1SQ 2.4GHz RTF/Tx-R Instruction Manual
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1. high and is not adjustable independently IMPORTANT This adjustment dictates how aggressive the Quad will feel in flight The range should only be set between 30 mild and 40 hot The default setting is 38 Moving the right stick right or left will cause the quad to tilt and start moving that direction Moving the right stick forward or backward will cause the quad to tilt and start moving that direction MOVES LEER WENS OF FONES Moving the left stick up or down will cause the quad to climb or descend Moving the left stick left or right will cause the quad to rotate in that direction Heli Max N Heli Max TX410 SERVO REVERSING This transmitter features SLT protocol Therefore it will bind with other SLT receivers In those applications it may be necessary to reverse the servo travel direction as follows ld 1 With the transmitter OFF push MODE 2 i and hold both the rudder trim and the i AL aileron trim towards each other and Mibushisc Hold First then turn ON the transmitter ioon 10 112 Let go of the trim buttons and you will see 1 1 or 1 0 displayed The first digit is the channel number To change the channel you want to reverse push the right stick ja Channel Travel Direction tiis LJ 3 To reverse the travel direction push the elevator trim button up or down so the second number changes A 4 To confirm the change and exit to normal operati2. that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the rotors 2 O The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury When choosing a flying site for your 1SQ Quadcopter stay clear of buildings trees and power lines AVOID flying in or near crowded areas DO NOT fly close to people children or pets O Maintain a safe pilot to helicopter distance while flying O Your 1SQ Quadcopter should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size helicopter Because of its performance capabilities the 1SQ Quadcopter if not operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property O Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model O You must check the operation of the model before every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound Be sure to check linkages or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue Heli Max WARRANTY Heli Max guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Heli Max s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Heli Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In t
3. Heli Max 180 2 4GHz RIF Tx R Instruction Manual Heli Max TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 0 cc cee ee ee eee ene anna ii 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 0 0 0 0c cee ee ees 2 WARRANTY cocos zorras ria renal ada deeded EO 3 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 4 KIT INSPECTION ic 54 sakra iia cane 4 KITCONTENTS ccc ee eee ee eee 4 DO cyc as ee fees ob eee ee a ee eee E oe A See wee 5 6 7 8 8 Heli Max INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli Max 1SQ Quadcopter We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline hobbico com For the latest technical updates or manual corrections visit the Heli Max web site at www helimax rc com Open the Helicopters link and then select the 1SQ Quadcopter If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page REZ Heli Max SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow these safety precautions when operating this or any model helicopter Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the rotors whenever the battery is connected Keep these items away from the rotors loose clothing shirt sleeves ties scarfs long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers
4. URER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TOTHS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOD THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European R Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point Em for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity Product Heli Max TX410 2 4GHz 4 Channel Tx Rx Item number HMXJ2024 TX410 Equipment class 1 TX410 transmitter The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 1 2006 Safety The objects of the declaration describ
5. cator light will remain off LI Plug the battery into the charger The indicator light will glow solid indicating that the battery is being charged Once the battery is completely charged the indicator light will flash slowly Disconnect the battery from the charger Under normal operating conditions the battery may take up to 60 minutes to recharge NOTE A fast flash indicates a charge error This is typically an indication that your battery has gone bad Heli Max R INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Carefully remove the battery door and install four AA batteries Double check the polarity of each battery Slide the battery cover back into place Heli Max TRANSMITTER CONTROLS Climb Forward TEN 4 Spin Right Descend On C 1 On Off g je a i All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose in The TX410 has two flight rates that control how aggressive the Quad feels during flight The high rate is good for outdoors and low rate is good for indoors or smooth precise flying Adjust the rates by pushing and holding the right stick then moving the throttle to read between 30 and 40 then let go of the right stick Note the low rate will always be approximately 75 of the
