Blade BLH7500
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1. 15 Compliance Information for the European Union 15 2 44 EN First Flight Preparation e Remove and inspect contents e Begin charging the flight battery e Install the flight battery in the Quad Copter Flying Checklist J Always turn the transmitter on first J Plug the flight battery into the lead from the 4 in 1 control unit J Allow the 4 in 1 control unit to initialize and arm properly J Fly the model 1 Land the model J Unplug the flight battery from the 4 in 1 control unit J Always turn the transmitter off last once it has been fully charged e Program your computer transmitter BNF Only e Bind your transmitter BNF Only e Familiarize yourself with the controls e Find a suitable area for flying Battery Warnings and Guidelines The charger included with the mQX has been designed to safely charge the included Li Po battery A CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire2. e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e NEVER USE AN Ni Cd OR Ni MH CHARGER Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage e Never exceed the recommended charge rate e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Only charge or recharge batteries that are cool to the touch Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V the battery may become damaged and may no longer accept a charge The mQX 4 in 1 control unit protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC becomes active Power to the motors decrease and the LED on the 4 in 1 control unit blinks showing some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing When the motor power decreases please land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the
3. of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to pay ment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa Master Card American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Ho rizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com Service Request J N _ N Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address Purchase 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877 504 0233 Champaign Illinois Online Repair Request United States of 61822 USA visit www horizonhobby com service America Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877 504 0233 Champaign Illinois All other products 61822 USA productsupport horizonhobby com Horizon Service Center Electronics and engines Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow Essex 44 0 1279 641 097 CM18 7NS sales horizonhobby co uk United Kingdom Christian Junge StraDe 1 Germany Horizon Technischer 25337 Elmshorn 49 0 4121 2655 100 Service service horizonhobby de Germany 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel France Horiz
4. you must read this manual As simple as the Blade mQX is to fly it s still a sophisti cated Radio Controlled flying machine that has some features and pre flight checks you ll need to become familiar with before you fly The manual also has some handy flying tips to make your experience easier and more enjoyable Transmitter and AA Batteries not included with BNF Version RTF Table of Contents First Flight Preparation 4 Flying Checklist 4 BERI QOO Battery Warnings and Guidelines 4 Low Voltage Cutoff e 4 Blace mu Specifications Battery 5 Length 292mm 11 49 in X Flying Mode Transmitter and Receiver Binding 6 1 in Flving M Binding for X and Flight Modes 7 mes ee 4 in 1 Control Unit Function 7 Height 99mm 2 32 in d the Primary Flight Controls Propeller 136mm 5 35 in ual TAE Diameter Flying the 9 Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance 9 rd 78 g 2 75 oz Exploded View and Parts Listings 10 eg 2 uL E LEE E To register your product online Contact Information 14 www bladehelis com Customer Service Information 14 FCC InformatiONn
5. 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 EN55022 2006 A1 2007 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 61000 3 2 2006 1 2009 2 2009 61000 3 3 2008 Signed for on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA October 29 2011 I E En LK Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point 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 make sure that it is recycled in a manner or where you purchased the product 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 EN
6. LL READY TO FLY NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by childr
7. QX is your first Quad Copter type model seek the help of an experienced pilot to trim the model for you before making your first flight e With your mQX properly trimmed and maintaining a stable low level hover practice using the rudder elevator and aileron controls to familiarize yourself with the machine s responses to control inputs Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible e When comfortable with low level hovering you can transition to hovering and flying the mQX at higher alti tudes of three to four feet At these higher altitudes you will become comfortable with the flight characteris tics of the aircraft e Don t be afraid to set the mQX down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help prevent propeller strikes ZN CAUTION Always fly the mQX with your back to the sun to prevent loss of flight control Once you have gained experience and confidence in hovering the mQX you can attempt more advanced maneuvers including Forward Flight Pirouettes Circuits Circles Backward Flight Spot Landings Figure 8s Skidding Takeoffs Skidding Landings Flips and Rolls TIP These are all possible with the RTF transmitter When using a computer transmitter however increase the travel beyond 100 on aileron elevator or rudder for maximum control authority Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance EET Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning Remove dus
