Crystalsky as an external monitor!

ihavequestions · Dec 22, 2017

I know this question has been asked already but I'm curious if its hardware is capable of doing video input. From what I've been reading, it's mostly output and there's mention of it being able to act as an external monitor from other manufacturers, but is this simply a software/firmware update?

Any news on when this will happen? I've seen threads saying it will happen over the course of months but nothing definitive from what I've seen so far.

Noah5666 · Dec 22, 2017

I could be mistaken, but I thought that the crystal sky was JUST a super bright external monitor that plugs in to the controller via hdmi (that’s why the Mavic can’t use it). Verses the p4p+ and p4a+ controller which have dji go 4 built in and don’t connect via hdmi.

ihavequestions · Dec 22, 2017

Noah5666 said:
I could be mistaken, but I thought that the crystal sky was JUST a super bright external monitor that plugs in to the controller via hdmi (that’s why the Mavic can’t use it). Verses the p4p+ and p4a+ controller which have dji go 4 built in and don’t connect via hdmi.

Why can't Mavic use it? I have a buddy who has it and connects to Mavic.

Noah5666 · Dec 22, 2017

There is no way to get hdmi out of the Mavic vs the p4 where you can get the module.

jrstaff · Dec 22, 2017

Crystalsky is usable on all DJI drones, the HDMI on it is an output only for a second display feed.
And it gets it video from the USB connection on the Mavic/Spark/Phantom controller

ihavequestions · Dec 22, 2017

jrstaff said:
Crystalsky is usable on all DJI drones, the HDMI on it is an output only for a second display feed.
And it gets it video from the USB connection on the Mavic/Spark/Phantom controller

Can you connect any external camera using the USB connection to crystalsky? Like an external DSLR? If so, what kind of wire do you use?

jrstaff · Dec 23, 2017

As far as I know that’s not supported while the electrical interface is USB I believe the protocol is proprietary to DJI equipment, and it would require DJI to supply drivers for the equipment you want, don’t see that happening

With The Birds · Dec 23, 2017

Noah5666 said:
I could be mistaken, but I thought that the crystal sky was JUST a super bright external monitor that plugs in to the controller via hdmi (that’s why the Mavic can’t use it). Verses the p4p+ and p4a+ controller which have dji go 4 built in and don’t connect via hdmi.

It runs android and DJI GO, DJI GO 4 & DJI Pilot so I’m not sure why you might expect it wouldn’t work with all DJI AC.

With The Birds · Dec 23, 2017

Noah5666 said:
There is no way to get hdmi out of the Mavic vs the p4 where you can get the module.

It works the same as any android phone/tablet will- it does not use the HDMI port.

fortnight · Dec 23, 2017

DJI is making a Dongle for this. I was told "coming soon"

With The Birds · Dec 23, 2017

fortnight said:
DJI is making a Dongle for this. I was told "coming soon"

DJI don’t need to make anything- it’s akready here. It’s an android device so Micro to MHL HDMI standard will be automatically supported (unless their stripped down OS has disabled it).

fortnight · Dec 23, 2017

And that is most likely why they are making a software dongle.

With The Birds · Dec 23, 2017

fortnight said:
And that is most likely why they are making a software dongle.

Software dongle? MHL adapters already exist. What software are you talking about?

lannes · Dec 23, 2017

With The Birds said:
It runs android and DJI GO, DJI GO 4 & DJI Pilot so I’m not sure why you might expect it wouldn’t work with all DJI AC.

+1 the CS works with all DJI Drones. I have used it with the P4P, Mavic Pro and Spark.

It's basically a android tablet with a super bright screen and large battery to power the screen

lannes · Dec 23, 2017

fortnight said:
And that is most likely why they are making a software dongle.

No dongle required for output just a HDMI cable to connect to the output display, I've had the CS connected to my 4k tv and mirroring the CS screen.

No hdmi input at the moment, so you can't use it as a 2nd monitor

John Locke · Dec 23, 2017

lannes said:
No hdmi input at the moment, so you can't use it a 2nd monitor

Correct, and I've never seen any device use the same HDMI port as an input or output. Hardware-wise, I'm pretty sure that's not possible with today's chips. HDMI ports are fixed as either input or output, and on CS it's an output port. So any hopes of using CS as an HDMI monitor, connected to a Canon camera HDMI output, is only wishful thinking, IMO.

ihavequestions · Dec 24, 2017

John Locke said:
Correct, and I've never seen any device use the same HDMI port as an input or output. Hardware-wise, I'm pretty sure that's not possible with today's chips. HDMI ports are fixed as either input or output, and on CS it's an output port. So any hopes of using CS as an HDMI monitor, connected to a Canon camera HDMI output, is only wishful thinking, IMO.

So basically, its not possible to have this be an external monitor for any other device except for DJI products?

lannes · Dec 24, 2017

ihavequestions said:
So basically, its not possible to have this be an external monitor for any other device except for DJI products?

You can try EOS remote if you have a compatible Canon camera, you'll have to side load it

EOS Remote APK Download - Free Photography APP for Android | APKPure.com

ihavequestions · Dec 24, 2017

lannes said:
You try EOS remote if you have a compatible Canon camera, you'll have to side load it

EOS Remote APK Download - Free Photography APP for Android | APKPure.com

What about for Sonys? I guess same for all cameras with apps. But I'm really talking about wired connections.\

lannes · Dec 24, 2017

ihavequestions said:
What about for Sonys? I guess same for all cameras with apps. But I'm really talking about wired connections.\

You mean something like this , it all depends on the HDMI input and the software app, which the CS doesn't have, that is why only the wi-fi options could possibly work

SmallHD FOCUS 5-inch Camera-Top Monitor with Daylight Visibility