Recent content by PaulyDude

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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    It's not on any of my solo boards, must be happy children makin' em. It's not 5v out it's Battery out, that could range from 15v to 12v depending on how much charge is left.
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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    (I work 3rd shift and vampires get creative even in the dead of night)
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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    Also a pause button spotlight for another attachment.
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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    Yes! If you look at the ribbon cable, it stops at 14. The previous owner has added 2 wires, 15=batt, 16=usb gnd. I know this because I have added wires down to the aux connector on the bottom of solo for another 2 channels that share the pause servo out signal and the gimbal servo out...
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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    One or two more things.. You can reflow the solder to ensure it stays working properly pretty easily. Just get the iron hot enough to melt the solder and feed the smallest amount of new solder onto the joint. 2nd, if you look closely at the circuit board on risers, you'll notice at the top of...
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    This normal? Just opened my Solo and found this...

    I've been into electronics (officially) since I was 13 yrs old and apprenticed at a television repair shop. (earlier than that on my own). I started with tubes and transitioned to transistors soon after. That is NOT normal manufacturing that caused those marks, more like something spilled and...
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    I'd put my hard cases (either one) on an airplane headed to Spain or Hawaii or anywhere in a second. They are badass strong. Like I said, I love em both.
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    I will admit that the hard shells are pretty bulky, and I just saw my buddy's back pack last night. I was impressed with how light it is. Thought about ordering one of those also now! I have three Solo's but one is going to my brother in Seattle. And now Amazon has Solos for $199.00!! (Just...
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    The Drone Crates with wheels is $205 on Amazon, GPC is $212 at B&H Photo
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    They come exactly as shown in the pics, minus solo and accessories. Room for batteries, chargers, props, gopro (or clone), tablet of you choice and even a few other do-dads. My buddy cut the 3DR logo's out of carbon fiber pattern vinyl on his wife's Cricut 3D cutter. (The outside decals)
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    Here is a pic of the hard cases open.
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    Best Case for 3DR Solo?

    I like the tatical cases, I have one from GPC and one from Drone Crates. The left one is carry only, the right has wheels and a pull out handle like airport luggage. Love them both, very well made. I'll upload a pic of the two open when I get home in a few hours
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    Solo speed settings etc.

    Sorry Pedals2paddles, I thought you were referring to my post.
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    Solo speed settings etc.

    PS I never mentioned normal mode once...
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    Solo speed settings etc.

    Thank you, Excellent explananation.