Help with Inspire 1 mount install

[MightyY]

Had a question to those of you that have done the Inspire mount mod. I've taken my controller apart and it seems there's a bundle of wires and also a plastic ridge right where I want to drill. Obviously, I want to move the wires before I drill, but what about the plastic ridge? Do I just cut it away? Will I lose some rigidity in the controller?

 

[P.Lindblom]

Had a question to those of you that have done the Inspire mount mod. I've taken my controller apart and it seems there's a bundle of wires and also a plastic ridge right where I want to drill. Obviously, I want to move the wires before I drill, but what about the plastic ridge? Do I just cut it away? Will I lose some rigidity in the controller?

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Don't worry. Once you've removed the silicone holding the wires in place you'll see there's already a gap in the ridge. The hole you're going to drill will be right in that gap, but it's not a bad idea to cut off some plastic from each side of it for better clearance. You won't make the controller weaker by doing so.

 

[msinger]

This guy did it:
P2+ TX Mod with Inspire1 tab mount | DJI Phantom Forum

 

[MightyY]

Thanks for the responses. Makes me feel better before I butcher my week old controller.

 

[P.Lindblom]

You won't regret it. The Inspire 1 mount is great.

 

[MightyY]

You won't regret it. The Inspire 1 mount is great.

Done!

P.Lindblom, I tried just screwing it into the plastic like you first, but it wobbled horribly? Does yours?

Ended up putting in this two piece nut that I found on Summit Racing and now it's rock solid.

 

[P.Lindblom]

Very nice!

P.Lindblom, I tried just screwing it into the plastic like you first, but it wobbled horribly? Does yours?

Nope, mine is rock solid. I threaded the hole first, though.

 

[mandalay]

I just did the same for my bird and my brother's using the same nut and Inspire 1 mobile device holder. Very stable and looks nice as well...

The part number for the nut is AAF-ALL18548; 2 in a package from Summit Racing for those who are interested in doing similar mod.
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL18548

 

[MightyY]

Looks good!

Problem I have now is that the controller doesn't fit right in the DJI backpack anymore. I have to remove the mount to be able to zip up the bag. Real bummer!

 

[mandalay]

Yours looks good too. That sucks that you have to remove it. Happy flying -)

 

[dirkclod]

Looks good!

Problem I have now is that the controller doesn't fit right in the DJI backpack anymore. I have to remove the mount to be able to zip up the bag. Real bummer!

Even with it folded down ?

 

[P.Lindblom]

Even with it folded down ?

The DJI hardshell backpack is designed to hold an upright P3P/P3A remote and as the P3S remote is 30mm taller IT won't fit. With a considerable amount of cutting of the insert you might be able to fit the remote on its side.

 

[dirkclod]

The DJI hardshell backpack is designed to hold an upright P3P/P3A remote and as the P3S remote is 30mm taller IT won't fit. With a considerable amount of cutting of the insert you might be able to fit the remote on its side.

Well that's a pain !

 

[MightyY]

Looks like my only option is to modify the foam or remove the mount each time. Or get a new case.

 

[Mitch40]

Thanks for all your help, guys! I'm def doing this mod! The Inspire 1 holder is so much nicer!

 

[dpicx68]

Can you use a tablet with wifi only?? No cellular?? I.e iPad mini 2 or android tablet


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[cas_per_m]

Can you use a tablet with wifi only?? No cellular?? I.e iPad mini 2 or android tablet


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Yes, you definitely can.

The only difference will be that a non-cellular tablet usually doesn't have a GPS, so you won't be able to use the Follow Me mode and adaptive Homepoint.

 

[msinger]

FYI, I recently posted comprehensive instriuctions for this mod here.

 

[Mitch40]

Thanks for Posting thaat msinger!

 

[msinger]

You're welcome