Make Any RC Car FPV! FPV Anything! DIY FPV for Under $100 

Thanks for watching! It’s unfortunate that the goggles are the most expensive part. You could also buy an Insta360 Go if you just want good on board footage and don’t care about viewing it real time

I'm looking into doing it for a crawler, and you can get a reciever that plugs into your phone and you use an app to use it, then get a controller mounted phone holder, and then do it that way

Fpv app right from your smart phone too.

If you just want to record there are 1080 go pro knock offs that record well for 30 dollars and less.

glad this helped!!! I use this camera instead of a go pro due to its size amzn.to/4flDRau

@@413RC ok cool, it's a hero 8 just temporary, very heavy and $$$$ to break...

@@Mr.positiveishere happy to help!

Do it! The xmaxx or UDR would be perfect!

Thanks for the idea! I liked the placement so it looks like you are actually driving, but you can definitely mount it more forward to get the camera in a better angle for driving

happy to help!

Something like this works too amzn.to/3WXOZQr

Thank you!!!

Thanks for watching!

This system definitely isn't waterproof. range is a few hundred feet. you can look for more expensive units that may have further range (stronger mw VTX)

hey Scott! Just saw your email and this comment. thanks for reaching out! From what you are saying it sounds like this type of FPV set up might not be the best option for you right now. what it sounds like you want is just to record some footage from inside the car to use in videos and edit with later on. Check you this camera amzn.to/3avXSKR for the price (AND SIZE) this might be exactly what you need. I used it a lot in my Mojave video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j6IRCV7S7Cc.html) and my 124018 video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aeCE6jTdthE.html). check them out for some example footage. hope this helps!

@@413RC I've looked at that camera. Unfortunately it won't work for me. To get where I want to mount it requires removing half a dozen or so tiny screws to install, turn on re assemble. Then disassemble to turn off and remove. I'm hoping to mount the camera and have the video recorded on a remote SD card or viewer. Kinda hard to explain may have to make a video highlighting it. Thsnks for commenting back.

Completely agree! I have not done anything long range and haven't really run this set up since I made the video just because its not super practical. You could always invest in a DJI digital unit but you’re looking at $600+

I have u will need to get a vtx thats meant for drones and u need to put a little fan to keep it cool and the last thing is u need an fpv camera to connect to the vtx oh and some long range antenas

Hi there thanks so much for the sub and watching! Which batteries are you using?

The ones you put into the description.

@@coolertrends4353 I use this to charge them and use a 4S lipo to power it amzn.to/3AkqlBt

Good point!

Are brushless better for fpv?

@@amagnier yes they have much less radio frequency noise.

Most cars have brushless motors, only the cheap ones have brushed.

Like a supercharger though

The cheaper box style googles should link up to the cheaper VTX without an issue. just make sure you get some 1S lipos that have the same connector or if you know how to solder just solder some to match them up. or you could run it through the power supply of the car

Beast!

That might actually work. I think most ESC ports are only 5V. I would check

Did it work?

yes it should work, led plug will only supply 5v

this is more for the novelty factor or racing your rc car in the FPV. I haven't really looked into more long range setups

This is the drone the Nikko goggles came from. I also listed a pair of box goggles in the description amzn.to/3apdnny

@@413RC Thank you for the link! I was hoping for $30-$40 cheap goggles strictly for the monitor. I'm leaning toward the Spektrum 4.3" monitor. Just wish it wasn't $85.

The batteries are rechargeable. You could also get an analog display if you don’t want to wear goggles. amzn.to/46XXuAK

@@413RCthank you

If you can find a VTX that has the same plug as a 1S battery you won’t need a connector

These do not mate? amzn.to/3w3xy6c amzn.to/3zXhzrG

No, they don’t. I have bought both of them and they don’t match or fit. They don’t like like the ones in the video that you have. I really need help with this, if you can you can recommend me anything else to make a fpv camera. Thank You!

Hello, I really need help! Thanks!

@@coolertrends4353 amzn.to/3dJjPv3 amzn.to/3R7v8vz

I’m sure there are options. The in car footage you saw was from my Fatshark goggles. You could look for a fpv camera that has a built in SD recorder. Or if you just want a small camera POV for videos and don’t care about driving Fpv you could get the Insta360 go like I used in the beginning of this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j6IRCV7S7Cc.html

It DEFINITELY got hot really fast. I did not add any heat sinks or fans but it certainly needs it. I did not test longevity unfortunately but it’s something I could revisit

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@@413RC Thanks for the support! Maybe we can share ideas in the future or something. Thx again!

Any 2S Lipo will work

Virtually none. This is an analog signal unlike something like a dji drone.

@@413RC that's what I was hoping to hear. Considering buying a setup like this and building a in door track out of wood. Do you think the signals would be potent enough to prevent major break up? (Track wouldn't be massive but big enough to get some good speed)

@@SweetChillieBeat yes definitely! the thing that really interferes with signal with something like this is objects in the way. houses, trees etc. as long as you have a line of sight to the car you should be perfectly fine for a back yard size bash. notice how i lost signal kinda on the opposite side of my house. you could also buy a camera/ VTX with a stronger signal (200+ mw)

No you need analog goggles

No these units do not capture sound

depending on the type of goggles you buy you won't need the TBS module. I listed some cheap box goggles that will automatically pair with the little VTX camera on the car

@@413RC ok thank you so much for your help

Automatically?

If it’s analog goggles you’ll need to make sure it’s on the same channel as the VTX. It’s easy to swap channels. The video will become clear when the channel is found

@@413RC do you have any recommended fpv camera and Fpv receiver that can connect to a mobile phone I want to use fpv googles. And it can connect automatically. sorry for asking a lot I’m a beginner

I wouldn’t run anything more than a 1 or 2S on it

That is definitely an issue with these little guys. you could try installing a small fan behind it to dissipate the heat better

@@413RC Appreciate the feedback! Power button doesn't shut mine off. Trying a different manufacturer that requires less current so hopefully less heat. I don't need much for range at all, maybe 50 feet

You could probably add a small rc fan. Or lower your VTX output

around the yard. if you want farther video range you need to up your VTX output

You may need to check your local laws and regulations. I believe it is only necessary for specific mw powers

LOL! Exactly!

I am skeptical about the quality of the image from that. Let us know!

@@413RC ok

@@cpmF22 how did it go

@@jacobramirez4894 it’s shit

@@413RC it’s ahit

Youre going to need a pretty high powered VTX for that but it would be cool!

@@413RC 1-3w and you better have some serious fans on that thing.

@@amszulu fans?

@@413RC cooling fans man. Same as on your esc and motors

@@amszulu I haven't had any issues with the camera VTX overheating