How to Install the HD FPV Camera Bay into the Alta X

The following instructions will help you install Alta X HD FPV Camera Bay into the Freefly Systems Alta X.

Sliding the HD FPV Camera Bay into Alta X Bay 1

The HD FPV Camera Bay is designed to be installed into Bay 1 of the ALTA X. Bay 1 is located at the front of the aircraft, to the left of the GPS.

By this step, the HD FPV Camera Bay will be already installed with:

  • HD FPV Camera System: Digital VTX Module, HD FPV Camera and Camera Telemetry Cable.

  • Cooling Fan and Fan Cable.

Parts and Tools Required

Parts

  • 1x Freefly Systems Alta X

  • 1x Alta X HD FPV Camera Bay System - HD FPV Camera Bay (Camera & VTX pre-installed) - Fan Cable: JST-SH 2-PIN - DJI or Walksnail Video Telemetry Cable: JST-SH 6-pin to JST-SH 6-pin | JST-SH 6-pin to JST-SH 6-pin

Tools:

  • 2mm Metric Hex Driver

  • 1.5mm Metric Hex Driver

Goals

  • Replace the Side Closeout Panel in Alta X Bay 1 with the Alta X HD FPV Camera Bay.

  • Adjust and set the FPV Camera to the users preferred angle.

Instructions

Screw the HD FPV Camera Bay into the Alta X

How to Install the HD FPV Camera Bay within the Alta X

  1. Remove the Closeout Panel: Remove the Closeout Panel Bolts and the Side Closeout Panel from Alta X Bay One.

  2. Secure the Back Panel: Ensure the HD FPV Camera Bay Back Panel is securely clicked onto the back of the HD FPV Camera Bay.

  3. Thread the Cables: Thread the Fan Cable (JST-SH 2-PIN) and the Video Telemetry Cable (JST-SH 6-pin) through the Brain Bay Access Hole in the HD FPV Camera Bay.

  4. Install the Camera Bay: Slide the HD FPV Camera Bay into Bay 1 of the Alta X.

  5. Secure the Camera Bay: Screw the HD FPV Camera Bay into the Alta X using a 2mm Metric Hex Driver.

  6. Prepare for Brain Bay Installation: Guide the Fan Cable and the Video Telemetry Cable into Bay 2 of the Alta X (left of Bay 1). Position the cables behind where the Brain Bay's Circuit Board will be installed.

Location to Feed Fan Power and Video Telemetry Cables Through
DJI 03 version of the HD FPV Camera Bay Installed within the Alta X

How to Adjust and Fix the FPV Camera Angle

  1. Loosen the Camera Bolts: Unscrew the two bolts on the front of the FPV camera by two full turns.

  2. Adjust the Camera Tilt: Adjust the camera tilt to the desired angle.

  3. Retighten the Camera Bolts: Retighten the two bolts on the front of the FPV camera to the original tightness. Caution: Ensure the bolts are secure but not over-tightened to avoid stripping them.

Loosen the front screws to change the angle of the camera. Then lock back into place.

DO NOT over-tighten the Camera Adjustment Bolts.

Camera Adjustment Bolt Specs

  • DJI 03 FPV Camera Bolts : (2x) M1.6 x 4

  • Walksnail Avatar HD FPV Camera Bolts: (2x) M2 x 4

Next, install the Brain Brain within to the Alta X

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