2.
Trace the wires from the boom to be replaced. There will be three cables from each
boom, a power cable, an LED cable and a motor control cable. Carefully unplug each,
taking care to note the locations for when the replacement boom is fitted.
3. Remove any strain relieving zip ties. Take care to note the correct wire routing.
4.
Loosen the three M4 bolts that clamp the boom, and carefully slide the boom out of
the hinge.
5.
Remove the corrugated tube from the old boom, noting its location on the harness. If
being reused, remove the ActiveBlade assembly from the old boom.
6. Prepare the new boom assembly by attaching the corrugated tube.
7.
Feed the wiring harness through the hinge, slide the boom into place and temporarily
secure by lightly tightening the hinge bolts.
8.
Connect new boom’s three cables, route the wires and secure with strain relief zip ties
where needed. Make sure the corrugated tube is positioned correctly and strain
relieved to the chassis securely.
9. Replace the enclosure cover and reinstall the top chassis per the previous section.
10.
The booms on ALTA X are clocked to improve yaw authority. Replacement booms are
supplied with alignment cards to allow accurate clocking of the motors. Their use is
covered in this video. Before aligning the motors, completely remove the M4 boom
clamp fasteners, and apply Loctitie 243 or equivalent. Once aligned, torque fasteners.
11. Reattach the ActiveBlade assembly as described in previous section.
Updating Firmware
Autopilot and system component firmware is updated via the USB expansion port on ALTA
X located in the chassis closeout between booms 1 and 2. To update firmware download the
latest FW files from the ALTA X Firmware page and follow the instructions below.
1.
Download the latest ALTA X FW from the ALTA X Firmware page on the
support website.
2.
Plug in a USB cable to your computer. Leave the other end unplugged from
ALTA X for now.
