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Step 8:

 

Next, we're going to solder up our ESCs (Electronic Speed Controls). Each of the 3 blue wires gets a female bullet connector soldered onto the end. Use your helping
hands to solder them just like the male connectors.

Once again, please take a look at Hoverfly's video tutorial series (number 5 is on soldering) if you haven't soldered these before.

One thing that you should do differently than I did is extend your heatshrink all the way to the end of the female connectors. This will insulate the connections from each
other, preventing a short and possible crash.

Step 9:

 

Now you can attach the ESCs to the frame however you want to (I used a few of the included cable ties).

Once they're in place, go ahead and hook up your motors! To change the direction that a motor spins, simply unplug any 2 of the 3 connectors and switch them.

Now bind your RC transmitter to your receiver. I'm using a Spectrum Dx6i transmitter and an Orange receiver, and the binding process was a breeze. Refer to your
transmitter manual for instructions.

Now would be a good time to setup your ESCs. Turnigy's instructions are here. The proper settings can be found on page 34 of Hoverfly's User Guide.

Summary of Contents for ELEV-8

Page 1: ...rkshop ELEV 8 by eissaselem on November 22 2012 Table of Contents ELEV 8 1 Intro ELEV 8 2 Step 1 2 Step 2 3 Step 3 4 Step 4 4 Step 5 5 Step 6 6 Step 7 6 Step 8 7 Step 9 7 Step 10 8 Step 11 8 Step 12 9...

Page 2: ...ehind flying multirotors with an even number of motors the direction of spin alternates to counteract the torque and automatic yaw of the copter this is the function of the tail rotor on normal helico...

Page 3: ...the motors Cut three 1 foot lengths of the 16 AWG wire for each motor Get some heat shrink ready strip about a 1 4 off each end and start soldering If you don t have a heat gun you can use a lighter...

Page 4: ...n t be afraid to really fill the connector with solder After heatshrinking these connectors should be very secure If you ve never soldered these before now would be a great time to check out video num...

Page 5: ...nt the one with the larger hole onto the motor first then screw the bottom mount on you should be referring to page 2 of the Assembly Diagrams now Fasten the motor mounts to each other with plastic sp...

Page 6: ...After attaching the 4 spacers set the top frame aside for later Step 7 Now refer to page 4 of the Assembly Diagrams but don t install the top frame yet Before that attach each boom assembly to the bo...

Page 7: ...onnectors This will insulate the connections from each other preventing a short and possible crash Step 9 Now you can attach the ESCs to the frame however you want to I used a few of the included cabl...

Page 8: ...sembled keep it off the bottom frame We ll attach everything together once the wiring s done Step 11 If you d like to attach the included LEDs to your quad now would be the time for that One strip is...

Page 9: ...2 wires with male bullet connectors on them which will go to the battery Everything else other than the servo leads coming from the ESCs and your receiver should be soldered connected My approach was...

Page 10: ...t least 3 or 4 feet off the ground To prevent your quad from accidently losing power in mid air secure your battery and ensure that it won t come unplugged on its own You will crash so buy a few extra...

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