Whoa! Headplay

sirnikolas · Jun 2, 2015

turbodronepilot said:
Hey Dread Xeppelin ..
cool handle...
maybe give all e rc a call ..
I think this is what you're looking for..
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@turbodronepilot can yas please provide us with a link.
I'm gonna get one too!
Thanks man!

turbodronepilot · Jun 2, 2015

http://www.allerc.com/orion-rc-high...dmi-male-to-mini-hdmi-male-1000mm-p-9842.html
there you go mate...

Dread Xeppelin · Jun 2, 2015

Thanks Turbo! That's exactly what I was looking for. Neither Amazon or Monoprice carries a cable that is mini on both ends. Ordering now.

Frank508 · Jun 2, 2015

Thanks for the Headplay heads up! Mine won't come till the end of the month, but I ordered this cable.

http://www.cablesforless.com/65-Foo...I-C-To-C-HDMI-AudioVideo-Cable-P6212C123.aspx

TrumperyDust · Jun 2, 2015

Dumb question of the day:

So am I to understand that the only way to fly the Inspire 1 with these goggles is with the mini hdmi port?

Dread Xeppelin · Jun 2, 2015

TrumperyDust said:
Dumb question of the day:

So am I to understand that the only way to fly the Inspire 1 with these goggles is with the mini hdmi port?

Yes, HDMI is pretty much the only solution for the Inspire with any set of googles, as none that I am aware of have any built in functionality for receiving a lightbridge signal. We're dependent on the controller to receive and carry the video output to the goggles via HDMI.

If you added a secondary FPV camera/transmitter as some on the forum have, the Headplay does have a built in receiver to interpret that, but it is unlikely to look nearly as clear as the HDMI feed.

TrumperyDust · Jun 2, 2015

Dread Xeppelin said:
Yes, HDMI is pretty much the only solution for the Inspire with any set of googles, as none that I am aware of have any built in functionality for receiving a lightbridge signal. We're dependent on the controller to receive and carry the video output to the goggles via HDMI.

If you added a secondary FPV camera/transmitter as some on the forum have, the Headplay does have a built in receiver to interpret that, but it is unlikely to look nearly as clear as the HDMI feed.

OK. I get it. Thanks for explaining. With all the excitement I couldn't resist and just ordered mine!

TrumperyDust · Jun 2, 2015

Dread Xeppelin said:
Just received tracking info on my Headplay. Should be here Monday or Tuesday of next week. Really looking forward to giving these a shot.

When did you preorder Dread?

turbodronepilot · Jun 2, 2015

TrumperyDust said:
OK. I get it. Thanks for explaining. With all the excitement I couldn't resist and just ordered mine!

Who did u order thru and when do you expect delivery? ?

Dread Xeppelin · Jun 2, 2015

TrumperyDust said:
When did you preorder Dread?

April 6th I believe.

TrumperyDust · Jun 3, 2015

turbodronepilot said:
Who did u order thru and when do you expect delivery? ?

I ordered thru RangeVideo (on the Headplay site) and the confirmation email only informed me that it was "out of stock" and backordered. No date

turbodronepilot · Jun 3, 2015

TrumperyDust said:
I ordered thru RangeVideo (on the Headplay site) and the confirmation email only informed me that it was "out of stock" and backordered. No date

Ok thank you..
guess it's a good idea to get in line...
seems like a great product for the money. ...

sirnikolas · Jun 3, 2015

turbodronepilot said:
http://www.allerc.com/orion-rc-high...dmi-male-to-mini-hdmi-male-1000mm-p-9842.html
there you go mate...

Thanks mate but it's too short. I need it to be 2 meters.

Frank508 said:
Thanks for the Headplay heads up! Mine won't come till the end of the month, but I ordered this cable.

http://www.cablesforless.com/65-Foo...I-C-To-C-HDMI-AudioVideo-Cable-P6212C123.aspx

And they don't ship to Australia.

turbodronepilot · Jun 3, 2015

Hey guys ...
just got off the phone with Allan at range video..
he said the production units work better than the prototype. .
also they are experiencing delays due to the availability of some components..
He said they expect to be caught up with their current orders in two to four weeks then after that they should have plenty available. .
The white Headplays will take longer ..
I hope to order mine later today..
turbo. ...

InspiredOne · Jun 3, 2015

Wait... using the Headplay requires a unique not readily available cable and said cable is not included?

InspiredOne · Jun 3, 2015

sirnikolas said:
Thanks mate but it's too short. I need it to be 2 meters.

And they don't ship to Australia.

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Don't worry. Covert operation has been initiated.

Dread Xeppelin · Jun 3, 2015

The solutions provided above by turbo and Frank508 are the most ideal, but the more readily available HDMI mini > standard HDMI cable with an adapter works as well. It's what I've been using. Not the most elegant solution, but you can get it quickly from Amazon through Prime. It would have been nice if the cable came with the package, but after another few test flights today, I'm more than happy with the price/performance value in what Headplay is offering. Great product so far. I've given a few people "rides" with them wearing the Headplay while I flew through the iPad, and everyone has been awed by the clarity and immersive feel.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00608WXGA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041TF4QQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

DustyVisor · Jun 6, 2015

I hope getfpv.com starts shipping the second batch next week. I ordered a white pair April 10th. Starting to feel like as long of a wait for Inspire pre orders!

Keith allan · Jun 6, 2015

My Headplays came in last Monday. I can attest that these are a game changer. I have a set of Fat Shark Dom's that I fly with my Disco Pro an QAV250. I also had a pair of Zeiss Cinemizers. The Headplays blow them away. I preordered back in March and received mine as batch 1. I am taking these with me to Belize next Friday hoping to get some great shots!