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Cleaning movi??

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  1. Chris Newman

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    Finished up a 4 day shoots at the dunes. Was super careful but still managed to get my tilt motor full of sand. ( hear grinding when I turn tilt motor by hand). Anyone know if it's possible to disassemble enough to clean out the sand?
     
  2. Jason Comparetto

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    You could try compressed air (like from a real compressor), being careful not to actually be pushing the sand deeper into the grooves.
     
  3. Chris Newman

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    Thanks will give it a try!
     
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    Tristan Twisselman Active Member

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    Ive always just bought compressed air from costco (cheapest place i found it.) Under 20 dollars for 6 of them
     
  6. Chris Newman

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    Hey guy! Cleaned it out the best I could with air. A couple shoots later it's smooth as butter with no sand noises. I'm guessing sand didn't get in the bearings.
     
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    Steve Maller UAV Grief Counselor

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    Make sure you have a dry compressor I would hate to shoot moisture into the motors. Just an idea.
     
  10. Steve Maller

    Steve Maller UAV Grief Counselor

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    Wait...you mean I shouldn't use my Sodastream?
     
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    I used the soda stream before you just have to be very careful, bring a gallon of ice cream just in case of failure.;)
     
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  12. Chris Newman

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    Just an update, a week after the shoot all the sand worked it's way out on it's own!
     

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