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Fatshark Dominator HD Refresh

By on Thursday, May 24, 2018

I finally bit the bullet and pulled the trigger on my first real FPV goggles. I’m used to the wide field of view of my OTG receiver with Android phone mounted on a VR headset so I wanted to have the widest FOV possible. The widest would have been the Dominator HD2 at 50 degrees but I’m actually fine down to the 42 degrees of the Dominator HD3. So when I spotted a well-cared for Dominator HD at 45 degrees, I grabbed it.

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Jumper T8SG V2 Plus Unboxing

By on Friday, May 4, 2018

Specifications

  • Size: 158 x 150 x 58mm
  • Weight: 338g (without battery)
  • Transmission frequency: 2.400GHZ-2.7GHZ
  • Transmitter Module: Four-in-One High Frequency Module (CC2500 CYRF6936 A7105 NRF2401)
  • Transmit power: maximum 22dbm (transmit power adjustable)
  • Antenna gain: 2db (detachable antenna, easy modification)
  • Working current: [email protected]
  • Working voltage: DC4.5-DC18V (factory with 4 x AA battery box, lithium battery recommended 2s balanced head line, batteries not included)
  • Remote control distance: over 2km @ 22dbm
  • Firmware: DeviationTX
  • Number of channels: up to 12 channels (depending on the receiver)
  • Display: 2.42-inch OLED display, 128 * 64 resolution
  • Rocker way: non-contact 3D space vector Hall joystick
  • JR/FrSKY compatible module bay on rear side
  • Upgrade method: USB online upgrade
  • Supported Protocols:
    • Walkera full range
    • DSM2/X full range
    • Flysky and Flysky 2A
    • FrSKY
    • FUTABA S-FHSS full range
    • WL Toy series, Hubsan series, Esky series and many more (Currently a total of more than 40 supported protocols)
  • Uses open source software with continued support and development, adding new protocols regularly.
  • Simulator mode: 3.5mm standard ppm output
  • USB output.

Features

  • Built in four-in-1 RF Module (CC2500 CYRF6936 A7105 NRF2401).
  • Open source multi-protocol firmware, compatible with most mainstream remote controls
  • Non-contact 3D space vector Hall remote sensing Gimbals
  • 2.42 inch OLED display, Bright display works even in direct sunlight.
  • JR/FrSKY compatible module bay on rear side.
  • USB online firmware upgrade.
  • Transmission power adjustable to adapt to different location requirements.
  • Detachable antenna, easy to change.
  • Ultra-low power consumption, longer battery life.
  • Up to 12 channels of output (depending on the receiver), Open Source Firmware, all channels are fully programmable.
  • Wide voltage input (2s lipo recommended).
  • Multilingual menu.
  • Vibration reminder function.
  • Support telemetry (depending on the receiver).
  • Carry Case included.

Package Contents

1 Jumper T8SG V2 Plus transmitter
1 neck strap
1 transmitter case
1 quick start guide

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Makerfire Armor 65 Unboxing

By on Saturday, April 14, 2018

Specifications

  • Wheelbase 65mm
  • Motors 716 17600KV
  • Propellers 4-blade 31mm/0.8mm
  • FC Betaflight F3 V3.2.4
  • VTX 5.8GHz 25mW 16CH, integrated with FC
  • Camera 199C 800TVL 150 degrees FOV
  • Battery 3.8V 260mAh 30C

Package Contents

1 Makerfire Armor 65 Plus
1 3.8V 260mAh LiPo with JST-PH 2.0 connector
1 USB charger
1 prop removal tool
5 set spare props

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Flashing Silverware With A MacBook

By on Friday, April 13, 2018

Silverware is an open-source flight controller firmware developed by GitHub user silver13 for the H8 mini, BWhoop B03, Eachine E011, and E011C FCs. It was forked and further refined by GitHub user NotFastEnuf. It gives you acro mode, is optimized for the STM32F0 processor and is very well-tuned for brushed motors (especially the NotFastEnuf fork).

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