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Yesterday, 08:47 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread rudder mix in RVOSD/ FPV

Just use a y lead off one of your ailerons for the rudder. Works for me.

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Yesterday, 12:03 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread Hall effect current sensor in RVOSD/ FPV

What are you using to verify the current your batteries are taking to recharge? If you are trusting the reading of the charger, then remember there...

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05-17-2013, 06:10 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Sorry, I hope this is the last problem I have in RVOSD/ FPV

Check again the Rx to OSD connections. Make sure elevator out goes to RVOSD elevator in and Aileron out goes to aileron in. Have seem this problem...

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05-17-2013, 05:50 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Sorry, I hope this is the last problem I have in RVOSD/ FPV

Servo directions should be properly set after you run the wizard... If you do it properly.

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05-17-2013, 05:34 AM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Sorry, I hope this is the last problem I have in RVOSD/ FPV

The only thing you have to try is here: http://www.rangevideo.com/forum/showthread.php?1530-RVOSD-G5-instructions-%28work-in-progress-%29 Make...

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05-17-2013, 01:16 AM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Return for repair process? in Order status

Vova told me that he found a baro damaged on one of them, the others had a damaged inductor. Hard to know how this happened.

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05-16-2013, 03:45 AM

ommadawn replied to a thread I am obviously missing something... No throttle control? in RVOSD/ FPV

RV repair service is excellent. They can be a bit hit or miss with responding to enquiries, but I have sent my RVOSDs back quite a few times for...

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05-14-2013, 08:52 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Another newbie question in RVOSD/ FPV

I recommend you to use a PAL setup if your camera and monitor/goggles can handle it. OSD looks much better and there is better resolution. It will...

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05-14-2013, 08:18 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Another newbie question in RVOSD/ FPV

It will display properly when the plane is moving. Basically GPS heading depends on having enough speed in order to calculate the direction vector.

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05-13-2013, 09:45 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread feature request: low battery "emergancy landing" on rth in RVOSD/ FPV

Most likely need for RTH is loss of video feed or out of RC range. RTH usually doesnt need to bring the plane all the way home. It just needs to...

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05-13-2013, 09:41 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread Could somebody please help me about this problem? in RVOSD/ FPV

PM that code to Alex for an unlock code.

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05-13-2013, 09:38 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread Sorry if this is a dumb question in RVOSD/ FPV

Dont try using the onboard 5v supply for RC gear. Its not got sufficient current capacity for this. Its just for camera and Vtx gear. Most guys use a...

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05-13-2013, 12:21 AM

ommadawn replied to a thread Repair? in RVOSD/ FPV

That is all I do. Just a short jumper lead with 2 servo plugs and red/black. I connect between an unused servo port on RVOSD and aux V input.

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05-13-2013, 12:18 AM

ommadawn replied to a thread Sorry if this is a dumb question in RVOSD/ FPV

Check the sensor with a magnifying glass. Might have a burnt track. Also check for V between battery + and sensor (-). And check for continuity...

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05-12-2013, 09:50 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread Repair? in RVOSD/ FPV

It depends on how your servos respond to low V. I had a servo short out in flight once, taking the 5v rail low. Everything froze except the pan...

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05-12-2013, 09:45 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread I am obviously missing something... No throttle control? in RVOSD/ FPV

This is why I always have more than one of almost everything. Cant beat having spares. Especially when debugging.

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05-12-2013, 06:14 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Hall effect current sensor in RVOSD/ FPV

If the battery were 100% efficient you could have to put the same amps you put out. On the real world batteries are less efficiency, some energy is...

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05-12-2013, 03:40 AM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Repair? in RVOSD/ FPV

Part is this: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/744066150/732-1077-2-ND/1638482?cur=USD About the cause of the crash... I think it was BEC...

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05-10-2013, 10:21 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Problem with throttle output?????? in RVOSD/ FPV

You better change the servo buffer. It is cheap and does not work to take the risk.

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05-09-2013, 08:35 PM

ommadawn replied to a thread Reliability design questions in RVOSD/ FPV

You can trust it. I have used RVOSD for nearly 5 years with hundreds of flight hours. Never had a crash or lockup during running. Occasionally it ...

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05-09-2013, 08:09 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Reliability design questions in RVOSD/ FPV

All I can say is that RVOSD software does not crash. I programmed it on assembly language, thus there is a very close control of all processes....

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05-09-2013, 01:12 AM

Alex Villa replied to a thread RVOSD5 GPS attlitude limitation? in RVOSD/ FPV

You can't see anything wrong on it, but trust me, the problem is the cable. To be more precise, the problem is where the connector pins are clamped...

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05-08-2013, 09:55 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

El problema puede ser que este firmware lo hice con un decodificador distinto. Prueba: GJ16BL

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05-08-2013, 09:18 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

...tienes que poner el "call sign" a ON...

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05-08-2013, 09:14 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread RVOSD5 GPS attlitude limitation? in RVOSD/ FPV

Your GPS cable or connectors are damaged, need to replace the cable.

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05-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

Que decirte... Podría empezar por un OSD que compraste en Rangevideo y ahora no recuerdo porque razón decías tener un problema con el. Personalmente...

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05-07-2013, 08:39 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

Código de desbloqueo es: BC8RLU

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05-07-2013, 08:37 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

Tacho, puedes eliminar la ferrita y poner un puente, no debería tener ninguna consecuencia. Hay otros componentes para el filtraje de RF, la ferrita...

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05-07-2013, 08:31 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Soporte, en Español in RVOSD/ FPV

No! no puedes conectar el GPS de esa manera. No hay ninguna manera "fácil" de hacerlo. Tiene que ser en el conector:

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05-07-2013, 07:53 PM

Alex Villa replied to a thread Futaba r149dp PCM and rth in RVOSD/ FPV

No, they didn't reversed by themselves. That just can't happen.

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