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3DR Solo Leg Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove the legs on the bottom of the drone.

What you need

  1. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement, Propeller: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Grip the arm, which is located underneath the propeller, with one hand, and with your dominant hand grip the center of the propeller.

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  2. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Twist the propeller from the locked to unlocked position as indicated by the images of the lock.

    • You will need to twist in this direction for 2-3 full rotations before the propeller will detach.

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  3. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the propeller off the motor.

    • To remove the silver-top propellers, repeat these steps, turning the propellers in the opposite direction of the black-top propellers.

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  4. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement, Leg: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Place the controller on a flat surface with the battery side down.

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  6. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the leg and remove the two 10mm screws that hold the leg in place.

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  7. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the leg up to remove it from its position.

    • Leg should be connected by a black wire.

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  8. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the rubber grip at the end of the leg and, with your thumb, peel it back and pull it off.

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  9. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Leg type 1 will contain a 1mm screw at the base of the leg.

    • Unscrew the 1mm screw located at the end of the leg.

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  10. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the black cord up to release it from the leg.

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  11. 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 3DR Solo Leg Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Leg type 2 will contain the antenna wire.

    • Gently pull up on and remove the plastic covering labeled "solo antenna".

    • Locate the antenna wire and carefully pull up and remove it.

    • The antenna wire is flimsy so use caution upon removal.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Leia Harlow

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CSU Fullerton, Team S2-G3, Bruce Fall 2017 Member of CSU Fullerton, Team S2-G3, Bruce Fall 2017

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