Tarango FPV controller by Dropoff510

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

Update: I just added the stl for a stand for the tarango
Hi finally i'm sharing the stl files for my custom controller case i designed. I called it the Tarango because it is a Taranis Qx7 mixed inspired by a tbs tango controller, Tara Ango.
I wanted a controller that was reasonably compact, and yet has a screen i can fly from, diversity receiver with patch and omni antenna for 5.8 video, crossfire tx integration. and dvr record and playback ability. and i still have the FrSky 2.4 tx still fit inside also. and it has a 6000 mah 2s liion to power it.
after much work i got it all to fit.
So first off this is no simple build it requires quite a bit of work to get all the goodies to fit!
Here is a video showing the Tarango. Well the first one I made was red.https://youtu.be/qC90SLfm9T4
You will have to remove some connectors from the taranis main board for the 18650 cells to fit. and will also have to remove the sma connectors on the furious fpv receiver. also the lcd from the video receiver will also need to be removed and remote mounted with 4 wires to the front. and the tbs tango jr module will need to be taken apart so it can connect directly to the taranis main connector. thats just what i can think of now. i would like to do a video on the process but well see how that goes.
Anyways if you do end up building one please post a picture of it with the #TarangoFPV on Instagram, so i can see them in the wild lol. Thanks and please don't be shy about contributing some $ if you want to show your appreciation for all the work that has gone into designing this. oh and don't forget to have fun, take your time. :)
Parts list
it has a 5" lcd screen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1U7LU0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202186351028
furious Fpv True D diversity receiver 5.8 v3.6. it can use any version as long as it has the 3 buttons not the click wheel.https://www.getfpv.com/furious-true-d-diversity-receiver-module-5-8ghz-system-v3-firmware.html
the main radio is a Taranis Qx7 https://www.getfpv.com/frsky-taranis-q-x7-2-4ghz-16ch-transmitter-black.html
with m7 gimbals. https://www.getfpv.com/frsky-m7-hall-sensor-gimbal-for-frsky-taranis-q-x7.html
also has a Tbs crossfire the fullsize module.https://www.getfpv.com/tbs-crossfire-tx-long-range-r-c-link.html
4 18650 liion cells wired for 2s 6000mah.https://www.getfpv.com/samsung-30q-18650-3000mah-15a-battery.html
the dvr is from amazon or ebay.https://www.amazon.com/Crazepony-Eachine-ProDVR-Recorder-Quadcopter/dp/B01HGAWWDE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518660278&sr=1-4&keywords=fpv+dvr
the video and power switch https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DFYHV2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Axii antenna https://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-axii-mmcx-5-8ghz-antenna-rhcp.html
Patch antenna https://www.getfpv.com/team-blacksheep-5g8-patch-5dbi.html
Mmcx connectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pcs-Female-MMCX-Socket-Headset-Wire-Repair-for-Shure-SE215-SE315-SE425/292298777965?hash=item440e5d656d:g:X9MAAOSwIINZxLZo
hi i just added a neck strap version. the mount for neck strap should be made out of 1/16 steel plate if possible. pla is strong but i don't trust it to hold the radio. so i provided the stl to print it out as a template for the metal one.
Also there is a new top cover version with the slot for the neck strap.
and here is a new video with a little more detail on the build. https://youtu.be/37x64CtPgAU