Naked GoPro EASY Power Setup on ANY Drone ⚡

[@AlbertKimTV]

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[@anthonyclark7290]

Put a diode in series with the positive lead to protect against polarity reversal

[@Lifelesslion21]

What type of diode?

[@MrSabram07]

Thanks!

[@AlbertKimTV]

Welcome!

[@erikzirger2131]

The naked gopro is definitely a monumental development in FPV. Thanks for the tip!

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Thanks for the advice on powering up the camera. I just ordered balance plug extension cables to modify for powering up my SMO 4k camera. The cables the camera comes with are horrible. It feels like solid wire with plastic insulation. I'm sure the wire will break from repeated movement. I also don't like soldering cables to the boards of all my quads just do I can use the camera on them. It's much better to just plug a cable into the battery. I think I'll also add a capacitor to the new cable. It certainly can't hurt and the female balance plug will prevent me from accidentally reversing the positive and negative wires since it's idiot proof.

[@Walto86]

Adding cap to diy power lead seems good idea. I got 3 of those betafpv power leads so i just made 1 for 4s balance connector and second for 3s balance connector. One is kept for reserve. Might make that to have basic pins to fit all as you described. That was great advice.

[@HellaCopter]

I was doing the same thing with the ph2.0 connectors I broke the pin on the bec so tried that and worked great 👍

[@MrSabram07]

I too also gave up on the yellow signal wire. You have to go into command line and do this and do that it's a lot harder than it looks

[@AlbertKimTV]

Plus you don't know if it actually worked or not. Sometimes it doesn't.

[@flamepygmy]

Using the balance connector is just fine as long as you are not pulling crazy amps through the balance leads. The naked gopro is not pulling anything like the ESCs are pulling, so it should be totally fine.

[@AlbertKimTV]

agreed!

[@000_M0E]

Quick question what is the point on having a naked GoPro. Awesome video and details.

[@000_M0E]

@S Grim thanks make sense

[@AlbertKimTV]

It's mainly for ultralight and tiny builds. Often the drone builds weigh less than the weight of a full size GoPro.

[@000_M0E]

@@AlbertKimTV thanks

[@manuelsolano7525]

Thank you for the tip Albert were can I get the connector for back of naked gopro.

[@AlbertKimTV]

That three pin one comes with the case.

[@christodark]

i haven’t done any naked go pro yet but have been adding eachine TX 06 to my early toy drones and this battery hack is awesome thank you Albert.😎👍

[@craigjohnstone87]

Well thats this video added onto the favourites! Its videos like this saved into a play list that really make this type of content amazing to use as a goto guide. Cheers Albert!

[@tomtrethowan3917]

the naked gopro is a really good idea and im glad you made this video to help people power them. Im thinking of getting a naked gopro so i can put it on my taycan 25 instead of carrying around a heavy gopro. Good video Albert keep up the good work

[@AlbertKimTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@dfouraksa.k6911]

my 2.5inch quad ill be mainly using 2S battery. Using the betafpv bec, would you recommend to solder onto FC power lead (which have a 25v 150μF capacitor) should be enough with 2S? Or should I still use the matek + capacitor onto battery lead?

[@AlbertKimTV]

I'm not sure what the matek + capacitor thing is. Whether 25v 150uF is "enough" depends on how much electrical spikes that setup will create. If it's not too heavy, say under 100g AUW, that should be enough, however, in a crash all bets are off.

[@tylerharris9709]

Thanks for the instructions! I really want to get into 4in long range (but I'm not sure it's worth it since I'm still on analog) and I would definitely do this with an old hero 5 black. I also love the carbon fiber mount.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

This is a big help. Thanks for the video!

[@matel9477]

I have the Cinelog 25 and it has the 3 pin connected to the flight controller but my camera accepts a 2 pin connector - 5V. I'm still a noob but if I were to make an adapter, would it work, as in can the currents be passed both ways?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Hmmm, it's gonna be difficult to explain electronics in a comment. If you have the same naked gopro as I have in this video 5v won't work. If the connectors don't match, you can make an adapter and I believe it passes through lipo voltage on that connector. The BEC in my video only handles 2S and 3S. I'm not entirely sure what you have. Good luck!

