Hello fellow DJI pilots. I have 2 questions within this one post. I would like to know where I can by the USB ribbon that goes from the gimbal housing to the USB plug into the gopro.
While I was out on a shoot I lost my FPV. After trouble shooting I found that the "S" ribbon that goes from the USB plug in the gopro and gimbal housing had a tiny tear in it. Luckily enough when I purchased the phantom 2 with 3D gimbal it came with a spare ribbon. Is there a part number for this ribbon? Can I buy this ribbon from DJI, local hobby stores here do not carry the part (Toronto, Ontario).
My second issue is now that I have replaced the ribbon I am able to get teh FPV to work but now everyonce inawhile I get the gimbal tunring sharoly to the left and then back to centre.
I have doubled checked and all software is upto date.
When I purchased my H3-3D I read a lot of people were having issues with the new USB ribbon tearing a lot..it really is quite fragile.
Haven't torn mine yet since it's treated like a newborn, but that didn't stop me from buying a spare. Can't find em at a LHS so I ordered online.
Paid $12 for mine on Amazon but B&H has them Here for $4
Might take a bit longer to get it from B&H since you're in Toronto
As for the twitching/turning..I noticed mine doing the same a while back but it would "twitch" when I was flying FPV.
So after a few flights I narrowed it down to it acting up when I'm making sharp angled turns.
Eventually found the issue: When the gimbal has to make a big correction or turn, it bumps the clear safety pins (see below)
A lot of pilots remove their pins and replace them with zip ties or wire. Some don't use anything - those rubber flaps hold well but aren't guaranteed to hold in case of a crash. I'm personally using the thick white string that came with my Phantom guards.
Thank you guys so much for all your help. Cloud9, thanks for the tip on where to purchase the ribbons, ordering 5 of them today! Safe and happy flying all!
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