01-Jul-2016, 07:54 AM
I purchased a 5" Alien frame last night (my 3rd quad build).
I was hoping I could get some information from the thread about those that do vs don't use the included PDB.
I'm running 4S.
If I use the included PDB (http://impulserc.com/alien-5-fpv-frame-2), I was planning to use 5v pololu for my Xracer FC, then run power direct from the PDB to my VTX (200mw ImmersionRC) as that can take up to 22V apparently. Then I was going to run from the 5v out on the VTX via a harness to both my hs1177 (says 5v to 17v) and a minimOSD.
Soooo, the first question is, should that be fine? Do you think the 5v out from VTX will (A) have enough juice for both the cam and osd? and (B) will I experience noise since there is no dedicated LC filter?
I can't seem to find out anywhere if anyone on Alien builds run LC filters (other than through a PNP50). Many PDB's these days have filtered power, but obviously this one doesn't as it's got no filters, steps downs etc.
Is the centre plate (http://impulserc.com/alien-cf-center-plate-15mm) designed for when using a different PDB? So you can skip the included PDB and use something like a banggood matek pdb with filtering etc?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Sean
I was hoping I could get some information from the thread about those that do vs don't use the included PDB.
I'm running 4S.
If I use the included PDB (http://impulserc.com/alien-5-fpv-frame-2), I was planning to use 5v pololu for my Xracer FC, then run power direct from the PDB to my VTX (200mw ImmersionRC) as that can take up to 22V apparently. Then I was going to run from the 5v out on the VTX via a harness to both my hs1177 (says 5v to 17v) and a minimOSD.
Soooo, the first question is, should that be fine? Do you think the 5v out from VTX will (A) have enough juice for both the cam and osd? and (B) will I experience noise since there is no dedicated LC filter?
I can't seem to find out anywhere if anyone on Alien builds run LC filters (other than through a PNP50). Many PDB's these days have filtered power, but obviously this one doesn't as it's got no filters, steps downs etc.
Is the centre plate (http://impulserc.com/alien-cf-center-plate-15mm) designed for when using a different PDB? So you can skip the included PDB and use something like a banggood matek pdb with filtering etc?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Sean