DJI Phantom 2 - How to install the DJI iOSD mini to Phantom 2 (clean look version 2)

[@jerryel2]

Thanks guy. I was getting brain damage trying to figure out how all these gadgets fit together. Read all the instructions and still didn't get it. Your video made it so much easier. Unfortunately I didn't see the solderless solution DJI offers for these connections (available on Amazon) and that is a better solution for the soldering challenged folks (like me).

[@YourTechGuide.]

here's the link to purchase one www.ebay.com/itm/Plug-and-Play-Cable-DJI-Phantom-2-to-iOSD-Mini-and-ImmersionRC-TX-/121448006779?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c46dd847b

[@jerryel2]

Thanks for posting a link. I didn't know if links worked here. A dealer could do a lot of good by selling iOSDs along with the P&P cable as a set or maybe the whole works along with the AVL58 included. There are so many listed items for DJI on Amazon it's hard to figure out which way to go. The plug and play cable link for Amazon is www.amazon.com/Dji-Phantom-Fpv-Cable-Hub/dp/B00I82U7YQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412618420&sr=8-2&keywords=DJI+Phantom+2+Quadcopter+FPV+Cable+%26+Hub+Kit .

[@YourTechGuide.]

Jerry Ellis thats the plug and play cable if you dont want your phantom to have that clean look installation. that will be sticking outside under the belly of th3 phantom but the link i gave is the one if you want that clean look installation

[@jerryel2]

Sorry to bug you again, but does that one on eBay work on the AVL58 transmitter too? I may get one if it will work with my system as I'm not too happy with my soldering and shrink wrap. I'm an old dude and a little shaky with the solder gun and I didn't have any small tubes in my old heat gun kit. Finally back to RCing for the first time in 20 years and used to fly real airplanes too until a few years ago. Flying is now too dangerous with too many idiotic private pilots, some barely speaking legible English so I don't even fly commercially unless it's an emergency. Seems there are lots of idiots flying Phantoms also by going above the FAA altitude limit. Unfortunately, I expect some new harsh rules from the FAA severely limiting the hobby for everyone.

[@YourTechGuide.]

Jerry Ellis im not to sure if that will work with AVL58 transmitter. the link I gave you its only good for the Fatshark and ImmersionRC. I dunno how the AVL58 transmitter is setup with their positive and audio wirings

[@panoram1c830]

Tonight is install day for my iosd and avl58! Perfect timing, thanks for the upload

[@YourTechGuide.]

must be your lucky day then, hope my video helps you install it : )

[@richlumb5191]

Hi , I watched the video and you said at 58-60 secs into vid that the Power Source for the Transmitter was the yellow and black. you do mean the video source, the power is the red/black One question, as I haven't got my Craft yet, does the voltage for this setup come from the on board Camera connection? I ask because I will be using a separate 3S 1200mA pack for camera / gimble 2d / and TX and therefore need to isolate the positives to avoid any voltage differences (and fires). The IOSD mini must be powered via the CAN BUS connector then. I intent to remove the ILook internal TX board and bring just the video and ground out to the IOSD mini then into a 200mW TX with a 5dB antenna. Any Circuit diagrams available for the Phantom 2? Great Video tho, cheers.

[@minhmeoquay]

Gonna check it when come home

[@YourTechGuide.]

keep me posted brother!

[@minhmeoquay]

L BS the motor is still working well i think for now. However, the calibration is messed up until i just re calibration and update new firmware. It sent me some error messages but i think i kind of fix it for now. BUT, the GPS i think no work anymore, and the gimble is not function well, it is not go up and down all the way, just half half. Calibration is no work for Gimble. I have no idea, if u know wat wrong let me know. Thanks bro

[@LaurieBenjamin]

Perfect video. Souls resurveyed my setup this week. What about the issues that persons were having with the mixed polarities.

[@YourTechGuide.]

mixed polarities?

