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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Yup, I've watched that video. Just need to find a replacement that's in good shape. Was just typing you an email...stand by for that.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Hi folks. Both sensors in the yaw motor are scratched. Here's what they look like. I haven't looked at the other two motors yet but I guess I'll be swapping this one out.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Hi @Droneted. Welcome home. I will replace the yaw arm, but I figured it might be worth trying to straighten this one in the meantime. Figured if it snapped or showed signs of stress fractures, I'd toss it. It's now only about 1.5 degrees off of perfect and doesn't appear to be significantly...
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Thanks for that tip. I'll be having a look at the motor sensors this evening and look into those vendors if necessary.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    So, does anyone have a trusted source for gimbal motors? Had any luck with a specific vendor? From what I’ve been reading, it’s a bit of a roll of the dice whether I’ll get one that actually works from the eBay/Amazon vendors.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Thanks for that suggestion. Good tip to look for signs of overheating. I think I’ll (carefully) have a look at all three gimbal motors’ sensors. The roll motor is the one that grinds a bit, the pitch motor returns to a downward angle if pushed up but will reset to center if I use the gimbal...
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Hi Droneted. Sounds good. I’ll do that, thanks.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    That's the weird thing...I would have expected that too, but the video seems smooth, the horizon stays level, pitch control dial is working.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Thanks for that. I questioned that, too. There was a bit of pinching and one of the compass wires was damaged. I repaired that. Then tested and both the antenna and compass seem to be working properly. I'll be replacing both landing skids as well.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Thanks. Good point about the cable. The connections all look good but the cable could still be damaged.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Thanks Starz. @Droneted I'd be happy to hear your thoughts if you have a moment.
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    Who's up for a challenge? Diagnosing P4P v2 gimbal issues

    Hello folks. Here's the good news: I got some great shots. The bad news: My P4P v2 got pretty beaten up. This challenge is for those with some experience diagnosing and repairing these drones and, specifically, the gimbals. I've got it back to full flight capabilities with the exception of a...