S1 switch broken

[bertrum]

I was in the garden flying my 5 day old P3S when my lanyard came off of the RC which then fell to the ground breaking the S1 switch.

There are no errors on the phone app and I can still start the motors.

Where can I get a new switch or will it be ok to carry on without the switch and using the app to make selections?


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[Techcop50]

I don't think the app can replace the S1 switch. You need it to change from GPS to ATTI. Do you know if it's locked in one position or the other?

 

[bertrum]

Not sure yet. Will check tomorrow after work.


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[bertrum]

It's stuck in P-GPS mode and I cannot select another mode if I enable multiple flight mode. It needs to be replaced but cannot find a spare online yet.


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[rabristol]

That happened to me. Frys electronics has a switch that fits. You have to solder it, however its a real easy fix!

 

[Squirrel!]

That happened to me. Frys electronics has a switch that fits. You have to solder it, however its a real easy fix!

Great info! Link to the switch?

 

[Techcop50]

It's stuck in P-GPS mode and I cannot select another mode if I enable multiple flight mode. It needs to be replaced but cannot find a spare online yet.


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That's probably the safest place for it to be stuck, but it limits you a bit. Order a new switch and fly with care.

 

[bertrum]

I'm in the UK so no frys here. Will try Maplin. A link to the switch would be great so I can check its specs and dimensions. Soldering isn't a problem [emoji106]


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[bertrum]

Would it be better to swap S1 and S2 over and then replace S2 when I have a spare? I'm kind of limited to up/down flying at the mo. Would like to try POI and follow me modes.


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[Techcop50]

That would disable the "Oh Crap, I dropped my phone" return to home. I've not had to use it, but I wouldn't want to give it up. I've not seen the DJI version, but this switch should do till you find one.
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[bertrum]

Thanks.


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[bertrum]

Have managed to find a suitable switch in the UK that matches the one installed in the controller :-

MULTICOMP - 1MS4T6B11M1QE - Toggle Switch, 1MS Series, Non Illuminated, SPDT, (On)-Off-(On), Panel, 5 A | CPC UK


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[Techcop50]

Awesome, good find!

 

[rabristol]

Not sure about the switches above. I could be wrong, but the link might be for a momentary on. example: (on) off (on). I think the correct switch is: On-off-On Someone chime in ???

 

[bertrum]

I think you're right. Should have ordered this one :-

MULTICOMP - 1MS3T6B11M1QE - Toggle Switch, 1MS Series, Non Illuminated, SPDT, On-Off-On, Panel, 5 A | CPC UK


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[bertrum]

New switches arrived today that exactly match the original. 5 minute job and my controller is all fixed [emoji6]

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