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Created page with "The stock Corona CR8D 8 channel 2.4 GHz receiver weights in at around 10.5 grams. By removing the plastic casing and replacing it with shrink tubing, the weight is reduction subs..."

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The stock Corona CR8D 8 channel 2.4 GHz receiver weights in at around 10.5 grams. By removing the plastic casing and replacing it with shrink tubing, the weight is reduction substantially.

== Before vs after ==
=== Weight ===
* Before: 10.5 grams
* After: 6.7 grams
* Reduction: 36%

[[Image:Corona_rx_weight_before.jpg|400px]]

=== Size ===
* Before: L46 x W26.5 x H12 mm
* After: L46 x W23 x H8.5 mm
* Reduction: 39%

[[Image:Corona_rx_size_before.jpg|400px]]

== Modification ==
The tools needed:
* Small screw driver - remove case
* Printer and some paper
* Transparent heatshrink tubing 16 mm
* Tweezer
* Heat gun

=== Preparation ===
# Print the smaller label and cut out
# Cut 43 mm of the heatshrink tube

=== Perform modification ===
# Put the label between the heatshrink and the receiver
# Use the small screw driver to foce the heatshrunk over the connectors
# Use the tweezer to align the label
# Heat the tubing and watch the aligment of the label

[[Image:Corona_rx_mod.jpg|400px]]

=== Finish ===
# Test the bind button and make sure it doesn't stick
# Perform a range check
# Done!

[[Image:Corona_rx_complete.jpg|400px]]

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