Camera specs for using FPV camera
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:53 am
Hi there!
I'm looking around for cameras that I could possibly use with the Crazyflie. The one that I like the most at the moment is here:
http://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/fpv-g ... combo.html
The entire kit weighs 6g, which sounds pretty promising - I've had a tough time finding other suitable cameras that are light enough.
My question is if I would be able to get this running off of the Crazyflie's onboard power supply. Bear with me, as I've got next to no experience with physical electronics
The camer and transmitter require the following voltage:
Transmitter: 3.3V DC
Camera: 3.3-6V 70mA DC
If I'm understanding the specs on the Crazyflie's power distribution, this should be doable, right? The two through hole pads behind the USB connector are the Crazyflie's power output, if I understand that correctly, and according to this link:
http://wiki.bitcraze.se/projects:crazyf ... stribution
the supply after the power management chip is 3.0-5.5V. 3.3V is in that range, so I would assume that the Crazyflie could power the camera. Or am I missing something? The site also lists 2.8V for VCCA as the analog supply voltage, but I'm not sure what that means. Before I invest so much money in the camera and a receiver, though, I'd like to know if I have a chance of getting it running first.
Thanks a bunch for the info!
I'm looking around for cameras that I could possibly use with the Crazyflie. The one that I like the most at the moment is here:
http://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/fpv-g ... combo.html
The entire kit weighs 6g, which sounds pretty promising - I've had a tough time finding other suitable cameras that are light enough.
My question is if I would be able to get this running off of the Crazyflie's onboard power supply. Bear with me, as I've got next to no experience with physical electronics
The camer and transmitter require the following voltage:
Transmitter: 3.3V DC
Camera: 3.3-6V 70mA DC
If I'm understanding the specs on the Crazyflie's power distribution, this should be doable, right? The two through hole pads behind the USB connector are the Crazyflie's power output, if I understand that correctly, and according to this link:
http://wiki.bitcraze.se/projects:crazyf ... stribution
the supply after the power management chip is 3.0-5.5V. 3.3V is in that range, so I would assume that the Crazyflie could power the camera. Or am I missing something? The site also lists 2.8V for VCCA as the analog supply voltage, but I'm not sure what that means. Before I invest so much money in the camera and a receiver, though, I'd like to know if I have a chance of getting it running first.
Thanks a bunch for the info!