Monday, July 21, 2014

Removing Top Cover

To remove top cover:
Gently remove white circular cover and un-plug compass.
On Nova bottom:
Remove (12) M2.5 x 6mm Body Screws. DO NOT remove Motor Screws.
Remove (4) M2 x 8mm Arm-Tip Screws.
Remove 1 small self-tapping screw from battery compartment.



All main Screws (updated Summary data)

Name: Body Screws
Quantity: 12
Head: Cap-Head Hex-2.0mm
Length: 6mm
Thread: M2.5 Thread (0.45mm pitch)
Notes: Original screws have a proper cap-head but still made of weak alloy
Link: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91290a101/=t8oey6

Name: Body Arm-Tip Screws
Quantity: 4
Head: Low-Cap-Head Hex-1.5mm
Length: 8mm
Thread: M2 Thread (0.4mm pitch)
Notes 1: Replacements are Cap-Head
Link 1: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91292a832/=t8nq0s
Replacement Notes 2: Dubro #2113 2mmx10 Socket Head Cap Screws. Replacements are Cap-Head (better) & 2mm longer but still fit
Replacement Link 2: http://shop.dubro.com/p/2-0mm-x-10-s...p-screws-4-pkg

Name: Motor Screws
Quantity: 16
Head: Low-Cap-Head Hex-2.0mm
Length: 6mm (watch length or kill motors)
Thread: M3 Thread (0.5mm pitch)
Notes: Replacements are Cap-Head and use larger tool-bit
Link: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91290a111/=t8ofqb

Propeller Nuts:
M6-1.0mm Pitch (normal right hand thread) for the Silver nut on CCW motor
M6-1.0mm Pitch (opposite left hand thread) for Black nut on CW motor
- Aluminum or metal alloy
- The thread size is M6x1.0 which reportedly matches the thread size on DJI 2212/920Kv motors.
Example Link:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...d_Thread_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...d_Thread_.html

Screw Notes:
When ordering after-market screws, the diameter is the threaded part (not the head or hex-wrench-size used). Also, threads can be different pitches. Length is only the threaded part of the screw. A nice cap-head screw is better. They have a slightly taller head that original factory screws (more metal to grip tool and less change of stripping out).

Most replacement screws need to be very close or exactly the same as originals. For instance, the motor screws can not really be any longer or they might scratch the internal wire-windings. If this happens, the motor will likely be damaged. If you go another mm or more in length, examine and measure first.

The screws to attach the official white Quanum Nova prop-guards are 12mm long. Be very careful to NOT use these screws without prop-guards attached (since they screw-into motors).

The four metal alloy motor spacers (under motors) are about 2mm thick.

All screws are metric. Stock screws are a soft metal and will strip-out if not careful. The included tools are also soft-metal and not very good. Better to use only quality tools on screws and they might last a while and not strip-out.  Once stripped-out, you might have to force a SAE-hex tool or small flat-head screw-driver into hole or use a Dremel to cut a small groove.

APM v2.52 Flight Controller and GPS module. And yes, the PnF model appears to include all the required cables for a basic connection.

2 comments:

  1. Hi, thanks for your post. I need to fit a gimbal into the underside of my cx-20. The screws that come with the cx-20 camera holder are too short. I bought new m2.5 x 6mm machine screws, but they won't bite. What should I be using please?

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    1. You are attaching to brass-insert, right? According to this, 2.5m is correct, but I bet they also need to be 0.45mm pitch as other 2.5m above.

      http://quadcopter-robotics.blogspot.com/2015/05/gimbal-install-eachine-light-2d.html

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