Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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Back to basics on your new build. I like it Derek.

I've been through my fare share of vtx's until I got a bulkhead fitting. I've not broken a vtx since.
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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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What is a bulk head fitting?

And yes...this new quad is gonna have everything that it "needs" to "function"....nothing more.
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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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this is one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10cm-SMA-Male ... 41967d9a2c one end screws to the vtx and the other end bolts to the quad with the antenna attached it.
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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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That's interesting, Dan! Can you show me a pic of it on your quad?
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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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Sorry for the delay Derek. I hope you get the idea from the photo.
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Re: Derek's ECHO 290mm FPV Quad Flight Log

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Now that is very cool!!! Thanks for that, Dan!!!
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