HoZy
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Hi all,
After browsing the forums for a while I picked up a G1WH from eBay seller "cu-tomorrow"
In Sydney,Aus. For $55AUD ($42USD) including delivery.
First things first, It arrived. I threw my Class10 Samsung pro 16GB MicroSD in & formatted it and set it up confirming it is working and continued to dismantle the unit confirming it had a genuine Novatek NT96650 it shipped with "G1WH-DA380-2014.11.28.03" firmware with the internal battery dated January 2015.
Then decided to tackle some "common issues" I noticed people post about on this forum & various others as a "preventative" measure.
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Minor rattles = Disassembled and used thin foam backed tape over all buttons, Still tactile & no rattles.
Faulty USB socket = Re-Soldered 4xGrounding tabs (2 were ontop of their solder pads with no solder), Pressed in the top tab slightly for more clamping force & applied hot glue to sides & rear of port to increase life.
Faulty/No SD card inserted = Re-Soldered the 4xGrounding tabs (1 wasn't even soldered) as well as hot glue on this one.
Out of focus/low focus when hot = Adjusted focus ring ever so slightly using mini-hdmi out on TV then used Hot glue @ the base of the lens assembly, The middle threads & the top thread.
Loose battery = Small dot of hot glue on opposing corners of the lipo battery (Included double sided tape was very weak)
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I also decided to plastidip the white useless LED diffuser black for the sakes of it being annoying.
Now, Some other things I've read is the lipo acting up in cold & hot weather, For this I ordered a "Turnigy nano-tech 260mAh 1S 35-70C Lipo Pack" for $3.95aud + post.
While being a hobbyist I've always noticed the nano-tech batteries reacting best to cold/hot weather as well as they do not have a habit of ballooning under extreme weather like regular lithium polymer batteries do.
This has yet to arrive and I will update once it does.
Thanks for listening to my rambling,
Cheers
Mat
Edit: Couple of iPhone snaps
After browsing the forums for a while I picked up a G1WH from eBay seller "cu-tomorrow"
In Sydney,Aus. For $55AUD ($42USD) including delivery.
First things first, It arrived. I threw my Class10 Samsung pro 16GB MicroSD in & formatted it and set it up confirming it is working and continued to dismantle the unit confirming it had a genuine Novatek NT96650 it shipped with "G1WH-DA380-2014.11.28.03" firmware with the internal battery dated January 2015.
Then decided to tackle some "common issues" I noticed people post about on this forum & various others as a "preventative" measure.
--------------------
Minor rattles = Disassembled and used thin foam backed tape over all buttons, Still tactile & no rattles.
Faulty USB socket = Re-Soldered 4xGrounding tabs (2 were ontop of their solder pads with no solder), Pressed in the top tab slightly for more clamping force & applied hot glue to sides & rear of port to increase life.
Faulty/No SD card inserted = Re-Soldered the 4xGrounding tabs (1 wasn't even soldered) as well as hot glue on this one.
Out of focus/low focus when hot = Adjusted focus ring ever so slightly using mini-hdmi out on TV then used Hot glue @ the base of the lens assembly, The middle threads & the top thread.
Loose battery = Small dot of hot glue on opposing corners of the lipo battery (Included double sided tape was very weak)
--------------------
I also decided to plastidip the white useless LED diffuser black for the sakes of it being annoying.
Now, Some other things I've read is the lipo acting up in cold & hot weather, For this I ordered a "Turnigy nano-tech 260mAh 1S 35-70C Lipo Pack" for $3.95aud + post.
While being a hobbyist I've always noticed the nano-tech batteries reacting best to cold/hot weather as well as they do not have a habit of ballooning under extreme weather like regular lithium polymer batteries do.
This has yet to arrive and I will update once it does.
Thanks for listening to my rambling,
Cheers
Mat
Edit: Couple of iPhone snaps
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