HobbyKing Tiny OSD III (w/ 10Hz GPS and 60A Current sensor)

 Richtofen 308 points

Isn't metric standard :-). A few threads below I commented where to get further info on this gadget, including the configuration software - It is also mentioned in the manual under the files tab. All these vapor is to avoid the wrath of the ****or. The cable is SKU 2980...02, and you connect it to the GPS (serial) port.

 Richtofen 308 points

No ,HK OSD and Tiny OSD are not the same product. I do not now the first. This provides position, ground speed, altitude, voltage, instant consumptin, total current consumed, direction, home direction, RSSI, and sattellite coverage (I think I miss nothing). You need to build your owm cables to intercept the video signal.

 eiichi 11 points

OK, I understand. Video Signal only to interrupt! . "HK OSD System Full Combo" as compared to a very compact because it was worried about. As I mentioned earlier, the order. Thank you very much.

 Richtofen 308 points

I checked the HK OSD full combo and it seems to include almost ready video cables.

 eiichi 11 points

yes,yes.I tly do it myself,cabels production.thanks!

 Richtofen 308 points

You can find it on the net. Google "Tiny OSD Board" with the quotes to get a direct hit.

 Richtofen 308 points

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 Richtofen 308 points

Once there go to the support tab.

 Richtofen 308 points

Wow, the *****or is gettimg harder to circumvent each day. Ok, lets try now a simple cypher: larkfpv********sky - and change the order to make sense of the URL.

 Richtofen 308 points

Caught red handed again! Well, the name is there.

 Richtofen 308 points

A basic manual can be found under the files tab, further info available (but not much) at the OEM site, and there's a dedicated thread at RC Groups. As for the cable, I bought it - it is not that expensive.

 Richtofen 308 points

Yes, it is compatible, and no, no cables (not all) included. I posted a photo on the files section describing the cable you have build and the complete set up.

 peter 1 points

Thanks. I also see the arkbird. Can you recommend this one for immersion and do I need a extra cabel. And where can I find it. Thanks

 Richtofen 308 points

I have both, Tiny OSD and Arkbird, both work with Immersion (and Fatshark) video transmitters, and for both you need to do your own cable, but it is very simple. I like to keep my conections clean and flexible, so I can install and uninstalll the gear easily and switch planes, so I prepare readily pluggable cables using Molex SL 5 way connectors, male and female, and let all signals through except for video, which goes to and back from the OSD. In the Tiny I use a servo extension because it also carries ground, and just cut one end (photo and diagram available under the purple files tab above). In the Arkbird it is a very similar set up, only that there is no ground next to the video in and out, and there is an additional power cable with two male Molex SL 2 way connectors (same as the small JST power conns.) to power up the Video tx from thevArkbird - no photo here, sorry. The Arkbird includes cables for other type of video equipment, not Immersion though.

 peter 1 points

Thanks for helping

 Richtofen 308 points

Thnx. BTW, if you have an Immersion video Tx I think your power cable can connect directly to the Arkbird. Just be extremely careful with polarity since there is no notch nor anything to prevent you from doing things wrong.

 Richtofen 308 points

This OSD has not autopilot. If you want both OSD and autopilot in a single board look at Arkbird (on the same HK section) - It is a little more expensive, and you get stabilizer, autopilot, an OSD, all in one board.

 villahermosa 125 points

Not really, just place it flat on the top of the plane with the metal point upside. You need to wait for 5 or 6 satellites connection at least. And that is all.

 Richtofen 308 points

This a TTL/NMEA compatible GPS - there are plenty in the market, even at HK. Google NMEA s k y l a r k, or search for NMEA in the HK search engine.

 Richtofen 308 points

Check the image that will appear under my name - It is from the manual.

 Richtofen 308 points

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 Richtofen 308 points

LOL LOL LOL - there was an image above, in the product description!!!