[@LaurieBenjamin]

Probably it's not the right phrase but people have been complaining in the forums about having their transmitter burning out cause of the mixed up - & + wires. Because of this I also ordered the plug and play for dji fpv that is kinda bulky but allows no errors when connecting. This is the kit that I am waiting on : www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KLIFVA0/ref=aw_d_pd_electronics Thanks

[@YourTechGuide.]

Laurie Benjamin yes, you really have to be careful which wire to connect to positive or negative cause you can burn the wires easily specially using the immersionRC 600mw transmitter

[@mauritzallberg7302]

great job thx allot

[@YourTechGuide.]

you're welcome! thanks for watching!

[@JPhilMcDonald]

I believe I understand the wiring of the OSD and the transmitter, but where does the data cable coming out of the GoPro wire into?

[@YourTechGuide.]

its coming from the gimbal ribbon

[@JPhilMcDonald]

L BS But the GoPro just sits in the Zenmuse H3-2D Gimbal. There is nothing connecting the camera to the gimbal. Before OSD, I connected a cable from the side of the GoPro to the transmitter.

[@YourTechGuide.]

look behind the gimbal, there is a place where you put the ribbon

[@JPhilMcDonald]

L BS Know I get it ! All else failed so I read the Zenmuse manual. I didn't realize that the GoPro had a connector slot in the back that interfaced with the H3-2D. Thank you for your help.

[@YourTechGuide.]

your welcome!

[@liemusant1]

Thanks for the video LBS. Do you know if I can attach DJI iOSD mini to 1.3 GHz LaserBGC Transmitter and then able to see informations from the iOSD in my FPV monitor ? Thanks.

[@YourTechGuide.]

sorry brother I don't own a 1.3 GHz LaserBGC transmitter, therefore, I can't answer your question.

[@tonybenoy7375]

very helpful thanks but one question , how does the gopro send out what it is seeing ? I have a cable from the Boscam all in one kit that comes from the transmitter to the gopro which leaves 2 cables from the iosd mini with nowhere to go , I see how you have done the wiring which would mean that the connector to the gopro is not needed , does the gopro transmit thru the gimbal , any help would be welcome , thanks

[@YourTechGuide.]

go pro transmit through the gimbal, from gimbal it transmit to the fpv transmitter and to your fpv monitor

[@tonybenoy7375]

ahh that would explain it thank you , I thought the gimbal only powered the gopro , so how does the gimbal transmit the gopro video without a cable into the gopro ?

[@YourTechGuide.]

tony benoy huh??? the gimbal has a ribbon cable witch transmits it to the mother board of the phantom from their if you have a fpv transmitter it will transmit it to your fpv monitor

[@tonybenoy7375]

I know that thanks but was just confused why I was given a cable that plugs into the gopro coming from the fpv transmitter , thanks for your help , ps keep up the great vids they are very helpful :-)

[@YourTechGuide.]

tony benoy oh, that plug is use if you don't want to plug your fpv transmitter directly to the phantom, meaning that you have to get provide an external battery to power your fpv transmitter to make it work

[@rappeezy]

Did you use zip ties to attach the transmitter? Do you not trust double-sided tape like I don't? I have this all done except for mounting the transmitter. Can't decide best way and can't find an affordable mount anywhere.

[@YourTechGuide.]

I did used double sided tape

[@supercarrera11]

This wiring setup only works if you're using a zenmuse.

[@minhmeoquay]

phantom light no blinking at all after follow ur versions

[@minhmeoquay]

plus it no woking and not moving anything at all just only the gimble lagging

[@YourTechGuide.]

minhmeoquay it means you probably burned the circuit. when it comes soldering wires you have to be extra care ful

[@Ec130Rhine]

hello how do u get the batteries % to show too? because only I get this the volt that it I also wanted to get it to show the batteries % too how can I do that can u tell me!!

[@YourTechGuide.]

i didnt have to do anything to get the battery %. after i installed the iosd, the battery % is already there but what you can try is go to"iOSD software and see if there is any settings for the battery %

[@minhmeoquay]

It just burned, well u didn't mention on video how careful to wire it up. Now it burn wat can I do

[@YourTechGuide.]

Lol dude its called common sense. when soldering is involve there are risks. does the motor even spins?