Backbone Ribcage v2.0 User manual

Ribcage v2.0 Upgrade Kit
Install Guide
Back-Bone
V2.0

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Contents
Included With Your Kit: ............................................................................................................................. 2
Figure: A .................................................................................................................................................... 3
CAUTION! .................................................................................................................................................. 4
HELP! ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tools Required .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 1: Disassembly.................................................................................................................................. 5
1-1 Remove Tripod Mount and Accessories ............................................................................................. 5
1-2 Remove Cover Plate Screws ............................................................................................................... 6
1-3 Remove Assembly From Housing ....................................................................................................... 8
1-4 Disconnect Image Sensor.................................................................................................................. 10
1-5 Remove Main Board .........................................................................................................................11
1-6 Remove M12 Ring.............................................................................................................................13
1-7 Remove Image Sensor and Standoff................................................................................................. 14
Section 2: Assembly ....................................................................................................................................15
2-1 Insert O-Ring .....................................................................................................................................15
2-2 Attach CMOS Sensor to Cover Plate .................................................................................................16
2-3 Attach the Cover Plate to the PCB Plate...........................................................................................20
2-4 Connect flexible PCB jumper to PCB plate........................................................................................ 21
2-5 Functionality Test..............................................................................................................................28
2-6 Put Ribcage Assembly Back Into Housing .........................................................................................29
2-7 Release Cover Plate Screws .............................................................................................................. 30
2-8 Insert Original Corner Screws ...........................................................................................................31
2-9 Screw on Cover Plate ........................................................................................................................32
2-10 Install the IR-Cut Filter .................................................................................................................... 34
2-11 Attach the Mounting Rings ............................................................................................................. 40
2-14 Re-attach Battery and Accessories .................................................................................................43
2-15 Attach Tripod Mount ...................................................................................................................... 44
2-12 Done! .............................................................................................................................................. 45

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Section 1 – Before You Get Started
Included With Your Kit:
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1. 650nm IR-cut filter 2
2. M12 ring 1
3. Plastic standoff 1
4. IR-Cut Holder 2
5. Filter Stickers 4
6. L-key 0.050” Hex 1
7. L-key 0.035” Hex 1
8. 0-80 x 1/4” Philips screw 4
9. Nylon tip set screw 1
10. Rubber O-Ring 1

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Figure: A

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CAUTION!
1. Read all our documentation thoroughly before beginning your installation
2. Make sure to charge your battery before beginning the installation.
3. NEVER force or exert force on any components. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO USE FORCE THAN
YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING WRONG.
4. The Ribcage DIY kit consists of highly machined parts and fine threaded through holes. NEVER
FORCE any screws as this can strip the fine threads on the through holes. Instead check your
assembly and registration and try again. All parts are highly accurate and DO NOT require force
to assemble.
5. Ensure your work area is clean, well lit and free from dust.
6. We recommend inspecting and removing any dust or debris from the parts before you begin.
7. Never over over tighten any of the small screws, especially on the faceplate and tripod mount.
Excessive force or over tightening can result in stripped threads on the aluminum parts. Always
loosely fit all screws in place before screwing them in until seated. Additional tightening is not
required.
8. By applying this or any modifications to your GoPro devices you will VOID any warranties
9. Back-Bone takes no responsibility in your ability to use this modification
10. The Ribcage v2 Upgrade kit is provide “as is” and without warranty
11. Disclaimer: Ribcage is a product of Back-Bone Gear Inc., and is not manufactured, distributed or
endorsed by Woodman Labs, Inc. the maker of GoPro and Hero Products.
HELP!
If at any point during the process you experience trouble please contact us at [e-mail]
and someone will help you through your problem. It’s best to contact us first before causing damage!
Our support email address is located on the bottom of every page. Our staff are on duty 9am-5pm EST
Mon-Fri to answer questions, and we will often respond outside those hours.
Tools Required
Before you begin you will need to gather the following tools:
•A Torx T4 screw driver (not required for Hero3+)
•A set of small precision screw drivers with a Philips #0
•Lens / CCD Cleaner, Puffer & Lens Cloth (Optional but recommended)
•A utility knife
•A pair of scissors (optional)
•A roll of electric tape
•3M Double Sided Tape (Optional) Note: don’t use thick mounting tape – use only very thin
double sided tape or the parts may not fit correctly.

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Section 1: Disassembly
1-1 Remove Tripod Mount and Accessories
Let’s start by removing the optional parts from your camera. Remove the battery and memory card.
Next use your own tools or the larger of the two L-keys that came with your kit or camera to remove the
screws holding on the tripod mount. (0.050” Hex)
Remove the 5mm C-Mount spacer ring. Use your small L-Key (0.035” Hex) to loosen the set screw on the
large CS-Mount ring. Unscrew the ring to loosen. Turn the camera so that the front is facing the floor.
Continue to unscrew the ring until it comes free. The IR-cut filter should drop into the CS-ring and plastic
holder. Set the rings aside.

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1-2 Remove Cover Plate Screws
Loosen and remove the 4 screws holding on the Ribcage faceplate.
Lift the plate slightly and rotate about 10 degrees to reveal the four corner mounting screws. Use your
screwdriver to loosen and remove all four screws. Make sure to keep them for later. Remove the power
button if it hasn’t come out on its own. Rotate the cover plate back into position.

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Fasten the cover plate back down with one or two of the screws you removed.

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1-3 Remove Assembly From Housing
Insert a small flat screw driver into the small slot located between the faceplate and the USB/HDMI
ports. Use it to pop the edge of the housing up over the USB and HDMI ports.
Gently wiggle the unit to work it out of the housing, taking care not to damage the tiny ribbon cable
connecting the assembly to the housing.

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To disconnect the ribbon, flip up the black locking tab and slide the end of the ribbon out of the socket.