Cameras Runcam Split 2

Tony

Tony

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If you mean the RunCam 2 that basically took over the Mobius market, then yes and no. If you are comparing this to the stack x craptastic camera, they YES!!! Back to the runcam, yes in that it adds the fpv video and HD footage at the same time. And no, well I can't think of any negatives right now...
 
bigone5500

bigone5500

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Well...there are several models of runcam. There's the micro eagle, swift mini 2, eagle 2 pro...etc...RunCam FPV Store The '2' indicates this is a newer model of the split. So in my thinking, this should be better. But in the world of electronics, sometimes this isn't the case. It seems to have a good set of features but so did the stack-x.

I want to get a better camera. I did a test the other day with my fpv while recording with the eachine goggles. For some reason, there was a lot of noise in the image. I got a call on my cell phone and the video feed was completely toast until the call was completed. This is unacceptable to me. But I guess there is the possibility of a reception issue. But I don't know how. The quad was not even 100' from me in clear line of sight.

Hmmm... :help:
 
bigone5500

bigone5500

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Also to note. I did not have the goggles on whilst the cell issue was happening. My son was using them 20' away.
 
bigone5500

bigone5500

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Ok. I got the camera in. After studying it and reading on up on it, I think I can connect it to the FC of the stack-x easily. However, I am unsure how to setup my VTX. Do I use the on on the FC or do I need a separate one? I bought this one in case but it requires 7v to operate.

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The stack-x doesn't have a 7v output and neither does the ESC. I would really like to use the VTX I bought as it has 600mW output power. But this runs into another issue, which is the antenna connected to the FC. I don't want and cannot use two antennas on this quad. So as of now, I'm at a stalemate with this one.

I can desolder the stack-x DVR and connect the runcam one and just deal with it if I have to but that's assuming the VTX on the FC will work with it. Then on that note, the OSD doesn't work either so I may as well leave it be.
 
Tony

Tony

Staff member
That VTX is 7 to 24 volts so you can run it directly off of the flight pack if you want. No BEC required. But the stack x has a VTX already built in, and you do not want to run it without an antenna and you certainly do not want to run two signals from there. This would cause all kinds of issues. I would just use the VTX that is included with the stack x and build a second quad for that other VTX.

As for the LED strip, I didn't get that with mine and have never even seen one of those. Not even sure what it is used for. Interesting.
 
Tony

Tony

Staff member
Looking at that LED board, it looks like it just accepts 12 volts for the input, and each switch controls the Red, Green & Blue lights in the LED's. Very analog and just lets you select your colors.
 
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