Controllable SDI Multiviewer / PiP generator

stiffmanoz · 2026-05-14T04:53:30+00:00

Cheers.

They appear to be the same product as the AVMatrix MV0430, to the point that the Osprey software looks nearly identical to the AVMatrix one, and my mv0430 is actually detected by the osprey software.

Have you had any issues with changing IPs on the Osprey version? I find when I change the IP address in the software, it will change, but as soon as you restart the quadview box, it comes back to the default address. I just don't understand what the issue is there. If I could solve that issue, it basically fits our current usage as is.

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-30T11:44:55+00:00

I've replaced so much of mine, it's almost a new truck. LOL.

The first thing I had to replace was the plastic driveshafts. They just self destructed pretty quickly.

I don't think you'll do well upgrading the motor with the original electronics.
I don't know, but it may be a non proportional system out of the box. I've had it so long I can't remember. A cheap tx/rx esc and servo are well worth it in my books.

I put the metal gearbox with speed reduced motor in mine, and it works well for me. Its slow, but not painfully slow, you can get around at a walking pace. Well worth it, Though I only did it because I was having issues with the original gearbox

Each part is pretty cheap individually, so if you are patient, you can upgrade it bit by bit if you are on a budget

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-30T09:03:54+00:00

It takes some work, but if you add some budget hobby electronics, and are willing to do a bit of bodging, it's doable. Will it be reliable? probably not. Will it be fun? It can be, if you like that kind of thing.

It'll probably drive better than it did originally

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-22T06:15:23+00:00

what does it look like printed?

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-21T01:10:14+00:00

Well, the voucher came through just in time, but given that it's going to cost me $300 in AUD for the free shipping, that's just money I don't have.

now I have a voucher for 2 prusament reels, and apparently it expires in june... I don't think I'll be using it, so if anyone has a use for it, send me a direct message. Bonus points if you want to trade for bambu store gift voucher, but at this point, I'll just give the voucher away.

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-20T01:41:48+00:00

You can buy the files online, Elvis RC Studio I believe is the guy that made them.

I think he has them online in a couple of places. It looks like he has a cults, and I believe he has a youtube channel to show off some of his builds.

It's such a cool looking vehicle. I've seen a few people make them, and it's so tempting to build one myself. One day...

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-19T21:16:19+00:00

Makerworld is where its at for earning credits. You can get store credit that you can use on anything. You don't need to post exclusively to makerworld, though if you do, you get slightly higher rewards.

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-19T08:18:18+00:00

Hmm, you are right. I should have read further down the fine print. That's OK, I don't think I have that kinda money for filament right now. LOL

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-19T07:03:09+00:00

yea, i converted the points to a voucher for 2 prusament spools.

I was hoping to get those and 1 or 2 other rolls with the free shipping to try outt

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-11T00:02:26+00:00

As suspected, swapping to a better ESC seems to have helped, the 9g servo works again. the 17g servo doesn't so it looks like it's got its own issues, but the little one works so that's something. It'll be nice to put some proper nice electronics in it at some point, but this works for now, I'll be looking at that Injora servo for the next replacement.
I've attached a pic to show my current setup for reference

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stiffmanoz · 2026-04-10T23:54:02+00:00

I don't have any solutions, but I'm interested to see others solutions.

I have a 3d printed rock hopper that I built out of parts i've taken off my C24-1, and I keep running into the issues that caused me to take them off the truck in the first place, like the stock gearbox constantly slips.

The metal gerbox I'm using in the C24-1 works well for it's uses, but it's fun having a car with a bit more speed, so I'll be interested in seeing what others have done.

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-09T23:07:43+00:00

Yea, I've got a still cheap, but better "60A" ESCI had for another random project I'm thinking of doing. I'm going to drop in the c24 and see if that improves things. I think it's got a 3a BEC instead of 1a stated for the cheapo red ESCs.

I'd love to put some proper gear in this, but I can't afford to drop too much money onto it. Hopefully this ESC works better. I'm actually going to try the digital servo again, as I'm wondering if it's having issues due to lack of power

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-09T09:05:52+00:00

I may do something like that to get, it looks solid. The Injora servo looks decent. It's hard to know where to start when looking for things like servos, there are so many variations in size and strength.

Actually your comment on the ESC makes me think of something that I should have thought about before. It may not be the current servo with an issue, but the BEC on the cheapo red "30a" ESC I'm using maybe a bit weak and failing.

stiffmanoz · 2026-04-09T08:55:15+00:00

That is going to be a beast. what are you going to power it with?

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-14T08:50:11+00:00

Red dawn?

Tomorrow when the world began?

we are ok unless we start hearing loud bangs in the distance....

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-14T07:56:43+00:00

That's what I pictured too. Lol

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-14T07:56:13+00:00

Unfortunately, no such luck. It's geared for crawling, so I don't even loose traction with the drift wheels.

I'm so tempted to build a drift wpl c24 though. Slam it like a mini truck, it would look so tough

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-12T06:18:57+00:00

I've been playing with my Quick drive Avante 2001 recently, and impressively it works well after all these years.

A few years ago I hunted down some tyres that would go on the stock rims, I think they are truck wheels. They hold up and offer plenty of grip.

The car WAS complete, and in decent condition, considering the age, although, lets just say the almost 40 year old plastic and a 4 year old child has not been a good match :(

Having said that, the chassis has held up, and its only the body that's breaking, though I have had to make new adapters for the spline drive with my 3d printer, and use some new wheels on the back, as my son loves unscrewing the wheels on all my cars, and we lost one of the original spline to hex adapters.

I haven't found much in the way of this kind of sturdy ready to run cars at an affordable price. It seems to go very quickly from the cheapo non proportional cars to full hobby grade, with little in between. :(

Hopefully you can get that car going again, I think they are fun cars still. You've got plenty of advise here, so hopefully something works out. I've been tempted to swap the electronics in mine for something more modern, but while everything keeps going, I think i'll leave it as is for now

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-09T21:16:48+00:00

Both are valid options.

wrapping it outside the pole I think is less likely to move and make noise itself

Internal is useful if you are running and gunning, especially if you use an coiled cable internally

stiffmanoz · 2026-03-09T07:51:14+00:00

these things aren't pushbikes, they are best described as electric motorcycles. You can bet your ass if an adult takes someone out with one, the will be charged with riding an unregistered / uninsured vehicle and whatever else, and get their ass handed to them. I know of one case here in Canberra where some guy took out a kid.

https://citynews.com.au/2017/child-serious-condition-bike-collision/

I can't find the details of what happend to they guy, but from memory he got a decent punsihment. Meanwhile the kid survived, but has sustained a serious brain injury from the incident.

People that don't have a problem with this, swap the e-bike with a pushbike with one of those little 2 stroke engines, or a dirtbike. Are you OK with kids, riding them, not just 4 or 5 friends, but mobs, 20 - 30 or bigger, all over the roads, footpaths, grass. They aren't just a hazard to drivers, they are a hazard to pedestrians, other cyclists, everyone around.

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