Gimbal Pins

Discussion in 'X-Star / X-Star Premium' started by John McKay, Jul 16, 2017.

  1. #1 John McKay, Jul 16, 2017
    Hi,

    I was making a close inspection of the XSP and noticed only 2 Gimbal pins are installed on the gimbal leaving it looking like 2 are missing.

    How many gimbal pins should be used?

    I have had zero crashes or shocks to the aircraft so don't believe they popped out. I was wondering if 2 is normal of if 2 were accidently not installed from Autel?

    Thanks.
     
  2. #2 Bigbit, Jul 16, 2017
    They only use 2, mounted diagonally from each other. The other two should have the shock absorbers but no pins. Autel says 2 is all that is needed.
     
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  3. #3 John McKay, Jul 16, 2017
    Thank you. If I can ask another question. The small parts replacement kit includes a gimbal wire harness. Should one have been included with my purchase? Mine did not.
     
  4. #4 Bigbit, Jul 16, 2017
  5. #5 John McKay, Jul 16, 2017
  6. #6 Bigbit, Jul 16, 2017
    No - the kit that comes with the drone only has pins, absorbers, lanyard, micro USB cable and propeller wrench.
     
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  7. #7 John McKay, Jul 16, 2017
    Thank you!
     
  8. #8 John McKay, Jul 16, 2017
    :) I searched for Gimbal Pins vs grommets. :)
     
  9. #9 ovrszd, Jul 16, 2017
    I add 2 small zipties.
     
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  10. #10 Bigbit, Jul 16, 2017
    I did too, but they should be loose to allow the gimbal shocks to work. Some claim using the ties is not wise; I’d rather the camera stay with the drone in a crash than potentially fly off.
     
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  11. #11 ovrszd, Jul 16, 2017
    Me too. I put them on very loose.
     
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