8. U AU Based upon your sales region ZORRO Amu EFLH1064 B MLP4DSM 4CH Transmitter 2 4GHz BLH7522 Propeller Clockwise Rotation White Mode 2 2 mQX J BLH7523 Propeller Counterclockwise Rotation White 2 mQX K BLH7539 4 in 1 Control Unit Mounting EFLC1006 Celectra 1S 3 7v Variable Rate DC Frame mQX Li Po Charger L BLH7561 Motor Mount with Landing Skid Optional Parts Part Description Part Description BLH75200R Propeller Clockwise Rotation EFLA243 JST Female Connector with Lead Orange 2 mQX 20 Gauge 2 by E flite 2 BLH75210R Propeller Counterclockwise Rotation DX5e DSMX 5 Channel Transmitter Orange 2 mQX Only EFLC3025 Celectra 80W AC DC Multi Chemistry AU EU UK Battery Charger Based upon your sales region DX6i DSMX 6 Channel Transmitter Only Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution mQX control response is Disconnect the flight battery center the inconsistent or requires extra Control trim is not centered control trim and re initialize the Quad trim to neutralize movement Copter Throttle too high and or throttle trim Reset controls with the throttle stick and is too high throttle trim at the lowest setting Disconnect the flight battery and re mQX will not respond to mQX moved during initialization initialize the mQX while keeping the throttle Quad Copter from moving Disconnect flight battery reverse the Throttle channel is reversed
9. battery RTF Installing the Transmitter Batteries Install AA batteries into transmitter noting polarity Replace the transmitter batteries when the power LED flashes and the transmitter beeps Battery Charging Celectra 1 Cell 3 7V Variable Rate DC Li Po Charger 15 3 7V 500mAh 126 Li Po Battery Pack E flite EFLB50015S The Blade mQX 15 Li Po battery features a JST connec tor that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included Li Po charger and charge adapter The included flight battery is safe to charge up to 2C 1 0 Amp Use only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product 1 Connect the power supply to an appropriate power source 2 Insert the output plug from the power supply into the power input slot of the Variable Rate Charger 3 Select the appropriate charge current for your battery by pushing the or which are the smaller buttons to the right and left of the middle button When charging your 500mAh battery set the charger to 0 7 amps 4 Connect the charge adapter to the Charger lead Match the red dots on both the charge adapter and the Charger lead 5 Properly connect the battery to the Charger lead Match the red dots on both the battery and charger connectors 6 Press and release the start button on the variable rate charger the largest button in the middle A fully charged flight battery can yield flight times of up to ten m
10. der stick fully to the right and hold it there until the Binding process is complete This will set the 4 in 1 control unit s flight mode to configuration Attention If binding is not performed correctly the mQX will fly in the last mode it was in before the attempted bind Important Some transmitters will not go into bind mode when rudder is held during power up In this situation make sure you release the bind button before holding the rudder stick TIP To determine the front of your Quad Copter during flight change the propellers as needed according to illustrations below Use the white colored propeller to indicate the front of the and X configurations Install the black colored propellers at the other propeller locations Flight X Flight Configuration Configuration 7 N Transmitter Control When pressed down trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps A B C D E F G H Power Aileron Left Right Throttle Aileron ON OFF Rudder Elevator LED Throttle Up Down Trim Trim Switch Trim Trim Power Aileron Left Right Elevator Aileron ON OFF Rudder Throttle LED Elevator Up Down Trim Trim Switch Trim Trim Transmitter Dual Rates Your mQX RTF model comes with the B
11. dise until it arrives and is accepted at our facil ity An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com under the Support tab If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Sup port to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA num ber are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Ser vice or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty ser vice will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50
12. e the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 C No HH2011110301 Product s Blade mQX BNF Item Number s BLH7580 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in confor mity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN55022 2006 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 61000 3 2 2006 1 2009 2 2009 61000 3 3 2008 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA November 3 2011 DT ALK _ Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 C Product s Blade mQX RTF Item Number s BLH7500 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 300 328 V1 7 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489
13. e when batteries are charged 42 ENS BNE Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Spektrum or JR DSM technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation If you purchased an RTF model the transmitter is bound to the model at the factory To bind or re bind your mQX to your chosen transmitter please follow the directions below General Binding Procedure 6 Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position Move the throttle to the low off position 7 Connect the flight battery in the Quad Copter The blue LED on the 4 in 1 control unit flashes after 5 seconds 8 Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter 9 Release the bind button switch after 2 3 seconds The Quad Copter is bound when the blue LED on the 4 in 1 control unit is on solid 10 Disconnect the flight battery and power the transmitter off NOTICE Futaba transmitters equipped with Spektrum modules may require you to reverse the throttle channel MLP4DSM Binding Procedure If you encounter problems obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office For a list of compatible DSM transmit
14. en without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and mainte nance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Guidelines e Always keep a safe distance all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always keep aircraft in si
