This is a companion topic for our recent blog post on blog.unmanned.tech
The latest blog post unravels the Caddx Protos Ascent Goggles, and it appears they’ve taken a slightly alarming turn. While they boast familiar hardware and a shell that screams “Goggles L”, there’s a rather concerning safety issue brewing under the hood with the included battery. Apparently, we have enamel-coated temperature sensor wires cheerily lounging over permanently live capacitors, which could lead to a fire hazard. So, do us all a favour and give your battery a long, hard stare before you decide to use it.
In terms of internal redesign, Caddx has swapped out the all-in-one Artisan AR9201 for a split PCB approach. This clever little change simplifies video processing, though it does mean we’re limited to just two antenna lanes instead of four. The remote controller is equally intriguing, featuring a forked ExpressLRS firmware that would make you wish it had better support—sorry, mate, there’s no official project backing here.
Now, if you’ve recently splashed out on the Protos kit, it’s worth noting that while the goggles are decently engineered, that battery situation is downright dodgy. A bit of kapton tape could’ve saved everyone a lot of hassle. So, if you’re planning on using these goggles, inspect the battery immediately and hold off until Caddx provides a solution.
For those keen on the full breakdown, we recommend checking out the accompanying YouTube video, which dives into the gritty details of this rather unsettling discovery.
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