STROBON Cree® light mounts for the DJI Mavic Pro (by DDH)

[msinger]

I can't find the proper place to order four (4) mounts 2 front 2 rear all in black or gray (which ever is closer to the color of the Mavic after sanding smooth)

The new mounts are available here. If you'd like them in light gray or black (not sanded), please reply to your email receipt after making a purchase or PM me. The other colors cannot be sanded since it causes the plastic to become discolored. Another option would be to buy the white mounts and paint them to match your Mavic.

 

[Cookedinlh]

The arms can only be folded if all of the lights are facing forward (which would likely not be ideal). Since the back arm is rotated when folding it, you would not be able to attach the light as shown above.

That's why velcro was invented . . works great . . .folds flat with quick and easy install and remove. less weight too. There is no movie here just a screen shot from my website discussion on STROBON . .
Nice idea with the 3D printer and well done . . .but a bit overkill . . Velcro is easier to use for the same effect. Just don't buy the cheap stuff. Get the really grippy industrial stuff.

 

[msinger]

Nice idea with the 3D printer and well done . . .but a bit overkill

Yep -- Velcro is an option too. However, this thread is for those people who don't want to use Velcro

 

[Cookedinlh]

Yep -- Velcro is an option too. However, this thread is for those people who don't want to use Velcro

OOps. . . sorry missed that . . .Is it only for those with permissive wives that allow 3D thing-a-mic-printers?

 

[PT_Mavic]

I'm on it. We can discuss in your PM until I create a dedicated thread about it.
Yes, the arm can be folded with it attached.

That's terrific; great job. Looking forward to placing another order for strobe and tracker mounts. If you need any PM input from me regarding the tracker, I'm here.

I get the sanding issue; I'm sure there's a model-aircraft paint color out there that would match the Mavic nicely. Can you tell us the type of plastic you use, so that a compatible paint type can be found, or will regular acrylics adhere to it?

 

[msinger]

Can you tell us the type of plastic you use

It's PLA.

 

[PT_Mavic]

It's PLA.

Thanks. According to this article after a quick search, acrylic should be fine with PLA, possibly better after a primer coat:
Painting 3d Prints - PLA and Nylon - 3d Printing Era

Now I just need to track down the right paint color-code to match the Mavic.

 

[msinger]

For anyone that's confused, here are the positions of the mounts:



The front mounts are not interchangeable, so make sure you order the correct mount if you're only ordering one front mount.

 

[Hauptmann]

These things are far too cool not to have. glad i ordered mine!

 

[SKYGUY_88]

The front mounts are not interchangeable, so make sure you order the correct mount if you're only ordering one front mount.

Still just a little confused,

Are the front mounts aimed towards the front and can they be aimed towards the rear but still on the front leg?
And vise versa with the rear?

Also,
Once sanded, what color do the black and gray become?
I'm ok with unsanded, just curious.

 

[msinger]

Are the front mounts aimed towards the front and can they be aimed towards the rear but still on the front leg?

The front mount can only be aimed forward. The rear mount can be aimed forward or backward (since the rear arm is square).

Once sanded, what color do the black and gray become?

Both colors turn a lighter matte color. I'll sand some today and post a photo.

 

[msinger]

Below are the three colors side-by-side. The unsanded mounts are on the left side in the first photo.

 

[TreeburnerCT]

I run a 3D printing company, and although we work mostly with ABS, PETG, Nylon and Polycarbonate we've found that a coat of clear matte acrylic after sandblasting helps to restore the color lost to sanding when working with ABS or PETG. Not sure if it works the same with PLA but it also keeps the plastic from absorbing oils from your skin which happens with sandblasted parts.

-Joe

 

[msinger]

we've found that a coat of clear matte acrylic after sandblasting helps to restore the color lost to sanding when working with ABS or PETG

Got a favorite brand?

 

[TreeburnerCT]

Got a favorite brand?

I'll have to check what brand it is on Monday and post some before and after pictures, but it was whatever I spotted first at Home Depot so I'm sure any brand would work fine.

-Joe

 

[msinger]

My local Home Depot has Rust-Oleum Clear Matte Spray in stock.

"Great for wood, metal, wicker, plastic, glass, plaster and paper"

 

[TheLightSpeed!]

Honestly the old design didn't hold up to the heat.... mine started bending. This new design looks better to me. I wish I would have waited now

 

[TheLightSpeed!]

Got a favorite brand?

Mike what kind of printer do you use? Can I ask???

 

[msinger]

I have Flashforge Dreamer and MakerGear M2 printers. I use my MakerGear printers most of the time.

 

[TreeburnerCT]

Stopped in the office to get my Moverio mount off the printer and checked out the clearcoat we use. It's "Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2x Ultra Cover Matte Clear", and one coat produced the results below:

Black ABS Print before any post-processing:
b4-sandblasting-5417 by Joe Eckert, on Flickr
Black ABS Print after sandblasting:
after-sandblasting-5422 by Joe Eckert, on Flickr
Black ABS Print after sandblasting and acrylic clearcoat:
after-sandblasting-clearcoat-5547 by Joe Eckert, on Flickr