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[RE: the mini HDMI port ]
I have tried to use this as an HDMI out port... to no avail. Would someone kindly/please advise me if this is even possible?
Here is why/how:
it would be great to be able to run an HDMI cord from my goggles to a computer monitor/tv, so as to fly the drone while my friends and/or clients wear the Goggles, or vice versa. This is basically so we can both see the same thing, yet I can fly the drone... (for obvious saftey and $$ reasons).
Before someone asks, "Eh hem,... just how are you going to hook up a monitor outside and fly??" (-0- doubt that was coming), I will preemptively explain.
See.. it's kinda like... "technology". Not too long ago they came out with USB powered monitors, but... even before that - some brilliant Godsend invented the extension cord.
Sincere thanks for your reply!
FYI: I have the Phantom IV, which (if you do not have the HDMI module for your controller, like myself
), requires you to take the USB plug from the controller and then plug the goggles in AFTER you take off (aka: in mid-flight), OR you are restricted to like 10ft altitude. I am not sure who the math wizards are that assumed this was a greatidea, but... quite frankly it sucks.
Most likely, it is to avoid people taking off with just the vision of the goggles, but... they make them tilt upward for a reason. ANYWHO... I have tried to make cable management better by using a USB switching device (not "splitting" device, they definitely do not work) attached to the controller's USB port.
I found one at Newegg, and felt surely it would work. It doesn't. Just so you know, it is this device -
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817366050
That is just FYI for those looking for a solution, to keep from having to plug in and unplug the infamous USB Type A connections in mid-flight.
Cheers!
I have tried to use this as an HDMI out port... to no avail. Would someone kindly/please advise me if this is even possible?
Here is why/how:
it would be great to be able to run an HDMI cord from my goggles to a computer monitor/tv, so as to fly the drone while my friends and/or clients wear the Goggles, or vice versa. This is basically so we can both see the same thing, yet I can fly the drone... (for obvious saftey and $$ reasons).
Before someone asks, "Eh hem,... just how are you going to hook up a monitor outside and fly??" (-0- doubt that was coming), I will preemptively explain.
See.. it's kinda like... "technology". Not too long ago they came out with USB powered monitors, but... even before that - some brilliant Godsend invented the extension cord.
Sincere thanks for your reply!
FYI: I have the Phantom IV, which (if you do not have the HDMI module for your controller, like myself

Most likely, it is to avoid people taking off with just the vision of the goggles, but... they make them tilt upward for a reason. ANYWHO... I have tried to make cable management better by using a USB switching device (not "splitting" device, they definitely do not work) attached to the controller's USB port.
I found one at Newegg, and felt surely it would work. It doesn't. Just so you know, it is this device -
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817366050
That is just FYI for those looking for a solution, to keep from having to plug in and unplug the infamous USB Type A connections in mid-flight.
Cheers!