6. ed here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1995 5 EC ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 301 489 17 V1 3 2 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Hobbico Inc 2904 Research Road C 4 20 00 O Champaign IL USA 61826 mam The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications to this product as authorized for sale and use UK DE DK BG SE FI GR EE LV LT PL CZ SK HU RO SI AT IT ES PT IE NL LU MT CY
7. hat Heli Max has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at this address Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible 3 READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL Heli Max R ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED A For Tx R Tactic AnyLink and your helicopter transmitter Heli Max KIT INSPECTION Before starting assembly take an inventory of the 1SQ Quadcopter kit If any parts are missing damaged or defective contact Product Support When reporting defective or mis
8. o collide with something or crash into the ground you should always bring the throttle stick all the way down to stop the rotor blades from rotating If you can remember to do this chances are you will not damage the quad in the crash Takeoff We recommend low rates for indoor and your first flights and high rates for outdoors Slowly add power observe the model and make all of the necessary corrections to keep the model level You will notice that the quad is very responsive Only small corrections are needed to maintain a steady hover With the TAGS system no trimming is needed 12 Hovering Once the quadcopter is up in the air try to hold the quadcopter in one spot If this is your first model quadcopter it will require some practice Wind or air currents have a big effect on the stability of the quadcopter Be patient and try to anticipate where the quadcopter will move Remember Small corrections Landing From a steady hover slowly decrease power until the quad settles onto the ground Basic Maneuvers Slow Pirouettes Add a small amount of left stick left or right and try rotating the quad slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there Once you start getting comfortable try rotating the quad further Rotating the quad around 360 is called a pirouette The quad can drift during these so make sure you have plenty of room when you first start practicing Nose in Hovering After pirouettes it s time to mo
9. on push the left stick Travel Reversed Heli Max TURNING THE MODEL ON to the A Lowest ifi ia 4 8 gt re Position IM ee oro 4 4 Left Stick p 3 ni LI Move the left stick to the lowest position and then turn the transmitter on 11 Electric motors are very dangerous Do not work on the model while the flight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin possibly causing injury to yourself LI Slide the flight battery into the battery compartment and plug in the battery NOTE The quad will be ON at this point Your quadcopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents the motor from activating unless the throttle stick has been lowered to the lowest position If the motor won t run and turn the main blades please make sure the throttle stick is all the way down and leave it there for a couple of seconds Then try moving the stick up slowly Heli Max FLYING The Heli Max 1SQ Quadcopter is lightweight Therefore you should only fly indoors or in calm winds less than 5mph It should be flown in a large area of at least 75 feet 15 25m square with no obstacles Crashing If you have operated radio control models in the past then you probably already realize that it is not a matter of if you are going to crash it is a matter of when you are going to crash Once you realize the model is going t
10. our swash is setup for a 90 deg system H 1 channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4 Reverse N N N N Endpoint 100 100 100 120 100 70 10070 100 70 Gyro ON GYAVCS 38 on some radios it will be A 38 channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4 Reverse R R R R 100 100 100 120 Futaba Endpoint DR 10070 10070 100770 Gyro ON 55 The responsiveness of the Quad is dependent on the gyro setting Spektrum is a registered For some radios these settings may be too aggressive trademark of Reduce the numbers until you feel comfortable Horizon Hobby Inc Spektrum 5 Heli Max BATTERY PRECAUTIONS This 1SQ Quadcopter uses a lithium polymer LiPo battery Follow these precautions to insure safe and trouble free operation Only use the included charger with the included battery Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs If the battery should become damaged discard it Do not attempt to use a damaged battery Do not leave the charger unattended while charging Disconnect the battery and unplug the charger immediately if either becomes hot However it is normal for the charger to get warm Disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery to a fireproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke Never trickle charge Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 140 F 60 C Never disassemble or modify