 Richtofen 308 points

Operating voltage: 7.4v - 12v. It looks like 4S is out.

 villahermosa 125 points

Well my expirience is that i have connected 6s and it works perfect in a 15 minutes fly time!!! However the manual does not mention this.

 Richtofen 308 points

I always use it with 3S, but you may be right: the real power to the OSD comes through the RSSI port, and that is suplied by the rx, independently of the battery used. Do you get correct voltage and current readings?

 Richtofen 308 points

Are you sure you see everything else? May be you have a scaling issue and the bottom part of the screen is missing.

 Patrasgr 1 points

Thank you !!! Problem fixed.

 Richtofen 308 points

Thnx to you for the credit.

 Ross 2 points

This is just a guess but could it be referring to your Gyro or landing gear channel on your radio? If its referring to it in the context of a switch that needs to be triggered for changing modes, it is likely.

 Richtofen 308 points

It only means that you power the OSD connecting it to a free port on your receiver, like the landing gear. This is just a OSD, a good one (I use it), but no RTH autopilot nor stabilization. If your Rx provides RSSI signal, the port you mention should have its signal (outer end) connected to it, but if you don't have it, any free port would do.

 Richtofen 308 points

Forgot to mention that I posted a foto some time ago in the files section showing how I connected OSD, FPV gear, and everything else in simple configuration.

 Ross 2 points

Fox tech fpv- another site. Have a GoPro fpv cable for about $10. You can make them yourself. If you have the GoPro hero 1/2 there are videos on YouTube of how to connect to 3.5mm output and flitetest have a video on how to make the cable for the GoPro hero 3. Remember there is soldering involved in fpv. Get a set of helping hands with some flux (rosin) and soldering becomes very easy. Good luck!

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

The Tiny III does in fact come with the 10Hz GPS. It was the previous Tiny OSD II version that had the 4Hz. Progress, I guess.

 rotorgraphics 42 points

Sgt_Ric... Answer much appreciated!

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

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 Sgt_Ric 45 points

What? I've been censored?? Just because I mentioned another model OSD. (Sold here by the way) ??? I have been a loyal customer and always had great things to say about the products here and never said anything against HK. Why censor me? The other OSD I had bought before the Tiny III OSD was the HobbyKing OSD (I mentioned the Apache name though) and I wanted to compare the two.

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

I am really hurt that I 've been censored. You've just lost a loyal longtime customer!

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

I am on a lot of other forums... Ones that don't censor readers for good intentions! Those forums will hear about this nazi attitude you have shown today!

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

I've always referred users to HK for good deals.... THAT ENDS TODAY !

 nightram 12 points

Prob comming on a bit strong but I know how you feel. I posted and answered a question and also mentioned a product. CensorKing swooped in and laid down the ban hammer like Thor smiting the unholy. What was the end result? I spent $800 at another online shop. So GOOD LUCK and I hope you BUY more high quality products.

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

Ya, a bit strong, but I am hurt by the whole thing.

 dale 1 points

im Hobby King all the way..NEVER had any issues with delivery or the products....keep it up Hobby King you have by buissness..im in the states by the way...quick delivery to!!!

 Philipp 9 points

Witch site you found it?

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

If you bought it elsewhere, you paid more! Nice, it's back in stock! Sweet.

 nightram 12 points

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 Sgt_Ric 45 points

The manufacturer sells it for more than HK. Even eBay is higher. Now that this is back in stock, this is the place to get it!

 nightram 12 points

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 nightram 12 points

Censored? Wow, way to go HK. So Communist.

 Philipp 9 points

Hmm but you know it works with 4S Lipo??

 nightram 12 points

Yes i know it does.

 Richtofen 308 points

You don't set home, it is set when it gets GPS lock on. What is confusing is that up is always North, even if you are facing South. If you find it hard to "delocalize" your mindset just face North before you put your goggles on. It takes some flights to get accustomed.

