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.
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The following instructions will help you install Alta X HD FPV Camera Bay into the Freefly Systems Alta X.
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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
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
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.
Remove the Closeout Panel: Remove the Closeout Panel Bolts and the Side Closeout Panel from Alta X Bay One.
Secure the Back Panel: Ensure the HD FPV Camera Bay Back Panel is securely clicked onto the back of the HD FPV Camera Bay.
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.
Install the Camera Bay: Slide the HD FPV Camera Bay into Bay 1 of the Alta X.
Secure the Camera Bay: Screw the HD FPV Camera Bay into the Alta X using a 2mm Metric Hex Driver.
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.
Loosen the Camera Bolts: Unscrew the two bolts on the front of the FPV camera by two full turns.
Adjust the Camera Tilt: Adjust the camera tilt to the desired angle.
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.
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