camera ribbon cable on x3 inspire 1

[Suncat33770]

Hi,

Still trying to solve no video transmission. I just looked at the ribbon cable in the nose. It appears it may have been crashed in the past. The ribbon cable looks like it may have been coated with liquid electric tape?? The camera operates fine and takes photos/videos just no transmission to iphone.

Any ideas on if replacing the cable will fix the transmission problem?
Thx

Randy in fl​

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Aircraft is 1.8.1.00​

Camera 1.8.1.00​

Remote 1.7.60​

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I have two versions on iphone/ipad. The same results​

GOApp 3.1.68​

GOApp 3.1.80​

 

[Donnie Frank]

Hi,

Still trying to solve no video transmission. I just looked at the ribbon cable in the nose. It appears it may have been crashed in the past. The ribbon cable looks like it may have been coated with liquid electric tape?? The camera operates fine and takes photos/videos just no transmission to iphone.

Any ideas on if replacing the cable will fix the transmission problem?
Thx

Randy in flView attachment 35040​

​

Aircraft is 1.8.1.00​

Camera 1.8.1.00​

Remote 1.7.60​

​

I have two versions on iphone/ipad. The same results​

GOApp 3.1.68​

GOApp 3.1.80​

I am 90% sure that your transmission woes are due to a discrepancy between the bird's firmware and the Remote's firmware. Honestly, I'm surprised the RC communicates with the bird at all. Running FW v1.08.1.0 in the bird, the RC should be running firmware v1.6. Rolling back is done through the remote, which must be connected to a tablet (my experience is with iPad only).

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[Suncat33770]

So many thanks for putting up with the elderly
I just tried you YouTube fix. Unfortunately, the must have moved the small box/square in the upper right. mine only has 3 bars and leads no place fun. so I will keep searching.......
many thanks
randy

 

[Donnie Frank]

So many thanks for putting up with the elderly

Hey! I resemble that remark!...<;^)

I turned 62 a couple weeks ago. Does that count as "elderly?" Hmmmm....

I just tried you YouTube fix. Unfortunately, the must have moved the small box/square in the upper right. mine only has 3 bars and leads no place fun.

Ahhhh...the ol' "Hamburger" as it is called. I have two theories:

1) Installing an older version of the Go App (v3.1.1, as recommended earlier) is what you may need. Unfortunately, while installing older apps on iPads is entirely possible, it is a rather difficult hack.

2) Perhaps DJI simply changed the icon from a graduation cap (which honestly looks more like a box to me) to the more contemporary hamburger. So, in that case, simply holding your fingers on the "hamburger" for the prescribed "5 Mississippi" may net the desired results.

so I will keep searching.......
many thanks
randy

It's too bad you're not in my area. We could use my iPad to attempt a roll back. The only reason the roll back might fail would be due to abandoned server issues @ DJI. In my mind it's a crap shoot. DJI tends to move their data within their ecoverse, which can be just as frustrating as abandoning said servers altogether. But I digress...

Or we could bind your Inspire 1 to one of my many spare controllers.

Sitting here thinking about it, I believe rolling back to v1.6 may be a two-step process. If memory serves (and it often doesn't), one must roll back to v1.7, and then roll back to v1.6. So...this little gem of information may help you in your quest for knowledge.

If you wish to dive down the "Go App v3.1.1 rabbit hole," let me know and I'll nudge you in the right direction. But be warned...it's not for the faint of heart. AND it's been years since I did the hack (as I never allow any of my older iPads to update ever), and I only had to do it once. So I will have to literally reteach myself how to do this hack.

Best of luck.

D

P.S. If you reach the end of your rope, you can ship your controller to me and I'll be happy to roll it back for you.

 

[Suncat33770]

Good Morning......be careful of your offers, old guy may just drive the red pickup West!!
Seriously, thanks you do much for the advice and fun!!
I came across this chart I printed out when I was working with my first controller. If I can find the correct bin, what do you think??
or, do I just switch over to android if that makes things simpler?? I have a source of android pads.
thx again,
Randy just turned 77 last month....

 

[Donnie Frank]

Good Morning......be careful of your offers, old guy may just drive the red pickup West!!

We're here...<:^)

Seriously, thanks you do much for the advice and fun!!

Hue Betchee.

I came across this chart I printed out when I was working with my first controller. If I can find the correct bin, what do you think??

Worth a shot. Just make sure you acquire the correct firmware, which would be v1.6 in your case.

or, do I just switch over to android if that makes things simpler??

I have no experience with Android with DJI. On the positive side, Android is far more malleable than iOS. On the bad side it's less reliable (according to the myriad of posts in this forum).

I have a source of android pads.

If you don't have to purchase Androids, then I would say it's worth a shot. Find the Android equivalent of iOS Go App v3.1.1 and install that.

thx again,
Randy just turned 77 last month....

I guess that makes you a bit older than me...<:^0

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[MasterChief52]

I had almost the same problem. My cameras would freeze, drop the video, and not record any video on the disk. I found the cable lock had broken and would not stay connected. I replaced the cable and my drone and cameras work great. You can only order these from China and on ebay. It took mine 3 weeks to arrive. I ordered 2. I would advise you order 2.

Original DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter Drone Fast Mounting Gimbal Port Cable Part 17​

US $15.80/ea

 

[Suncat33770]

I had almost the same problem. My cameras would freeze, drop the video, and not record any video on the disk. I found the cable lock had broken and would not stay connected. I replaced the cable and my drone and cameras work great. You can only order these from China and on ebay. It took mine 3 weeks to arrive. I ordered 2. I would advise you order 2.

Original DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter Drone Fast Mounting Gimbal Port Cable Part 17​

US $15.80/ea

Thx........mine look tight but who knows.....

 

[Suncat33770]

We're here...<:^)



Hue Betchee.



Worth a shot. Just make sure you acquire the correct firmware, which would be v1.6 in your case.




I have no experience with Android with DJI. On the positive side, Android is far more malleable than iOS. On the bad side it's less reliable (according to the myriad of posts in this forum).



If you don't have to purchase Androids, then I would say it's worth a shot. Find the Android equivalent of iOS Go App v3.1.1 and install that.



I guess that makes you a bit older than me...<:^0

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HI,
Still struggling to down grade the remote.....wish me luck.

 

[Suncat33770]

So,
I think I got my remote downgraded? I found this on my app and downloaded it to my remote. The next photo shows it loaded on my app.
And the video still does not link to my remote. ??
but for my MavicMini.
Good news, I found an app(Apower) that lets me link me my iPhone to my iPad. That way I can share my camera image to a nearby iPad for others to enjoy. I am still trying to work out the bugs,,,,

Still tinkering with my Inspire 1. I think I'll look for a new cable next??

again ,
THANKS to all you guys!!
Randy

 

[goijcseh]

Hi,

Still trying to solve no video transmission. I just looked at the ribbon cable in the nose. It appears it may have been crashed in the past. The ribbon cable looks like it may have been coated with liquid electric tape?? The camera operates fine and takes photos/videos just no transmission to iphone.

Any ideas on if replacing the cable will fix the transmission problem?
Thx

Randy in flView attachment 35040​

​

Aircraft is 1.8.1.00​

Camera 1.8.1.00​

Remote 1.7.60​

​

I have two versions on iphone/ipad. The same results​

GOApp 3.1.68​

GOApp 3.1.80​

Hi I'm okay with the condition of the Aircraft, it's still available?

 

[Suncat33770]

Hi,
Thanks, I am still trying to figure it out.......
it is a real beast to fly!! I would be great fun if I can get it transmitting.....

 

[goijcseh]

Ok how much was the cost price