I improvised a similar solution to the arm cover UN printed, used painter's tape instead. I've been flying with it for at least a month now. I have to say the solution works when moving left laterally, which was the intended direction needing some help. For the most part lateral flight in either direction is now very similar at a moderate rate of flight. Still leftward at full stick will encounter prop wash vibes, but noticeable less than without the cover. Rightward was always less of an issue, as the camera/gimbal doesn't extend as far into the prop wash.Thanks for the orders everyone!
These are a bit rough, but I'm going to send anyone who's ordered a cable so far one of these. I'm not sure if it will do anything, I had the idea a while back and literally just finished it up tonight. Haven't even tested it.
The thinking is that the gimbal's bank arm sticks out into the prop wash of the #1 motor, and because it's an open H-beam, it surly gets buffeted quite a bit. Maybe this will reduce that, maybe it won't, but it's a little insert that gives the arm a slightly more aerodynamic slope. It'll still get hit with the prop wash, but hopefully this will divert the wind more smoothly.
I would secure it with a little hot glue so it's easily removable if desired. Probably a little drop at each end would be fine. It weighs next to nothing, and if you're using filters, it's on the side that needs extra weight anyway.
Please report back what effect, if any, you think it makes. If it gives an improvement, I'll refine it some more and probably cut them on my CNC mill, which would almost certainly be faster than the 3d printer.
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Do you have cables available for sale?Updated the original post with instructions and a quick video showing how to install the cable, for those who haven't opened up their Solos... yet!
Are these still available for purchase?
I'd be potentially interested in 3x.
Give him a few, he'll get back to you when he can.I'm in the market for 2 - sent a PM the other day but haven't heard anything back.
No problem. You'll be happy, I bet. Mine came quickly and were incredibly well made.He did Saijin - thanks!
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