[@troyschultzrc5286]

I love the videos you put out, it helps me when I'm trying to figure things out. This might be for me down the road but I saved this video anyways. Thanks

[@bthenoob]

Hey there, Is there ANY way you could give some amazon links or other links for the various capacitors, cables, and connectors used in this video? My main struggle has been powering of the naked gopros and how to be able to swap them between drones. This is absolutely the solution. I just want to make sure to get the right tools. THANK YOU for this video. -B

[@AlbertKimTV]

They are listed in the description.

[@EnzoGorlami5497]

Do you know of any ways to use a hero 3 black as a naked camera? I’ve got one laying around and think that’d be a great use for it

[@AlbertKimTV]

I don't have that camera so not sure what you can do to make it naked. I think the teardown process is similar but there is no case for that model AFAIK.

[@possible1337]

Do I need a Capacitor on the camera cable ? Is it more secure to have it? I have a camera cable solder to a 4s balance lead

[@AlbertKimTV]

Yes, it will help smooth out the power so there are no spikes in voltage.

[@RCOverKill]

Will the hero 7 silver work in a naked GoPro case?

[@AlbertKimTV]

I don't know, but I have not heard of anyone using the silver, only the black

[@michaelmeade]

I'm powering my naked hero 6 like the first method, straight from battery. I'm wondering if you would know why my naked hero 6 video files stop at a frame. The files record for the duration of the recording and flight but the footage will freeze at one point. I've updated the firmware. Could it be down to voltage spikes/sags while flying?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Voltage spikes could be a big part of it. I would put in a 470uF capacitor and 9V BEC in-line so the camera has a clean power signal. Also, make sure your SD card is good quality and format it in the camera and not the computer.

[@motormat253]

Alot of good information Albert awesome video.. i have been wanting to do this for awhile but scared to tear a gopro apart.

[@trevorimpulsebuyguy6398]

I like the gopro better than the I sta360. Great alternative method to power the naked gopro. That's how I usually power other stuff and had not had a problem yet. I use a capacitor also most of the time

[@quadnor2986]

Great tutorial! What capacitor should I use for a 2s and 4s?

[@AlbertKimTV]

2S around 16v and 4S around 40-50v. You can get away with less but with more risk.

[@quadnor2986]

@@AlbertKimTV Thanks!

[@renatodeblasio8311]

@@AlbertKimTV what happens without the capacitor? I’ve been powering the gopro just fine with the 2 pins but now it won’t turn on anymore and Idk why! I checked the cable and changed the back but it doesn’t flash red anymore any suggestion? the gopro with the original display works just fine

[@MrSabram07]

I'm so sorry one more question I'm doing a GoPro 7 and how are you mounting that naked GoPro to the drone won't the mount block that three pin plug in the back?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Watch the video around the 45 second mark

[@lukaslichter1448]

Great video Albert!!! I want to use this cable for my SMO 4K. Do I have to consider anything special when connecting it to my lion-pack?

[@鄭文-o2b]

What is the benefit of adding a capacitor to the balance lead?

[@AlbertKimTV]

extra voltage spike protection

[@proxemiafpv5746]

I have tried these steps over and over again. I can not get my geprc naked hero 8 on my Geprc cinelog 25 to turn on recording. All switches set up. All files in cli set right. What am I doing wrong?

[@AlbertKimTV]

It's complicated... basically you need to figure out the correct settings for your flight controller and gear from the instructions on this page... it's not easy! github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Pinio-and-PinioBox

[@MACaronyboy]

Do you have any experience with making a naked GoPro from a Hero 3 or Session 4?

[@testpiloterb1828]

Did you try the buzzer pad for the yellow wire?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Every flight controller is different so the setup for the yellow wire will have infinite variations for setup.

[@outboxfpv4360]

Hi sir i have damaged my bec 5v connection pins on the board. How can i power my GP now?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Which board? GoPro side or BEC side?

[@outboxfpv4360]

@@AlbertKimTV Gopro side 😭. My gp is not powerig through usb now but when conected to gopro battery its detected on computer. When disconecting the battery it goes off.

[@Azuller]

Anyone know if this is acutally safe? Have you gotten any negative effects yet?

[@AlbertKimTV]

So far no problems. Dozens of flights.

