tourerjim Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Having received my new Crawler kit the fun can now begin. I have masked the body ready for spraying (my first ever attempt) so hope goes well with paint spraying tomorrow. I've decided build will include... Runcam Split 3 Nano HD FPV Camera Kakute F722 Mini Flight Controller Matek GPS Module & Compass VTX unsure at the moment Receiver Spektrum SPM4650 Quicrun 1025 ESC 3S Lipo Edited July 9, 2020 by tourerjim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 For dunces like me on all things fpv related, can you walk me through the set up - not the actual technical fandangatory but very (very) high level!? I'm ok with the camera bit, that's obvious. That then plugs into the flight controller right? Do you need this because you plan to drive the rig a really long way away? GPS module; yep, why? What's a VTX? SPM4650 is a specific drone RX? What's the overall plan @tourerjim? I'm dead keen to learn . Thanks vm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, DartmoorTrails said: For dunces like me on all things fpv related, can you walk me through the set up - not the actual technical fandangatory but very (very) high level!? I'm ok with the camera bit, that's obvious. That then plugs into the flight controller right? Do you need this because you plan to drive the rig a really long way away? GPS module; yep, why? What's a VTX? SPM4650 is a specific drone RX? What's the overall plan @tourerjim? I'm dead keen to learn . Thanks vm VTX is the video transmitter, to send live video to goggles or screen. yes the camera will plug into the flight controller. the flight controller needs the gps to run things like return to start (home) sorry if this is harsh but i see very little point to this, only real use is way points on Inav or ardu rover, but if the car gets stuck or rolls then you still have to go looking for it to sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: VTX is the video transmitter, to send live video to goggles or screen. yes the camera will plug into the flight controller. the flight controller needs the gps to run things like return to start (home) sorry if this is harsh but i see very little point to this, only real use is way points on Inav or ardu rover, but if the car gets stuck or rolls then you still have to go looking for it to sort it Thanks buddy, i'm a bit wiser for that👍 I've thought abuot the whole fpv thing as well but always coe back to what happens when (not if) I flip the truck! I'd quite like to see a Utra4 race via fpv - at least thay have marshalls to put them back on the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: VTX is the video transmitter, to send live video to goggles or screen. yes the camera will plug into the flight controller. the flight controller needs the gps to run things like return to start (home) sorry if this is harsh but i see very little point to this, only real use is way points on Inav or ardu rover, but if the car gets stuck or rolls then you still have to go looking for it to sort it Thanks Jack just leaves me to mention the idea with GPS is so I can see the truck speed and record sats so when I drive around trees etc I can check if there are any sat loses then I can setup a mission planner purely for the fun. I also fly heli's & quads and have loads of spare parts so thought of the idea of trying it out on a car. Edited July 10, 2020 by tourerjim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) My 1st attempt at painting and didn't turn out too bad and since posting picture I've cleaned up the edges of paint work Edited July 11, 2020 by tourerjim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Next is the camera and decided to tint the screen to blend with the camera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) And to end off the today I've fitted the VTX antenna, Matek GPS and LED that will be connected to the flight controller so I can set it as Red flashing beacon on the canopy Edited July 11, 2020 by tourerjim 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Nearly all the wires are now in place ready to be soldered to the flight controller, just got headlights and ESC to wires to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 I noticed when fitting the stock steer link and pressing down on the suspension the wheels turn one way a lot and I would imagine you would have to correct the steering when driving so I've modified the link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 All that remains is to get the soldering done and then test drive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Done a few drive tests and very enjoyable fun however had some problems with the camera control board gets hot and the double sided tape weakens and then moves the camera angle so I need to work on a mode also when lifting the truck top off sometimes pulls wires of the FC so will need to fit hinges then I can just tilt it to one side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorted the camera mode had to make two plates to secure camera and use stand-offs secure camera board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Another mod I had to do was to fit hinges to the canopy, I found each time I was pulling the canopy off I was pulling the wire out from the control board. Edited July 20, 2020 by tourerjim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) There's been bit of a delay as I couldn't get the drive motor to work with Inav Rover but finally got it sorted and now she drives really smoothly with no erratic throttle surges and same with the steering. Next stage is to setup the GPS and Mission Planner which I hope to test out this weekend. Edited July 24, 2020 by tourerjim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 GPS is all connected now and drive tests found camera board when recording gets hot in the cab so had to wire in a fan. Next step is to flash Ardurover on the board. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Manage to load Mission Planner (Ardurover) and going through the setup was all new to me so slow process but anyhow got steering and motor working then after short time bench testing motor packed up so I've ordered upgraded motor with alloy gearbox and props but might be couple weeks before they turn up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just checked this out... Not my cup of tea but is certainly very interesting! Will be good to see it drive in mission mode👍 Goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 15 hours ago, stimpy said: Just checked this out... Not my cup of tea but is certainly very interesting! Will be good to see it drive in mission mode👍 Goodluck. Cheers, I have had it connected to Mission Planner and with the Crawler sitting in the garden it pin points exact location so hopefully will work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Motor and drive shafts are now fitted but I'm going to need to shorten the rear drive shaft and then adjust steering locks through the Ardurover. Drive testing with the upgrade motor/gearbox the crawler just creeps over rocks with minimal throttle effortlessly compared to the stock motor. Edited August 18, 2020 by tourerjim 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Well..! it's been many weeks in the making but good news is it drives really nice and looks good when driving FPV with goggles on and looks good seeing across the bonnet as your driving, also made a little obstacle course in the garden with ramps. Just got few more tests to do as I need to make some adjustments then I'll put a video together and upload it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourerjim Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 23/08/2020 at 12:04, tourerjim said: Well..! it's been many weeks in the making but good news is it drives really nice and looks good when driving FPV with goggles on and looks good seeing across the bonnet as your driving, also made a little obstacle course in the garden with ramps. Just got few more tests to do as I need to make some adjustments then I'll put a video together and upload it. I'm getting there.! but due to the video footage quality I've had to upgrade the shocks and axle tie rods and there's so much play in the plastic steering joints I need to do another upgrade to new axles, I've had these on order with BG since August, and only just now to be told no stock available, done a google search to find stock on Amazon Prime and will be posted Tuesday, BG are getting to be a joke with there orders of late, anyhow hope to get her back up and running over the xmas so I can get some decent footage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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