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Cheap FPV Goggles with your Android Phone

By Whiffles on Jul 29, 2015

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This is probably the cheapest way to have an FPV goggle experience, but it does require an Android phone. The EasyCap Viewer app supports side-by-side display mode which allows you to use any VR headset to view your flight. I listed Google cardboard, but you might want to consider a better quality headset for comfort and quality. It'll also let less light in, fit better and offer an overall better experience than Google cardboard, but for less than $4 you can test the experience and consider whether or not to upgrade.

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FPV Transmitter	Boscam FPV 5.8G 200mW AV Wireless Transmitter TS351 Banggood.com	$16.42
Antenna	5.8G Gain Petals Clover Mushrooms Antenna Set For FPV System Banggood.com	$5.99
Batteries	ZOP Power 7.4V 1000mAh 2S 25C Lipo Battery JST Plug Banggood.com	$7.49
Misc Parts	USB 2.0 Video TV DVD VHS Audio Capture Adapter UTV630 Banggood.com	$6.59
Misc Parts	AV Audio Y Splitter Plug Converter Adapter RCA Female Jack to 2 RCA Male Plug Ebay.com	$4.99
Misc Parts	Universal Micro USB 2.0 5 Pin Tablet OTG Cable Adapter Port Banggood.com	$1.69
Video Receiver	Boscam FPV 5.8G 8CH AV Wireless Receiver RC305 Banggood.com	$16.60

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dave_smith Feb 15, 2017

This may seem like a stupid question but does the battery come with a charger or do they expect that we have/buy one?

Whiffles Feb 15, 2017

Need your own charger, but this is a very old concept. Much better to buy a normal FPV headset.

QuadX Jan 19, 2017

I'm pretty sure this a dumb question, but can this setup be used with a normal fpv camera? e.g. Foxeer HS1177?

QuadX Jan 19, 2017

And if it does work, will there still be lag?

Whiffles Jan 19, 2017

Yes, with a VRX, but I don't really recommend it. It's too cumbersome and there is a little latency. Best just to buy a cheap headset like the EV800.

Whiffles Oct 16, 2015

I just uploaded a couple photos of the finished product. It does work and the latency isn't bad, but I strongly recommend a dedicated board camera. One adjustment I want to make is to add padding to the nose. That cardboard hurts after a while.

fradioflyer Jul 29, 2015

This could even be more of a conversation starter at the park, than the quad already is...

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Whiffles Jul 30, 2015

I may just try it out tonight if I can get everything assembled. It worked very well on the bench and the latency is quite usable for AP style flight.

MacFly Oct 08, 2015

What android phone/version did you get it working on? UTV007 chipset dongle? Any luck recording while you have another app open?

Whiffles Oct 08, 2015

LG G2, yes UTV007. I haven't tried recording as I use my Xiaomi for that.

kouki_monster Sep 01, 2015

How did you get easycap viewer to split the screen for the headset? Is it Cardbox view? *Edit nvm yeah you have to check Cardbox view which costs an extra $1.41 which is definitely worth it.

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Whiffles Sep 01, 2015

Nope, that shouldn't add any lag. I think most of my lag comes from my camera.

kouki_monster Sep 01, 2015

Yeah Xiaomi, Gopro, and mobius are gonna give you lag but look great though.

kouki_monster Sep 01, 2015

Yeah Xiaomi, Gopro, and mobius are gonna give you lag but look great though.

Whiffles Aug 03, 2015

I've had a chance to try this for a few flights and it's workable. There is a distinct lag, but that could be due to my Xiaomi more than the app. I need to add some padding to the nose area of my Google cardboard as that really rests hard on my nose. Overall I'm happy that I can have an FPV experience without breaking the bank. My next step might be to get the Quanum DIY v2 and leave this to ride-alongs.

fradioflyer Aug 03, 2015

How much is a ”distinct” lag? That sounds scary if it's as much as a second...or worse?

Whiffles Aug 03, 2015

Hard to say, maybe half a second.

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