January 18, 2025
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UPDATE 01.18.25
I still haven't figured a good tolerance because the TPU absorbing moisture and expand. It seems that no matter what clearance I give it it will still absorb to be snug after a few months. The only solution I found is to stop the print short toward the end so you have the ability to grab the antenna and to help pull it out. See last photo.
UPDATE: It has come to my attention that the antenna fitment is too snug for removal. An updated model is now available and it has V1.1 prefixed in the title. I believe it was already a snug fit and overtime the tpu absorbs moisture and swells. Anyways the same instructions below apply when removing the antennas however it should be easier to do now. So sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused you.
Changelog:
(10/31/2024)
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An antenna mount for Caddx Walksnail's Avatar HD Pro and Moonlight VTX's. The ones that have Dual Antennas. The mount holds 15.1mm wide antenna with a stem tube of 30mm long.
Only two support enforcers are needed where pictured above. You'll also need clean tpu print setting to achieve the proper clearances.
If it doesn't slide in with little force, DO NOT FORCE IT. you need to adjust your settings or you will break your antenna.
If you're having trouble feeding the u.FL connectors through. Tie a piece of thread or fishing line to the end of the wire to help feed it down the tube from the bottom end of the mount housing. Alternatively, you can melt the bottom tpu hole with a small hot piece of metal to accommodate your needs.
To remove your antennas use a blunt stick from the bottom and push on the black antenna tube to slowly work it out. DO NOT PULL ON THE TOP BULB. Once you have the stem accessible from the top grab it with some needle nose pliers and pull the rest out
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
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