Section 1: Assemble the Booms
In this section, you’ll be assembling the four booms, or “arms” for your ELEV-8 v3.
Warning! As tempting as it may be, DO NOT attach the propellers or propeller adapters to the motor yet. In fact, you won’t need them until the very last step, so go ahead and stash them away for the moment.
This section will take approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on your skill level and equipment.
Tools Needed in this Section
- 1.5 mm Hex Key (#725-00067, included in Kit)
- Paper Towels or other disposable work surface/wipes
- #1 Philips Head Screwdriver
- Needle-Nose Pliers (optional)
Tip! For your reference, wherever hardware is included in a Parts list, just click on the item link to open this image in a new window.
Parts Needed in this Section
- 2 – ELEV-8 v3 Boom – Silver (Clear) (#730-00065), #1 in drawing below
- 2 – ELEV-8 v3 Boom – Blue (#730-00066), #1 in drawing below
- 4 – KEDA 1000kV Outrunner Motor (#750-90010), #2 in drawing below
- 4 – Landing Gear (#721-80007), #3 in drawing below
- 4 – ELEV-8 v3 Motor Mount (#721-80304), #4 in drawing below
- 4 – Black Rubber Grommet (#700-00140), #5 in drawing below
- 4 – Plug, Fits 3/4″OD Tube (#700-00145), #6 in drawing below
- 8 – Saddle Washer, 3/4″ (#712-00010), #7 in drawing below
- 16 – Machine Screw, M3-0.5 x 6mm, #8 in drawing below
- 4 – Machine Screw, #4-40 x 1 1/2″, #9 in drawing below
- 4 – Machine Screw, #4-40 x 1 1/4”, #10 in drawing below
- 4 – Flat Washer, #4, #11 in drawing below
- 8 – Locknut, #4-40, #12 in drawing below
- 8 – Nylon Spacer, #4 x 1/8″ Length, #13 in drawing below
- 1 – Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® (#700-00106)
A PDF of the above drawing is available for download here.