15. ght and under control Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike Always use fully charged batteries Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered Always remove batteries before disassembly Always keep moving parts clean Always keep parts dry Always let parts cool after use before touching Always remove batteries after use Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Never touch moving parts 00000 ENNS Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Blade mQX Quad Copter a great new Horizon Hobby RC product designed by experts in RC to make your flying experience as unique as it is rewarding The mQX comes out of the box completely assembled and flight tested If you ve already moved up through coaxial machines to single rotor models like the mSR or 120 SR you re going to find the mQX just as stable and predictable Chances are you ll feel like a pro after just a few minutes on the sticks The mQX also boasts the lightweight durability of carbon fiber propeller shafts and motor arms And while it s certainly small enough to fly indoors the mQX is also agile enough to fly in the backyard with a bit of a breeze You can also adjust its control response rate and sensitivity for extra control authority when flying indoors or out And thanks to 2 4GHz DSM2 radio technology you can fly several mQX Quad Copters with friends without worrying about radio interference Before you get started though
16. inutes AC Power Supply Cautions and Guidelines NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply DO NOT connect charged or discharged Li Po batteries if the power supply is connected to the charger while the power supply is not connected to a power source Doing so will discharge and possibly damage the batteries For AC operation only use an E flite 6V power supply with this charger DO NOT use a 12V power supply or property damage and injury could occur Installing the Flight Battery 5 1 Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings 2 Power on the transmitter 3 Hip the Quad Copter upside down and install the battery by sliding it into the battery mounting slot below the PC Board Slide the battery into the slots with the label facing upward so that the battery key molded into the battery end cap comes in contact with the key on the battery slot This key indicates the FRONT of the Quad Copter in flight mode 4 Connect the battery cable to the 4 in 1 control unit NOTICE Do not allow the Quad Copter to move until the LED on the 4 in 1 control unit is solid blue not blinking CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fir
17. lade MLP4DSM transmit ter This transmitter s dual rate feature lets the pilot change between high and low control rates for the aileron elevator and rudder channels e When powered on this transmitter is automatically in high rate mode e Change rate modes by pressing and releasing the right control stick while the transmitter is powered on e low rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED blinking continuously In this mode the controls cannot reach their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by pilots looking for smoother easier control response during first time use e High rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED glowing solid red In this mode the controls can reach their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by experienced pilots who are ready for fast forward flight and aerobatic maneuvers loops rolls etc 0 ENNS Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your mQX take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight Throttle Throttle up Throttle down Rudder Rudder left Rudder right Nose Yaws Left Nose Yaws Right Elevator Left Side View Left Side View nor Forward Elevator up Backward Hear View Hear View Aileron left 4 Control Unit Function The unique Control Unit installed in your mQX is a lightweight combination of main moto
18. m off the ground in a low level hover and concentrate on balancing the throttle stick s position so that the mQX holds a steady hover altitude In some cases you may need to make a few short hops to an altitude of just a few inches until you become familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude The mQX requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and or a possible crash While attempting to establish a low level hover you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the mQX from constantly drifting in various directions If you find that it constantly drifts without any directional control input land the model before making any adjustments to the trim settings Ad ditional details regarding the location and function of the trim buttons are in the Understanding the Primary Flight Controls section of this manual If the nose of the mQX rotates to the left or right adjust the rudder trim If the mQX continually drifts forward or backward adjust the elevator trim If the mQX continually drifts to the left or right adjust the aileron trim Continue making minor trim adjustments until the machine hovers at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input If the m
19. ms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice 15 WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative You may also find in formation on our website at www horizonhobby com Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission pro cess found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchan
20. nnect and reconnect transmitters only the flight battery to the mQX Flight battery or transmitter battery Replace or recharge batteries charge is too low Crashes immediately upon Propellers in wrong locations or lift off incorrect flight mode selected Make nocossary adjustments Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original pur chaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God acci dent misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center or v Products not purchased from an au thorized Horizon dealer OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRAN TIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER AC KNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser
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22. r electronic speed controls ESCs mixers gyros and a DSM2 receiver The 4 in 1 unit is also equipped with a blue status indicator LED Before each flight ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit After each flight disconnect the flight battery from the 4 in 1 unit before powering off the transmitter Connecting the flight battery before powering on the transmitter can start the binding process Please see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section of this manual for more information The 4 in 1 unit will arm the motors when the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and the throttle trim is at the middle or a lower than middle position the middle position is indicated by a longer than usual beep tone If this is the first test flight or a test flight following repairs also center the rudder aileron and elevator trims With the transmitter turned on and the transmitter LED glowing solid RED it is safe to connect the flight bat tery to the 4 in 1 unit Connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit After the flight battery is connected the 4 in 1 unit status LED should glow solid BLUE within a few seconds DO NOT move sway or pretend to fly the Quad Copter after connecting the flight battery This movement can stop unit initialization and gyroscope calibration If the Quad Copter is moved before the 4 in 1 unit status LED glows solid BLUE disconnect then connect the flight batte
