WK-M Compass Module

[Cheshirecat]

I have been thinking about the best way for me to mount the WK-M compass module.
I have it on the mid sized carbon (Errr..Stick) but want to be able to make small rotation adjustments to it if needed, i am considering drilling a 2.5mm hole in the collar that the module sticks to and threading it for a M3 Grub screw.
How do others mount the compass with the ability to adjust it??

 

[ProPilotWannaBe]

I have it mounted via one screw in the middle on the stock base. Since it's mounted on one screw, I can easily loosen and adjust the angle.

All that said, I have meaning to ask those on this forum what people think of mounting it on the S800 directly on the top plate and eliminating the stick altogether. On the S800 there is plenty of clearance from all the props that it seems like it shouldn't get any interference. Yes, I recognize that I won't be able to make those simple adjustments, but it offers other benefits. So while people as responding to the question of "how do others mount the compass", I'd like to see if anybody else has done what I'm considering on the S800.

 

[boranup]

Check how the guys mounted it here - http://www.multiwiicopter.com/products/s800-airframe

Half way down the page - just another alternative

 

[ChrisViperM]

I have been thinking about the best way for me to mount the WK-M compass module.
I have it on the mid sized carbon (Errr..Stick) but want to be able to make small rotation adjustments to it if needed, i am considering drilling a 2.5mm hole in the collar that the module sticks to and threading it for a M3 Grub screw.
How do others mount the compass with the ability to adjust it??

One option is this: http://www.kopterworx.com/DJI-Hobby/GPS-foldable-ant-for-NAZA-WKM?keyword=gps

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You can fold it down for transport, and by "un-screwing" it you can easily adjust rotation.....just be careful not to "punch" the power lanes of the top frame plate, 'cause you have to drill a small hole on the top-plate to mount it.
To drill a hole in the standard collar won't work - ask how I know - it's crap aluminium and simply too weak to hold the grub screw. I got a much "beefier" one made from brass, and that works perfectly now. Just make sure to mount it in a way that the screw is always easlily accessible.

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Chris

 

[Cheshirecat]

Thanks Chris the Kopterworx solution looks ideal.
No problem with punching through a power line as i am on a Droidworx frame :nevreness: