How to keep your fpv video transmitter cool while waiting for gps lock

How to keep your fpv video transmitter cool while waiting for gps lock

[@smika710]

I had those charging cables with the green led, I liked em

[@GhostRyderFPV]

A power bank or OTG cable from my phone has been my go-to solution for the same thing. Cool tip, though, and it can double as a phone charger :-)

[@mindrev]

I was using a powerbank for the same purpose. The problem is that the plugs have finite insertions so I tend to use a fan with a battery. Also I have plastic caps on UBS's so it is an extra hassle. Also some new controllers can stop the power to vtx completely with a switch.

[@burdfamfpv]

Cool tip my friend i guess if u use a 3.3 volt pad or a 5 volt pad u can do the same as well.., I have yet to put a gps on one of my quads but I plan on doin it on my next build...thanks for the tip 🫡 subscribed

[@Mrfunkyfpv]

on my plane i just plug in when im ready to fly

[@Livinglifeat60]

Same for myself. I plug in my video tx last. On my quad I have no choice.

[@Stubbino]

Even if you're only powering the FC over USB, the VTX is still transmitting. If you want to keep your VTX cool, just put Pit Mode on a switch.

[@Livinglifeat60]

Not on my quad, The usb only powers the fc and gps. You need to connect your battery to power the Avatar video tx.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Typically that's not the case. Perhaps on a tiny whoop, or something that would use a little 5V VTx? But anything that would fly with 4-6 cell would have isolated power rails for VTx's that don't feed off a 5V USB input.