Diy Modular FPV Pod

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FPV is a super fun and useful part of the R/C hobby, but sometimes it can be a real hassle to use, especially if you're trying to use the same system for all your models. That's why I came up with the 3D printed FPV pod! Here are some key features of the Pod! Here's the link to the Instructables on how to build and use the POD: http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Modular-FPV-Pod-a-Beginners-Guide-to-FPV-for-A/ The FPV pod, or just Pod for short, is designed to be used on any and all of your models! The Pod can be easily moved from model to model with no tape, hot-glue, or any other adhesives. The Pod is fast and easy to assemble, with convenient velcro straps and lightweight, yet strong 3D printed parts that snap in place - it's a no-brainer to use! The Pod has a modular camera mounting system for those models where you just don't want, or can't have your VTX and Camera mounted next to each other. There are two main pieces to the Pod: the main pod and the camera pod. The camera pod nests inside the main pod for storage and regular mode. But for those instances where you need to mount the main pod away from the camera, you have the option of removing the camera pod from the main pod and extending it up to 210mm away! Now this project does require a basic understanding of soldering, and of course requires a 3D printer, but other than that there are no other tools involved in making the Pod and everything that goes into it. Even if you don't own a 3D printer, but still want to try out FPV, feel free to read the Instructable - I'll be showing how to use/upgrade your own FPV system even without a pod! Now you may be asking what is FPV and why should I care? Well here's an excerpt from http://www.droneflyers.com/ that will answer that! This article talks about FPV on aerial vehicles, but FPV can most certainly be used on ground vehicles as well. So don't let that fool you! "What FPV means is 'First Person View' which means a video camera is mounted on the vehicle and broadcasts the live video to the pilot on the ground so the pilot is flying the aircraft as if he/she was onboard the aircraft instead of looking at the craft from the pilot's actual ground position. FPV allows you to fly much higher and further than you can from looking at the aircraft from the ground. FPV control allows for more precise flying around obstacles especially with vehicles like quadcopters which can easily fly indoors and through forests via FPV where you wouldn't be able to see obstacles from a fixed position..... http://www.droneflyers.com/2013/02/what-is-this- Also I'd like to give a big thanks to Banggood for sending me the awesome FPV gear I used in this thing! Here are the links to the products they sent me: camera: http://goo.gl/HQaQz4 Transmitter: http://goo.gl/NxkWVo Print Settings: Printer: Wanhao USA Duplicator i3 V.2 Resolution: 0.1 Infill: 100% Notes: Printing the parts is pretty straightforward, and if you do have a 3D printer I imagine you know how to use it. So I'll show the settings and all that basic stuff (and of course give the STL files). Here are the settings I used: FPV Pod. Infill - 30% PrintSpeed - 60mms LayerHeight - 0.1 Support - Yes_Type_lines FPV Camera Pod. Infill - 30% PrintSpeed - 60mms LayerHeight - 0.1 Support - Yes_Type_lines Pod Lid. Infill - 30% PrintSpeed - 60mms LayerHeight - 0.1 Support - Yes_Type_lines VTX Holder. Infill - 30% PrintSpeed - 60mms LayerHeight - 0.1 Support - Yes_Type_lines Front Cover Infill - 30% PrintSpeed - 60mms LayerHeight - 0.1 Support - Yes_Type_lines