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by trobi81 | February 19, 2013 | (6) Posted in Just Fun

Hi Guys,

This is the first time I have posted something on Flite Test. I'm currently putting together a ground station that I can use in conjunction with a few of my RC planes and quad/hexcopters.

This is my first attempt at putting something together which has a little bit to go to complete the build. 

A list of things I have used:

Outside

* FatShark goggles (very old version)
* Chinese 7 inch screen/DVD player as a backup screen 
* 5.8Ghz receiver and patch antenna
* Chinese 12 volt gauge and alarm for low battery (LCD display)
* Eagle Eyes ground station

 Inside

All wiring plugs in to the HobbyKing Quadcopter Power Distribution board.

Front View

 

Back View

 

Side View

 

Close Up

 

Close Up 2

Close Up 3

 

Unfortunately the timber has bowed from all the moisture in the air (it has been raining here for about four days in country New South Wales - Australia). Also, sorry about the bad lighting in the photos.

I still have some things to do that will finish the project off. This includes buying another video receiver for a second antenna, tidying cords, finishing the paint and I want to have a dual battery switch for two batteries (I'm running all this gear plus a laptop off the batteries).

I'm going to change the antenna tracking system to the Arduino Ardupilot setup because I'm using Ardupilot in my multicopters and I really like the system. As you're probably aware, its leaps and bounds ahead of the Eagletree system. 

I hope you found this interesting. 

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COMMENTS

Adib Vahedi on February 20, 2013
Wow that looks great you have done some good work there!

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
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cem on February 20, 2013
It looks heavy
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LanMark on February 20, 2013
what stand are you using?
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trobi81 on February 25, 2013
Hey guys,

Thanks for the comments. Yes it is a little heavy (about 4KG) but the stand is solid and stands up to the wind. The stand itself is an old light stand that I purchased from Super Cheap Auto here in Australia. Here is a link to a similar stand: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Twin-Tripod-Halogen-Floodlight-500W.aspx?pid=291396#Cross

The good thing about the stand is you can mount anything to the top of it. The lights and wiring just unbolt as one unit ready to use the stand for whatever you want...

Hope this helps.
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LokaDesign on November 4, 2013
Looks like something you would build in the 80's? YOu def have a pick up truck right?
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LokaDesign on November 6, 2013
Sorry Trobi, in this case I take it back. I meant it in a funny way, I am European and I didn't try to refer to a redneck with the pick up truck, meant it as you need a big car, didn't imply anything. So I apologise if you were offended, was not my intention. Have a nice day and lets continue to enjoy our hobbies, old or new ;)
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trobi81 on November 7, 2013
I'm sorry too man. I overreacted. All good I get what you meant now. Cheers. :-)
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