Eachine Sphere Link: The $69 Open Source Digital FPV VTX Revolution?

Digital FPV for just $69? The Eachine Sphere Link is an open-source 1080p digital VTX running OpenIPC, a community-driven alternative to DJI, HDZero, and Walksnail. But does it actually work? And is it good enough for FPV flying? In this video, I test the Sphere Link in a real-world FPV setup, check out its latency, and see if it’s actually usable for wings, cruising, or even freestyle. Plus, I discuss the future of open-source digital FPV and whether this could be a game-changer for the hobby. 📌 Get the Eachine Sphere Link: https://wirly.co/o1ly4 📌 Discount code: BG20e590 📌 More info on OpenIPC: https://wirly.co/m7i7q 📌 PixelPilot: https://wirly.co/83658 ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/whirlybloke ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whirlybloke/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whirlybloke/ #whirlybloke 00:00 Intro: Budget Digital FPV Options 00:30 Unboxing the Eachine Sphere Link 01:20 A Closer Look at the VTX & Camera 03:10 Build Quality & Components Overview 05:30 How to Wire & Connect the Sphere Link 07:00 Tech Specs & Features Rundown 08:40 Connecting to PixelPilot App 09:50 First Power-Up & Initial Impressions 11:30 What Is OpenIPC? Open Source Background 12:40 The Frankendrone Test Rig 14:10 Field Test: First Flight Results 15:50 Real-World Use Case Thoughts 17:00 Latency Test Setup 18:00 Measuring Latency Frame by Frame 19:30 Latency Comparison with DJI, Walksnail, HDZero and Analog 20:30 Is This System Viable for FPV 21:10 Final Thoughts and Should You Buy It