"Quick" release for prop guards

[mroberts]

So the prop guards seem like a great idea, but they're a PITA to install and remove if you want to store the Phantom in a reasonably sized case.

Has anyone found a solution?

I was thinking replacing the standard bolt with a standoff (like the one pictured) would let you attach and detach them in a single step without having to switch bolts.

The only concern is the base profile of the standoff may not match the countersinking. Any thoughts?

 

[cssfly]

+1

 

[mroberts]

Here's my current alternative storage solution

 

[GoodnNuff]

Here's my current alternative storage solution

Nice solution. I invested all that money in a nice Phantom case, and have the prop guards sitting here in their box because its either use them or use the case - can't do both without it being a big PITA. I've yet to even put them on.

 

[mroberts]

One option is to leave the short screws out when you take off the gaurds, that way you're just putting the new screws in so it should be a lot faster. HOWEVER, if I were doing that, I'd be running a loop of masking tape over the top of the prop so I didn't forget that I'd taken the screws out.

 

[Mori55]

So the prop guards seem like a great idea, but they're a PITA to install and remove if you want to store the Phantom in a reasonably sized case.

Has anyone found a solution?

I was thinking replacing the standard bolt with a standoff (like the one pictured) would let you attach and detach them in a single step without having to switch bolts.

The only concern is the base profile of the standoff may not match the countersinking. Any thoughts?

I know this is a old post. But did you ever use the standoffs ? Do you have a link?

 

[Peter Evans]

I thought of using these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36x-SJ356..._Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item1c3d6f7164

However the C/F prop guards I ordered never arrived (lost at Heathrow customs) so I never got a chance to find out. Plus of course I'd already returned my P2V and still haven't received my P2 to replace it, so I didn't even have a Phantom to fix them too

Anyway, I digress. Any thoughts on fixing prop guards on with these very strong pads (which I do have!) ?

 

[OI Photography]

I thought of using these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36x-SJ356..._Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item1c3d6f7164

However the C/F prop guards I ordered never arrived (lost at Heathrow customs) so I never got a chance to find out. Plus of course I'd already returned my P2V and still haven't received my P2 to replace it, so I didn't even have a Phantom to fix them too

Anyway, I digress. Any thoughts on fixing prop guards on with these very strong pads (which I do have!) ?

Hmmm...even if they hold the guards on well (which I'm sure they would), I'd suspect the guards would still have a tiny bit of wiggle room which could be enough to allow some nasty vibrations. Just a guess.

 

[Peter Evans]

Hmmm...even if they hold the guards on well (which I'm sure they would), I'd suspect the guards would still have a tiny bit of wiggle room which could be enough to allow some nasty vibrations. Just a guess.

I hadn't considered that. Hmmm, indeed :?

 

[Mori55]

I really like the guards , but I also like the case. I don't want be loading screws all the time.
Also I can find the short screws from dji , but I can't find their replacement longer screws for sale.
They look like a special shoulder screw ?

 

[GreyGhost]

Update?

 

[Mori55]

To much of a pita taking on and off , just leaving them off.

 

[jeffscra]

No way to engineer them to clip on? They are useful but add too much when you want to try to fit your bird in a backpack or case. Would be nice and I'm surprised they haven't been made yet.

 

[GreyGhost]

I'm thinking about cutting them, so they slide on and tighten down. Anyone tried that?

The idea would be so that instead of a hole and a screw, you have a channel to slide it one without taking the screw out. Then you tighten the screw.

Think this would work, or is it a bad idea?

 

[Bencio]

but when you fly without you have only 2 screws per motor that are tightened, maybe it's safe maybe not, and also with alla the vibration is possible you loose the non tightened screws... it's a good idea but you need to find something to put there to tighten the screws when not using the guards

 

[Peter Evans]

I put mine on and off in seconds.

See http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13054&hilit=peter+evans#p118200

Someone else (Jax Quad) tried it after seeing my post and he also found it worked perfectly
http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14385&p=132685&hilit=prop+guards+velcro#p131127

 

[Mori55]

I put mine on and off in seconds.

See http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13054&hilit=peter+evans#p118200

Someone else tried it after seeing my post and he also found it worked perfectly
http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14385&p=132685&hilit=prop+guards+velcro#p131127

I tried this setup and for me they weren't secure enough. If I hit them they would definitely move up and the prop.
I did exactly the same way and used the same stuff.

 

[Peter Evans]

I tried this setup and for me they weren't secure enough. If I hit them they would definitely move up and the prop.
I did exactly the same way and used the same stuff.

Did you cut off the screw projections in the prop-guard mountings? I tested mine by banging the Phantom into a wall and they were very secure. They don't touch the props at all

 

[Mori55]

Yep just like you did

 

[AnselA]

If I hit them they would definitely move up and the prop.
I did exactly the same way and used the same stuff.

Where did the assembly break?