AV200 360 kit?

[Benjamin Rowland]

I've got an AV200 that I'd like to upgrade to 3-axis. Anyone have some feedback on the 360 pan kit? Thanks!

 

[DucktileMedia]

Yes, it is very very nice! rigid as hell, they did a good job. Hopefully they send you the rights parts in your kit though. I had missing screws, ones that were way too short, there was a collar for the av130 instead of the 200. Maybe just beg them to double check your kit contents. I'm sure it was just a rare thing that happened but with the shipping involved it was a PITA. But yes, the 360 kit is solid. Probably one of the best things they make.

 

[Benjamin Rowland]

Yes, it is very very nice! rigid as hell, they did a good job. Hopefully they send you the rights parts in your kit though. I had missing screws, ones that were way too short, there was a collar for the av130 instead of the 200. Maybe just beg them to double check your kit contents. I'm sure it was just a rare thing that happened but with the shipping involved it was a PITA. But yes, the 360 kit is solid. Probably one of the best things they make.

Thanks Yuri!

 

[tahoelight]

Photohogher also has great service, so if there are missing parts then they will send them to you quickly. I have the AV200 pan kit and the only complaint is the landing gear. The old style landing gear needed to be glued and the new rod style constantly needs new grommets as they tear. Otherwise pan functions well.

 

[pattersonimages]

Any chance you know where to find a detailed breakdown of assembly with the V2 / Thrust bearing combo - the only manual I can find is the pre-bearing one..
Thanks
Jeff

Yes, it is very very nice! rigid as hell, they did a good job. Hopefully they send you the rights parts in your kit though. I had missing screws, ones that were way too short, there was a collar for the av130 instead of the 200. Maybe just beg them to double check your kit contents. I'm sure it was just a rare thing that happened but with the shipping involved it was a PITA. But yes, the 360 kit is solid. Probably one of the best things they make.

 

[SMP]

Concur, pan works fine.

 

[DucktileMedia]

There was just a pic of it on their site when i did it. its really not that hard. I think the only good thing to know was the order in which to put the spacer in and it also helped to remove the pan servo to install it. that was a little tricky now that I think back. I also got a bunch of screws that were too short and was missing the droidworx adapter so it confused the hell out of me. I can help you out if you get stuck. You really only need to see a pic of how it is assembled.

 

[pattersonimages]

That is where I got sidetracked. I thought I had it together properly - but am left with the large spacer. - also had some screws missing.
I'm pretty sure all else is correct, and was lucky enough to figure out the servo removal to help make it easier.

Would just like to see an expanded view of the installation to ensure its correct. Pretty horrible that Photohigher cant even put one up on their own site,
But if you have a couple photos that would be awesome,
Jeff

There was just a pic of it on their site when i did it. its really not that hard. I think the only good thing to know was the order in which to put the spacer in and it also helped to remove the pan servo to install it. that was a little tricky now that I think back. I also got a bunch of screws that were too short and was missing the droidworx adapter so it confused the hell out of me. I can help you out if you get stuck. You really only need to see a pic of how it is assembled.