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Summary of Contents for VLXF230

Page 1: ...VLXF230Assembly manual Patent Pending V04 20171003 ...

Page 2: ...fine points covered that you will miss if you only assemble by the pictures You will enjoy your journey much more if you follow the instructions provided in this manual As always we are dedicated to your drone flying experience and if you have thoughts suggestions concerns or want to share a happy flight please feel free to contact us contact outoftheboxinnovations com DISCLAIMER Out of the Box In...

Page 3: ...5 75 8 6 4 3 3 2 M2x20 M2x6 M2x10 M3x6 M3x6 M3x8 M3x10 M3x10 M3x10 M3x12 M3x16 M3x20 34 5 6 7 8 C D 14 15 20 25 28 40 5 1 5 75 8 6 4 3 3 2 M2x20 M2x6 M2x10 M3x6 M3x6 M3x8 M3x10 M3x10 M3x10 M3x12 M3x16 M3x20 34 4 5 6 7 8 D 14 15 20 25 28 40 5 1 5 75 8 6 4 3 3 2 M2x20 M2x6 M2x10 M3x6 M3x6 M3x8 M3x10 M3x10 M3x10 M3x12 34 6 7 8 C D 14 15 20 25 5 1 5 75 8 6 4 3 3 2 M2x20 M2x6 M2x10 M3x6 M3x6 M3x8 M3x10...

Page 4: ...Solder With Flux Wire Clippers Blue Loctite Tools and hardware we recommend Needle Nosed Pliers Phillips Head Screw Drivers Allen Wrench Set Metric Hobby Knife Soldering Iron Solder ...

Page 5: ...ts Bottom Plate Assembly 1 ESC and FC assembly 2 Camera and vtx assembly 3 Motor limb Assembly 4 FITTING LIMBS 5 RX ASSEMBLY 6 Main Body Assembly 7 VTX Antenna assembly 8 Propeller Assembly 9 Ready to Fly 10 ...

Page 6: ...late TIP To save your battery straps we suggesting lightly sanding the top edges where the bat tery straps will go This will help prevent the sharp edge from cutting into the strap M3 x 10 Screw 20 MM Standoff x 4 x 4 6 7 8 A B 20mm Standoff M3 x 10 Screw 1 Bottom Plate Assembly Sand Sand ...

Page 7: ...ing a 4 in 1 ESC which we will mount to the bottom plate using the 6mm standoffs and M3 x 10 screws Mount the Flight controller FC above the ESC using the 6mm stand offs and secure with the M3 nylon nuts Be careful to note the direc tion of the ESC and the FC Be sure they are all aligned correctly M3 x 10 Screw 5 MM Standoff ESC 4 in 1 FC Nylon Nuts x 4 x 8 x 1 x 1 x 4 6 7 8 A B Flight Controller ...

Page 8: ...pplied mount to the bottom plate Connect to your VTX and secure your VTX to the bot tom plate with double sided foam tape WARNING Never power up your VTX without an attached antenna FPV Camera FPV Camera Mount VTX M2 Screws M2 Nut x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 2 VTX 3 Camera and vtx assembly 2MM Screws 2MM Nuts FPV Camera ...

Page 9: ...tion plate below the motor plate and secure to the limb with 2 M3x10 screws and lock nuts M3 x 10 Screw M3 Locknut M3 x 6 or supplied hardware Retention Plate Motor Mount Plate Limb Brushless motor x 8 x 8 x 8 x 8 x 4 x 4 x 4 4 Motor limb Assembly Brushless Motor Limb Retention Plate M3 x 10 Screw Motor Mount M3 x 6 Screws M3 Locknut ...

Page 10: ...tion 5 FITTING LIMBS Tape Sand Tape If a limb is loose a small amount of electrical tape or whatever tape that is paper thin placed around the tops of the tabs of the limb and then the top plate locks it in place when it s all re assembled takes away the gap and results in a solid frame once again If a limb is tight as in can t get the limb through the slot a small amount of sanding across just th...

Page 11: ...re them to the zip ties using provided heat shrink tubing CAUTION Be careful when applying heat to tubing as it might cause damage to your antenna if not careful Receiver Zip ties Double sided tape x 1 x 2 6 RX ASSEMBLY Receiver Top plate ZipTie NOTE An alternate location for your antenna is located on the bottom plate of the frame Bottom plate 4 5 6 7 8 Alternate mount ...

Page 12: ...rst to ensure proper fit Some light sanding may be necessary but it should be a tight fit so be patient with this step Be careful to note the direc tion of the ESC and the FC Be sure they are all aligned correctly M3 x 10 Screw x 4 7 Main Body Assembly M3 x 10 Screw WARNING Do not use standoff screws to force the top or bottom plates on to the limb The limbs should fit very snug but press on the p...

Page 13: ...zip ties if you want something different A pigtail with a 90 degree connector would be advisable for this VTX Antenna Remote Cable x 1 x 1 4 5 6 7 VTX Antenna 8 VTX Antenna assembly Remote cable Bottom plate Alternate mount 4 5 6 7 8 C D NOTE On some VTX s having a connection throuhg the frame can cause the VTX to short If you notice extreme heat from your VTX dis connect immediately and re locate...

Page 14: ...hly recommended that you secure your racing propellers to your motors with lock nuts Lock nuts are preferable Prop nuts may fly off during flight causing damage to your quad copter WARNING NEVER test your motors with the propel lers on Physical harm may occur 5 or propeller Lock nut x 4 x 4 9 Propeller Assembly Propeller Lock nut ...

Page 15: ...8 Now you ve completed your build Be sure to research your particular equipment and be sure it is 100 opera tional before attempting to fly WARNING NEVER test your motors with the propel lers on 10 Ready to Fly ...

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