DJI wants you to call if you have shell cracks

SnoozeDoggyDog · Jul 14, 2015

ScottyT said:
I was struggling to see in my minds eye how that would work, but now I've clicked that should probably do the trick as there would no longer be any stress on the thin plastic standoffs. Nice.

I can't see how this brace will stop the cracking that appears on the sides near the screws. It's not just the stand offs that crack.

fastsmiles · Jul 14, 2015

Kman said:
Any chance you can make them in white? Looks good!

Yep, I will be making them in white also.

redmoe · Jul 14, 2015

fastsmiles said:
I will have the reinforcement plates available to ship by Friday. Just waiting on the screws to include in the kit.
Each kit will include 4 plates and 24 screws. Anyone interested can PM to preorder or visit our website.
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Just put a set on order. Thanks for the quick solution.

redmoe · Jul 18, 2015

Just noticed some very small hairline cracks under two of my motors looks like the P3 is shelved until the strong arm braces arrive.

Brad Pierce · Jul 18, 2015

fastsmiles said:
Yep, I will be making them in white also.

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fastsmiles · Jul 19, 2015

The reinforcement plates are now shipping.

redmoe · Jul 21, 2015

fastsmiles said:
The reinforcement plates are now shipping.
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I ordered mine before there was a color option. Just curious what color I will get?

Thanks

Turdle · Jul 22, 2015

How do I order? Site please.

redmoe · Jul 22, 2015

Turdle said:
How do I order? Site please.

Uavbits.net

Bigdz · Jul 23, 2015

fastsmiles said:
The reinforcement plates are now shipping.
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I received mine today and unfortunately I will be returning them to Gary ASAP. After looking at them I wonder if it wouldve been better just waiting for the actual shell to buy, instead.
I was only able to get 3 of the 4 arm brackets on. I couldn't get the last one on for the life of me. Anyway, just my experience, returning first thing tomorrow.

Turdle · Jul 23, 2015

fastsmiles said:
The reinforcement plates are now shipping.
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What type of thread lock are you supposed to use on the screws?

FredSheldon · Jul 23, 2015

Bigdz said:
I received mine today and unfortunately I will be returning them to Gary ASAP. After looking at them I wonder if it wouldve been better just waiting for the actual shell to buy, instead.
I was only able to get 3 of the 4 arm brackets on. I couldn't get the last one on for the life of me. Anyway, just my experience, returning first thing tomorrow.

Darn, I was hoping you would be the first to give them a try. What was the main problem with the 4th one. Holes not lining up properly?

N017RW · Jul 23, 2015

Turdle said:
What type of thread lock are you supposed to use on the screws?

Loctite 425 is a safe one.
Others not plastic-safe will make surrounding plastics brittle.

Google it for other brands/choices.

Bigdz · Jul 23, 2015

FredSheldon said:
Darn, I was hoping you would be the first to give them a try. What was the main problem with the 4th one. Holes not lining up properly?

Yeah for some reason it wont line up correctly, couldn't get screw to bit... I just sent them back.

fastsmiles · Jul 24, 2015

Hey Bigdz,
I am sending you another set to try out. I've not had any others that did not fit. I'll take a look at the ones you sent back also, to see what the problem is, as soon as I get them.

redmoe · Jul 25, 2015

I just got strong arms on. It is a bit challenging getting the shell screws on as you need to push that end of the strong arm in first and get a few threads to start them work the motor screws.

I used some blue Loctite and it showed me where the cracks were forming. I also noticed that my P1 has some stress cracks on the motor as well. Any chance you will make some for the older phantoms?

fastsmiles · Jul 28, 2015

I will have to get a P1 to take measurements from, but I don't mind making them for the earlier versions.

N017RW · Jul 28, 2015

redmoe said:
I just got strong arms on. It is a bit challenging getting the shell screws on as you need to push that end of the strong arm in first and get a few threads to start them work the motor screws.

I used some blue Loctite and it showed me where the cracks were forming. I also noticed that my P1 has some stress cracks on the motor as well. Any chance you will make some for the older phantoms?

Most common Loctite is not good for use near plastics. It will make the the plastic near-by brittle.
If you did not use a plastic-safe type you may begin to see more cracking and find the plastic failing

Jesse_M · Jul 28, 2015

fastsmiles said:
I will have to get a P1 to take measurements from, but I don't mind making them for the earlier versions.

Just checked your site, very cool stuff man! When I get my P3 I'll be sure to get some of your upgrades!

redmoe · Jul 29, 2015

N017RW said:
Most common Loctite is not good for use near plastics. It will make the the plastic near-by brittle.
If you did not use a plastic-safe type you may begin to see more cracking and find the plastic failing

Bummer I will have to look into the thread locker with plastics. At this point I have nearly lost interest in the P3 due to poor design on the chassis front. Just stinks that you need to add on reinforcement to a product that costs this much.