Reviving this thread. Is the problem still existant with
m2z or the
m2p? Or does attaching the antenna actually work? Pretty close in buying these but not too sure since lots of complaints. Also, does anyone know if the occusync on the RE is actually 50ms or 110ms like the white googles?
I pretty much gave up on this issue, as far as the forums go. It was soaking up endless hrs, without great results, and definitely NOT with ADVERTISED RESULTS 8km.
However, I didnt stop doing my own tests, trying to find a solution.
Heres some of my observations going back to 2018...
• I run a
M2Z &
Goggles RE combo (from the Sep 2018 batch, so no new core board for me)
• I acquired a
Smart Controller mid 2019, but do switch back to standard RC, when testing fw, etc.
• Re: SRC, some stated it immediately gave them great results? It changed nothing for me.
Ill start by giving you my PRE-.400 FW exp's:
1) Very repeatably, I was hitting a 'WALL' at 1000ft/300m, with full disconnect, B&W screen, no ctrl UNTIL the
Goggles were powered off, then 100% signal, onwards for 2+ miles (just as you've read elsewhere, I imagine)
2) Above results were same, with & without the Pagoda antenna, also with & without switching to 2.4G band.
3) Above results were in most rf enviroments, with anywhere from a few homes w/ wifi to a full blown city center!
4) ONE OUTLIER though was when Id fly directly out over Lk Mich where there was ZERO RF interference (spectrum analyzer verified).
On EVERY occasion I went directly out over the Lake, I would get out 2-2.5mi without any signal loss, AND without using pagoda!!!
I only turned around for my own sanity, due to wind.
SUMMARY PRE- .400 FW:
• Signal w/
Goggles RE was strong, when ALL RF Interf was completely absent.
• Even the slightest RF interference = B&W screen at 300m, every time.
(This tells me its mostly, a software issue, especially since M2/Occusync 2.0 is SDR as opposed to the
M1/Occusync 1.0 being HDR. (SDR/HDR = Software/Hardware Defined Radio)
Fast forward to POST-.400 fFW:
• After installing .400 (still the same with the .510)
1) Now The 'WALL' distance varies more, instead of it being solid disconnect at 300m, its dependent more on rf environment now, but generally, unless going over Lake, Im losing signal between 200m to 500m, so yes better but not really!
2) BUT THEN, against many superiorly intelligent peoples advice, I ADDED THE PAGODA ANTENNA (which Im well aware is meant for analog fpv 5G band ops) and it showed a DRASTIC IMPROVEMENT:
• With the Pagoda, I can run out past 1mi no problem, but then get pixelation in the 2mi area, depending on rf enviroment (homes with wifi, etc)
(Note: 2mi is just fine for me, so thats why youll not hear me mention further)
SUMMARY POST-.400 FW:
• While 2mi is a great improvement over 300m, Its still NOT FIXED, imo, as I still have to use a detachable antenna, which isnt even designed to be part of the digital system, yet the signal is crap without it, not to mention that 2mi is still nowhere close to that 8km, DJI went on and on about!
• I believe its an issue dealing with how RF Interf is handled in the Master/Slave coding relationship that the
Goggles RE has with the M2, but there may be a hardware issue they dont want to fully admit to, as it would result in a costly recall. (RE's havent had new FW update in nearly a year?)
So youll have to decide for yourself, if thats good enough!
Hey you might get lucky, and not have any issues at all.
I wish you luck!
Sorry this is a bit lengthy