Spektrum DX2E Screen 4.3" Mount

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Didn't like wearing my Fatsharks when bashing about so made a mount for the DX2E. This mod is destructive, meaning you'll be drilling holes in the controller, voiding the warranty and if not careful, damaging it. With this adapter, you can use GoPro-related extensions to mount whatever you want such as a GoPro or reposition the screen height/tilt. YOU WILL NEED: - The printed parts - A Spektrum DX2E controller (with available speedometer port) https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2330 - Spektrum 4.3" Screen https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMVM435 - 1x 20mm+ M5 bolt - 1x M5 Nut - 2-4x 10mm M4 Bolt - 2x 30mm M4 Bolts - Drill with M3.5/M4 and M5 drill bits - Super Glue The parts include an antenna support if you've modified the controller to have a larger antenna, keeping them both straight like mine, but not needed for this if you haven't done it. All prints have the best orientation to print without supports. I recommend an infill of 10% or more for all just for added strength. ASSEMBLY 1. Print all parts (except Antenna Support if not desired) 2. Remove "Active Spedometer" cover from controller and test if the "Screen Controller Adapter fits snugly. If not, sand down the appropriate faces. 3. With the adapter in place, use the M3.5 drill bit to widen the holes of the adapter and bore through the controller. Be careful not to drill into internal components. If you feel uncomfortable, take apart the controller and remove the internals before doing so. I only used the upper 2 holes but you can use all 4 if you feel the adapter needs additional anchoring. 4. Insert the 2-4x 10mm M4 bolts and try to thread them in. If they don't go in, try to widen the holes with an M4 drill bit but be careful not to make it too wide for the bolt to thread into the plastic of the controller. 5. Once secure, take the M5 drill bit and slowly widen the "Screen Arm" and "Screen Controller Adapter" so that the M5 bolt will fit easily to hold them in place. 6. Take the "Screen Arm" and add glue to the large flat face then seat the "Screen Holder" down onto it so that the small tab slots between both pivots, with plenty of room to get it just right. 7. With the M4 drill bit, widen the outermost holes in the "Screen Cover" then again with the M5 bit. 8. Take the "Screen Arm" and "Screen Controller Adapter" and slide the M5 bolt through it with the M5 nut on the end with the hexagonal recess on it. Tighten it down to pull the nut into the recess, if it doesn't want to go in or cracks the part try to sand out the edges or get an M5 nut with a smaller hexagonal profile. 9. Place the 4.3" screen inside the "Screen Holder". 10. Put the "Screen Cover" over top and align the pivots. With the 2x 30mm M4 bolts, begin to screw them down until they are all the way through. The screen should be able to pivot once the clips on the cover (on top) are popped off. 11. With all in place, take the "Screen Shade" and test fit it. There are 2 slots built-in to align it with the screen and to make sure it stays in place. 12. If this fits, put a small amount of glue on the outermost rim of the "Screen Shade" and press it onto the "Screen Cover". It helps to have the screen in to align it properly but be sure not to have excess glue touch the screen. Once set, the setup is complete, and the screen should sit happily on your controller with a nice shade to keep the sun off it. I've uploaded the Sketchup file in case you want to make any adjustments to the design.