{"title":"Lucky Dip","description":"\u003cp\u003eReturns and faulty gear that’s been sitting on our shelves. Some work, some need a fix. Every price drops a bit each night until it sells. Sold as-is, no returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lucky-dip-radiomaster-er8gv-89853879","title":"LUCKY DIP · RadioMaster ER8GV ELRS PWM Receiver: Faulty Return (No Power), Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty customer return, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone returned RadioMaster ER8GV receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a new unit. It came back to us as faulty in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been sitting on the returns shelf ever since. We could pay to freight it back to the overseas supplier, but we'd rather it went to someone who'll use it: a tinkerer, a repairer, or someone who just wants a bargain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $45.54 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $5 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $45.54 and the 30-day countdown starts again. Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are photos of a \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e one, for reference only. They don’t show this unit or its condition. Want photos of the actual item? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@phaserfpv.com.au\"\u003ehello@phaserfpv.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll send some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat was reported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe receiver ran for a few minutes on the bench and took a firmware update over WiFi. It rebooted fine and the web UI loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter that it \u003cstrong\u003ewould not power on at all\u003c\/strong\u003e: no LED and no sign of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested with good voltage confirmed on a multimeter, on different servo pins, on a different ESC, and with 5V straight to the battery pins with the signal lead removed. The same power source ran a different receiver normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding the boot button for a reset made no difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this one as \u003cstrong\u003edead on arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e. No LED on any input points to a power fault on the board (most likely the onboard regulator or the supply to the main chip), rather than bad firmware or settings. We haven't opened it or bench-tested it ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e if it's just a failed regulator, someone handy with a hot-air station and a microscope may bring it back to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorst case:\u003c\/strong\u003e it's a parts unit. You get the case, the pin header and the dual 2.4GHz antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepairers, electronics tinkerers, and anyone who needs ER8GV parts. \u003cstrong\u003eNot\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who needs a working receiver for their next flight. 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Your unit is a returned item and may show signs of handling or use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever fly anything with a repaired receiver until it has been thoroughly bench and range tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (ER8GV when working)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressLRS 2.4GHz, 8 channel PWM, built-in vario (barometric sensor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: DC 3.5–8.4V; battery voltage telemetry DC 4.0–35V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelemetry power up to 100mW, dual 20cm antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight about 10.5g; 60 × 13.5 × 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"RadioMaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48480073121963,"sku":"89853879","price":45.54,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/files\/ER8GV-1_1800x1800_a0fb44de-5744-49f9-8087-88c281bb186d.webp?v=1686825756"},{"product_id":"lucky-dip-emax-hawk-apex-35-hdzero-42782010","title":"LUCKY DIP · EMAX Hawk Apex 3.5\" HDZero (PNP + ELRS): Video Fault Return, Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty customer return, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone returned EMAX Hawk Apex 3.5\" HDZero (PNP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a new unit. It came back to us with a video problem in \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been sitting on the returns shelf ever since. We could pay to freight it back to the overseas supplier, but we'd rather it went to someone who'll use it: a tinkerer, a repairer, or someone who just wants a bargain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $400 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $150 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $400 and the 30-day countdown starts again. Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are photos of a \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e one, for reference only. They don’t show this unit or its condition. Want photos of the actual item? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@phaserfpv.com.au\"\u003ehello@phaserfpv.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll send some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat was reported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evideo fault\u003c\/strong\u003e: zero signal from the video antenna, and heavy breakup with the drone only a few feet away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same goggles worked fine with other drones, so the fault points to the quad's video system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe owner then noticed the video transmitter didn't appear to be \u003cstrong\u003eturning on at all\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven't bench-tested this one. Nothing was reported wrong with the flight side (flight controller, ESC, motors). The fault looks confined to the HDZero video link. Possible causes, from cheapest to most expensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e a VTX setting (power level, channel or pit mode), a loose U.FL antenna or a damaged antenna lead. All are cheap or free fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLikely:\u003c\/strong\u003e a loose or damaged VTX power or ribbon connection. A careful look and a re-seat or re-solder may fix it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorst case:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dead HDZero Whoop VTX. 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They make it a handy donor for repairs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSold as-is, please read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky Dip items are untested or known-faulty returns sold at a special price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo returns, refunds, exchanges or warranty claims\u003c\/strong\u003e, including DOA. You're buying it exactly as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are of a new one, for reference only. Your unit is a returned, flown item and may show signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories may not be included. Assume it's the quad only unless we say otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench test thoroughly (props off) after any repair before flying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (when working)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAIO: STM32F722 FC + 4-in-1 25A ESC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotors: EMAX ECO II 2004 3000KV (4S–6S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera: RunCam Nano HDZero · VTX: HDZero Whoop VTX, EMAX Nano antenna (U.FL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheelbase 162mm, 3.5\" props (Avia 3630 tri-blade), about 167g dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended battery: 850mAh 4S XT30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"EMAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48480283394219,"sku":"42782010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/products\/emax-hawk-apex-3.5-1.jpg?v=1659761561"},{"product_id":"lucky-dip-iflight-alpha-a85-hd-polar-nano-70101640","title":"LUCKY DIP · iFlight Alpha A85 HD Polar Nano 4S BNF (Crossfire): Blown AIO, Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty drone, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone iFlight Alpha A85 HD (Polar Nano) 4S cinewhoop, BNF with a TBS Crossfire Nano receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e. It came in to us for a repair quote, the repair never went ahead, and it has been sitting on our shelf ever since. Rather than letting it gather more dust, we'd rather it went to someone who can bring it back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $180 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $60 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $180 and the 30-day countdown starts again. Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are photos of a \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e one, for reference only. They don’t show this unit or its condition. Want photos of the actual item? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@phaserfpv.com.au\"\u003ehello@phaserfpv.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll send some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat was reported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne motor (rear right) \u003cstrong\u003ewould not power up\u003c\/strong\u003e, pointing to a blown ESC channel on the flight controller board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat motor has been \u003cstrong\u003eunsoldered\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of diagnosis. It's still on the frame, but its wires are loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from the loose motor, it looks in \u003cstrong\u003emint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. This quad runs a \u003cstrong\u003eSucceX-D Whoop F4 AIO\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the flight controller and the 4-in-1 ESC are one board. A single dead motor usually means one ESC channel (a MOSFET or driver) has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e the motor is probably fine. 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You're buying it exactly as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad only. No batteries, radio or goggles unless pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench test thoroughly (props off) after any repair before flying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"iFlight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48480339853483,"sku":"70101640","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/files\/iflight-alpha-a85-hd-whoop-caddx-nebula-digital-hd-system.jpg?v=1793422716"},{"product_id":"lucky-dip-diatone-roma-f5-v2-4s-analog-pnp-15659476","title":"LUCKY DIP · Diatone Roma F5 V2 4S Analog PNP (GPS): Untested Return, Looks Unflown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: customer return, sold as-is. 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Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paperwork has long gone, but our best recollection is this: around 2022 our tech was setting this quad up for a customer and \u003cstrong\u003eran into trouble getting it working\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than keep the customer waiting, he swapped them into a different drone, and this one got parked. So there \u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e be a setup or hardware issue (FC, receiver wiring or VTX), or it may just have needed more time on the bench than anyone had that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e no flight marks, scuffs or prop strikes that we can see. 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The symptoms point to the module's power input or boot circuit from the module bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e a firmware reflash via TBS Agent, or powering it differently, may get it going. 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Reference photos only, and the antenna may not be included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"TBS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48481376338091,"sku":"60476283","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/files\/tbs-crossfire-nano-rx-special-edition-image-1-darkmode-v4.webp?v=1790559571"},{"product_id":"lucky-dip-tbs-crossfire-tx-bluetooth-54012510","title":"LUCKY DIP · TBS Crossfire TX Module w\/ Bluetooth (915MHz): Poor Range \/ Low Power, Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty customer return, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone returned TBS Crossfire TX full-size module with Bluetooth (915MHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2W JR-bay Crossfire transmitter. 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The owner's other radio got further on every test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power unreliable:\u003c\/strong\u003e with the power switch on 2W it would sometimes only put out \u003cstrong\u003e25mW\u003c\/strong\u003e (or 500mW) until it was power-cycled a few times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe owner ran TBS's poor-range troubleshooting and sent DVR. \u003cstrong\u003eTBS support reviewed the unit and approved an exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the fault was acknowledged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssume the \u003cstrong\u003eRF\/power-amplifier side is faulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: it doesn't reliably reach the power it's set to, so the range is poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e it still links and works at short range, so it's fine as a bench, sim or close-range module. 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Under UV light, the coating had \u003cstrong\u003eburnt off one part only: the inductor of the voltage regulator for the HD (9V) system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrainFPV support reviewed photos, agreed it's a hardware fault\u003c\/strong\u003e, and approved a replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA failed HD-system regulator that's likely dragging down the board, so treat the FC as \u003cstrong\u003edead\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e an electronics repairer could replace the failed regulator\/inductor. The rest of the board may well be fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorst case:\u003c\/strong\u003e parts or a learning board. 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You're buying it exactly as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad as returned (partly disassembled). Photos are of a new one, for reference only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Happymodel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48481607516331,"sku":"85400104","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/files\/hdzero_happymodel_mobula7hdzero-mobula7-low_res-width-1000px.jpg?v=1793422717"},{"product_id":"lucky-dip-skyzone-cobra-x-89869113","title":"LUCKY DIP · Skyzone Cobra X Analog FPV Goggles (SteadyView): No Video \/ No Boot Logo, Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty return, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone pair of Skyzone Cobra X analog FPV box goggles\u003c\/strong\u003e (5.8GHz, SteadyView receiver). They came to us in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e as a faulty unit collected for the manufacturer, and have been on the shelf since. Rather than freight a faulty pair back overseas, we're letting a tinkerer have a go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $90 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $30 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $90 and the 30-day countdown starts again. 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They came back to us in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, an hour after arriving with the buyer, and have been on the shelf since. Rather than freight them back to the supplier overseas, we're letting a tinkerer have them cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $35 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $12 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $35 and the 30-day countdown starts again. Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are photos of a \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e one, for reference only. They don’t show this unit or its condition. Want photos of the actual item? 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