Good news: the 3D Robotics store is now offering custom-molded cases for APM 2, in both top-pin and side-pin variety. They're $4.99 each. All new APM 2s now ship with these cases, included free!
They're smokey semi-transparent, so you can see the LEDs through the case. The button on the top connects to the APM 2 reset button.
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Dany: It's mostly for protection. Doesn't affect GPS as far as we've been able to measure. Yes, you do use double-sided tape (or velcro) to secure it to your frame. It's got a nice flat bottom, so that's easy.
Those cases look really great, it protects the AMP2 and it’s much better to mount anywhere with Double Sided Foam Tape to protect against vibrations.
Hard luck, I had to make my own, what about cases for 3DR Radios?
:) ok Eagle, contain your joy, gosh 3 messages in a row! I *Should* have stock next week!
What does it do except adding weight?
Does it affect GPS?
Do you just use 2 side tape now to fix it to frame?
Dont get me wrong, they are nice looking (agree that other colors would be nicer.. time to make our auto pilot of choice stand out) but I will get these questions for sure from customers so asking here!
Dany
Purple would have been cool :)
Chris, my APM 2 shipped Wednesday. Will this be with it, or do they start shipping with it next week?
Fluorescent orange for me, for when the inevitable happens!
Gareth: Just smokey gray for now. Maybe other colors someday if there's enough demand.
A second factory... that's great! Congratulations on your success and the great Wired article you wrote.
In my current build I’m using external RESET switch and UART0 from the right side of APM2 board, the new APM2 case does not have window for those connections ! I will have to modify the case before using it.
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