This video will show you how to install the gimbal mounting plate of the Zenmuse X5. The necessary equipment and components include: Inspire 1 aircraft, X5 camera, gimbal mounting plate, 4 landing gears support pads, 4 landing gear rubber mats, 4 hexagon socket screws, 2 rear bracket fixing plates, 1 front bracket fixing plate, 1 hexagon socket screwdriver 2.5mm. The installation steps are as follows. Rotate the gimbal lock to the unlock position. Remove the original Inspire 1 gimbal, remove the 2 black dampers at the front. Hold the plate and press the white connector. Disconnect the 10PIN cable and the 8PIN cable in order. Before not to damage the gimbal cables. Remove the other 2 back dampers. Attach the new gimbal mounting plate components to the right position. Place the rear bracket fixing plate to the rear bracket with its flat side facing towards outside. Adjust its position so that it can be aligned with the screw hole. Hold the fixing plate and turn over the aircraft. Tighten the screws with the screwdriver. Install the other rear fixing plates the same way. Connect the 8PIN cable and 10PIN cable in order. Place the front fixing bracket with its grooved side facing inside. Adjust the 8PIN and 10PIN cable to avoid extrusion. Tighten the screws. Make sure the mounting opposition and the fixing plate stay close and flat. Next assemble the X5 camera, the step are: rotate the gimbal lock to the unlocked position. Align the lever and the camera groove to connect them.
Insert the gimbal connector while aligning its white lines with the gimbal lock. Rotate the gimbal lock to the locked position. Install the landing gear support pads. Paste the rubber mat under the landing gear make it aim at the arc direction. Install the support pad and then press is gently. Install the other support pad in the same way. In order to prevent the camera from hitting the uneven ground it is necessary to install the support pad. Power on the RC. Power on the aircraft to do self-check and see if the gimbal camera is performing normally. The installation is completed successfully if the self-check is finished normally. If the self-check is abnormal please check: 1. if the cables are well connected 2. If the gimbal lock is fastened. If the problem remains after several attempts of installation please contact DJI technical support.
