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    Where to buy 8-pin Zenmuse gimbal cable? Anyone know?

    B&H sells a 6 pin cable which I accidentally ordered, and then realized I needed the 8 pin. I'm sure this is a standard cable part if I knew the name / part number. They sell a full kit of cables that includes it, but it's $24?!? This is for the original Phantom with Zenmuse and upgrade board...
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    What's the first accessory would you recommend a person add.

    Re: What's the first accessory would you recommend a person I'm amazed nobody else mentioned this... http://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Quadcopte ... ntom+Light This has been my favorite mod (and I have the ZenMuse, FlyTrex for telemetry, a timed beeper so I can 'echo-locate' the thing if I lose...
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    How to increase Phantom 1 the flight time- help

    Just be careful with the P2 props. They are very thin and brittle compared to the P1 props and break easily. I had a simple flip-over on take-off which wouldn't have left a scratch on the P1 props, but destroyed 3 of 4 P2 props. Also, the P2 props don't fit (installed) in the GoProfessional...
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    Also, I spoke with DJI. If you have the upgrade board, the 1.8 firmware is not yet available. It's being handled out of Hong Kong and they're waiting for the firmware update to hit Naza. My newly installed knob is EXACTLY what the doctor ordered, so I'm happy now.
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    DJI Zenmuse H3-2D 316.00 is this too good 2 be true

    I bought mine from a GREAT eBay seller for $299. Had it in 3 days.
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    DJI Site Update

    I'm on hold with their support. Currently 16 in line :-/ Yikes.
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    How to bring back a Phantom that has gone too far.

    Of course! It'll work on any of them. Just clip off the white connector and solder it to an ESC power connection on the mainboard. Takes about 2 minutes once the case is open. It uses Velcro to attach to the quad, so you just stick it to the body on the front of the quad. Then you always...
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    How to bring back a Phantom that has gone too far.

    I like the strobes. Did you post a DIY or parts list? Also, how did you fly two together without interference?
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    How to bring back a Phantom that has gone too far.

    Yes, Home Lock is the best way to go IMO. Course Lock will not perform the same if you've moved around much. I do the same thing. Home Lock, pull back towards me, if I don't feel like it's working properly, I switch my GPS/ATTI/FS to Failsafe, wait about 30 seconds, then shut the remote off...
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    I don't have an external gimbal controller. I didn't like the messiness of the PMU / etc so I installed the upgrade board. Nice and clean and all works great. But to upgrade the gimbal I use the NAZA v2 software as shown in my screenshot. Wonder how I get later than 1.4?
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    Ok I'll look into that. Never could figure out where to plug into gimbal.
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    And to clarify, anywhere I am in the air, I can quickly move the knob back to the ~50% top center marking and return the camera to a perfect forward facing position. No more guessing at where it is while flying.
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    Well - fixed mine with a little bit of a non-conventional method, but it works great! I ordered a 5k Ohm potentiometer from Mouser (P/N: 72-P16NP-5K) - as I liked the look of the knob, and I like how smoothly and controllably it turns. Great quality (not Radio Shack cheap, but nicer product)...
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    Yes, I updated the remote via R/C assistant and calibrated. Dunno. Just a little weird, but this thing is always flaky in that regard.
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    Zenmuse H3-2D lever and gimbal limits

    I show to be at the latest levels for everything. Anyone know what's up with this? 1.1.1 with NAZA2 and upgrade board installed.
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