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DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation

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  1. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Open the Battery Compartment: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Press down on battery door release tab to flip the battery door open.

  2. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Pull out the battery pack.

    • Avoid pulling on the battery wires, excess stress may break the wires, damage the power connectors, or crack the internal solder joints.

  3. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the two halves of the XT60 power connector apart.

    • It's a tight fit, so be careful not to hit your drone or yank on the cables when it releases!

  4. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Identifying Silver and Black Collets: step 4, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Identifying Silver and Black Collets: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Silver-topped propeller collets unscrew counter-clockwise

    • Black-topped propeller collets unscrew clockwise

  5. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Silver Collets: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • For propellors with silver collets: Use a 12 mm wrench or socket to loosen silver collets in the counter-clockwise direction.

    • Once free, unscrew and remove the collet.

  6. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unscrewing Black Collets: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • For propellors with black collets: Use a 12 mm wrench or socket to loosen black collets in the clockwise direction.

    • Once free, unscrew and remove the collet.

  7. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Propeller: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Gently press down the motor shaft and lift the propeller up to remove it.

  8. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove Case Screws: step 8, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove Case Screws: step 8, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove Case Screws: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • After removing all four propellors, flip the drone over.

    • Remove the following screws from the underside of the drone:

    • Twelve 2.0 mm hex screws

    • Four Phillips #0 screws

  9. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unplug Magnetometer: step 9, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unplug Magnetometer: step 9, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Unplug Magnetometer: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Loosen the cable from the plastic landing gear.

    • Unplug the magnetometer molex connector.

  10. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Top Shell: step 10, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Top Shell: step 10, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Remove the Top Shell: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Lift up on the top portion of the shell and set it on its side.

    • Do not attempt to fully remove the case. The GPS and Magnetometer cables connect the top shell to the rest of the Phantom, be careful not to stress or break these cables.

  11. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Disconnect GPS Cable: step 11, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Disconnect GPS Cable: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the GPS cable molex connector up out of its socket on the main board.

  12. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Loosen Magnetometer Cable: step 12, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Loosen Magnetometer Cable: step 12, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Loosen Magnetometer Cable: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Gently pull the slack of the magnetometer cable through the case bottom shell.

    • The case top shell should now have enough slack to work on the interior of the Phantom.

  13. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare G8 Connector Cable: step 13, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare G8 Connector Cable: step 13, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare G8 Connector Cable: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Twist the molex and cable as shown to prepare it for insertion through the case bottom shell.

  14. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Pass the G8 connector through the case: step 14, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Pass the G8 connector through the case: step 14, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Pass the G8 connector through the case: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the molex connector through one of the landing gear holes and case bottom shell.

    • Pull the cable through.

    • This is a really tight fit, take your time and avoid damaging the molex connector or cable. We found that gently rocking the molex connector back and forth through the hole eventually wiggled it through.

  15. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the mounting bracket: step 15, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the mounting bracket: step 15, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the mounting bracket: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Place the H3-2D mounting bracket on the bottom side of the Phantom.

    • Line up the mounting holes and screw in the two bolts to secure the mounting bracket.

  16. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare the other side of the G8 cable: step 16, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare the other side of the G8 cable: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Twist the other end of the G8 cable molex connector as shown in order to plug in the H3-2D gimbal.

  17. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plugging in the H3-2D gimbal: step 17, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plugging in the H3-2D gimbal: step 17, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plugging in the H3-2D gimbal: step 17, image 3 of 3
    • Pass the G8 molex connector through the side of the H3-2D gimbal.

    • Plug in and firmly secure the connector.

  18. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plug in the G8 connector: step 18, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plug in the G8 connector: step 18, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Plug in the G8 connector: step 18, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the gimbal wire through the case bottom shell and plug in the connector to the G8 plug on the mainboard.

  19. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare the Gimbal for installation: step 19, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Prepare the Gimbal for installation: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Place the gimbal on the mount with the front facing the same side as the battery cover.

  20. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Mounting the Gimbal: step 20, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Mounting the Gimbal: step 20, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Mounting the Gimbal: step 20, image 3 of 3
    • Mount the four rubber dampers on the gimbal to the mounting bracket.

    • Pinch two sides of the rubber dampers and press it into the mounting bracket holes.

  21. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Ensure the dampers are installed securely: step 21, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Ensure the dampers are installed securely: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Confirm the dampers are installed correctly by twisting them at least 180 degrees.

    • If a damper unmounts, it was not installed correctly. Repeat the previous step for any unmounted dampers.

  22. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Clean up the gimbal cable: step 22, image 1 of 2 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Clean up the gimbal cable: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the excess slack in the gimbal cable up into the body of the Phantom.

    • When reinstalling the case top shell, be careful not to pinch any wires.

  23. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install GoPro: step 23, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install GoPro: step 23, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install GoPro: step 23, image 3 of 3
    • Line up the GoPro camera with the pins on the gimbal mount.

    • Press the GoPro camera firmly against the gimbal and ensure a snug fit.

  24. DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the securing bracket: step 24, image 1 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the securing bracket: step 24, image 2 of 3 DJI Phantom H3-2D GoPro Camera Installation, Install the securing bracket: step 24, image 3 of 3
    • Place the securing bracket over the camera and line up the bolt holes.

    • Secure the two mounting screws with a Phillips #0 driver.

Conclusion

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

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were can i get a g8 wire connector

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