Hubsan Zino - ribbon cable of gimbal and camera protection

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Drone Hubsan Zino / Pro - Preventing Damage to Ribbon Cable of Gimbal. Replacing the original part with a modified component prevents ribbon cables from getting caught, thus avoiding gimbal or camera defects. This modified component retains the primary function of the original part but significantly reduces the risk of ribbon cable damage and camera malfunction. It is located in front of the gimbal and secured with a easily accessible screw, making it easy to replace in under a minute. The retaining element originally limits gimbal movement to save the soft dampener fixation and prevent the gimbal from becoming dislodged during mechanical shock, such as hard landings. Unfortunately, ribbon cables can become entangled in this element under certain circumstances, like collisions or incorrect handling of the Hubsan gimbal protector, potentially causing damage. Watch a video showcasing the problem: https://youtu.be/y8BWnvYIZo8 This video demonstrates the assembly process: https://youtu.be/xzWUftqwgtA Version History: 1. Initial 2. Added deflector cams 3. Reinforced deflector cams and made minor adjustments for easier printing 4. Thicker, designed for lower layer-adhesion prints For makers, I used PETG (0.1mm, 30mm/s) with some tricks to enhance layer-to-layer adhesion. Options include reducing the printing speed, cooling, or increasing the extrusion factor. About Ribbon Cables of Hubsan Zino: The ribbon cable is a fragile cable consisting of many thin, conducting wires running parallel to each other. Two ribbon cables connect the main board to the gimbal/camera component: one carries image signals and has 1+1 connectors; the other controls camera movement and has 3+1 connectors. If the ribbon cable breaks, FPV may not work, remote controller connection or SD card reading/writing might be affected. Zino can usually detect cable failure but intermittent failures are hard to identify, leading to symptoms like shaking video or gimbal error messages. Sometimes, a single hairlike wire in the cable is ruptured, affecting conductivity based on how the cable is bent. This makes it difficult to detect damage. Preventing problems is better than solving them; however, if you're dealing with a broken ribbon cable, this link provides guidance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=znwgM-FA-5g Replacing a faulty ribbon cable can be challenging due to sourcing issues from China and precise assembly requirements.