RunCam Split - The Flight, Finally!

[@pemtax557]

Some beautiful footage, I really enjoyed the high altitude portions. I also picked up some new info on the spit from you and appreciate your views. You've made a very strong case for this product and I can see me using it on both my freestyle quad and an fpv wing. The cost associated with this approach makes it pretty much a no brainer when you also take into account the drop in total weight when you eliminate a separate HD cam. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of your work. Thanks and cheers ... dave

[@CommoMike]

7:55 Flippin Sweeet! Love the view from 399 feet!

[@jamble7k]

great video, the 360 mount is really cool on your talon

[@bama3dr608]

Beautiful shots!

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks!

[@jeffkennedy1600]

Great review.Thanks.

[@wad5uk]

Great informative video. Keep them coming.

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks!

[@jetpilot72]

Great review, thank´s for uploading!! thumbs up!

[@bonafidepirate]

Glad to do it! :)

[@jetrg12]

Good job, it has convinced me on the quality of the hd recording! I ordered mine with the gopro lens, the FOV is smaller so there should be less distortion

[@bonafidepirate]

I didn't even know RunCam was offering it with the GoPro lens, I see it now in the store though. Nice! I may swap this one out later at some point. The distortion isn't a deal breaker for me, but it seems like a cheap fix too, so why not? lol

[@wernerberry7800]

Another great video Buddy! Thanks I really wanted to see video from it before buying. Just ordered two! The atachment cable looks a little iffy but I am sure with a careful install it should be fine.

[@bonafidepirate]

I think you'll like them! The cable is probably the weakest part of the whole setup. Personally I'd love to see this hardware packaged in a nice aerodynamic case like the Mobius/Runcam2 style cameras, with a removable battery too. Basically update the Runcam 2 with the hardware from the 3/Split. ;)

[@wernerberry7800]

I have an idea to design and 3D print a nice case for mine I will run it by you! If it works well I would be happy to print one for you?

[@bonafidepirate]

Hey that sounds good! I replied to your email too. ;)

[@xigxagz]

Good job, Keith, ! .. thanks for the review. Isn't there an option to narrow the field of view a bit to ease some of that distortion ? I guess that would help somewhat, unless I'm mistaken. I should go back and look at your unboxing review of this cam and see. If that's the case, this footage was done with the widest FOV, I assume ?? thanks again !

[@bonafidepirate]

Yes you can set wide, medium, or narrow FOV, this was recorded on the default wide. I like the wide angle, just not the distortion across the frame. It seems to stretch the edges more than the center, if that makes any sense... lol I see RunCam is offering it in the store with a GoPro quality lens now for an extra $3. I'd certainly consider that, and I may swap the lens on this one soon and see how it compares.

[@xigxagz]

Ya, I saw that optional "GoPro" lens on RunCam's site the other day, and at that time they listed it as having a 160 degree FOV, so I figured that would be better (for me), but now they've changed that and it's now a 165 degree FOV, same as the one that comes with it as standard. So..hmm .. don't know what's going on there. Probably an error that they corrected.

[@Starbuckin]

Had to click the like again, great vid and flight as always and you overshot the shack this time on the landing but still good enough ;) lol!

[@bonafidepirate]

lol The Mini Talon does tend to cover a lot of runway trying to bleed off airspeed when landing.

[@alasdair4161]

Another excellent review, I now have two on order, you've ticked every box especially regarding weight. I'm guessing it was, but did you have it set to full width recording FOV? Maybe Runcam might make an even longer umbilical cable available sometime, especially for us fixed wing users. I also thought after some comments that a small heatsink on the main processor chip may extend it's life when used inside fuse. Anyway thanks for uploading..

[@bonafidepirate]

Yes, it was set to wide for this video. Someone posted in the RunCam Facebook group that the extension cables (with a connector on one end, to add to the length, not replace the cable entirely) for the RunCam HD 2 will work with the Split's cable. I'm going to have to look into that. It would likely need a bit of cooling to run buried down in a fuselage though, as you pointed out. It does get a little warm when running on the bench.

[@mssi8743]

Hello ! Very nice flight !!! What il your model of wings and have you a link ? Thank a lot !

[@bonafidepirate]

The plane is a Mini Talon www.banggood.com/X-uav-Mini-Talon-EPO-1300mm-Wingspan-V-tail-FPV-Plane-Aircraft-Kit-p-983331.html?p=8P130427854382015100

[@PakPak2009]

bonafidepirate Big thanks !!!

[@TomFrajer]

Hey man I love your setup! Can you share details?

[@jmp29]

thanks ! another great video with useful information! Are you still using your 45A TRUST ESC ? Are you happy with it...I have one on the shelves and don't know if I could put it safely in my mini talon.

[@bonafidepirate]

Yeah the Trust is still in there, working great. I guess I won't fix it since it's not broken... lol I bought a YEP ESC to go in it, but then read some horror stories about them burning up in flight while I was waiting for it to ship from China. So I decided against changing it out and have been flying the Trust without issue.

