I bought a couple lost model finders off ebay and I would rather not hook it up through one of the servos.How else can this thing be hooked up.I want to be able to turn it on and off through my TX, I have an extra port on the receiver that is not being used but cannot make it go on with the aux switch.Has anybody tried this?
450 Hooking up a lost model finder
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nitro208ca
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Here is an idea....
Depending on IF you use HH mode or not?
disconnect the HH plug out of the gear slot on the TX and put in the plug for the finder there.That way you can switch it on and off
Depending on IF you use HH mode or not?
disconnect the HH plug out of the gear slot on the TX and put in the plug for the finder there.That way you can switch it on and off
stokke
Well-Known Member
It's my understanding that this device is rather popular among some pilots.
I'm considering getting this myself.
http://www.loc8tor.com/primary-products/loc8tor-lite.html/
I'm considering getting this myself.
http://www.loc8tor.com/primary-products/loc8tor-lite.html/
nitro208ca
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breeze
the only problem with that is if he is using a CCPM heli and using something like a DX6I he has used up all his channels already
1 for aileron, 1 for elevator, 1 for power/motor, 1 for pitch, 1 for rudder, and one for HH mode. there will be no more room for the finder on a channel
the only problem with that is if he is using a CCPM heli and using something like a DX6I he has used up all his channels already
1 for aileron, 1 for elevator, 1 for power/motor, 1 for pitch, 1 for rudder, and one for HH mode. there will be no more room for the finder on a channel
Doum066
Member
I recently bought one after loosing my T-Rex 500 in a corn field which we never were able to find, i hope when the corn's gonna get more dried out i might be able to start another search which might get easier sight and after the crop we never know... all that said, i regret i haven't found this Loc8tor thing before i lost that bird, but i do have it now on my 550 and i love it, might not be perfectly accurate or stuff but still, i rather spend 60$ on an item that allows me to put tags on more than one bird.. at least these items uses their own battery, so if in a crash the flight pack burst or whatever, it will still works and emit it's own sound and beam. In my own opinion, it,s a 60$ worth it, and you can bind 4 diff. tags to it. Here's a picture of how it looks on my 550.
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Doum066
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Here's the link to the website and model i bought.
http://www.loc8tor.com/primary-products/loc8tor-lite.html
jsl151850b
New Member
I recently purchased the Loc8tor Lite but not yet pleased with it.
Mounted between the upper and lower decks of a QAV250 the range is poor.
Less than 100 feet.
I'd like to mount it on a short mast.
I *am* pleased with a 5v beeper (more like a squealer...runs continuously) that cost under $5.
It allows recovery from tall grass. 150 - 200 feet depending on environment noise.
Useless in case the battery is ejected of course.
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Mounted between the upper and lower decks of a QAV250 the range is poor.
Less than 100 feet.
I'd like to mount it on a short mast.
I *am* pleased with a 5v beeper (more like a squealer...runs continuously) that cost under $5.
It allows recovery from tall grass. 150 - 200 feet depending on environment noise.
Useless in case the battery is ejected of course.
Banggood: 5V Active Buzzer Alarm Beeper With Cable for FPV Racer Quadcopter Drone DIY
jsl151850b
New Member
Speaking of finding lost models...
My QAV250 has (had... replacement on order) a Tarot OSD with GPS.
After a crash I still had video so I walked in the general direction and matched my phone GPS long/lat
to the numbers being received.
Is there a device/method for detecting/ranging/orienting from the 5.8 Ghz transmitter?
Useless in case the battery is ejected of course.
My QAV250 has (had... replacement on order) a Tarot OSD with GPS.
After a crash I still had video so I walked in the general direction and matched my phone GPS long/lat
to the numbers being received.
Is there a device/method for detecting/ranging/orienting from the 5.8 Ghz transmitter?
Useless in case the battery is ejected of course.
ChopDrifter
Member
TrackR looks good