Disassembly and Reassembly

hardhat068 · May 20, 2018

It's long...

blahdc · May 20, 2018

Is this your video? What is the trick with getting the battery cover screws in? I struggle with those and the gimbal mount screws every time. They seem like they are very picky on how they are positioned. Afraid that I am stripping one of them each time I disassemble.

hardhat068 · May 21, 2018

blahdc said:
Is this your video? What is the trick with getting the battery cover screws in? I struggle with those and the gimbal mount screws every time. They seem like they are very picky on how they are positioned. Afraid that I am stripping one of them each time I disassemble.

Yes, I did that video.
I have noticed that sometimes the battery tray has to be maneuvered to seat properly. There are small clips at the front of the tray that require you to almost tilt the tray nose down first, then lower the back of the tray. If the tray is not properly seated, the screw holes don't line up well.
As far as the gimble screws, I think you just need to back them out a little more to get them to line up.

IrishmanPDX · May 21, 2018

I would suggest you don't use the 3DR screw driver for the gimbal. It's too short and the grip is too small. Instead use a longer screw driver with a bigger handle, you'll find it's easier to get the gimbal seated and secured properly. With the 3DR screw driver, your hand and the gimbal try to occupy the same space and it's just a terrible little tool.

hardhat068 · May 21, 2018

IrishmanPDX said:
I would suggest you don't use the 3DR screw driver for the gimbal. It's too short and the grip is too small. Instead use a longer screw driver with a bigger handle, you'll find it's easier to get the gimbal seated and secured properly. With the 3DR screw driver, your hand and the gimbal try to occupy the same space and it's just a terrible little tool.

Agreed. I use that green handle screwdriver for the gimbal screws and the screws on/around the legs.