[@jmp29]

Great ! My main concern about Trust is more weight than issues now... In another way I would like to try a reverse throttle ESC (exist for heli like hobbywing platinum pro v4 60A) for short landing. It could be fun. My talon is not finished yet, only preparing some 3D part. I love your video review since long time now. It's quality material for anobody who want for example understand vector.

[@Chumbuucket]

Could we get a link to your pan tilt? Looks Good!

[@bonafidepirate]

Sorry I dont remember exactly which one it is, but it's one of Mark's 3D printed designs here: www.thingiverse.com/markqv/designs It was printed by a friend of mine, and I mounted it onto the GWS S125-1T servo for a 360º pan since I already had a spare one.

[@evertonms2024]

@bonafidepirate Your videos are always the best. Please let me know if is possible to use the Runcam Split Mic on the Vector. Did you see If the new Runcam split stock have the issue of 5v returning voltage on ESC and computer USB solved? Seems like the pcb need an aditional Diode. I will buy one split today for my MT over your affiliate links bangood.

[@b00sted_mx59]

whats the setup on this mini talon, motor, prop, battery im thinking of getting the split 2 to put on my mini talon

[@gurisler3622]

Thanks for review! Is analogue video out 16:9 when using with 5.8g vTX? There are a couple of fpv cams enabling 16:9 av out and you are able to use them with 16:9 monitors without aspect ratio distortion, so I was wonderinf is same thing valid here?

[@bonafidepirate]

This one puts out a 4:3 image, with the sides cut off by default. You can select a 16:9 output, but it shrinks the frame down to fit in the 4:3 frame, adding black space at the top and bottom. In short, you can't squeeze the 16:9 image into a 4:3 frame then stretch it back on a 16:9 display on the ground. ;) I do that with the 16:9 Eagle and like it. I also use my 4:3 cams on the full 16:9 display and the slight distortion doesn't really bother me to be honest.

[@gurisler3622]

bonafidepirate Thanks for the info. Actually I dont like at all any distortion, and 16:9 fpv with 16:9 monitors and non fatshark (except dominator v3) is so much better than any 4:3 to my liking.. I wish we had already affordable HD solutions (did not like connex option at all) so that we wouldn't even discuss this.. At an era with 4k tv and 1440p vr goggles, to me it is really funny to discuss 4:3 fpv.. Funny thing this sensor on Split is 16:9, records 1080p @60 but doesnt have 16:9 fpv just for the sake of supporting fatshark.. Noo this is not right at all, and unless they release a firmware or a new version with wide angle 16:9 fpv I wouldnt touch at all.. Besides, I read so many reviews that even. 4:3 implementation is more pixilated and worse than any old school 4:3 fpv camera. Anyway, thanks again

[@bondebos3478]

Damnn!! What do I need to build a plane like this? What electro are you using?

[@bonafidepirate]

Check this video, you can see most of what's in the plane, there's also a list of parts in the description on this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGjalqmen8-sasU

[@bondebos3478]

bonafidepirate thanks!!

[@Skipp1609]

Hi, what servo do you use for the 360 degree pan? Is it a cont. Rotation servo?Thank you

[@bonafidepirate]

It is a GWS S125-1T sail winch servo. It centers just like a normal servo at center stick. It's relatively big and heavy (standard size servo), but it's a very nice and smooth pan servo.

[@DivisionRc]

How do you controll your pan and tilt set up? Is it possible with a 7ch radio with a eagle tree vector??

[@bonafidepirate]

I always run my pan/tilt servos directly off the receiver. I have a Dragonlink receiver in here, so I can put PPM out to my flight controller on one pin, and still have standard PWM outputs for servos on other pins.

[@RcFox_FPV]

Do you have a link for the pan/tilt.. i would like to print that too ;)

[@bonafidepirate]

I don't remember exactly which design it was, a friend actually printed this for me. It was one of Mark's designs you can find here, though I think they've been updated a little since then. You should find something you like: www.thingiverse.com/markqv/designs

[@bonafidepirate]

Actually I think it was this one specifically: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1658131 I mounted it on a servo arm to fit a GWS S125-1T pan servo.

[@beeradfpv]

Can you share which pan/tilt setup that is?

[@bonafidepirate]

It's one of Mark's 3D printed designs, one of these: www.thingiverse.com/markqv/designs I forget which one exactly, there's a few variations. A friend printed this one for me when I was building the Mini Talon. I like it a lot!

[@EnglishTurbines]

Nice flying conditions, we are grounded here again....poor weather....i can see the appeal for a (small) Multi Rotor, but for fixed wing?...Isn't it like a cased Runcam....but without the er, case..?...What if it rains, isn't that exposed Mainboard rather vulnerable?

