How to power fpv tranmitter

mclolo

Member
Hello,

I'm planning to buy a boscam transmitter it has a jst connector to power it up , but my gimbal is already using the jst connector coming out of the dji phantom. ( picture 1)
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How can I give power to my fpv transmitter ? It's a red and black cable ( picture 2)
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Maybe with a splitter or connect it somewhere else ?

Really a noob on this one...

Thanks in advance
 

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kloner

Aerial DP
see the VCC and GND just left of your arrow, i'd solder that pigtail in right there on top of the battery wires..... i'm assuming it has 3s batteries and the camera is 12v....
 

mclolo

Member
Wow thanks !!!
I have indeed 3s batteries , and the camera is a gopro hero 3 in a tarot gimbal. How can i know that it is 12 V ?
 

Old Man

Active Member
The Tarot has an instruction sheet the provides the voltage range. You can use a 3s battery for the gimbal but check the data sheet for the video TX to be certain that will handle 12 to 14v as well. I'm no familiar with he Boscam so can't say it will or won't.


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Old Man

Active Member
Better to go from one into two and not "daisy chain power supplies. Tarot has a website with all their data and software upgrades. You would be wise to take the time and visit it.


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Old Man

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Nice thing about "knowing nothing about electricity" is that you have an open book to start filling in. Nobody starts out knowing everything, some have a little basic understanding while others might be employed in something that helped them build their knowledge level. You have the opportunity to perform some online research through various free internet sites that specialize in electrical info to expand your understanding and ability.

The small 2s battery will work..for a while...,but you should look at the video TX rate of consumption to determine how long that battery will be able to maintain enough voltage to power the TX. The TX data sheet should have an average consumption rate printed on it somewhere, while the manufacturer website should also have that info somewhere for your review. Never buy anything electrical that consumes power that does not have that info openly listed somewhere. Same thing with video antennas that don't have a dB gain rating listed. The video TX might consume a couple hundred or more mA/hour and any battery selection will limit the amount of time it can be used as the power supply between charges. The 2s is at the bottom side of your voltage requirements so the use time will be limited by the amount of time it takes to draw the battery down to 7.4v with a video load on it. Nice thing about using a separate battery for vid TX power is that if the video battery fails everything else stays working.

Learning does not have to be hard work if you are learning for something you plan to have fun with. It may not always be easy but with a little effort and progressive learning it all comes together.
 
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