[@Azuller]

@@AlbertKimTV Okay great thanks! I was trying to think of a way to power mine on a quad that has a dji air unit. Idk how to solder onto it and didn't want to solder anything on my esc because i have no idea if i can or not. With this method it would make it a lot easier. Thank you for the reply.

[@upnorthFPVandEUC]

Hi Albert! My flywoo gp7 will power showing green light but no recording light blinking or otherwise...it worked fine for a couple flights and then stopped after I pulled the card and it has never worked since. I've tried multiple sd cards but no change. Ive checked the bec and its plugged in solid.. Any ideas? Also thanks for this video as i have the new insta360 smo on the way and already made your connector!

[@AlbertKimTV]

Did you connect the screen to see what is going on? It may be stuck in photo mode.

[@upnorthFPVandEUC]

@@AlbertKimTV yeah.. screen won't power either. The power light is on but no record light, maybe the bec is bad?

[@AndersonTa]

I'm getting random horizontal lines in my footage, is that an issue with voltage spikes? Checked all connections and reseated all connectors, it only shows up during flight footage. Have you seen this issue?

[@AlbertKimTV]

I have not had that problem personally but I think it is due to a loose connector somewhere based on what I've heard before from other people.

[@MCsCreations]

Great video, Albert! 😊 Thanks for all the tips! Stay safe there! 🖖😊

[@stevejakab]

I love your naked Go Pro TPU mount on your quad at the start of the video. Where did you get that please?

[@AlbertKimTV]

You can get it here - bit.ly/2Oln3bJ

[@stevejakab]

@@AlbertKimTV Thanks. Unfortunately they don’t deliver to the U.K. Do you know of any other stockists (ideally) or the exact model number?

[@MultiBopp]

Hey, can i use a 1s lipo connect directly to the bec to power up the gopro?

[@AlbertKimTV]

No

[@MultiBopp]

Why not?

[@furrom152]

@@MultiBopp The BECs step down the voltage from higher than 5v (don't know what the betaFPV BECs Are rated for) down to 5v. A 1s lipo has a nominal 3.7v ... so you'd have to step that up.

[@adrivisuals]

Can I run the GoPro 6 naked with an 6s Lipo?

[@AlbertKimTV]

3s max

[@eliasreisinger3630]

Hey Dude, you are doing so great contend. Your videos relly help me out regularly. Keep going!!!!!!!!

[@AlbertKimTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrSabram07]

Great video going to try ripping apart a GoPro 7

[@AlbertKimTV]

Just remember the 7 has a noisy gyro.

[@MrSabram07]

@@AlbertKimTV what's that mean

[@madbullfpv7715]

What is the purpose put capacitor?

[@giantboy]

Thanks - you answered the question I've been messiwith!

[@guyedri1182]

Link for the + - connectors on the gopro?

[@Ppackard]

A bit intimidating for a newbie like me, but very interesting video! thanks a lot.

[@jlarson42]

Excellent tutorial with lots of great advice on how not to set your naked gopro on fire. Happy flying Albert 👍🔥🤓

[@medrone7097]

Really enjoyed hearing the engineering development thought process. My greatest accomplishment in fpv engineering has been wiring a daisy chain of connectors for my battery killer from XT30, to JST, to PH 2.0, to PH 1.25 unless of course you count my hand grip mod for the T8SG using pipe insulation 😜. Not quite the same level.

[@djdubz]

Great video AK! Does this work with 6s lipos too?

[@beechFPV]

Can the naked gopros take any voltage? 4s 6s etc

[@AlbertKimTV]

It depends on what BEC board is in there. You'll have to refer to the specs of the specific board you're using to know what the voltage range is.

[@beechFPV]

@@AlbertKimTV ok thanks you. Was thinking of stripping my hero 8

[@bkfpv]

Great video. A lot of questions answered👍🏻

[@micakPL]

So this prevents from voltage spikes? I’ve heard about multiple cases of people using betafpv bec that fried their gopros 🙈

[@AlbertKimTV]

That is what the capacitor is for. I'm not sure under what circumstances people are frying their GoPros because I have six naked GoPros now and none have had the fried problem.

