In this section, you will make the Isolation Assembly, following the 4 steps below.
This section will take approximately 15 to 60 miniutes, depending on your skill level and equipment.
A PDF of the above drawing is available for download here [5].
Assembly of the Isolation System starts with bolting the aluminium standoffs to the Isolation Plate. These bolts will face upwards, so it is best practice to use some method of threadlocking to keep them secure. Here, we will be using Loctite®.
It's now time to secure the flight controller and power distribution board. Nylon (plastic) hardware is used here to reduce the risk of damage to the boards from over-tightening, and beacue they are non-conductive.
Warning! The ELEV-8 Flight Controller is a sensitive piece of elecrical equipment. Handle it with care, and do not expose it to water or static elecricity.
Before the Isolation Assembly is attached to the chassis, the cable that will provide power the the flight controller is attached.
WARNING: If the 3-pin cable connecting the flight controller to the power distribution board is plugged into the 3-pin header incorrectly, it will destroy your flight controller when you connect your battery!
The barometric pressure sensor on the flight controller (FC) is sensitive to sunlight and wind, so a piece of open-cell foam will be placed over it to protect it. The foam will shield it from direct light and high speed airflow, while still allowing enough air to pass through to accuratly measure the air pressure. The flight controller cover will further shield the electronics while still allowing you to view the flight controller.
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_pliers.jpg
[3] http://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/Tools/tool_scissors.jpg
[4] http://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/v3-HardwarePackSingles-Labeled.png
[5] https://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/80300-IA%20RevA03.PDF
[6] https://learn.parallax.com/sites/default/files/content/ELEV-8/v3-Assembly/v3-HardwarePackSingles-Labeled.png