Recent content by Lamda

Hey. I've since learned a little more about MIMO and in a nutshell, it runs better when there is a difference in the signal. So you could try one left hand and one right hand on the controller and keep Solo's antennas stock. Actually, for convenience of space, I've put my extra controller...

You can find a large tube of it for about $6 at Walmart or Homedepot.

The EU TX Compliant setting will likely reduce your wifi card power as EU restrictions are tighter, if I'm not mistaken. Other people have also been exploring modifying the wifi drivers/config as the US and apparently Taiwan are some of the countries that allow the highest transmission limits...

Seems like it's connected correctly. I'm assuming you are in North America? If so, make sure you haven't selected EU transmission levels in the Solo app. I can't remember the exact setting name, but you'll find it in the settings. You may want to try another flight or two as well at a...

I would check your antenna u.fl connectors on the card. They are fiddly and the Centre contact is tiny. Make sure you scrape as much of the white silicon off before reattaching to ensure you've got a good connection to the card. If you rotate the wifi card to remount, they can become partially...

I haven't seen any information that shows the video and control is sent to a different chain on the wifi cards. Where is this information? It would be interesting to see.

Yes, the cards are still providing a benefit. I didn't upgrade my Solo's card until after the software wifi revisions. The Mikrotik website has a list of retailers by location so you can look for a local retailer if you can't use the sites online. I bought mine locally in the summer - quite a...

I simply swapped one of the antenna whips from Solo when I was swapping out the wifi card with an SMA antenna connector. You need to disengage the antenna whips from the stock wifi card and move them over to the new wifi card, so this was just an additional step. Because the SMA connector head...

I forgot to come back and update - after dealing with gimbal issues and motor pod failure! I swapped out my rear stock antenna on Solo when I swapped the wifi card and I replaced the antenna with an SMA-u.fl pigtail which I ran through the the leg hole that normally passes the stock antenna. I...

I agree. But it also depends on where you fly. I'm usually in urban areas. Away from people, yes, but with hundreds of wifi routers broadcasting within range of Solo and my controller. Distance test numbers are good to compare when taken in the same environment but are less relevant to me when...

Yes, I ran with only the controller-only upgrade for quite some time as I wanted to try Solo with the gimbal before making larger changes to the system. Others have done the same for their own reasons - some were concerned with untested battery drain and heat. The controller change is more...

There are a few threads in this forum on it, including an instructional video. The wifi cards are literally laptop cards that can be inserted into slots. Just take your time unscrewing the shell and don't force anything. The controller wifi card is easiest to replace and you get great gains...

Have you looked into the wifi card upgrades?

Update: 3DR got back to me in less than 24hrs as has been my experience. Motor pod 3 is failing. Still runs smooth, but guess it's not keeping up when under load in flight.

Ironically I read this thread before taking Solo out for a first flight since the 1.3 update. I had done a level calibration at home and I did a compass calibration at the site. All flying done in full GPS Fly mode. Everything seemed fine until I took her home to land. Was flying pretty fast...