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Dr. FrankenPhoon
I would use all 4 3-rib. Using only 2 might not give you the clearance, and the 2 different damper designs would be fighting each other.So the dampeners on there should be all replaced with the taller ones instead? Both came in packets that say yuneec on them.
Yes @Eagle's Eye Video, this is a very confusing issue for sure, in all honestly I really do not know what damper was originally designed for what gimbal, and it seems like even Yuneec doesn't know what dampers they designed for what anymore, or even that the wrong dampers can cause a short. Regardless of part numbers and stated application, the reality is this is a very bad condition to be flying an aircraft with.
All I know is my own experience and what I can see with my own eyes. When you look at the gimbal with ball dampers installed, the wires are in direct contact with the upper metal plate -actually rubbing on it. I could clearly see chaffing was occurring, but my insulation hadn't worn thru -YET. When the 3-rib dampers are installed there is room for the wires and they do not rub. At this point it becomes a no-brainer decision to use the 3-rib dampers regardless of what Yuneec, Carolina Drones, and Vertigo say or think.
The only way to see this is problem area is to take the gimbal off and remove the gimbal guard. I have tried to take photos of the issue so I could post a warning, but it is too challenging for the focus and exposure to capture the detail in the middle of the cramped gap.
@Steve Carr is my witness. We were both online when the post appeared and we both replied and wondered if it was true, even discussed it in a PM, however I cannot remember for the life of me the title of the post or the OP's name. Maybe Steve can?
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