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The newly designed
GPS and Compass module also contains indicator LEDs on
either side.
This must be
installed externally to avoid degraded reception.
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The GPS tailboom mount that
comes with the system should fit most helicopters. If
not you would have to fabricate your own. |
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Cut two strips of
double sided foam tape and apply on either end
underneath. |
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Install the tailboom mount making sure that it is leveled.
Make sure the GPS is
20 cm away from servos, at least 10 cm away from the
tail rotor and 30 cm away from electric motor and
engines.
Use plastic tie wraps
to secure the tailboom mount.
Apply a 3M double
sided tape on the tailboom mount. |
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Before placing the
GPS down on the double sided tape notice the orientation arrow on
the circle and a small arrow on the other side.
Use these references for lining up the GPS parallel with
the tailboom.
The arrow should point forward. |
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For this review I
decided to make my own tailboom mount. If you
decide to make your own tailboom mount make sure you use
non-magnetic materials.
I used stainless
steel screws, carbon fiber and a Trex600 tailboom
support bracket. |
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Cut a small piece of
double sided tape and apply it underneath the
GPS/Compass. |
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I cut the platform
from scrap pieces of carbon fiber. |
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I used a string to
line up the GPS/Compass. |
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As back up I used tie
wraps in a X-cross pattern. |
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