Pathfinder Edge: Mechanical installation
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The pathfinder box can in theory be mounted in any arbitrary orientation on a drone. Though it has only been tested in configurations where the faces of the USB ports, front, are perpendicular to the ground and foward direction of the drone.
Mechanical interface
The Pathfiner edge box is meant to be mounted to a plate using 8x m2 self tapping screws.
Clearance around box
The following items need clearence around the box for the system to function
GPS sma antenna connector
Left side
~10 mm
wifi antenna connector
Back side
~ 40 mm
USB connectors
Front Side
> 70 mm
Power connectors
Front side
spacing will depend on power connector.
cooling Vents
Top, and Back
~ 5 mm
should not be near exhaust of other systems
micro sd card slot (optional)
Back
~40 mm
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