11. pack wiring in any way or puncture cells Do not allow water moisture or foreign objects into the charger Do not place the charger or any battery on a flammable surface or near a combustible material while in use Do not charge on a carpet cluttered workbench paper plastic vinyl leather wood or inside an R C model Never charge inside a vehicle Always disconnect the battery and remove the charger from the USB port when not in use Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power Recharge the battery before attempting another flight A dangerous situation can occur when attempting to recharge an over discharged battery ALWAYS keep a supply of sand accessible when charging Dumping sand on the battery will extinguish the LiPo chemical fire ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN H eli Max a ea CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY contains protective circuitry If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset If this issue re occurs during normal use please contact technical support for further assistance WARNING The charger supplied with the Heli Max 1 SQ Quadcopter LI Plug the USB charger into your USB port The indi
12. sing parts use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list Heli Max Product Support Ph 217 398 8970 ext 5 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Fax 217 398 7721 Champaign IL 61822 E mail helihotline 4hobbico com Heli Max KIT CONTENTS 1 Quadcopter 4 Transmitter RTF only 7 Spare Blades 2 USB Charger 5 AA Batteries 4 RTF only 3 Flight Battery 6 Screwdriver 4 Heli Max aaa E A TRANSMITTER READV Your new 1SQ Quadcopter uses SLT protocol This means that with the simple addition of the Tactic Anylink you can enjoy your new machine with nearly any helicopter radio AnyLink Heli Tx Compatibility Chal GEXH or EXP 6J 76 8FG 8J 9C 106 12FG Futaba 6H 8U 92 122 14MZ 18MZ Eclipse 7 72MHz Hitec Aurora 9 Eclipse 7 2 4GHz R All heli transmitters with trainer jack DX6 DX6i Spektrum ps Dx8 DxtOt DKI8 Graupner Includes a rechargeable 6 6V LiFe battery LiFe compatible charger required WARNING AnyLink must be in Normal Mapping 1 Beep when Futaba or Hitec transmitters are used with Tx R aircraft If using Spektrum JR or Graupner transmitters AnyLink must be in Alternate Mapping 2 Beeps See AnyLink manual gt Use the following guide as a setup Once you feel comfortable fine tune to your liking Setup Note Only adjust the listed parameters and keep all other functions inhibited Make sure y
13. terCard number and expiration date for payment 13 Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by e mail at helihotline hobbico com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 Heli Max PARTS LIST Part No Part Name 1 HMXE2175 Rotor Blades 1SQ 2 black and 2 orange 2 HMXE2176 1SQ Canopy HMXE2177 Motor Boom Set includes two assemblies for Right Front and Left Rear Clockwise rotation HMXE2178 Motor Boom Set includeds two assemblies for Left Front and Right Rear Counter clockwise rotation 5 HMXE2179 Frame Battery Holder 6 HMXE2180 Control Board Dampeners 7 HMXM2041 TAGS 3 1 Control Board 1SQ 8 HMXP1009 250mAh 1S LiPo Battery 9 HMXE2181 Screw Set 1SQ 10 HMXE2182 Motor Covers 1SQ 2 pieces 11 HMXE2183 Foot Pads 1SQ 4 pieces HMXJ2024 410 SLT Transmitter HMXP2023 USB Charger 1SQ 14 Heli Max 1SQ EXPLODED VIEW E E E E FCC REQUIREMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions C 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE THE MANUFACT
14. ve on to nose in hovering Take off and climb to 10 feet 8m Practice half pirouettes from tail in to nose in hovering and try to lengthen the delay in between This will give you a little practice nose in and still give you a chance to get out of trouble As your skills improve you ll remain nose in for longer periods of time Forward Flight Now it s time to work into basic forward flight From a hover point the nose away from you and push the right stick forward Small movements To stop pull back slightly to slow down and then move the stick to center During flight you may have to add or reduce throttle to maintain a constant altitude Practice controlled slow flight in close as well The more time you spend practicing here the easier things will be later on GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING Heli Max ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli Max 1SQ are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer To locate a hobby dealer visit the Heli Max web site at www helimax rc com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the page Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or Mas
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