[@bonafidepirate]

Yeah, I guess the board would be more vulnerable being exposed like it is, but as long as it's not really fragile it shouldn't be too much of an issue. Look how long we flew plain old board cameras out in the open... lol A little liquid electrical tape might offer a little protection, but I don't think I'd bother honestly. I personally would like to see some longer cables to go between the sensor and the board, as long as it doesn't cause other problems like more noise emission or something like that. Then we could slap a small heatsink on the processor and put the board inside the fuselage. The long cable included is plenty for that now, but I'd like to have one long enough to work on a pan and tilt and still reach into the fuselage too. lol

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

I could get this camera but I need something like a cubic case to cover the board that way I can velcro it on my servo and have 360 view. hopefully when it comes out someone will make a 3d print

[@windwalkerproductions]

What transmitter/reciever/lrs system are you using? TBS?

[@bonafidepirate]

800mW vTX with a fpvpro dipole on 1258MHz, Racewood receiver with 8 dbi patch antenna, LRS is a stock Dragonlink V3 system on my Taranis radio.

[@bonafidepirate]

There's more info on the plane here too if you'd like - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGjalqmen8-sasU This one covers all the ground setup too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHjag4Wmaqxqe5Y

[@HavardStreAndresen]

Great review:-) I ordered two of them for my Ritewing HC31 and HC48. Does the psu of the Vector FC supply enough amp on 5v to supply the split safely?

[@bonafidepirate]

The Vector is rated for 1A on the 12V supply, and 1A on the 5V supply. I only have the camera running on 5V, the vTX is on the 12V supply. I haven't measured the amp draw for the Split, but the specs say 650mA, so there should be plenty of overhead. I've ran the HD 2 and now the Split on the Vector's 5V supply with no problems so far.

[@HavardStreAndresen]

Thanks for the info brother:-)

[@bernorichter920]

My first of 2 came in today. Im running 5.8 vtx and the split together on a 12v rail. Using a pololu to step down on the cam. Went that route to avoid a rewire. Split says 650ma but that is with the wireless. Without the wireless im sure its lower. My vtx is around 250ma. That puts me at 900ma max. Fired right up with the Eagle tree. First flights in the am...

[@digitalmojofpv6217]

Put the gopro lens on it, it looks even better.

[@audishariffin884]

what osd you using?

[@bonafidepirate]

Eagle Tree Vector

[@drumbum962]

where can I get that pan and tilt?

[@bonafidepirate]

It's one of Mark's printed designs, you can find them all here, lots of cool parts for the Mini Talon! www.thingiverse.com/markqv/designs

[@FrankP83]

How far can you go manteining video signal?

[@bonafidepirate]

As far as my battery will allow... lol I'm not sure really, I've had it out 10 miles with great video and control signals, that's more than enough for me.

[@georgepieterse6800]

NICE. 😋

[@JakeBullit123]

Looks decent,especially at sunset.Wish the USB was locked in somehow.

[@bonafidepirate]

The USB plug fits reasonably tight. I've been flying the RunCam HD 2 like this for a while now and haven't had it come lose yet.

[@pulakkoley3337]

Tell me about your camera mount with links

[@bonafidepirate]

It's a 3D printed design from "markqv" on Thingiverse, find it in here: www.thingiverse.com/markqv/designs

[@SajaksFavorites]

can to your shate your connection again how do you power the runcam split using the usb connector ?

[@bonafidepirate]

The USB cable included with the camera has two connectors, two wires each. One connector is power and ground, you supply 5V there to power the camera. (It HAS to be 5V, no more, there's no regulator built into the Split like most of RunCam's stand alone flight cams) The other connector is the video signal out, and another ground wire. That's the analog video out to your OSD, vTX, or whatever your normal flight cam wired to now. In my case, I had already rewired a USB cable to have only 3 wires, since the two grounds are the same wire, just spliced inside the USB connector. I also used one servo type connector on the other ends, using power ground and video on the 3 pins, just like I do with all my other FPV cams.

[@bonafidepirate]

I should also point out, that the Split put also has a 3-pin connector on the board that uses the same cable and connector as all the normal flight cams like the Swift, Owl, etc. You can use that, OR the USB connector to get power into the camera, and video out. I chose to use the USB plug since it was already wired up on the plane for the RunCam HD 2 that I had on there previously. I just unplugged the old cam and plugged in the new one. ;)

[@presentthejackrussell2041]

how to get ride of black margin on FPV with using 16x9 live feed?

[@bonafidepirate]

I'm not sure you can. I have mine on 4:3 right now, even though I stretch it on a 16:9 display on the ground.

[@North49RC]

You got stickers??!! I bought two runcams and no stickers 😀

[@caymanhilldesigns453]

I love how you critique your FPV video when its 1000X better than anybody on youtube lol . You're like "you see that little line there?" when its beautiful!! Everyone else on youtube is like "this looks pretty good" when it looks like trying to watch Saturday morning cartoons while mamas running the sewing machine lol.

[@bonafidepirate]

lol That actually made me laugh, I remember getting frustrated over that. For us it was always the mixer or something like that. Couldn't see or hear the TV, might as well go outside... haha

[@caymanhilldesigns453]

We're both showing our age lol.

[@caymanhilldesigns453]

I know you have went over it before but what VTX do you use?

[@b00sted_mx59]

lol We are at three hundred and 99 feet :)

[@stickboyfpv4742]

umm um um! Sweet video tho!

[@bonafidepirate]

Thanks