Building my first FPV drone and still in the build phase. I've connected all the core components, but when I try and test the FPV system I get a solid black screen. I've tried everything I can think of:
- Bought two new FPV cams (PAL&NTSC), but no change
- Connected the yellow video wire directly to the Vtx in wire
- Tried a different 5V/GND on the FC and also connected the yellow CAM wire to the yellow VTX in wire
I'm not getting any OSD either on my FPV goggles, but also not sure if it's just too early because I haven't flashed anything to my FC yet (not sure if I should get this anyway), I was going to do it after the build was completed.
My components are (Included pictures below and the wiring diagrams I have been using)
- BetaFPV VR01 goggles
- Diatone Mamba F405 DJI Stack - F50 50A 3-6S 4-in-1 ESC (Note: As far as I'm aware, this should be compatible with a non-DJI system as there is a separate input on the FC for the DJI system)
- Mateksys 5.8GHz Vtx-mini (Tried with included antenna and also Foxeer 5.8G Lollipop 3 2.5DBi Omni Antenna). Haven't been able to attach non-stock anntenae to my goggles yet. Lack the proper adapters
- Foxeer 1200TVL Razer / Fatshark 900TVL WDR NTSC & PAL
As far as I can tell, the goggles are finding the correct channel and picking up a signal. There is a full signal bar and a solid black screen when on the channel that correlates with the VTX.
I'm not sure what else I can do to troubleshoot other than buy all new components which is difficult here in Australia. I've got a replacement FC/ESC stack coming tomorrow, but it's just the same model.
Here is how I've wired it:
VTX -
Wiring guide: Video Transmitter 5.8G VTX-mini, 8S 800mW – Matek Systems
FC -My wiring:
Wiring Guide: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...-0acb-4a1c-ba28-ca84a12c73d8.jpg?v=1584518057
- Note: the FC0 blue LED at the top flashes on and off when its plugged in. I have no idea what this light means. All the other lights on the FC are on solid.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm completely out of ideas and am reluctant to just keep changing parts at random.
I've got a new FC coming today, but I'm starting to wonder if it's a problem with the Vidin on the Vtx as even when I bypass the FC I get solid black screen. Is there an alternate pad I can solder the vid wire to, that would double as a Vidin. There's a PINIO pad and also onthe opposite side there's an Rx, but I'm not sure either of them would work.
- Bought two new FPV cams (PAL&NTSC), but no change
- Connected the yellow video wire directly to the Vtx in wire
- Tried a different 5V/GND on the FC and also connected the yellow CAM wire to the yellow VTX in wire
I'm not getting any OSD either on my FPV goggles, but also not sure if it's just too early because I haven't flashed anything to my FC yet (not sure if I should get this anyway), I was going to do it after the build was completed.
My components are (Included pictures below and the wiring diagrams I have been using)
- BetaFPV VR01 goggles
- Diatone Mamba F405 DJI Stack - F50 50A 3-6S 4-in-1 ESC (Note: As far as I'm aware, this should be compatible with a non-DJI system as there is a separate input on the FC for the DJI system)
- Mateksys 5.8GHz Vtx-mini (Tried with included antenna and also Foxeer 5.8G Lollipop 3 2.5DBi Omni Antenna). Haven't been able to attach non-stock anntenae to my goggles yet. Lack the proper adapters
- Foxeer 1200TVL Razer / Fatshark 900TVL WDR NTSC & PAL
As far as I can tell, the goggles are finding the correct channel and picking up a signal. There is a full signal bar and a solid black screen when on the channel that correlates with the VTX.
I'm not sure what else I can do to troubleshoot other than buy all new components which is difficult here in Australia. I've got a replacement FC/ESC stack coming tomorrow, but it's just the same model.
Here is how I've wired it:
VTX -
Wiring guide: Video Transmitter 5.8G VTX-mini, 8S 800mW – Matek Systems
FC -My wiring:
Wiring Guide: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0...-0acb-4a1c-ba28-ca84a12c73d8.jpg?v=1584518057
- Note: the FC0 blue LED at the top flashes on and off when its plugged in. I have no idea what this light means. All the other lights on the FC are on solid.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm completely out of ideas and am reluctant to just keep changing parts at random.
I've got a new FC coming today, but I'm starting to wonder if it's a problem with the Vidin on the Vtx as even when I bypass the FC I get solid black screen. Is there an alternate pad I can solder the vid wire to, that would double as a Vidin. There's a PINIO pad and also onthe opposite side there's an Rx, but I'm not sure either of them would work.
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