twinturbostang

I've got a pair of I-Glasses that I've just started using for FPV flying via my TwinStarII. Mine does not have the included factory visor however, so sunlight and glare makes it impossible to see the lcd screens outdoors. Even so, I've seen the stock visor and it's still not the greatest thing in the world for using these outside. Putting my jacket on backwards and throwing the hood over my head was getting old fast. It interferes quite a bit with transmitter operation, and takes a while to get situated right. I needed something that was easy/quick to strap on, could be operated with one hand (so other hand can still be operating crucial ail/elev flight controls), but still had a dark environment for me to clearly see the screens.

So, what to do? Well, build a better one of course! Below are pictures of my custom built visor that I just finished. I built it from spruce sticks, balsa, and some black foam sheet material I found at the local craft store. It consists of two partial "boxes"... upper and lower. The upper box is secured to the glasses via velcro. The bottom box is hinged to the top box such that it can hinge out of the way. This is handy for quickly changing to direct line-of-sight flying, or back to FPV. All you do is flip open the box, and push the glasses up on your forehead. Or the other way... pull them down over your eyes, and flip the box closed. The rubber bands hold the lower box in either the open or closed positions. I also have some additional strips of velcro that hold it shut.

I have not had a chance to fly with this setup yet, but I have performed outdoor static tests and it works great! VERY LITTLE light is allowed into the box. The LCD's are clearly visible, even with direct sunlight. If anyone else decides to build one, the shape of the panels are of course dependent on ones facial features. Start out with full sheets and slowly cut them down to a snug fit. Trim small amounts at a time using a very sharp X-acto blade until you get the desired shape.

Below are descriptions of the pictures...

1) Visor mounted to I-Glasses
2) Visor mounted to I-Glasses
3) Inside detail of visor fit with glasses and nose/cheek cutout.
4) Visor in "OPEN" mode
5) Removed from I-glasses and OPEN
6) Lower box detail
7) Upper box detail
8) Interior shot in CLOSED mode

twinturbostang

More pictures, of me wearing this very stylish accessory.

1) Visor OPEN
2) Visor CLOSED
3) Nose hair shot.

twinturbostang

BTW, wood pieces are held together w/ CA and small brads. It's rather sturdy. Don't step on it of course! But it should hold together ok with the bracing in there. I've also since painted all the interior wood strips black with a Sharpie marker. There was just a very slight amount of light leakage, and that was illuminating the wood strips. With them painted, it's all dark. Kinda like being in a movie theater now!

Skycam41

Resistance is futile

Great idea actually, I have some i-glasses that I have not tried outdoors yet so I might be following your idea!

twinturbostang

Thanks! It was a bit of work. But definitely worth it.

You will be assimilated.

leadermon

Cool deal.
Old welding hood or torch goggles might work as well.

twinturbostang

Damn, I didn't even think about that. I have a welding helmet in the garage.

edit: I'd be willing bet though, that this still works much better, since it's custom designed to block out all light from not only the front, but every angle possible.

W4UAV

I could only imagine hitting the local park with a welding helmet...

"hey buddy" looking around, "gonna do some welding, are ya?"

Mike