After seeing flitetests most recent video about fpv boxes, I figured I may as well upload some pictures on one of my most recent fpv projects. Basically, I took the Quanum DIY FPV goggles from hobbyking and integrated a 5.8 FPV reciever into the screen. This allows the goggles to be extremely light and not need any cables (unless you hold the battery in your pocket. I didnt take many pictures of the build process, but I will do my best to show what I did so you can replicate it if you so choose.
NOTE: make sure your transmitter can transmit on the correct bands for the reciever
Parts needed:
quanum fpv goggles:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53706__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_Set_with_Monitor_KIT_.html
Boscam rx5808 video reciever
http://www.banggood.com/FPV-5_8G-Wireless-Audio-Video-Receiving-Module-RX5808-p-84775.html
DC power converter
http://www.banggood.com/DC-DC-Converter-Step-Down-Module-Adjustable-3V-5V-16V-for-RC-Plane-p-915899.html
rp-sma(or sma depending on what you use) female pcb adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251183445048?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
some sort of battery connector(you problably already have these)
also useful but not needed:
right angle rp-sma(or sma) adapter(just do a quick ebay search)
Tools Needed:
Soldering iron
Drill
hot glue gun
Volt meter/multi meter
Steps:
- connect battery to the dc converter. use your multi meter to test the output voltage. turn the Potentiometer until the output is 5v
- connect battery lead to dc converter, as well as the screen voltage input(red wire) connect ground as well (black wire)(you may want to plug in a battery(2s or 3s) and make sure the screen and converter are working)
- solder the pcb sma connector to the reciever
- connect the 5v and ground of the converter to the 5v in and ground on the reciever
- connect a wire from the recievers video out to one of the screens video inputs
- plug an antenna in
- turn on some sort of video source
- plug in battery and hope everything works
- if everything turns on and you have a picture on the monitor, unplug the battery
- now comes the fun part: shoving everything into the case
- first hot glue the dc converter inside the case (see pictures)
- next, figure out where the reciever will go and mark hole for antenna
- drill a hole big enough for the antenna to fit through
- pour hot glue on everything and close it up
- enjoy!

back view(note the battery connecor and placement of reciever/antenna)
side view (reciever adds no extra depth)

it works!(being powered from a 3s lipo)
where the dc converter is mounted(top of screen)
where the antenna is mounted
another shot of the back without antenna
Note:you can use a 2cell or 3cell battery to power it
future upgrades/mods
add a dip switch to change channels
add a power switch to turn of reciever
add a video in lead to plug in external reciever
I hope somebody can benefit from this, and maybe even make one! If you have any questions just ask in the comments. Thanks for looking!
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