LPLink Nano
« on: April 04, 2016, 09:28:06 pm »
So I found this on OSH Park: https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/2oTa7Fdt

Looks nice  :D  :D
I'm assuming this connects to the SPI port on the receiver connector of the Nano, enabling it the same functionality that's integrated on to the Revo.

I'm thinking of getting some PCBs.
How far is the support for this, and do you need me to do some testing, or should I wait??

hwh

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Re: LPLink Nano
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2016, 10:56:37 pm »
...How far is the support for this, and do you need me to do some testing, or should I wait??

There is no support for it, it appears to be someone's personal project.  It would require a custom version of the revo nano firmware to make it work.

lucas

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Re: LPLink Nano
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2016, 10:58:52 pm »
That´s Brian Webb´s design.  He is a user on the Forums: https://forum.librepilot.org/index.php?action=profile;u=264

Why not contact him?

As far is I understand he participated in the Original OPLink code.


Re: LPLink Nano
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2016, 11:51:47 pm »
Theoretically it shouldn't be too hard to implement, but I'm not a master programmer sooo...

Brian

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Re: LPLink Nano
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2016, 01:08:15 am »
That is a board that I designed, and it's specifically designed for the "Revo Mini":

http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-Mini-CC3D-Revolution-Flight-Controller-For-FPV-Multicopter-5g-p-1018903.html

They did not include the OPLink radio module on that FC.  Rather they exposed the SPI interface and they sell a separate OPLink-like modem for it that is just the radio module, a regulator, and an antenna connector.  I made a couple of boards that were similar with different antenna layouts.  This one has the MMCX interface.  The other one that I designed has an SMA connector.  The SMA version is intended to use a "case-mount" SMA connector, so it could be connected directly to the frame and the antenna without an RF cable.

Neither of these boards will work as standalone radios, because they don't have the MCU.  They're designed to be connected to the FC via an SPI interface.

I have this board populated, but I haven't tested it yet.  I really should get around and do that...