MicaSense RedEdge Guida rapida alla configurazione
RedEdge/3DR Solo
INTEGRATION GUIDE
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P/N: 900-00008 Rev 01 – May 2017
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Thank you for your purchase!
These instructions show how to integrate the MicaSense RedEdge with a 3DR Solo. This will cover
powering the camera from the host system, attaching mounting brackets included in the kit, and
placement of the Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS) and GPS.
What’s inside?
GPS-DLS mast
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2
3
4
Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC)
RedEdge/GoPro adapter assembly
Mast mounting plate
GPS-DLS mounting plate
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3
4
VHB tape squares (Qty 5)
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8
9
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M2 x 0.4 6mm nyloc screw (Qty 4)
M3 x 0.5 8mm screw (Qty 4)
M3 x 0.5 nyloc nut (Qty 4)
Zip ties(Qty 4)
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NOTE: Images are not shown to scale
4-40 ½” at head nyloc screw (Qty 3)
6Alcohol wipe
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10 11 12
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What’s required
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
5.5mm nut driver or wrench
Scissors/cutters/etc.
Let’s get started!
Warning: Installation of this kit into a 3DR Solo drone should be done by an experienced
person, in adherence with all recommendations and guidelines of the Solo manufacturer. Before
assembling this kit, ensure the Solo is not powered, has the battery removed, and the rotor
blades removed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury and/or damage to the
Solo or RedEdge.
Attaching the power board
1. Remove the three screws on the 3DR Solo gimbal bay cover.
Arrows indicate which screws to
remove to remove gimbal bay cover.
2. Pull off the gimbal bay cover.
Gimbal bay cover shown removed.
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3. Clean the area outlined in the image below to remove all foreign debris and oils using the provided
alcohol wipe.
Clean the area indicated with
provided alcohol wipe.
4. Remove the adhesive cover from the power board.
5. Thread the RedEdge connector through the hole in the cover as shown. Peeling back the red
adhesive lining, adhere the board to the cover in the position indicated below.
6. Locate the gimbal cable within the Solo and plug into the BEC as shown.
7. Replace the gimbal bay cover with the three screws.
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Attaching the power board
1. Remove the GoPro mount pin.
GoPro mount pin removed.
2. Using the three 4-40 screws, attach the RedEdge/GoPro adapter assembly to the RedEdge with a
#1 drive phillips screwdriver.
Three at head screws tightened to the
RedEdge.
3. Slip the adapter assembly into the GoPro mount on the Solo.
Adapter assembly placed in Solo GoPro mount.
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Camera loosely screwed in. Camera tilted to compensate for tilt during ight.
Attaching the DLS-GPS mast assembly
1. Secure the DLS-GPS mast to the mast mount using the M3 screws with nuts, and the Phillips
screwdriver and nutdriver or wrench previously mentioned.
Mast and mast mount secured.
2. Ensuring that the mast is folded by unscrewing the bottom retaining nut, attach the mast mount
to the Solo using the four M2 screws. The folded mast should be on the bottom side of the mast
mount (for now).
Mast folded. Mast and mast mount attached to
the Solo.
4. Flipping the Solo mount side up, insert and tighten the GoPro mount pin.
NOTE: While tightening, make sure to slightly tilt the camera to compensate for the tilt of the
aircraft while ying.
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3. Flip the Solo over, so that the camera is now facing downwards and the mast is facing upwards
(once unfolded and locked into place).
The locking mechanism on the
mast will need to be tightened.
4. Using the included alcohol wipe, clean all surfaces where the VHB tape will be applied.
NOTE: This is a critical step in promoting adhesion between surfaces.
5. Apply a single piece of VHB tape on the top of the mast once the alcohol has dried.
VHB tape applied to the top of the cleaned mast.
6. Center the GPS-DLS mounting plate over the VHB tape and rmly press together. Make sure the
plate is pointing front-back relative to the aircraft.
DLS-GPS plate mounted on top of mast.
7. Using the included VHB tape squares, secure the DLS and GPS to the mounting plate as shown.
Make sure the arrows on the DLS and GPS are both pointing forward, (towards the direction of
travel).
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GPS and DLS mounted with VHB and connected
with their associated cables.
8. Connect the GPS unit to the DLS unit.
NOTE: See the RedEdge Integration Guide for more details.
9. Connect the long 6pin connector from the DLS “CAM” connector to the matching connector on
the RedEdge camera.
NOTE: See the RedEdge Integration Guide for more details.
6pin cable connected between the RedEdge and
DLS.
10. Using the zip ties, secure the wires to the mast and aircraft frame as necessary.
Completed integration.
11. Using scissors or something similar, trim the zip ties.
WARNING: Failure to properly secure loose wires may lead to interference with the aircraft
propellers. This may damage the Solo, RedEdge, or both.
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For other RedEdge associated integration guides, please visit our
Knowledge Base at support.micasense.com
MicaSense RedEdge/3DR Solo Integration Kit Instructions.
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