Devo7e work

Noticed how the price of a Devo7e has dropped since we discovered this HW limitation

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So, theoretically one could make this a >10mW Tx if one could remove the metal cover and add a small drop of solder over the entire diode? (Easier but not as good as soldering a wire over it)

Hrm, think ill stay away for now. Though i do have a very good magnifying lamp, but crappy soldering iron.

What would happen if one heated the entire shield and then lifted it of,
or would the heat damage something?

Im guessing the V911 flysky module would have no issues with 100/150 mW though?

Hello,

I've just successfully tested your last commit with a SUPERFP and power output at 100mW. No disconnection on flight. I can't check the range because I'm flying at home but I suppose that is similar to the original, so I hope it's ok for small helis.

I have an older WK-2402 TX. Do you think that would be possible to use their module on the 7E?. I've attached the FCC ID document with internal photos.

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

Regards,
Enrique.

7 ? ouch, i wonder how that would work with my master cp.
Mind making a Guesstimate on how long the range would be on a Master CP with 7 mW?


Anyway, im guessing this is what we would need to upgrade the range?

www.ehirobo.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=11530

Edit: Hrm, only 7 solder points on the 7E Module? the 8s one seems to have 10

I think this antenna could be compatible with the Devo 8S module socket:

www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__1666...r_antenna_15_cm.html

I have 4 of them on the way, but it'll be another week or so before they arrive so I don't know for sure.

sbstnp wrote: I think this antenna could be compatible with the Devo 8S module socket:

www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__1666...r_antenna_15_cm.html

I have 4 of them on the way, but it'll be another week or so before they arrive so I don't know for sure.

Hrm i have a few 2.4 ghz antennas left over from routers and usb adapters, one of them should have a proper connector. Actually, that connector looks exactly like the ones used in every single laptop wifi module. i can likely steal one of those from a old decommissioned laptop.

Edit, BTW Pb could you take a photo of the soldering points with a ruler next to them. Id like to get a feel for the scale.

If you want to give yourself a chance at removing shielding with modest tool set why not give this a go www.anticsonline.co.uk/533_1_1671854.html
it's same product as www.zeph.com/lowmelt.htm without industry pricing! Sure in US there's something like it at your local hobby shop.
Works well at removing 100 pin mcus . Just need to use more flux and clean it all off after, flux/solder braid. If you don't have braid you could use old usb lead strip it you'll see what i mean or coax has better copper braid but mostly on old stock if you have any.

PhracturedBlue wrote: Inside the house, '100mW' is probably fine. outside I would use '150mW'
'100mW' in Deviation will give you ~1.5mW power actual
'150mW' in Deviation will give you ~7mW power actual

Ok, changed to 150mW. Thanks.

FDR wrote: Not likely.
The WK-2402 is 10mW and has no amp at all, neither it has telemetry...

Thank you. Ordering a 8S module...

Might not need the module hack if an antenna hack is used? I'm not quite sure how the power/antenna gain thing works, but there's a post describing an "upgrade" of the antenna of the devo6:
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21025317&postcount=73
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21194370&postcount=214

PB, any pics of how the antenna cable is connected? I kinda like the cute little stubbytenna, but would be interesting to see if we can come up with a standard swap-out method that is doable by anyone with basic skills.
"Ideally", I'd like to be able to swap antennas depending on how much range is required, and how portable I want it to be. Seems most cheap antennas on ebay, and spare ones from routers etc., use an "RP-SMA" screw in connector, would be cool to have one of these fitted in the antenna location that you can swap-in whichever antenna you want?

eg.
$1.30 for an IPX to RP-SMA adaptor (if plug on board rather than solder)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190766782598

$1.80 for a 7dbi antenna
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180424715087

$2.50 for a 16dbi megatenna
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251211302498

~$4 for a 2.15dbi stubbytenna
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300554009601