Taranis mods #2 - Hydrodipped shell swap for the FrSky Taranis X9D - QUICK GUIDE

After the 1st part of modding my Taranis X9D Plus, I went ahead and ordered a hydrodipped shell.
I haven't tried to hydrodip myself and I don't currently have the time to familiarize with the techniques required for a good result. So a ready-made shell was the next best option. This also leaves me with the stock shell for future experimentation (painting, DIY hydrodipping etc).
Removing the stock shell and transferring the internals into the new one is pretty much straight forward. Just take your time, as well as a few photos during the disassembly, so that you easily figure out what goes where.
The end result looks great and I already have in mind some more things that will follow.
I also added a small twist..(literally).. Since I am not using an external Tx module, I decided to install the transmitter handle backwards. This results in a sleeker look and a lower profile overall, perfect for transmitter cases (I also add gimbal stick protectors when I pack it in a case).
This is QUICK GUIDE: Taranis mods #2 - Hydrodipped shell swap for the FrSky Taranis X9D. Let's go!
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The shell for the Taranis was purchased already hydrodipped and ready to be installed. You can check it here, along with a few other designs: (not available currently)
You can also find some more designs here:
Or here:
Or here:
And ready-made Taranis X9D Plus transmitters with all the bells and whistles here:
Handy list of accessories shown:
- Switch nuts:
- Gimbal sticks M3:
- Silicone switch sleeves:
- Transmitter balancer:
- Transmitter stand:
- Expandable braided cable sleeve:
- Adhesive heat shrink:
- Gimbal protectors (various colors and sizes):
- Silicone bottle holder (various colors):
- And of course the transmitter itself: or
For more details, you can check the 1st part of the Taranis mods series here:
You can also check part 3, with the installation of the hall-effect sensor M9 Gimbals:
Coming up next:
Hawk Creation CNC accessories:
Backlight mod and more.. So stay tuned ;)
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