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Posted by NorCalMatCat | Feb 10, 2015 @ 11:01 PM | 13,024 Views
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The MatCat FPV 12V Converter is our newest product offering a clean 12V supply offering .5A continuous output that is light, small, and adaptable allowing for voltages as low as 6V and as high as 30V. This power supply was specifically designed for FPV and UAV usage and as such has been engineered to keep 433MHz spotless. The circuit is a SEPIC topology which allows for voltages above and below the target voltage, and also operates at a fairly high frequency to allow the supply to be as small as possible. Also works well to buffer a 3 cell battery.


Features
  • Dimensions: L: 1.04" (26.5mm) x W: 0.84"(21.4mm) x H: 0.39" (10mm) (Not including connectors or shrink wrap)
  • Very Low Weight at ~9 grams
  • Wide working voltage range 6V - 30V
  • Rated for 0.5A continuous current
  • Designed Specifically for FPV and clean 433MHz noise floor
  • Reverse Polarity Protection
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Output Power Indicator LED
Now taking pre-orders at http://www.matcatfpv.com/products/mcf12vc-1
Shipping will be in late March
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Dec 28, 2014 @ 09:58 PM | 12,435 Views
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The MatCat FPV LC Filter is coming back and now available for pre-order!

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Special Sale: 2 for $23.95, 3 for $32.95

Our LC Filter offers excellent noise filtration for your radio controlled aircraft, quad, car, boat, or any other application where clean power is needed. Typical use would be to provide clean power for your video system so to prevent visible lines in the video stream caused by high current devices such as motors.

  • Dimensions: L: 0.95" (24.1mm), W: 0.8" (20.3mm), H: 0.63" (16mm)
  • Weight: 6.3 GRAMS
  • Input Voltage: Maximum 16VDC
  • Output Current: Maximum 1A
You can pre-order now at http://www.matcatfpv.com, and soon we will announce a new list of vendors where you will also be able to purchase from.

Happy Holidays from MatCat FPV!
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jul 17, 2014 @ 08:28 PM | 12,631 Views


We are having a 1 week sale on on our 12v UBEC's from 07/17/2014 to 07/24/2014!

12v UBEC - 14v to 34v input, 12v 1A maximum constant output
$18.95 $16.95

Let'sFPV eBay

Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jul 10, 2014 @ 04:42 PM | 14,593 Views
Some fun cloud surfing with the Juggernaut:
Cloud Surfing with the Juggernaut - FPV Uncut (13 min 43 sec)


Some long range FPV with the Juggernaut:
Juggernaut to 5.45Km - UNCUT FPV (15 min 33 sec)
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Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jun 23, 2014 @ 02:03 PM | 12,916 Views
Juggernaut Maiden (2 min 50 sec)

Posted by NorCalMatCat | May 12, 2014 @ 07:34 PM | 13,058 Views


We now have a twitter account! Please be sure to follow us for the latest news and info on our products and other things of interest to FPV.

I would also like to remind everyone that our products are available via ReadyMadeRC and we usually often have a small quantity in stock on our eBay account as well.

12v UBEC - 14v to 34v input, 12v 1A maximum constant output
$18.95

ReadyMadeRC

Let'sFPV eBay

LC Filter - Rated up to 4 cell input, 1.5A maximum constant current
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Posted by NorCalMatCat | Apr 10, 2014 @ 10:33 PM | 13,439 Views
B-28 Maiden (4 min 20 sec)


Maidened a franken-plane that consists of a PZ T-28 airframe, Bixler Wing, custom Horizontal Stab (airfoil shape using dollar tree foam), and bixler elevator. Motor is a 950kv driving a 10x7, it's not a fantastic match, I need to get a 1400kv that can drive it properly . ESC is 60A capable.
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jan 24, 2014 @ 05:30 PM | 13,891 Views


I am proud to present our newest product, the 12v UBEC, a small compact 12v UBEC designed specifically for FPV, designed to be low noise and highly efficient (~96%) with a continuous 1A current rating (1.5A PEAK). This UBEC is rated to take input from 14v to 34v (4 to 8 cell LIPO), and includes thermal and over-current protection.

Now available on ReadyMade RC
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jan 21, 2014 @ 03:13 PM | 13,716 Views
I have been so busy with getting Let'sFPV off the ground that my time spent using the forums has been quite low for a while, so I think it's about time to catch up!

First off let's start with the newest video from Team Skunk:

Thanksgiving with Team Skunk (8 min 45 sec)


Be sure to subscribe there because many more awesome videos are coming down the pipeline, just be aware though that every video gets it's own musical composition and extensive editing so it tends to take a minute to get them out .

Now let's move on to some FPV videos from my Super Skysurfer:
Super Skysurfer FPV 08/25/2013 (12 min 6 sec)
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Posted by NorCalMatCat | Sep 04, 2013 @ 12:53 PM | 14,825 Views
Across the bay FPV (5 min 39 sec)

Posted by NorCalMatCat | Aug 27, 2013 @ 12:09 PM | 14,599 Views
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Aug 24, 2013 @ 11:00 PM | 13,938 Views
Stryker Flight (9 min 0 sec)


Finally got a descent video from the Stryker!
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jun 20, 2013 @ 10:27 PM | 15,280 Views


Greetings, 0utsider89 and myself have started an electronics company and we are debuting our first product, the humble LC Filter! Not that we thought there was anything wrong with the few out there already, however we wanted to start with a good basic most need and produce one which is smaller, lighter, and nicer looking then any of the competition!



Features include reverse voltage protection, dual connections for both your camera and TX, and a signal path to connect the camera to the TX, and a sleek black PCB.

Specifications:
  • Dimensions: L: 0.95" (24.1mm), W: 0.8" (20.3mm), H: 0.63" (16mm)
  • Weight: 6.3 GRAMS
  • Input Voltage: Maximum 16VDC
  • Output Current: Maximum 1A
You too can have one of our awesome LC Filters for the reasonable price of $12.95 USD including shipping to US, for orders outside of US extra shipping charges will apply.

For US Orders please use PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...=GAYSE5UB9QENA

For overseas orders please PM, thanks!
Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jan 21, 2013 @ 07:08 PM | 14,875 Views
Flight Over Neighborhood (6 min 40 sec)

Posted by NorCalMatCat | Jan 21, 2013 @ 05:30 AM | 14,488 Views
Aerobatic Bixler Flight (4 min 21 sec)

Posted by NorCalMatCat | Nov 23, 2012 @ 12:23 AM | 15,771 Views
Maiden flight! Ok well honestly it was the second flight, I forgot to hit record on the first!

Super Skysurfer Maiden (8 min 49 sec)


Today was a GREAT day, I spent the entire afternoon flying and hanging out with other pilots. I flew an FPV flight with my Bixler (Probably it's last as the FPV gear is going into the SSS), tested my 1.3GHz Crosshair I made which seamed to work amazingly well, maidened my Super Skysurfer and had a great second flight as well!

Maiden went fantastic! Here are 2 pictures taken after the maiden:


Here is a pic of my SSS, 0utsider89's SSS, and my Bixler in the middle!
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