2013Batteries/Power forum
Replacement and repair options for loose battery hanger on Flyer first-generation steadicam
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The original battery hanger on the Flyer first generation uses a single screw that can strip, causing the battery to slip out of position.
- Roughing up the mating surfaces with a file may temporarily improve grip but the aluminum can wear smooth again over time.
- A second-generation base model with two screws for the battery hanger was introduced as an improved design, which some users were able to obtain as an upgrade.
- The MKV system offers a battery hanger upgrade option compatible with the Flyer first generation.
- Temporary fixes attempted included using a nut secured with Sugru and a longer screw with a Kipp handle, or using a wing nut, but these require frequent adjustment.
Depends on
- The two-screw base upgrade availability from the manufacturer was uncertain at the time of the discussion.
- The file-roughening solution only worked temporarily before wear returned.
- The Flyer LE sled compatibility with the battery hanger was mentioned but not confirmed in the thread.