23. ry to the 4 in 1 unit When the 4 in 1 unit status LED glows solid BLUE the control unit is initialized and ready for flight As long as you set the throttle stick and trim to the correct positions during the initialization process the ESC or motors will be armed Use caution because after arming propellers will turn at throttle stick input Flying the mQX After confirming the rotor blades rotate in the correct direction test the motor response controls Adjust the throttle to a low level of power where the quad copter begins to get light on its landing skids Now move the rudder stick a small amount to the right The nose of the quad copter should start to rotate to the right clockwise Move the rudder stick a small amount to the left The nose of the quad copter should start to rotate to the left counter clockwise If the nose moves to the right please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide Move the elevator control stick forward The two REAR landing skids should lift from the floor Move the elevator control stick backward The two FRONT landing skids should lift from the floor Move the aileron stick right The two LEFT landing skids should lift from the floor Move the aileron stick left The two RIGHT landing skids should lift from the floor When rotors turn correctly and respond correctly to controls your mQX is ready for its first flight First Flight Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft 600m
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25. t and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth Replace bearings when they become notchy sticky in places when turning or draggy Wiring Make sure the wiring does not block moving parts Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors ILE Make sure there are no loose screws other fasteners or connectors Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts Tighten screws so the parts are mated together then turn screw only 1 8th of a turn more BG sure there is no damage to the propeller or other parts that move at high speed Damage to these parts includes cracks burrs chips or scratches Replace damaged parts before flying Exploded View Parts Listings Part Description Part Description A BLH7501 4 in 1 Control Unit Rx ESCs Mixer BLH7562 Motor Mount Cover 2 mQX Gyros mQX BLH7502 Thruster Boom with Wiring 2 mQX BLH3506 Main Gear BMSR X mCP X mQX C BLH7503 Motor with Pinion Clockwise BLH3515 Outer Shaft Bearing 3 x 6 x Rotation mQX EFLH2215 2mm 2 BMCX 2 MSR X FHX BLH7504 Motor with Pinion Counterclock MH 35 MCP X mQX wise Rotation mQX EFLB 500mAh 1 Cell 3 7V 30C Li Po BLH7513 Propeller Shaft Carbon mQX 5001530 514 Canopy mQX BLH3126 JST RCY to Ultra Micro Battery Adapter lead BLH7520 Propeller Clockwise Rotation Black 2 mQX EFLC1005 AC to 6VDC 1 5 Amp Power Supply H BLH7521 Propeller Counterclockwise Rota UK E
26. ters please visit www bindnfly com Binding for X and t Flight Configurations Your mQX comes out of the box in X configuration It is also capable of being flown in configuration if that is your preference To fly the mQX in configuration 1 Remove the Quad Copter canopy 2 Turn the canopy counterclockwise 45 degrees refer to the arrows on the circuit board 3 Reinstall the canopy on the mounting frame The LED status will indicate which mode your Quad Copter is in When the LED on the 4 in 1 Control unit is solid it is in X configuration If it is blinking rapidly three quick blinks a short pause and then three more quick blinks etc it is in configuration Switching from X to requires an extra step during the binding procedure Failure to follow the additional steps below will simply leave the mQX in X configuration X Flight Configuration Bind your mQX according to the instructions given in the binding section Immediately after enter ing Bind Mode move the rudder stick fully to the left and hold it there until the Binding process is complete This will set the 4 in 1 control unit s flight mode to X configuration You may find X configuration to be slightly more responsive in flight due to the orientation of the rotors Flight Configuration Bind your mQX according to the instructions given above Immediately after entering Bind Mode move the rud
27. throttle channel on the transmitter recconnect flight battery mQX does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery Flight battery connected with the Replace the 4 in 1 board Connect the wrong polarity flight battery noting proper polarity Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the flight battery Inadequate power to flight battery Make sure the AC power supply charger charger and adapter cord are connected mQX has reduced flight time or is underpowered Replace the flight battery and follow the US Hamadon flight battery instructions Make sure the battery is warm room temperature before use Flight conditions might be too cold Power off the transmitter Move the transmitter a larger distance from the aircraft Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the aircraft Follow the binding instructions LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not Transmitter too near aircraft during respond to transmitter binding process during binding Less than a 5 second wait between first powering on the transmitter and connecting the flight battery to LED on the receiver flashes the mQX rapidly and the mQX will not respond to the transmitter after binding Leave the transmitter powered on Dis connect and reconnect the flight battery to the mQX The mQX is bound to a different Select the correct model memory on the model memory ModelMatch transmitter Disco
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