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= IR filter installation (HOYA CM500) =

HQ camera is able to see in IR and UV spectrum. But in this case, the colors of the image will be "abnormal". To fix this issue IR filter is used. In HQ camera it's a small piece (8.9mm x 8.9mm x 1mm) piece of glass. We included two such filters in the HQ housing kit. They are exactly the same as used in HQ cameras.

If you want to take regular images and video - you need to install this filter.

If you are planning to do some experiments with IR or UV vision, you can pass this step.

[[File:Hq-hoya-cm500-toothpick.jpg|none|800px|Carriage and CM500 filter]]

To do this installation you will need a couple of black carriages from the kit, two IR filters, a toothpick, and glue.

'''Note: please do not use the cyanoacrylate "one-second" glue! Its condensed vapors can leave traces on the filter. Also, it is too liquid and can stain the filter. The best glue to use is transparent thick one like Henkel Pattex.'''


[[File:Hq-carriage-glue.jpg|none|800px|A drop of glue]]

Using the toothpick, please put tiny drops of glue in each corner.

The ideal size of a drop is marked by '''A''' in this photo.

The real drop example is marked by '''B'''.

Put the IR filter into the carriage. Try not to leave fingerprints on the filter. And let the glue dry.

You should get these assemblies as a result:

[[File:Hq-cm500-installed.jpg|800px|CM500 filters installed]]

= HQ camera disassembly =

Unscrew two screws on the backside of each HQ camera.

[[File:Hq-camera-disassembly-1.jpg|none|800px|HQ camera disassembly, part 1]]


Carefully detach the camera board from the metal part.

[[File:Hq-camera-disassembly-2.jpg|none|800px|HQ camera disassembly, part 2]]

= Installation of HQ camera to the carriage =

For this step, you will need the HQ camera PCB with the sensor, and the carriage with IR filter installed.

[[File:Hq-camera-installation-to-carriage.jpg|none|800px|HQ installation to the carriage]]

Put the camera inside the carriage. 

'''Check the camera connector is faced to the side of the carriage without a notch!'''

[[File:Hq-camera-installation-to-carriage-2.jpg|none|800px|HQ camera in the carriage, step 1]]


Align the camera inside the carriage and secure it using 4 screws from the kit:

[[File:Hq-camera-installation-to-carriage-3.jpg|none|800px|HQ camera in the carriage, step 2]]

You should have this couple of carriages with the cameras as a result:

[[File:Hq-camera-installation-to-carriage-4.jpg|none|800px|HQ cameras in carriages]]

= Carriages installation =

For this step, you will need the main HQ metal housing part and a set of plungers.

[[File:Hq-carriages-installation.jpg|none|800px|HQ carriages installation]]

'''No-ball plungers installation'''

[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-1.jpg|none|800px|Install no-ball plungers]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-2.jpg|none|800px|Install no-ball plungers, step 2]]

'''Carriages installation'''

[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-3.jpg|none|800px|Install carriages]]

'''Ball plungers installation'''

[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-4.jpg|none|800px|Ball plungers installation]]

'''Carriages' fixators installation'''

[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-5.jpg|none|800px|Carriages' fixators installation]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-6.jpg|none|800px|Carriages' fixators installation, step 2]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-7.jpg|none|800px|Carriages' fixators installation, step 3]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-8.jpg|none|800px|Carriages' fixators installation, step 4]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-9.jpg|none|800px|Carriages' fixators installation, step 5]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-10.jpg|none|800px|Secure ball plunger]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-11.jpg|none|800px|Brass spacers installation]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-12.jpg|none|800px|StereoPi v2 installation, step 1]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-13.jpg|none|800px|StereoPi v2 installation - connect ribbon cables]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-14.jpg|none|800px|Secure four nylon spacers using nylon bolts]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-15.jpg|none|800px|StereoPi v2 with the spacers]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-16.jpg|none|800px|Remove the safety film from the backplate ]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-17.jpg|none|800px|Attach the backplate to the StereoPi's spacers]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-18.jpg|none|800px|Secure backplate with nylon nuts]]


[[File:Hq-no-ball-plunger-19.jpg|none|800px|StereoPi v2 with the backplate attached (HQ housing)]]

= Spacers installation =

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= StereoPi installation =

== Installing the 2" TFT screen ==

== Installing the shoot button == 

= Final assembly =