"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
04/13/2018 at 14:32 • Filed to: dronelopnik, diy, repair, DJI, Spark
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"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
04/13/2018 at 14:32 • Filed to: dronelopnik, diy, repair, DJI, Spark | 3
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So almost 2 weeks ago, I
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. Today I finished troubleshooting, recalibrating, and testing my rebuild. Test flight complete!
Total teardown time: about 3 hours (including motor dismount).
Bork bork bork
GPS, main PCB, and front sensors out; camera and gimbal and still in.
Everything out but the motors, new chassis ready to go.
Motor swapping with the help of my awesome neighbor.
Powered up, systems testing.
Back in business, test flights complete!
In all, about 7 hours’ work, for a first-timer who knows his way around electronics a bit, but had never taken a drone apart before. The new OEM chassis came pre-wired for the motors and battery connection, which is HUGELY helpful, but getting the camera and gimbal back in was a real bitch, as was all the silicone glue they drop in there. In all, I cannot recommend breaking the arm on your drone. But if you do, and you can get the parts, I definitely would go the DIY repair route, as long as it’s not too far gone.
Rico
> phenotyp
04/13/2018 at 15:16 |
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You are the man
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> phenotyp
04/13/2018 at 15:17 |
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Holy crap. I’d take one look at my crashed drone and throw it’s tear stained body away. I don’t have the skills for this
Nom De Plume
> phenotyp
04/13/2018 at 15:22 |
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Hope the Russian mail drone video provided some levity. A couple hundred dollar mistake in private is relatively mild in adult screwups.
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phenotyp
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
04/13/2018 at 15:25 |
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I figured that since the camera was untouched in the crash, and when I had it back home and it powered up fine, that it was worth the shot. I learned a lot, even as someone who’s designed a ton of consumer electronics stuff. It was a pain in the ass, especially with all the silicone sealant they use in assembly, but once I got it started I had to see it through.
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phenotyp
> Nom De Plume
04/13/2018 at 15:26 |
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Hahahaha, yeah, I had seen that crash. At least I wasn’t trying to start a delivery service!
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phenotyp
> Rico
04/13/2018 at 15:29 |
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Not the first to break and fix one, but happy with my first try.