I posted this some time ago but it keeps coming up. Here it is again
Yaw motor replacement.
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I don’t have this problem just commenting how good & clear your video shows how to fix. Good video! [emoji111]️[emoji256][emoji573]
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Hey Ted i cannot get the motor of the old yaw arm because of the small crappy screws dji used (2 stripped) looks like I might
to purchase a new yaw motor (the ribbon looked a bit sus anyway).
to purchase a new yaw motor (the ribbon looked a bit sus anyway).
It's not the room it's my voice. I have a really bad speaking voice. That is why I hesitated doing this video. I should have someone come in an narrate
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You have to grind off the heads and replace the yaw arm. get a new yaw motor but use the housing off the old one. The screws you ground off don't matter as you will be throwing that part away. You will have to find at least one screw as you need at least 2 to hold the new motor on the yaw arm. Send me a photo of what you have now and I will advise you. I will send you the screws if you can't find them. here is my email: [email protected]
I would be glad to walk you through this.
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What a pain got 1 screw out but the other 2 screws stripped so ted you say grind them out...hmmm that's going to fun.
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Ted the ribbon looks damaged too so looks like I have to purchase yaw motor (old version) anyway is that correct?
The yaw arm is aluminum so grind around the screws not the screws. You can then use my method to replace the windings and keep your casing. I have done this. You are only trying to save the casing with the magnets.
It does not mater if it is a new style or old style, the windings and sensors are the same. But yes you need a good yaw motor to get the windings from. Be careful. some new motors are really from crashed drones. You have to check the sensors when you get the motor. So you need a yaw arm, yaw motor and maybe a ribbon cable. Look at this photo to see what a damaged sensor looks like. the scratch is from the motor housing. It jams up against the sensor
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I had no problem hearing or understanding you. Perfectly clear on my device. I thought it a great video & could be very helpful to someone needing this. Please don’t stop making videos as yours was very well made.i hope you continue making videos as I may need one someday. [emoji111]️[emoji256][emoji573]
Don't worry I will. However I am 73 so how much longer can I stay up to date with all the changes DJI might send down the pike? Or I might just die today. If that happens I am going to slow way down.
Ted....Im older then You and i agree with what you said too 100% Thanks again for the video and your reply's to help that one guy...i used ear phones awhile ago and it was much better audio for me.
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That is not good. You can put the new windings in that housing but I suspect it will not function correctly. I would give it a go and hope for the best. If it doesn't work, you can sell the camera on eBay, then buy a replacement. You will get about $100 for it. Your only other option is to send it to me and I can see if one of my yaw motor casings will center it. I have about 20 good casings. The odds are somewhat low.
I see you have a P4 standard, right? I have a good used camera for that. I will PM u
Thanks Ted for the info...your a life saver.... Here are the pictures of my yaw motor with bad sensors.
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you are welcome. Glad it was of help. By the way, the sensors are the same on the pitch and roll motors however you can swap them out directly without any issues. It is just the Yaw that has to be treated this way
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