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RC Models => Self-designed, DIY and College Projects => Topic started by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:22:09 PM



Title: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:22:09 PM
Hello friends i have started work on my ground station setup. I have few items but waiting for others.

Attaching images

Got this Flight Case from S V Case (http://www.svcasecraft.com/)

size of the case: 16" x 15" x 6.5"
cost: 3000/-


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
The plan was to add following things:

1 x 7inch LCD
1 x 5.8Ghz video receiver.
SKP or Helical antenna for strong reception
1 x SD DVR (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25321__SD_DVR_High_Resolution_Digital_Video_Recorder_for_FPV.html) (will be soon available for sale at quadkopters ;) )
1 x Voltage display currently not added.

And some extra space to carry lipos in field.

Started with adding some thick wood at the edge for the support of the platform plywood


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
I am using 4mm /6mm plywood for platform to fix all equipments on


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:31:37 PM
now had to cut plywood to fix equipments.

LCD, AV receiver and voltage display to go in top half

DVR, switches and lipo storage compartment to come in other half.


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:35:17 PM
Have added few switches to make it look fancy :D

Ugly wiring is hidden below the platform :giggle: :giggle:

I have divided the lower half box and made some space to carry lipos while going for flying ;D ;D ;) ;)


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 09, 2014, 06:38:41 PM
 ;D ;D Easy to carry its bit heavy though :headscratch: :headscratch:

Next step:

1. Wrap both the platform ply with carbon fiber vinyl decal sticker (http://www.ebay.in/itm/2-Pcs-x-3D-Carbon-Fiber-Vinyl-Sticker-black-textured-sheet-2-sheets-12-x-12-/231152939143?pt=IN_Bike_Accessories_Parts&hash=item35d1c9f087) sticker

2. Adding the voltage display.



Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: chintal on February 09, 2014, 07:25:37 PM
Awsm ground station


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: topalle on February 09, 2014, 07:58:07 PM
This is something I want...
How much did it cost till now?


Title: Re: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: arun.sreelakam on February 09, 2014, 09:20:30 PM
Kool build satya.. keep up


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: utkarshg13 on February 09, 2014, 11:17:00 PM
That looks cool. :hatsoff:


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: satyagupta on February 10, 2014, 08:29:39 AM
Thanks everyone :hatsoff:

This is something I want...
How much did it cost till now?

well the case is for 3000/-
5.8 AV receiver 4950/- (for the complete kit)
DVR is for 2500/- (it will be replaced)
LCD is for 2520/-
Some wood and other accessories 500/-
And yes antenna as per your requirement


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: sbajare on February 10, 2014, 09:55:40 AM
hi,

Grt looking GCS, but big and heavy.

I made from a plastic box available and is compact for rs. 50.

you can compact the size just 1" or 2 " bigger than the screen .

ALso using 3mm ply will make it light.

regds


Title: Re: Ground Station Build
Post by: joeblack on July 22, 2014, 01:08:37 PM
I made from a plastic box available and is compact for rs. 50.

Can you please post some pics if possible?