BadWolf said:I don't see these automatic center punches being sold in any US stores, only Canada. Anyone have a link to a US supplier?
TickTock said:Somehow, I don't think the threads on a cheap centerpunch are cut to the tolerances required for a procedure of this precision. If they are even a fraction of a degree out of alignment with the tube, you will end up unbalancing your motor rather than balancing it. It might work, but I would try to find a way to check it. Maybe buy two and see if they both give the same answer. Or maybe mark the top of the tube, too, as you go and make sure it isn't always pointing up for all four motors (if it is, then it suggests the tube is out of balance or alignment - not your motors).
Gizmo3000 said:Good news,. as posted on a reply on the youtube video, there's a few places selling identical center punches online, including Amazon. I just ordered one and hopefully it will work. (but sounds like it's the same). worse case I end up with a center punch!#@
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardw ... 487242.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Empire-Level-2720 ... B0015YPHX0
Eik said:For all the DIY ppl out there, just get a steel tube with a 5mm center hole, and use the m6 tool to create the <whatever the english word is> that enables you to screw on the engine and other m6 screws.
darkhorse said:So, I guess you would still need to open up the Phantom and balance one motor/prop at a time, after disconnecting the other motors.