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 ======Pneumatic actuator mod for collective levers====== ======Pneumatic actuator mod for collective levers======
  
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 =====Summary===== =====Summary=====
  
-This mod makes collective levers perfect. Consider trying it! It is compatible will all MKIII and MKIV levers.+This mod makes collective levers perfect. Please consider to give it a whirl! This mod is compatible with all MKIII, and MKIV levers. For levers with integrated heads, the mod should be used without a counterweight.
  
 =====You will need:===== =====You will need:=====
  
-1 * MAL16-150 pneumatic actuator +  * 1 * MAL16-100 pneumatic actuator 
-1 * 20×10x1000mm aluminum rectangular pipe +  * 1 * 20×10x1000mm aluminum rectangular pipe 
-4 * M3x50mm screws and nuts +  * 4 * M3x50mm screws and nuts 
-2 * M4x80mm screws +  * 2 * M4x80mm screws 
-4 * M8x75 bolts +  * 4 * M8x55 bolts 
-2 * M8x45 bolts +  * 2 * M8x45 bolts 
-a pack of M8 washers, spring washers, and nuts +  * a pack of M8 washers, spring washers, and nuts 
-4 * M8x100 bolts +  * 4 * M8x100 bolts 
-2* M5*12 screws +  * 2* M5*12 screws 
-1 * M6x30 bolt +  * 1 * M6x30 bolt 
-2* M6 nuts +  * 2* M6 nuts 
-4 x 608 bearings (standard skateboard bearings)+  * 4 x 608 bearings (standard skateboard bearings)
  
 =====Repository path===== =====Repository path=====
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-4. Insert an M4x80mm strengthening screw from the outer side of the part. Use a nyloc nut to fix it.+4. Insert an M4x80mm strengthening screw from the outer side of the part. Use a nyloc nut to fix it in it's place.
  
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-7. Put the counterweight housing back onto the tube. No need in tightening nuts too much at this point.+7. Put the counterweight housing back onto the tube. There is no need to tighten the nuts too much, at this point.
  
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-8. Put a detent ring onto the cylinder as shown in the next picture.+8. Put a detent ring onto the cylinder, as shown in the picture below:
  
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-10. Screw the upper hinge onto the cylinder rod. Hold the rod as shown in the picture below while doing it.+10. Screw the upper hinge onto the cylinder rod. Hold the rod as shown in the picture below, while doing it.
  
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-11. Put 2 M5 screws into their sockets in the cylinder, turn for a couple of turns. Do not tighten!+11. Put 2 M5 screws into their sockets in the cylinder, turn for a couple of turns. Do not tighten the screws!
  
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-12. Put the lower hinge connector onto the cylinder and fix it in place with an M6x30 mm bolt. and a nut Use thread locker.+12. Put the lower hinge connector onto the cylinder, and fix it in place with an M6x30 mm bolt. Apply thread locker to the nut.
  
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-13. Put 2 M8x55mm bolts into the lower hinge part. Fix with nuts.+13. Put 2 M8x55mm bolts into the lower hinge part. Fix it with nuts.
  
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-15. Put the bolt through the lower hinge, and screw it into the lower cylinder connector part, as shown in following pictures:+15. Put the bolt through the lower hinge, and screw it to the lower cylinder connector part, as shown in following pictures:
  
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-19. Screw the bolt into the lever connector lower ring part to smth like 70% of its length.+19. Screw the bolt into the lever connector's lower ring part, to something like 70% of its length.
  
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-21. Put a bearing and a nut onto the bolt and screw it completely. Tighten. Check jitter-free operation nof the hinge.+21. Put a bearing and a nut onto the bolt and screw it completely. Tighten. Check jitter-free operation of the hinge.
  
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-23. Cut a 340mm piece of 10x20mm aluminum tubing, file its ends, and put a cap onto it.+23. Cut a 340mm piece of 10x20mm aluminum tubing, file the ends, and attach a cap onto it.
  
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-We are ready to install the mod!+No we are ready for the mod installation!
  
 =====Installation===== =====Installation=====
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-16. The last step is to adjust airscrews of the cylinder, screw them in for more resistance, unscrew them a bit for less. You want a silky-smooth movement of the lever. **Screws should not touch the rod! It will damage the cylinder! +16. The last step is to adjust the airscrews of the cylinder, screw them in, for more resistance, unscrew them a bit for less. You will want a silky-smooth movement of the lever. **Make sure the Screws do not touch the rod! If they do, they will damage the cylinder!** 
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-Congratulations! With this mod, you will get the most out of your collective. Final adjustments can only be made while flying, so spool up your favorite helicopter for a test ride! You want a perfect, silky-smooth operation of the lever, with reliable fixation in all of its travel range. Note that depending on airscrews position you may need to hold the lever for one or two seconds before taking your hand off it.+Congratulations! With this mod, you will get the most out of your collective. Final adjustments can only be made while flying, so take your favorite helicopter for a test ride! You want a perfect, silky-smooth operation of the lever, with reliable fixation in all of it's travel range. Please note, that depending on airscrews position you may need to hold the lever for one or two seconds before taking your hand off.
  
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