Delta 5 Race Timer

Multi-node radio frequency race timing system for FPV drone racing. Uses the 5.8Ghz video signals already being broadcast by each drones to trigger a lap timer; no additional equipment is required on the drone.

Each receiver node is tuned to the video frequency that a drone is broadcasting on and then connected to a raspberry pi. By default, up to eight racing drones can be tracked in a race.

Major Features

• The system hosts its own web server which is used to control the system, no additional software is needed, any device with a web browser can connect
• Automatic calibration; the system sets triggers at the start of each race
• Manage pilot names, assign them to heats, and after each race save the results to a local database
• Supports the standard 40 FPV video channels

SD Card Image

https://mega.nz/file/MWYFGbqL#_jcxAsHCXrii9s-_gHCkn_nVdplysXhxj_iw_wjlrok

Hardware and Software Setup

To build the system, follow the instructions here: /doc/Hardware and Software Setup Instructions.md

User Guide

For initial setup and running races, follow these instructions: /doc/User Guide.md

Support

Have questions? Comments? Join us at the Delta 5 Race Timer Facebook Group page and we'll try to help troubleshoot. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Delta5RaceTimer/