 Sgt_Ric 45 points

The notice above that states "Stock usually arrives every 10 - 25 days", is not borne out by the statistics page which proves they stay on back order for 90 days each time.

 nightram 12 points

They did have 92 on back-order in addition to how many are available now.

 Richtofen 308 points

So I assume your FPV part is working. If you mean the video board getting hot that is normal - make sure you ventilate it well (being static on your desk is not the same as being on a plane, getting all the air) and always use the antena when under power. Other than that I don't know what else to say - connect everything, camera to cam, video tx to vid, ald camera, transmitter and OSD grounded together, the RSSI part (where only the 5v and gnd are really important), your ESC to your receiver and to the current sensor, balance plug to the FS power adapter, and finally the battery to the current sensor. There is little else you can do to make it work - be systematic, and have a second pair of eyes verify your connections (It won't be the last time someone swears that eveything is correct only to find out that something stupid was plugged backwards).

 nightram 12 points

Till now :)

 Richtofen 308 points

I don't see how you could have fried it other than connecting things reversed (feeding 5v to ground) through the RSSI in line, because video signals do not carry power enought to fry the board.

When you reply without prior log in you are asked to log in, after what you are brought to the top of the page, and then you have to hit reply again at the bottom of the thread - not too intuitive, but that's how it works.

 Richtofen 308 points

Debugging step by step: do you get an image in your FSs without the OSD? That should be your first test. If you get a black screen (and not snow) check that the receiver is powered in the goggles (the little switch undermeath). If you get noise, make sure you are in the right channel. If you still get nothing then may be that what is fried is the FS video tx - male sure you have the antenna in place every time you ower it up, because that really burns the board (but the video, not the OSD). And when you are sure to have image back in the FSs, then try the OSD, making sure video in goes to the camera, video out to the video tx, all three osd, cam and tx sharing ground (sets the reference for the signal and closes the power loop), and a male-male servo lead to a free chanel on your RC receiver to power up the OSD, watching out for the ground. It is very important to have video signal coming from the camera, because without it the OSD cannot get a reference frame to sync and overlay data. So, make sure the Fatshark set works well (you never answered that) and then fix the OSD.

 Richtofen 308 points

Don't worry - neither English nor French are my native language, but if things are not completely clear the answer could also be wrong. Do you get your image without the overlay data or you get nothing at ll? Make sure you have an incoming video signal and that your connections are right (camera to video in, and tx to video out). And again, reply on the same thread, or I will not get notice of your question.

 Richtofen 308 points

The files are back, and my original postings, with labels, are al there: the connector diagram, connector photo, and the complete set-up. Just make sure your connections are the same.

 Richtofen 308 points

Do you prefer French? Spanish? I don't understand whether it is each time you connect the OSD you get the led on and then it goes off, or if it was only the first time, and it's never been on again. Je ne comprends pas si ca se passe chaque fois que vos branchez l'OSD, o si ca a ete seulement la premiere fois (les accents ne marche pas).

 Richtofen 308 points

I'd have to check (I'm nowhere near my equipment) but may be the blue led indicates satellite lock-on. Do you get the main board led on?



PS If you open a new question instead of continuing replying on the same thread I don't get a warning and I don't know there is question/answer.

 Richtofen 308 points

Check that you have powered the OSD from the RC Rx, that your Video In and Out cables are properly connected, and that you have video signal coming. Attaching the fotos that were removed from the files section and which might be of interest for you (even more if you use Fatshark equipment).

target=_blank>complete set-up

target=_blank>connector for us with FSs

Look carefully at the connector picture to follow the cabling.

 Chrisjon 43 points

Yes, i believe it has a standard screen and basic screen set up, so 2 options to choose from. Im like u, i only like the basics, i dont like to much clutter on the screen. Another good option is the EZosd, it only has the basics. Look around on youtube for this osd, u will see what the basic screen setup looks like

 Richtofen 308 points

You'll need a USB adapter cable to reprogram your firmware through the GPS (serial) port. I have not done it (yet), but there is documentation available at the mfr site.