Smallest, Lightest camera/tx combo?

[s_linste]

I have a lot of FPV gear for my 700E rig, but I would like to fool around with a tiny Tx/Camera combo on small E-Flite type helis I have kicking around. Preferably 1.3Ghz.

Any thoughts on where I might obtain an extremely light Tx/Camera combo?

Thanks

[psylence519]

fpvhobby.com has quite a few micro cameras and tiny video transmitters of the various frequencies. Looks like 1.3 is sold out right now though.

[jolyboy]

The smallest basic camera/tx combo will currently weigh in at around 3-4grams.

Fpvhobby... try searching the forums about them. I and other members have had issues with fpvhobby. I received a faulty transmitter from them just yesterday.

foxtechfpv.com sell the same stuff. I'm literally about to get this transmitter:
http://www.foxtechfpv.com/tx5823-200...ers-p-272.html

[s_linste]

Thanks for the head's up!

[s_linste]

BTW, why do you think there's a 10mW and then a 200mW version? Also, what do you use for an antenna on the tiny board?

[jolyboy]

The different power tx's are just there so you can decide how much radio power they output. I chose the most powerful one because it offers better range.

For an antenna, I just use a piece if wire 1/4 wavelength for the frequency (12.5mm for 5.8ghz)
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[s_linste]

Thanks for the info on the antenna length. I should have been more specific about the 10 versus 200mw comment. What I meant was why would such a similarly sized device have such a divergence of output from one to the other? I mean, could it be that the 200 is grossly exaggerated as we know often happens with regular size transmitters?

[jolyboy]

I think its related to the local laws in your area. Some people arent allowed to use a 200mw transmitter without a license. In other areas, 200mw isnt an issue at all

[Robby_R]

http://www.rc-tech.ch/index.php/en/h...&category_id=4

here you go

5.8 ghz and pretty expensive. But it's a finished set.
I ordered one of these.

[Thalios]

Originally Posted by Robby_R

http://www.rc-tech.ch/index.php/en/h...&category_id=4

here you go

5.8 ghz and pretty expensive. But it's a finished set.
I ordered one of these.

Wayyy too underpowered in my opinion.

Says UP TO 500m, but practical will be 250m considering it's a 20mw output.

Go at least 200mw if you want to FPV. The last thing you want is to be flying and loose camera signal don't you think?

[jolyboy]

I dunno Thalios, if he's looking for the smallest/lightest fpv setup he's probably putting it on a small/light aircraft. 200m of range is a lot when your heli is only tiny

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[Robby_R]

Fpv set i ordered will be mounted on a ladybird quad. So indeed, small :-)
Also note that a 200 mw tx will eat much more battery power then a 20 mw tx. And since weight is a big issue on small aircraft, you want batteries to be light.