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+ | ====Quadcopter Build Instructions==== | ||
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==Parts & Tools== | ==Parts & Tools== | ||
Misc Parts: | Misc Parts: | ||
- | * 16 M3 Nylock nuts | + | |
- | * 8 M3x10 Screws | + | * 8 M3x10 Screws |
- | * 8 M3x45 Screws | + | * 8 M3x45 Screws |
- | * 1 bag of small zipties | + | * 1 bag of small zipties |
Frame: | Frame: | ||
- | * either purchase, or cut your own from ~1/8" plywood using these files: http:// | + | |
Hobby Parts: | Hobby Parts: | ||
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We included four packs of props in the kits - two of the packs rotate clockwise, two rotate counterclockwise. Mount one of each kind of prop. | We included four packs of props in the kits - two of the packs rotate clockwise, two rotate counterclockwise. Mount one of each kind of prop. | ||
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Repeat for all four motors. | Repeat for all four motors. | ||
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Peel one side of the foam tape, and stick it to the center of the frame. Peel the other side, and mount the Flight controller to the top plate. Try and get it as close to centered as possible. | Peel one side of the foam tape, and stick it to the center of the frame. Peel the other side, and mount the Flight controller to the top plate. Try and get it as close to centered as possible. | ||
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Peel one side of the second piece of foam tape, and attach it to the bottom of the receiver. Mount it to the rear of the top plate, orientated as shown in the photos. | Peel one side of the second piece of foam tape, and attach it to the bottom of the receiver. Mount it to the rear of the top plate, orientated as shown in the photos. | ||
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Use the heatgun to shrink the heatshrink over the soldering. | Use the heatgun to shrink the heatshrink over the soldering. | ||
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==Electronic Speed Control== | ==Electronic Speed Control== | ||
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Connect the four wires as shown - | Connect the four wires as shown - | ||
- | * IMPORTANT - the photos of these wires are WRONG and are pending updated photos. SWAP THE ORANGE AND BROWN WIRES FROM HOW THEY ARE SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS! | + | |
From front to back, with the indicated color to the middle of the board. | From front to back, with the indicated color to the middle of the board. | ||
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Connect to the board. Use the board setting " | Connect to the board. Use the board setting " | ||
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open the file config.h in the arduino ide and search for the section "ESCs calibration" | open the file config.h in the arduino ide and search for the section "ESCs calibration" | ||
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Symptoms: | Symptoms: | ||
- | * The prop spins without the motor spinning. | + | |
- | * The prop spins but doesn’t seem to generate lift when you try and take off. | + | * The prop spins but doesn’t seem to generate lift when you try and take off. |
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