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3D Printed RFD900+ JR Module

Posted by Nicholas Bratton on December 21, 2015 at 4:00pm

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Hi all, I designed a mount for the RFD900+ which goes in a JR module bay so that I can have long range telemetry with a bluetooth bridge for my smartphone / computer. The module uses the transmitter's battery as a power source. Also, you need to enable the external receiver for the Taranis to power the module. 

The design can be downloaded here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1216911

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  • Nicholas Bratton December 22, 2015 at 3:17am

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    I use Simplify3D to slice my files. It fills in all the overhangs over a specified angle with support and the supports are easily removed. Here is an example video of removing the supports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqRY4mGJIM&t=6m0s 

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    Bill Bonney December 21, 2015 at 11:44pm
    Though it seems like a good idea, the sensitivity of the radios when receiving is impacted when close to other radiating antenna. You have 4 antenna close together, you'd be much better having the Bluetooth module and RFD900 away from the Taranis internal radio (though I am unsure how you have that powered at the same time when you select external radio mode) even having a few inches between the Bluetooth module and the RFD900 will help improve the RFD900 sensitivity. And if you are going to spend money on long range equipment, it's best to have it setup optimally.
  • JB December 21, 2015 at 8:41pm

    Which way around are you printing it? Are you using supports?

  • Nicholas Bratton December 21, 2015 at 7:34pm

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    I previously had the RFD900 packaged in my 9xr and didn't notice any problems though the air volume is less in a JR module. Regardless, more cooling is better than less. There is a ventilated cover on Thingiverse now. Cheers.

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    davidbuzz December 21, 2015 at 7:03pm

    cool, but entirely closing up the heatsink on the RFD900 radio/s might cause you heat issues when running at more than 50% power.... u might want to ventiliate it some.  :-)

  • Ravi December 21, 2015 at 6:18pm

    very interesting and a very practical solution. Can u suggest any place on the net I can get a solution for connecting Taranis to my Laptop via blue tooth. I mean using Taranis as Joystick connected to mission planner via Bluetooth.

  • Rana December 21, 2015 at 6:17pm

    Excellent ! Is it possible, I can get a pair ?

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