Cables? Camera-to-Drone/Camera-to-Steady Grip

Airyal · Mar 6, 2020

Since my H-bird is still at Carolina Dronz for repairs (for eternity?) I've picked up a Q500. I've read and seen youtube videos that insist that a small cable must connect between the CGO3 camera and both the drone body or the Steadygrip device. I can see where this cable attaches on the camera and the drone and the steadygrip. However, I also see that there is an automatic three-terminal connection that meets up with mate terminals in the top of the camera gimbal. Neither the H or the Q500 came with this connecting cable. What am I missing here? Do I need to make the cable connection? For what purpose? My Q500 camera seems to communicate with the ST-10+ controller just fine with no cable attached. The camera is marked "4K" just below the lens.
Another issue: the CGO3 app. for use with the Steadgrip. I was abe to downloaded the app on my older LG phone and my Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) tablet. However, neither one connects with the camera . But the ST-10+ does connect. I can't find the CGO3 camera choice when I browse my WI-Fi settings on the phone and tablet. I am reluctant to buy a new phone or tablet if it is not necessary.
Anyone with ideas why is the phone and tablet will not connect?

h-elsner · Mar 6, 2020

There is no need to use the cable if the slip contacts are working. It is only a good backup, when someing goes wrong as often happened in the past. Or, as mine Q500, there are no slip contacts at the drone. The cable is a relict from this old times.

The phone/tablet must have 5GHz WiFi (802.11a/h). Please check if yours have that. If yes, a WiFi Analyzer app may help.

br HE

Airyal · Mar 6, 2020

h-elsner said:
There is no need to use the cable if the slip contacts are working. It is only a good backup, when someing goes wrong as often happened in the past. Or, as mine Q500, there are no slip contacts at the drone. The cable is a relict from this old times.

The phone/tablet must have 5GHz WiFi (802.11a/h). Please check if yours have that. If yes, a WiFi Analyzer app may help.

br HE

Thanks to H-Elsner.
I think the lack of 802.11ac is the problem with both phone and tablet.

Yuneec Skins · Mar 6, 2020

Yuneec Part Number: YUNCGO3104
Have 1 - In Stock Link: Q500 4K/CGO3 Camera Connection Cable YUNCGO3104

johnnyb57 · Mar 6, 2020

Airyal said:
Since my H-bird is still at Carolina Dronz for repairs (for eternity?) I've picked up a Q500. I've read and seen youtube videos that insist that a small cable must connect between the CGO3 camera and both the drone body or the Steadygrip device. I can see where this cable attaches on the camera and the drone and the steadygrip. However, I also see that there is an automatic three-terminal connection that meets up with mate terminals in the top of the camera gimbal. Neither the H or the Q500 came with this connecting cable. What am I missing here? Do I need to make the cable connection? For what purpose? My Q500 camera seems to communicate with the ST-10+ controller just fine with no cable attached. The camera is marked "4K" just below the lens.
Another issue: the CGO3 app. for use with the Steadgrip. I was abe to downloaded the app on my older LG phone and my Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) tablet. However, neither one connects with the camera . But the ST-10+ does connect. I can't find the CGO3 camera choice when I browse my WI-Fi settings on the phone and tablet. I am reluctant to buy a new phone or tablet if it is not necessary.
Anyone with ideas why is the phone and tablet will not connect?

What type of batteries are you using in the steady grip ?

h-elsner · Mar 7, 2020

A 3S LiPo battery that fits to the battery compartment. Works good for me.

br HE

johnnyb57 · Mar 7, 2020

h-elsner said:
A 3S LiPo battery that fits to the battery compartment. Works good for me.

br HE

Would you have a picture of your set up, and how it differs from the 2800 mah rechargeable batteries (8of) ?

h-elsner · Mar 7, 2020

It's only a small battery but I use the grip very rare and I have had this battery already. That's the main point.

br HE

Airyal · Mar 7, 2020

johnnyb57 said:
What type of batteries are you using in the steady grip ?

Rechargeable Energizer niMh batteries

johnnyb57 · Nov 22, 2020

Richie said:
These things wont stay connected unless you have a Lipo 11volt battery. Ive just burned thru 2 sets of new alkalines just trying to get it set up. I dont know if I wanna pay another $20 for a lipo batt cause I already feel ripped off

Here you go Battery Adapter For Cgo3+ Cgo3 Yuneec Typhoon H Steadygrip Steady Grip (bing.com)