This is a work in progress - announcements will be made when it works. Project focus: Box up 8 receivers for race organizers and distribute power/video to panel connectors. Include software for testing video transmitters in pre-race check in.
This software and hardware is 3rd party. It is not supported by Iftron and should be used at your own risk.
Hardware required:
- 4x or 8x Racing or Pro Video RX
- A Solonoid to press the menu button?
- A laptop with Python 3 installed OR a Rasberry Pi 3 B+
- A bunch of electronics to distribute power and all the panel mount connectors
- A 12V UPS power supply
- A RF Explorer 6G.
Planned software features:
- Import racer heats and other info to Python software from RotorHazard to make race organizer's video management easier
- Test video transmitters with the RF Explorer
Planned hardware features:
- Active cooling for operation in direct sunlight
- Dustproof and water resistant
- Durable container ships everything
- Locking connectors for video cables
- Redundant 12V power (AC input and redundant 12V battery)
How to use:
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Open powershell window in the repository
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If python not installed: $ python --version
follow this: https://docs.python-guide.org/starting/install3/win/ -
$ pip install --user pipenv
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$ pipenv install pyserial
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to run the program: $ pipenv run python cv_main.py It will create a virtual environment when it first runs. May take a while..
Libraries Used: serial #For using the FPC device to communicate with the Arduino->Solonoid->CV
tkinter #For the GUI