Taranis X9E tray arm system

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My solution for an X9E arm system that works (for me at least). Originally the X9E is equipped with harness arms that are too flimsy and causes the radio to hang forward down in an uncomfortable angle. Add a FPV monitor to this and the whole system becomes nearly unusable. One other serious drawback is that the factory arms obstructs the nautral path of my hand and arm when reaching for the sticks. This solution solves these problems and is easily foldable to allow for transport. It takes up a bit more space but it WILL FIT inside the case if you re-arrange the velcro cushions inside the case somewhat. In a field test I had excellent results with this system, even with a weighty FPV monitor attached to the handlebar. The system consists of three parts and are made for the left side of the radio. Use the mesh mirror utility that exists in most repetier hosts to make parts for the right side. The upper harness arm is symmetrical so it won't need mirroring. You will need some screws and nuts to complete a working unit. These are: 8 x M3-15mm machine screw 2 x M3 self locking nuts 2 x M4-17mm machine screw 2 x M4 self locking nuts Start by disassembling the plastic side supports (3 x M3 screws each side). These screws cannot be reused as they will be too short. Assemble the anchor bar with the lower harness arm placing the M4x17 screw with the head facing inwards against the radio case. It should be flush with the anchor bars face. Apply the M4 nut and tighten so that it will pivot with a slight force applied. Now the anchor bar can now be mounted using the M3 holes for the plastic side supports. Insert a M3x15 screw trough the middle hole of the side support and then trough the anchor bar and screw carefully until the screw attaches correctly. Be careful, ist easy to misalign the threads and damage the fixation point. Repeat with the other screws. Now tighten all three screws firmly. The anchor bar should now be sturdily fixed to the radio side face. Now mount the upper harness arm. It will fit inside the upper part of the lower harness arm. You may need to sand off some o the side faces of the upper arm to make it fit inside. Fasten the two arms together with a M3x15 an a M3 self locking nut. Same here, adjust tightness so that a light force will make it pivot. Mount the steel rings that comes with the Taranis harness to the upper harness arms. You should now be ready for action. Good luck! Print Settings Printer: Velleman Vertex Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 30% Notes: If you orient the meshes properly supports are only needed when printing the Lower harness arm.