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NOTE:
Install the GPS away
from any servos or magnetic sources.
GPS may be installed
facing front, right, back or left.
Must be away from
motors and servos.
- motor - 25 to
45 cm
- servos - 15 -
20 cm
- steel parts -
tail shaft - 8 - 15 cm
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Used two stabilizer
belts. Drilled through the screw holes to allow
the tie wraps to go through.
Alternatively
non-magnetic screws could be used.
Later on I did
managed to find stainless steel screws. |
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The GPS is secured by
double sided gel adhesives and a tie wrap. |
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To support the cable
an extra rudder servo mount was used.
To further protect
the wires braiding was added. |
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Assembly completed.
NOTE: Futaba
611 gyro has been removed as the internal gyro is being
used. |
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The closest servo
from the front is 36 cm to the GPS.
Also meets the
distance requirement from the motor of 45 cm. |
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The tail servo is 24
cm from the GPS. Well over the minimum
requirements. |
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Make sure the end of
the regulator cable is accessible for connection to the
computer. |
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Use the provided
cover, for the Profi, to protect this connector form dirt. |
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UPDATE:
Later I found
stainless steel screws and used the aluminum tailboom
belt. This was a more secure method.
A thick double-sided
gel adhesive is used between the GPS and CF plate.
Velcro for backup. |
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UPDATE: October 19,
2009
I received the
production version of the GPS. Notice the
gray color of the lower half.
Also received foam
adhesives. These have a temperature rating of
-40°C to + 95°C. |
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Carefully stick the
foam adhesive underneath the GPS. |
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I removed the gel
adhesive I previously used and cleaned the surface. |
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Mounted the GPS on
the platform and reattached the cable.
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