Lost screw end for device holder on controller

[Adamdrone]

missing part: Image 2016-09-10 at 6.20.02 PM.jpg

contacted support, unfortunately they do not offer this as a part, only the entire device holder (20$?).

1) Think I could find an alternative part to replace the missing?
2) I thought I read somewhere there is sturdier replacement holder, anyone have more information on that?

Thanks in advance,
adam

 

[Mountain Flyer]

I would take a trip to the hardware store. How much can a screw cost?

 

[Adamdrone]

I would take a trip to the hardware store. How much can a screw cost?

1) it's the screw end/cap/knob.
2) also looking for suggestions for aftermarket replacement device holders

 

[Mountain Flyer]

Ok so a brass standoff and a washer. It doesn't need to be fancy. As far as other holders I have seen you unscrew yours from the ball and attach the one for a bigger tablet. The part with the ball on it still has to be there. https://www.amazon.com/Hilitchi-120...8&qid=1473993629&sr=8-1&keywords=brass+spacer The thing in front on the right. Your hardware store has them or something like it. Get a long enough one to put a small socket on to tighten it.

 

[RichWest]

McMaster-Carr

 

[Adamdrone]

McMaster-Carr

Exactly. Any idea which one to get?

 

[RichWest]

Sorry, no I don't know what size it should be. I don't have any tools to reference the thread dimension. Hopefully someone else....

 

[Mountain Flyer]

I took mine apart and wandered back to my nut and bolt bins at work here. An m3 x .05 nut fits the threads. Anything with that thread should work as long as it will fit into that little slot. I still think your local hardware or hobby store would have something that would work just as well and you would have it a lot sooner than waiting for shipping.

 

[Adamdrone]

I took mine apart and wandered back to my nut and bolt bins at work here. An m3 x .05 nut fits the threads. Anything with that thread should work as long as it will fit into that little slot. I still think your local hardware or hobby store would have something that would work just as well and you would have it a lot sooner than waiting for shipping.

Thanks so much, will be heading to the store in the next day or two. Thanks again.

 

[Adamdrone]

Wanted to report back... this thumb nut works pretty good for a replacement: McMaster-Carr

A bit tricky to tighten all the way, a longer pitch would work better. Also, a bit more surface area of the nut to screw would be ideal.

Also should note, I had a prop that was super tight (due to a small crash)... found that this strap wrench works perfectly to grip the motor: McMaster-Carr