Hi, I'm trying to install a C5 in my aircraft. My desired location requires the camera cable to pass through a small hole, about 10mm. Is there any way to disconnect the cable at the camera and then reconnect? I am not afraid to solder.
I've seen this thread, so it seems splicing the cable is an option: https://www.innovv.com/forum/innovv-c5-motocam/has-anyone-cut-spliced-lens-cable
Also I think this thread has a picture of the insides of the cable: https://www.innovv.com/forum/innovv-c5-motocam/rf-interference
Would rather just remove and reinstall the cable at the camera end if it is possible. Barring that, I'll splice the cable and install a connector with crimped pins. I can remove the crimped pins from the shell to get the cable through the hole. The proposed splice would happen inside the cockpit and does not need to be waterproof.
Not sure how to route the shielding of the cable. Attaching it to the shell would be ideal but tricky, maybe just send it to its own pin on the new connector?
Any thoughts, input, or other ideas? Thanks!
Cool design and good job. Looks smart.
I would be interested to see what you print to replace the wings!
Ok, ok, consider me dissuaded! I think I've found a suitable plan B. I'll have to remove the wings on the connector to fit through the space I've found, but I can 3d print a bracket that will hold the cable securely in place of the wings. So my warranty is probably going away anyway, not terribly worried about that, but at least the electrical stuff will remain unmolested. Thanks,
-jon
At the least, you would void your warranty. You could fry the sensor or you could create resistance in the cable. This seems like a dicey solution to me!
I see. I'll look for a plan B. Thank you for the quick reply!
Sorry, this is a special shielded cable to carry the HD signal. It cannot be cut and spliced. Looks like it will take about a 25mm hole either way. You could use a smaller hole if you slot the hole for the tabs of the camera end.