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Fitting an M1 gimbal into a Pelican 1650 case

What the thread found

  • The increased thickness of the M1 gimbal requires using nearly all available depth in a Pelican 1650 case, making traditional two-level inserts difficult to maintain
  • A working solution involves using one case exclusively for the gimbal and another separate Pelican 1650 for the arm and vest, lined with carpet and foam
  • Custom foam inserts can be designed to accommodate the thicker gimbal while still storing other components, though this requires professional cutting services

Depends on

  • The thread does not resolve whether a two-level insert setup comparable to the original configuration is actually achievable with the M1 gimbal
  • No dimensions provided for the gimbal or case to quantify the space constraint
  • Only one custom insert solution shown, and its full contents and layout not completely detailed

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Docking Bracket

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