[@micakPL]

@@AlbertKimTV been asking the same question

[@knex_ltu2759]

Soooooo on emax freestyle 2 will work? 2s power

[@AlbertKimTV]

That one doesn't use a 2S lipo with the balance lead so you'll have to wire up to the FC directly instead.

[@knex_ltu2759]

@@AlbertKimTV this i know, but if i wired it to battery connectors, will ir work?

[@PeterJung-cx1ib]

So you put 15V to your GoPro? And it likes that? What’s the voltage it normally gets from the original battery?

[@AlbertKimTV]

No, there's a BEC on that adapter board that gives the GoPro board the proper voltage. It's 1S voltage.

[@motoreffpv9073]

Albert, this so cool. I never knew what people were taking about when they referred to naked GoPro’s. Have you ever heard of a Naked GoPro from a Hero Session 5 by any chance? Maybe even lighter and more aerodynamic? Thx for the great video!

[@airbrainaerials]

I just did naked gopro 6 and on power up I get one green blink and cant power or anything

[@henderson6462]

The same happened to me. Did you figure it out?

[@airbrainaerials]

@@henderson6462 yes!!! So green blink indicates power. Press power one time to turn on WiFi. Then go into settings on your phone and connect to the GoPro then connect through GoPro app

[@MacsWraps]

Saw a post about connecting gps to the balance lead to get a lock before powering quad. He used step down voltage regulator.

[@AlbertKimTV]

There's a BEC on the board that attaches to the GoPro motherboard. Also, for others reading this comment, this video has nothing to do with GPS so I'm not sure how this is relevant to this video.

[@MacsWraps]

@@AlbertKimTV use of the balance lead, is what reminded me. Sorry that I mentioned it.

[@theBuZzEr1811]

love the idea, but I think it would be even better if there was a case like original, without the screen and putting a dummy battery inside, so it would be the same durability, even more, at half the weight

[@AlbertKimTV]

see this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TThGagepp1ja8

[@theBuZzEr1811]

@@AlbertKimTV i dont know how I missed this, this is exactly what i meant. Good job

[@PeterJung-cx1ib]

Is this JST SH connectors?

[@AlbertKimTV]

which one?

[@PeterJung-cx1ib]

@@AlbertKimTV the ones that you used for connecting power to the camera, the two pin you ironed on the cam.

[@tarasvorobets]

Kim thank you! Very intelligible

[@JAYFPV24]

I dont even own a gopro i wont trust myself wit this lmaooo but love the info for the future tho keep it coming lol how durable are these naked gopro tho or depending on the crash

[@j2photographyPA]

👍 great stuff Albert!...you need to sell these ! especially for the SMO 4k!..i want to put that cam on many quads.....sign me up/take my money!

[@outta_space4482]

very usefull thy

[@zoeconner11]

Anyone know why when I plug in power my gopro flashes once then every 10 seconds?

[@AlbertKimTV]

Power supply issue. Your BEC might need replacing.

[@snypez4703]

Naked GoPros...They're so hot right now!

[@TheMadmacs]

you can buy female balance leads, i use them on chargers to avoid the strain plugging into chargers

[@AlbertKimTV]

That's basically step #2 which I don't like because it locks you into the battery size you use. If you use a 4S balance lead, you can't use a 3S lipo. I like my method better.

[@MrSabram07]

Sorry one more questioner comment why not just solder the balance plug pins right to the camera and eliminate that first plug adapter

[@AlbertKimTV]

There's a lot of different ways you can power the camera. I'm just showing what I do.

[@johngonzales5759]

Would you consider making me a connector to power my GoPro 9 from a 2s lipo battery? I m willing to pay if you could help me. Let me know in this thread message and I would greatly appreciate it.

[@AlbertKimTV]

Are you talking about a cable like this one but can work on 2S instead? bit.ly/3uXf0mt If this is the case, I would need to still buy that adapter for the USB-C connector and also a separate 2S BEC. The cost could be considerable.

[@cheechfpv]

Wish you or someone else would sell these.

[@AlbertKimTV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH3Umadpm92Ahtk

[@xkeno123x]

For some reason I followed everything and noting turns on 😭

[@AlbertKimTV]

Check all the connections for power and continuity with a multimeter. There's probably a loose connection somewhere.