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FPV Lap Timer – Raspberry Pi & Arduino Based Laptime Tracker

Turn your FPV drone races into fully automated events with this lap timer system! Using Arduino/RX5808 modules per drone channel and a Raspberry Pi running RotorHazard, it logs lap times based on 5.8 GHz signal strength. Easy PCB-based setup with jumper-configurable IDs, I²C connectivity, and full documentation — perfect for racers and event organizers alike.

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This project automatically records lap times for FPV drone races using Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Each tracked channel uses an Arduino with an RX5808 5.8GHz receiver, connected via I²C to the Pi. The Pi runs the RotorHazard system to log and analyze signal strength per channel and calculate lap times.

The PCB simplifies setup: just wire the I²C pins, 5V, and GND to the Raspberry Pi, set your node ID via jumper switches (1, 2, 4, 8), and you're ready to go. Includes schematic, layout, and comprehensive online documentation.

 

📌Highlights:

Raspberry Pi with RotorHazard-compatible I²C interface
One Arduino + RX5808 per drone channel
Easy node ID configuration with jumpers
Automatic lap time calculation from 5.8 GHz video signal strength
Includes PCB design and 3D-printed case files

 

Information about RotorHazard: https://github.com/RotorHazard/RotorHazard

 

📌More info & downloads:

👉 smarthomeyourself.de/rundenzeiten-von-fpv-rennen-messen-mit-raspberry-pi-und-arduino/

 

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERcwVIFYOqw

 

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FPV Lap Timer – Raspberry Pi & Arduino Based Laptime Tracker

Turn your FPV drone races into fully automated events with this lap timer system! Using Arduino/RX5808 modules per drone channel and a Raspberry Pi running RotorHazard, it logs lap times based on 5.8 GHz signal strength. Easy PCB-based setup with jumper-configurable IDs, I²C connectivity, and full documentation — perfect for racers and event organizers alike.

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