View (FPV) buggy, with a fully 3D printed body, this is not that instructable, but is a stepping stone towards it! Gearbest contacted me to see if I wanted to use any of their products so I figured I'd use the opportunity to see what kind of FPV car I could throw together cheaply and easily (that is why all the links are from Gearbest, but buy whatever you want, I'm no corporate shill :-P )
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