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1. but you can still have some epic climb outs and high speed racing fun times The Crack Addicted Jackrabbit A 2200mAh 5S or 6S lipo on 2208 motors with 6 inch props you say You re crazy Certifiably insane Try not to kill anyone but send me some video This is gonna be AWESOME PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 15 Hl PID Tuning As of press time of this manual revision 1 1 the PeasantCopter is still a relatively new airframe and flight testing is still underway If you re reading these words you re part of an intrepid band of explorers exploring the rugged frontier of PID tuning a new frame Every setup has a different bank of optimal PID settings but for now were still fleshing those out If you have a set of PID settings that works super well let us know We d love to hear them If you re just starting out the PID settings for the QAV250 seem like a great place to start they ll get you in the air no problem and actually work quite well for racing and proximity QAV250 PID s for CC3D http www lumenier com images product images qav250 qav250 pids jpg QAV250 PID s for Naze32 http beta ivc no wiki images 6 62 QAV250 naze32 pid1 ivc 2014 08 17 pn PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 16 IV Disclaimers bet you were expecting some legalize mumbo jumbo weren t you Well l m not a lawyer so don t really speak that language But just for good measure thought l d state the obvious PeasantCopter is made for h2. the PeasantCopter can run reasonably comfortably on a heavy duty 250 sized miniquad setup Here are the basic things that you will need to get in the air that are not included in the PeasantCopter frame kit 4 x Outrunner Brushless Motor 2204 size or larger 4 x Propellers 5030 or larger 2 x CW and 2 x CCW 4 x 12 20A ESC s preferably with multirotor friendly firmware like SimonkK Oneshot etc 1 x Flight Controller Naze32 CC3D RIGHT ANGLE PINS RECOMMENDED 1 x Flight Controller Mounting Kit recommended available separately from PeasantCopter com but velcro also works 1 x Receiver 1 x Small Power Distribution Board I recommend the Mini Hub PDB w 2 built in BECs 1 x XT60 Pigtail male 2ft x 16AWG Silicone Wire or thinner X 3S 4S Lipo Battery below 2200mAh for lightweight zippiness above 2200mAh for endurance PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 4 Assembly Sequence The parts depicted in these assembly photos may differ slightly from the ones in the frame you are assembling as these photos were taken during the prototyping and design process and some changes have since been made However the general idea of the build sequence images 4 arms same number of body panels and screw holes remains identical to the build process of a current model PeasantCopter so this guide should still provide a useful reference during the assembly process Step 1 Lay Out the Parts Got everything you need Good Let s keep g
3. or similar action camera velcro is my mounting method of choice If you are planning to use a top mounted camera like the Mobius as your recording camera the space inside the camera cage can be used to accommodate a board camera like the PZ0420 small plastic housings for these cameras are available from security camera 2000 and other vendors for 5 shipped and provide a convenient way to mount the camera in the desired position screws allow the housing to be panned or tilted to the desired angle The top of the forward camera cage has a round hole in the back right corner intended for mounting an SMA through hole connector so that the video transmitter can be stowed inside the frame while the FPV antenna is mounted on the top surface If your video transmitter does not provide a through hole mountable video cable the antenna can also be stuck out the back of the forward camera Cage PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 13 Il Recommended Setups The Air Circulator If you re looking for a convenient way to get some fresh air into your room but don t want to risk your quadcopter actually taking off this build is for you Slap on some motors smaller than 2204 s add an enormous 3S battery at least 10 000 mAh some lead weights and wala You ve got a semi useful extremely dangerous air circulation device It also doubles as a grass trimmer and basil shredder if you re persistent enough Keep away from pets The Proximity Trainer If you d li
4. to get to once you install the arms and the skid plate PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 Step 4 Arm Installation Fun Fact the little divot in the edges of the arms are there to provide clearance for the screws for the flight controller standoffs Nifty right bet the guy who designed this was some kind of handsome genius PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 9 Screw in the 5 8 nylon machine screws from the underside of the skid plate holding the nylon nuts on the top side with your finger Be careful while screwing in the nylon machine screws as they can strip easily If you encounter difficulties with the screw stripping proceed more gently and press down hard with the tip of the screw driver to get a better grip in the head of the screw On the top side of the plate the screws can be trimmed as necessary using a regular pair of wire cutters scissors the edge of a broadsword or an x acto knife 2a 1 amp te ero HH Step 5 Electronics Installation Once you ve got the arms installed it s time to add in your electronics recommend installing the PDB on top of the main body plate in the forward section between the two side plates If your Flight Control board is mounted on standoffs it is often convenient to route power wires for the rear ESC s under the flight controller With the PDB in the front of the frame the space aft of the flight controller is a convenient mounting position for the receive
5. variety depending on what you ordered 1 x 1 8 Plywood Body Plate Set 1 front top plate 1 battery tray 1 skid plate 1 main body plate 2 side plates 20 x 5 8 4 40 Black Nylon Pan Head Machine Screws arm mounting 20 x 3 32 4 40 Black Nylon Nuts arm mounting 4 x 2 4 40 Aluminum Standoffs camera cage standoffs 4x 1 4 40 Aluminum Standoffs rear cage standoffs 10 x 3 8 4 40 Zinc Steel Pan Head Machine Screws standoff mounting 20 x 8mm M3 Zinc Steel Pan Head Machine Screw motor mounting 1 x Epic PeasantCopter Sticker If you think that anything is missing from your package please shoot us an email immediately at sales peasantcopter com and we ll get things sorted ASAP If you have lost components that were originally included in your package via the dreaded oh crap it bounced off my workbench and l can t find it move or through good ol fashioned crashing and bashing of your frame shoot us an email as well and we ll see what we can do Many hardware parts are also available separately on the PeasantCopter online store and your local hardware store most PeasantCopter structural hardware is of the standard 4 40 variety PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 3 Required Tools Phillips head screwdriver Blue removable Loctite Soldering Iron Solder Heat Shrink Zip Ties etc 40min of time Recommended Components Despite the fact that it s a 270 ish sized quad larger with 6 props smaller with 5 props
