What the thread found

• A connecting screw between the handle and gimbal can back out completely within days of use despite tightening
• Tightening the screw too firmly causes the blue connector piece to bind and prevents smooth movement
• Finding the correct tension balance leaves residual play in the connection even when adjusted properly
• Purple Loctite applied to the screw can prevent it from loosening again during use

Depends on

• The issue may indicate a missing spacer or design flaw rather than normal operation
• The solution using Loctite was suggested but not confirmed to fully resolve the recurring loosening problem
• Only one user perspective provided without confirmation from others experiencing the same issue

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