Eachine EV100 full conversion by Bubba_Nubba

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

Update - 01/07/2018
I've added a new version of the faceplate to the models. This version can be printed in a hard plastic rather than using TPU and I think that it provides a far better fit.
I think that I'm pretty satisfied with the design so I think that all I need to do now is add diopter slots and a few more module bay covers.
Update - 01/04/2018
By request from GC9N himself I've added a new top plate for the goggles that feature the AchilleΣ logo. This firmware unlocks the true power of your RX5808 modules and really makes for a much better flying experience. Seriously, if you don't already know about this firmware and you've got a Realacc or other RX5808 module you need to install this firmware right now. Go ahead, I'll wait.
Check out his site https://achillesfpv.eu/ and give this guy some lovin', allot of work has gone into this firmware.
Update:
I've added a facepalte and the fan cover with air channels to the STL files, the first version of the faceplate I uploaded didn't have those. I designed this piece to be printed with a Semi-Flex/TPU filament because it turns out modeling exact dimensions along curved surfaces is hard. The "flaps" on the front side of the piece is a cheap trick to eliminate light leaks caused by less than perfect fitting parts. You can use the Velcro from the factory faceplate, just be careful removing the foam because it's very fragile.
This is a work in progress. I'll be adding more detailed instructions for the hardware modifications and some additional front covers to fit other receiver modules as time goes on.
The Eachine EV100 sounded like such an amazing thing when it was first announced, a low cost set of high quality FPV goggles with a preorder price of about $100. What could possibly go wrong?
The answer is allot. The first batch of goggles came complete with distorted and intermittent video, very small field of view and less than spectacular receiver sensitivity to name a few things. Some of these problems were due to manufacturing mistakes and others were just part of the design. Either way I wound up with a pair of FPV goggles that didn't really work for me at all.
However, due to Banggood's return/replace policy and a shipping error I eventually wound up with 4 pairs of EV100 goggles so I figured that I could sacrifice at least one to the maker gods and try to address some of the problems I was having. The result is an abomination that I like to call the Eachine EV150. All the fun of the EV100 goglles with the addition of a wider IPD, greater FOV, FatShark module compatibility and this constant thought in the back of my head that I need a life.
Standard Disclaimer: Don't Try This At Home. In fact Don't Try This At All! I'm not responsible for any damages to your equipment or sanity. I'm not very responsible.
But if you're the right kind of stupid and have no fear of warranties or soldering irons and want to modify your EV100s then maybe these STL files will help you just a bit. That might just make my suffering worth it.
This version uses Realacc RX5808 pro split diversity receiver, I'll make some panel covers that will work with other models whaen I can get some to make measurements off of.
I won't be uploading my Fusion 360 files because honestly they're a F$%*!ing mess and I'd die of embarrassment.
This is the part where I thank the people who inspired me on this fool's errand:
DroneMesh's Youtube Chanel and the RCGroups Forum for giving me the initial idea to do this in the first placeLishy - for the EV100 case model that I used as an inspiration for my design