EVO remote control antenna hinge pins coming out?

[Flying Pumpkin69]

I have less than 2 hours on my Evo and friday i had some free time and pulled out the RC from my case and one of the antenna fell apart at the swivel....so I sent an email to Autel warranty with pictures attached hoping they will cover this under the warranty policy.....fingers crossed

 

[jhernandez]

View attachment 2978Here's my fix. Not pretty, not very professional, but it works. Can't see sending it across the country for something so minor. I just cut a piece out off a paper clip and slid it through being carefull not to damage the wire.

Did you drill the antenna to make a hole?

 

[jhernandez]

Here are some pix of the toothpick inserted and roughly trimmed, the spot of glue on the other pins that are still there, and the toothpick type I used. You have to be a little cautious inserting the toothpick ( or whatever is used) since it has to go under the antenna wire to make sure there is freedom of movement for the wire when folding the arm. And like I mentioned, the wood can be touched up with a black marker if needed?

Did you make a hole to insert the tootpic?