Garud-500 GPS Mast

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This is a straightforward snap-fit installation for a ceramic GPS antenna module designed to be attached to VarunHeta's innovative Garud-500 DIY Drone design. If you want to integrate autonomous features through iNav or add Return to Home and Follow Me functionality using Betaflight, place the GPS module in this mast for optimal reception. It fits snugly into any corner's nearest-to-center arrow-shaped holes with a press-fit mechanism, featuring a snap-in edge on the tip. If the fit is too loose, you can apply glue to the part that passes through the arm or install an M2 screw in the tip protruding into the arm's cavity. The GPS dome base is secured to the rod using a M3 tapered head bolt up to 10mm long. The dome lid simply snaps onto the base. In most cases, no additional supports are needed. I recommend printing the rod with a higher infill percentage for structural integrity, but the upper and lower dome can be printed at a lower infill setting. A 30% infill makes it quite durable to withstand repeated openings without breaking clips. As designed, there's a minimum of 16mm clearance between the dome perimeter and the tip of the prop, even with 10-inch props installed. However, if you install 12-inch props, interference occurs, but this craft was never intended for use with 10-inch props according to the author's description.