UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement

はじめに

The DC motors which power the propellers are relatively easy to break. Fortunately, they are also relatively easy to replace. By purchasing a cheap U842 motor (either U842-03 or -04 for counterclocwise and clockwise motors respectively) and following these simple instructions, your drone will be flying again in no time.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Bottom Light

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Bottom Light: 手順 1、 2の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Bottom Light: 手順 1、 2の画像 2

To open up the motor housing, first remove the bottom light by unscrewing,
One 6mm Phillips screw.

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手順2 Propeller Bumper

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Propeller Bumper: 手順 2、 3の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Propeller Bumper: 手順 2、 3の画像 2

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Propeller Bumper: 手順 2、 3の画像 3

Unscrew the single propeller bumper screw on the outside of the of the motor housing.

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手順3

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Push up on each of the two tabs that connect the bumper to the bottom casing.
Slide the bumper up off of the drone.
The propeller is not shown in these photos because the steps for removing the bumper and the propeller are interchangeable. Choose whichever sequence feels most comfortable!

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手順4

To remove the propeller, first unscrew the propeller set screw.
Next, slide the propeller up off the motor gear shaft.

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手順5 Motor Casing Screws

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Casing Screws: 手順 5、 2の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Casing Screws: 手順 5、 2の画像 2

Unscrew the three screws on the perimeter of the motor casing.
Three 6mm Phillips screws.

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手順6 Motor Casing

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Casing: 手順 6、 3の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Casing: 手順 6、 3の画像 2

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Casing: 手順 6、 3の画像 3

Remove the motor casing by pulling up on the edges of the prismatic housing.
The casing may require heavy force to remove. Be cautious to avoid breaking the mating pins (shown up close in the third picture).

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手順7 Motor Mounting Screws

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Mounting Screws: 手順 7、 2の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Motor Mounting Screws: 手順 7、 2の画像 2

Remove the three motor mounting screws.
Three 6mm Phillips screws.

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手順8 Detach Motor Cable

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Detach Motor Cable: 手順 8、 2の画像 1

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement, Detach Motor Cable: 手順 8、 2の画像 2

The motor-cable plug appears to be covered in a waxy sealing material.
Use a thin blade or an X-ACTO knife to slice along the bottom of the wax to free the plug.

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手順9

UDI U842 Quadcopter DC Motor Replacement: 手順 9、 3の画像 3

Detach the motor cable by pulling outward and gently wiggling the plug.
Be careful to avoid pulling off the board-mounted connector, as shown in the third photo. If the connector starts to come loose, just press it back down and it will snap into place.

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