Hi,
I am solder the 9x (tx) FlySky 2.4 module antenna connection (Model FS-TM002).
I want to confirm that I have the antenna soldered properly.
When there is no antenna soldered to the module how can I tell that these two connections are not soldered together.
I tried ohms readings and it reports a complete short between them.
Is there a way or what should I be looking for to verify a proper solder connection using the multimeter ?
Bob B.
9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
No. You should not use a multimeter there at all as it can damage the module.
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
Can I or how should I check for this ?
I am soldering a IPX U.fl PCB Mount Socket connector to a FlySky 2.4 GHz module
and I want to check that I have proper continuity connection with my soldering.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together ?
Bob B.
I am soldering a IPX U.fl PCB Mount Socket connector to a FlySky 2.4 GHz module
and I want to check that I have proper continuity connection with my soldering.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together ?
Bob B.
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
Here are photos showing my soldering:
this is because it could damage the transmitter.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together before powering up the transmitter module ?
Bob B.
My understanding is with transmitters, it is not proper to power them up without an antenna connected to them, this is because it could damage the transmitter.
Is there a way to check that the solder connections have not shorted together before powering up the transmitter module ?
Bob B.
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
No, on the flysky modules, the antenna looks like a short to the multimeter..
The best is to use a magnifying glass and check your soldering. You can also take a good resolution picture of your soldering and check it on the computer..
João
The best is to use a magnifying glass and check your soldering. You can also take a good resolution picture of your soldering and check it on the computer..
João
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
When done that way you basically can't. Hope for the best and do a good range test... which is a pain on the lousy FS modules that don't have a range test feature.
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Re: 9x FlySky 2.4 module / Antenna soldering connection.
Because I have several 9x modules to play with and I have the RF Explorer 6G Combo Spectrum Analyzer, I am going to
try the 9x module with no antenna and power it up to take base line readings with the Spectrum Analyzer.
Then I will re-solder the IPX U.FL connector to this 9x module and then with the Spectrum Analyzer take new
reading with its 2.4 antenna installed.
Also I will take Spectrum Analyzer readings with a different 9x module so to compare readings
between both 9x modules with there antennas installed. The results show it is working properly!
Bob B.
try the 9x module with no antenna and power it up to take base line readings with the Spectrum Analyzer.
Then I will re-solder the IPX U.FL connector to this 9x module and then with the Spectrum Analyzer take new
reading with its 2.4 antenna installed.
Also I will take Spectrum Analyzer readings with a different 9x module so to compare readings
between both 9x modules with there antennas installed. The results show it is working properly!
Bob B.
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