In this section, you will assemble the ELEV-8 v3 Quadcopter chassis, following the four steps below. This section will take approximately 0.5 to 1.5 hours, depending on your skill level and equipment.
A PDF of the above drawing is available for download here [4].
Chassis assembly starts with laying out the hardware and placing the top chassis plate upside down on an elevated surfase, so that the booms can be positioned level in the next step.
Now you will carefuly lay out the booms to ensure the colors are placed in the corrrect orientation. The clear anodized (appear silver in color) booms will be at the front, and the blue anodized booms will be at the rear.
With everything prepared, you will now carefuly attach the bottom chassis plate. Some patience will serve you well here. The ELEV-8 v3 is designed with tight tolerances to achieve the strongest and most rigid from possible, so it may take a miniute or two to get everything lined up properly.
While the two hook and loop straps normally secure the battery well, some users prefer the extra security provided by the addition of two foam pads underneath the battery. Adding the foam pads more firmly secures the battery in place and also works to prevent slipping.
Links
[1] http://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/Tools/tool_screwdriver.jpg
[2] http://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/Tools/tool_scissors.jpg
[3] http://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/v3-HardwarePackSingles-Labeled.png
[4] https://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/80300-CA%20RevA01.PDF
[5] https://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/v3-HardwarePackSingles-Labeled.png