Setup OSD without an FC ?

[Alex753]

Hey !

I'm working on an fpv configuration for an RC glider, I bought one VTX to work with an fpv camera that I already own and I was wondering how I would be able to configure an OSD on it ?
Will it even work if I power up the VTX with my battery output instead of the FC one ?

Thank's for your help, have a nice week end !

 

[RENOV8R]

What model of camera and vtx are you using? And what functions do you want to see in your OSD?

 

[Alex753]

I ordered this VTX : [US$18.99 32% OFF] Eachine TX805 5.8G 40CH 25/200/600/800mW FPV Transmitter TX LED Display Support OSD/Pitmode/Smart Audio RC Parts from Toys Hobbies and Robot on banggood.com

Wit the « default » camera of an X220S that I had in my spare pieces.

Sole camera like the Runcam ones run an integrated osd which is kinda cool, now here should i use an external one ?

The most important thing is battery voltage, now horizon, consumption (mah) and all of theses aren’t a must.

 

[RENOV8R]

You have a few options. You could get a camera with OSD showing battery voltage. Or you could go old school and install a MinumOSD module. Pretty complicated with some serious configuration. Or you could go with a flight controller that has BF OSD built in. Again, not the easiest if your glider doesn't have a fc. Personally, I'd just go with an upgraded camera

 

[NeoCloneOne]

If you're just concerned about low battery voltage, just install a low battery buzzer. They're relatively inexpensive and you can hear it from far. You can adjust the threshold to the voltage value you want to be alerted so it will give you time to land and not kill your LiPo cells.