Can the RunCam Sky run on 5V?
The recommended cam for the Falcon 190 is the RunCam Sky
Looking over the power ratings on the camera it seems that
it quotes 7 to 12 volts which means the typical power out on
a VTX will not be enough. Would that be the correct assumption?
Also I see the RunCam Sky Plus which does state 5 to 17 volts but
it seems the case is a bit larger which may impair mounting it
on the Falcon?
Hey I seem to be either a total dork or I am misunderstanding how to properly power the RunCam Sky
On the bench I attempted to power it via my Immersion race band VTX using a 3S battery to power the VTX but realized this obviously will not work since the voltage for the cam is 9 to 12 volts and the VTX only outputs 5 volts.
However attaching all 3 wires to the VTX gave me the OSD at this time but I had bold lines up top and at the bottom of the screen.
So I left the video attached to the VTX and powered the Cam via a separate 3S battery which read 11.5 volts which should be fine according to the specs using both the + and – wires.
I made sure both goggles and VTX were on same channel yet I cannot get video nor will the OSD function with 12 volts supplied.
What am I doing wrong?
If I reattached it to the VTX the OSD works but no video as mentioned.
Can someone toss me a bread crumb?
I looked over the included pamphlet which shows a VTX with power in 7 to 12 volts and the video/power out to cam as I had originally tried.
Yes you are correct that is why I tried to use the 3S to power the cam itself only attaching the video lead to the vtx for signal