How to get best performance from Fat Shark / Walksnail

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00:00:00 - This goggle has got some problems...
00:00:41 - Unlock the goggles

Extract the two text files from the zip file. Put them on your SD card. Power up your goggles. That's it.

00:02:19 - Always "reset all" after firmware update
00:02:57 - Use the right channel number
00:03:25 - Don't use channel 8!
00:04:35 - Which channels don't have interference?
00:05:30 - Can't back out of menus?
00:06:34 - Don't use 1000 mW or 1200 mW today
00:07:24 - Use High Framerate for lowest latency
00:07:50 - Don't use High Resolution 1080p today
00:08:21 - Stick to 25 Mbps bitrate, especially if flying with friends
00:09:04 - Use 200 mW if flying with friends
00:09:36 - Standby Mode means you're not at full power!
00:10:53 - How to know if it's safe to take off: latency stability
00:13:57 - Latency is not accurate
00:14:31 - Optimal antenna setup
00:17:18 - Goggles interfere whenever powered up
00:19:22 - Why these goggles are good for some and bad for others???

[bpi]

Really seems like this system was pushed out way sooner than it should have been just to beat DJI’s upcoming release to market.

[rumblefish_FPV]

Is this like a low key reaction video to Botgrinder's review of the new Fat Shark and Walksnail system. Cause it certainly looks that way.

[mddoit]

I am a newbie to Drones.
I just purchased and got delivered the Roto Riot vision 40 kit. And so far the experience is not good was delivered and a motor had a wire that was not sorted well to the control board. I got it fixed and now we're flying or these trying to it ain't just right I don't know what the issues are but learning with my son I say for reference what does uncle JB has to say about it? I am not upset with Roto Riot. I do not fault them shit happens but when shit happens it's nice to have a resource to go to to learn and to correct and you are the best. Thank God for that. God bless you and thank you for everything you do and your videos learn a lot

[jwwfpv]

I have this system installed in 3 quads and one wing. The three quads are working well with the settings you have described. I also have turned of vtx recording and crossfire telemetry because other sources have said that these may be issues. My wing has had terrible range issues and bad stuttering. My wing does not have a flight controller and you point out that without a flight controller the walksnail system will stay in standby mode. I am so excited now to try flying my wing with standby mode turned off. Thanks for another great video full of useful information!

[Legacy.]

I’m legacy III, and I learned something today…

[nwcustomdecals]

That's a whole lot of can'ts/don'ts for a new piece of hardware that's so expensive. So insanely limited

[inakidb]

So.. the conclusion is.... buy a 1080p very expensive goggles but set it to 720p to have a flyable video. Does that sound logical to anybody?

[jb-fpv]

I’ve moved from
Fatshark to sky04X and been pleased with it. I wish fatshark did some innovation on digital not this system . That menu is so clearly a DJI goggles system presented in a different way but functions look so buggy.

[benupde]

They didn’t get to that part of reverse engineering DJI code yet.
Remember how Caddx said they had the ability to implement canvas mode but DJI didn’t? Wonder how that came about.

[-BITFPV]

That analog tip about race band 8 is awesome I've always wondered about that.

[MaxRovensky]

That's the thing about stolen tech - you can only take it so far
DJI remains undefeated

[mathew-street]

I got this from RR:? As for the goggles you have two options, you can use omni which gives you video feed 360 degress around you, or you can switch to Patch antennas for long range, but they only work at a 120 Degree angle from the way you are facing, so anything outside of that will lose signal quickly.

[Higgy]

Hello. Awesome videos. Just got into FPV and I’m using walksnail/Fatshark dominator. I purchased cheaper Omni antennas and when I went a little far(still in line of sight) the screen would start flashing red border. So if thought maybe the cheap antennas were it. Purchased rotoriot patch/omni antennas went to fly today and still get the red flashing border. Not sure what that means. My rssi signal is 90 so I don’t think it’s that. I’m lost. Kinda scared to fly any further.

[davejaech]

I personally have had good luck with the system, I have had a couple of latency spikes. But like there was a school in between me and the quad. I will try it on 700 mW. Instead of 1200 mW. And see if I get better results. As always thanks for the great content!

[LetsFlyRC]

Thank you for posting this video. People Need this, at least at this time in firmware and hardware options. :)

[madhatterstunts]

@JoshuaBardwell I think your video title is messed up. Maybe you meant to i dunno.

[PetraleiTanyl]

The goggles may be the initiator for the L3 connection. See the OSI model, that is generic enough to apply to a lot more than the internet.

[sten]

Good info! So a patch on the TX ant1 gives more range. But what if you fly behind yourself or outside the patch range. Will your image freeze of drops black. What happens then?
My guess is a patch on ant1 is only usable if flying long range in front of you.

[smoke]

perfect timing! WS Vtx is here and now i can update and build my quad. Thanks!

[walubfpv]

This is how you call out Botgrinder with out actually calling out Botgrinder :) Thanks Joshua for doing what you do.