6. PeasantCopter 3 0 Instruction Manual Revision 1 0 Manual compiled by John McNelly Questions or comments We d love to hear from you at info peasantcopter com PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 1 Introduction Congrats You opened the instruction manual In fact you even started to read the first page You re way ahead of the game here bet half the people with a PeasantCopter didn t even know that this manual existed Wow you re on a roll Nearly five sentences in and you haven t even broken a sweat haven t gone that far into a user s manual in years Have a sticker you deserve it No seriously email me at info peasantcopter com with the subject line I read it and your shipping address and I ll send you a free PeasantCopter sticker of some sort Table of Contents I Assembly Instructions A B C D E What s in the Package Required Tools Recommended Components Assembly Sequence Extras FPV Il Recommended Setups A B C D The Air Circulator The Proximity Trainer The Usual The Crack Addicted Jackrabbit Ill PID Tuning IV Disclaimers PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 I Assembly Instructions What s In the Package The PeasantCopter frame kit comes with everything you need to assemble the frame of your quadcopter including frame plates and necessary hardware Upon opening your package you should find 1 x 1 4 Plywood Arm Set 4 arms of either the 5 or 6
7. aving fun but please don t do anything with it that could endanger any person or animal s life health or property And please please stick to all applicable rules and regulations at all times The multirotor hobby is a boatload of fun times for us all to enjoy but it only takes a few people to bring the whole thing crashing down This isn t to say you can t do stupid stuff with the PeasantCopter that s what miniquads are for racing crashing cartwheeling into trees and having fun just be sure to exercise caution and sound judgement when you do Oh don t forget to turn on your video camera totally want to see some of that awesomeness PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 17
8. ke to learn some proximity flying but don t need the raw punch out power that you would find in a racing miniquad the PeasantCopter performs respectably on 3S with 2204 motors and 5030 props Flips and mild aerobatics are still doable but the PeasantCopter won t quite be able to keep up with other quads in a race That said this setup is perfect for puttering around in the trees 15mph is plenty fast when you ve got a forest in front of you With a 3S 2200mAh LiPo the PeasantCopter hovers around half throttle with this setup and can get around 8 minutes of aggressive proximity flight time Smaller 3S LiPos yield shorter flight times but better acceleration when you re in a tight spot The Usual This setup is comparable to most high end miniquads in acceleration and handling With a 4S 2200mAh battery and 5030 props on 2204 motors the PeasantCopter has enough get up and go to do all kinds of tricky aerobatics and can holds its own in a race Proximity flying is also a lot more exciting on 4S as you ll have enough power to make snappy changes in altitude whenever you please PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 14 If you re a 3S guy comparable flight performance can be attained with the use of 6030 props on a 3S battery just be sure to purchase your PeasantCopter with 6 prop compatible arms Because of the propellers larger diameter and increased moment of angular inertia throttle changes won t have the same immediate effect as they would on 4S
9. oing Step 2 Install Flight Controller Standoffs If you plan to use standoffs to mount your flight controller now s the time to install them the bottom screws are tough to get to once you install the bottom PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 5 plate The flight controller hardware kit sold on peasantcopter com includes 4 M3 10mm nylon standoffs and 8 M3 6mm nylon screws not what s pictured here In other news look at this amazing collage made about the extremely complex process of installing four screws PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 6 Step 3 Standoff Installation Let s install the standoffs Make sure you ve got the main body plate middle the skid plate right the 1 standoffs the 2 standoffs and the 3 8 zinc steel screws For good measure let s prep for the next step too get out the arms left and all those little black rod like things with the rough sides and the X on the top What were they called again Oh and those black hexagons with the holes in the center get those too Z y lt i PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 7 Install the standoffs by screwing in from the underside of the plate as shown below The definition of underside is up to you the plate is symmetrical down the center so either way up works just fine Adding a dab of blue removable type Loctite to the screws and standoffs is a good idea in case the screws decide to wiggle loose in flight they re kind of hard
10. r CPPM cables power wires and other bits and bobs from the receiver can also be routed under the flight controller for a clean good looking build Once the motors have been bolted to the arms with the included 6mm M3 zinc steel machine screws the ESC s have been zip tied and the rest of the PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 11 electronics have been secured it s time to attach the top plates Simply line up the slots and screw the plates in with the remaining 3 8 4 40 zinc steel screws If you are using an FrSky D4R II telemetry receiver or another receiver with the super long wire antennas recommend mounting the antennas with zip ties and heat shrink attached to the rearmost slots on the battery tray Unsecured long wire antennas will work but they risk getting caught in props and generally start to look like a grasshopper s bad hair day after a few rough flights Ta daa You re done with the basic frame Slap on some props and a battery and you re good to go If you re planning to use the PeasantCopter for anything more than daytime LOS take a look at the following sections for further reference PeasantCopter Manual 1 0 12 Extras FPV The PeasantCopter serves wonderfully as an FPV ship whether you re dodging trees in proximity flying or racing flat out The large front camera cage can easily accommodate a GoPro or a Xiaomi Yi action camera and space is provided on top of the camera cage for a Mobius Runcam HD
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