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Anakin User guide
V1.0
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  • Page 1 N AT U R A L B O R N R A C E R Anakin User guide V1.0 GUIDE Version...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1: CONNECT YOUR RX 2: INSTALL VTX ANTENNA 3: CALLIBRATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLLER & ESC’S 4: SETUP ANAKIN SETTINGS IN FLIGHT CONTROLLER 5: LOAD A SKY-HERO ANAKIN PID PROFILE FILE ANAKIN FRAME ADJUSTEMENTS 1. ARMS’ GEOMETRY 2. MOTORS TILT ANGLE 3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    THIS AIRCRAFT IS NOT A TOY! All SKY-HERO aircraft can be considered as a sophisticated leisure products, which require handling with care and caution in order to avoid injury to yourself or others. Ensure that you fully review all of the information in this instruction manual and familiarise yourself with the characteristics of this SKY-HERO aircraft before attempting to fly it.This instruction manual has been designed with safety in mind and is provided to help you assemble your...
  • Page 4: Prepare Your Anakin

    To your RX (Receiver) PPM & S.BUS You will need to know exactly what kind of receiver you are using as different receivers request totally different setup steps. ANAKIN 280 FPV’s inbuilt Sky-Hero CC3D supports 3 kinds of receivers: PPM, S.BUS and DSM.
  • Page 5 CHANGE VTX POWER Anakin VTX is set by default on a 25mW configuration. According to your local policies you can amplify the emission signal up to 200mW. To do so, you have to follow the instructions described in the pictures beneath: Cut the wire to turn 25mW to 200mW or reconnect it to turn from 200mW to 25mW.
  • Page 6: 3: Callibration Of Flight Controller & Esc's

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CC3D IS NOT SUPPORTED BY OPENPILOT IN RELEASES HIGHER THAN 15.02.02 Connect your computer to your ANAKIN 280 ARF Flight controller with a USB cable. Click the Vehicle Setup Wizard icon to start the setup. Click “Next” to Firmware Update.
  • Page 7 ANAKIN 280 ARF is equipped with with OneShot ESC’s, if you are using Put the ANAKIN 280 FPV on a flat surface, click “Calculate” button to start PPM, SBUS or DSM receiver the OneShot ESC will be active in blue rather the calibration, and click “Next”...
  • Page 8 Click “Next” Now the wizard will calibrate the output of the highlighted motor in the diagram. Please double check if the motor’s rotating direction is the same as the one showing in the diagram. Follow the instructions to find the neutral rate (slowest constant speed) of the first motor and click “Next”, then do the same for the three other motors. Click “Next” to conti- nue.
  • Page 9: 4: Setup Anakin Settings In Flight Controller

    STEP 4: SETUP ANAKIN SETTINGS IN FLIGHT CONTROLLER This step is mandatory if you’are not using a LINK9 Now the basic setup of CC3D is completed, you need to double check that everything is done correctly. If you’ve chosen PPM receiver in the wizard: Go back to OpenPilot homepage and click “Configuration”...
  • Page 10 Select “Acro” then click “Next”. Select the correct mode according to your transmitter and click “Next”, carefully follow the screen prompt until the calibration process is finished. Make sure you fully understand the arming process and select the pre- ferred arming combination under “Arming Settings”. Don’t forget to click “Save”...
  • Page 11 STEP 5: LOAD A SKY-HERO ANAKIN PID PROFILE FILE (AIRCRAFT BEHAVIOUR) This step is not mandatory! Whether you use Link9 or a another radio controller. download OpenPilot profile file on the Sky-Hero website. Please make sure to use a Sky-Hero profile file. You can...
  • Page 12: Anakin Frame Adjustements

    Arm’s geometry, Motor Tilt Angle & Camera Angle. They can be combined almost to infinity. Also, inclueded in the box, you will find jig’s to calibrate the geometry of Anakin. We strongly advice you control the geometry of the frame especially after a crash.
  • Page 13: Camera Angle

    3. CAMERA ANGLE Anakin has been conceived to be adjustable in many ways. You can play with several frame adjustments to make a perfect match between your profile and the flight behaviour of the frame: Arm’s geometry, Motor Tilt Angle & Camera Angle.
  • Page 14: Using Link9

    This step is mandatory if you are using a LINK9 To use your Anakin ARF with your Link9 YOU MUST first upgrade the Sky-Hero CC3D flight controller with the latest firmeware. To do so, you must previously download the OpenPilot Software (VERSION 15.02.02) - see page 6 - and do the following: Discard the message warning you do not have the latest version by clicking Then click on «UPGRADE»...
  • Page 15 1. STABILIZED SUPER SOFT: (ATTITUDE MODE) - Switch 3 in UP postion Anakin comes back to a flat position when LEFT STICK is back to neutral position - The maximal angle of the drone is VERY LIMITED. 2. STABILIZED SOFT: (ATTITUDE MODE) - Switch 3 in MIDDLE postion Anakin comes back to a flat position when LEFT STICK is back to neutral position - The maximal angle of the drone is LIMITED.
  • Page 16: Starting Sequence

    Disconnect the battery and check the temperature of the motors and tubes: they may be warm, but must not be hot. Recharge the battery and check the capacity (mAh) that your charger puts back into the battery. This mAh value will cor- respond to the power consumption of your Anakin during the 5 minute flight.
  • Page 17 Warranty requests will be processed only with an original proof of purchase from an authorized SKY-HERO dealer, showing the name of the buyer as well as the date of purchase. If the case for Warranty is confirmed, the product will be repaired. Only SKY-HERO will be able to take the decision about repairing the product.
  • Page 18 www.sky-hero.com...

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