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The modifiction I do to these is to replace the actuator arm with a 2mm shaft collar and socket head screw. This makes it much more durable and in some cases easier to install and adjust. Here is one that I modified- | The modifiction I do to these is to replace the actuator arm with a 2mm shaft collar and socket head screw. This makes it much more durable and in some cases easier to install and adjust. Here is one that I modified- | ||
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Revision as of 21:31, 10 July 2020
Introduction
Many folks have asked "where do you get the canopy latch you show in your canopies?". The answer is "many places" and then there are the modifications I do...
Here's One Source
Here are three of the type I use found on the HobbyKing website-
Canopy Lock Latch (2pc)
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Canopy Lock / Latch Spring Loaded (2pc)
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Aluminum Canopy Lock / Latch Spring Loaded
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Of these three, the first one, which is all plastic, is the most susceptible to breakage so I generally don't recommend it unless you modify it by getting rid of the plastic actuator.
All three can be found on this HobbyKing page - Spring Latches
You can also find these on many other RC store sites.
Mods
The modifiction I do to these is to replace the actuator arm with a 2mm shaft collar and socket head screw. This makes it much more durable and in some cases easier to install and adjust. Here is one that I modified-
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With the shaft collar, you can adjust the length of the pin without having to cut the metal rod.
Can you Print this?
If you have a printer that can print at a .1mm resolution and a strong filament, yes! You'll have to find a 2mm material for the pin and the shaft collar. The spring can be taken from a ball point pen.
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Here is the STL if yu want to try a printed version-
See Also
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