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IMPROVEMENT UPDATE 

PIXHAWK ADJUSTMENT

V.A
2014

It has come to our attention that, in some cases, the electronics inside Iris can become 

positioned in a way that wears on the connections between the components. To ensure 

that this issue doesn’t affect your Iris’s autopilot system, follow these instructions to 

adjust the position of Pixhawk.

For a video tutorial of this process and for more information, visit 3dr.com/iris/info.

Parts                                                             

Tools                                                             

1    Cut out guide                                          

2   Remove top shell                                   

3   Re-position Pixhawk                           

4   Replace top shell                                 

5   Re-calibrate Iris                                

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Summary of Contents for IRIS PIXHAWK

Page 1: ...ections between the components To ensure that this issue doesn t affect your Iris s autopilot system follow these instructions to adjust the position of Pixhawk For a video tutorial of this process and for more information visit 3dr com iris info Parts Tools 1 Cut out guide 2 Remove top shell 3 Re position Pixhawk 4 Replace top shell 5 Re calibrate Iris Contents 1 1 1 2 2 4 5 ...

Page 2: ...ate Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with back left corner of plate Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with back left corner of plate Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with back left corner of plate Align with top right corner of Pixhawk Align with b...

Page 3: ...open the top shell 3 Re position Pixhawk During this process try not to stress any of the cable connections between the components 1 Pull Pixhawk away from plate Pull Pixhawk off the foam squares and slightly away from the plate Remove the remaining foam from the bottom of Pixhawk and the top of the plate Use the cleaning pad to remove any dust from the surface of the plate Remove screws Open shel...

Page 4: ... To avoid damaging the splitter do not use too much force or put pressure on the connectors Move the splitter a few millimeters away from Pixhawk so that it won t touch the board in its new position The splitter may overlap slightly onto the cutout in the plate as long as it can stick securely in place example of foam attached to the bottom of Pixhawk Pixhawk situated in the correct position align...

Page 5: ...adio and do not become pinched between Pixhawk and the telemetry radio 7 Check components Check that the splitter telemetry radio and other components do not touch Pixhawk 4 Replace top shell Reverse the process in step 2 to replace the top shell Make sure that the shell does not pinch any of the cables Zip tie cables on top of telemetry radio Check that Pixhawk doesn t touch any other components ...

Page 6: ...ified here are required If the wizard appears close it and select Initial Setup and Mandatory Hardware to view individual calibrations The update is now complete For customer support contact us at help 3dr com or call our support line at 1 858 225 1414 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm PST Connect to Mission Planner APM Planner select Initial Setup and Mandatory Hardware and follow the promp...

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