Before diving right in on this topic, we should ask what is RSSI and why does interference matter. First off, RSSI stands for Received Signal Strength Indicator and it’s a measurement of the radio frequency power level present at the receiver (1 and 2). A radio frequency transmitter typically has a fixed power output level. As a receiver moves away or around the transmitter, the received power level varies. RSSI is a way to measure that variation. Typically the variation…
The stock Volantex Ranger 600 TX is as basic as any TX can get. The undocumented throw reversals prompted a closer look at the controller. The terms controller and TX apply to the hand held radio controller used to operate the remote controlled plane, TX will be used going forward. One item that was replaced with a yellow LED was the beep indicator. Since a lot of bench testing was going to take place, the blinking LED would be less…
With a couple of flights done successfully, it was time to go back to the location where the earlier plane Bryce was lost. The area seemed to have something that may have influenced the loss, in addition to other factors. The park is rather small, so anyone walking on the field was a no go. With the occasional walker, the park was clear. The ESP32-Cam system was activated to get a GPS lock, while the routine of preflight was done….