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Parallax ELEV-8 Information And Assembly Manual

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ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Information and Assembly Guide
Features
Four-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades
Propeller P8X32A microcontroller flight control board
Pre-programmed with flight-control software
Custom plates protect motors and electronics
Designed to easily attach a camera mount
CAUTION: READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (PAGE 2) BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION!
Copyright © Parallax Inc.
Web Site: www.parallax.com
Forums: forums.parallax.com
Sales: sales@parallax.com
Technical: support@parallax.com
Specifications
Weight, without battery: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) fully assembled
Payload capacity, excluding battery: ~ 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Average assembly time: 8 hours
Height (assembled): 7.5 in (19 cm)
Rotor-to-rotor width (centers, diagonal): 26 in (66 cm)
Additional Items Required
RC radio controller and receiver, 5-channel minimum for flight
LiPo Battery, 3000 to 4400 mAh 3-cell 30 C discharge rate
LiPo Battery Charger
Application Ideas
Hobby RC flying
Aerial photography
Flying tele-presence platform
ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000)
Office: (916) 624-8333
Fax: (916) 624-8003
Sales: (888) 512-1024
Tech Support: (888) 997-8267
Version 1.1
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  • Page 1 Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales@parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support@parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Information and Assembly Guide Features Specifications   Four-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades Weight, without battery: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) fully assembled ...

  • Page 2: Read This First: Important Safety Information

    PARALLAX INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING THAT TO LIFE AND HEALTH, RESULTING FROM THE CUSTOMER’S APPLICATION AND USE OF ANY PARALLAX INC. PRODUCTS. YOU, THE CUSTOMER, ASSUME FULL AND UNLIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CUSTOMER ELEV-8 QUADCOPTER APPLICATIONS AND USES.

  • Page 3: Bill Of Materials

    Bill of Materials This bill of materials is provided so you may inventory each bag in your ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit before beginning construction. If you are missing any parts, contact sales@parallax.com directly for assi stance. Note th at some items are small sub-kits with additional compon ents not listed separately.

  • Page 4: Additional Items Required

    ELEV-8 QUADCOPTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for assembling the ELEV-8 quadcopter in its most standard configuration. Some steps are optional; we’ll explain those along the way. The ELEV-8 quadcopter platform is designed for creative experimentation and adaptation; however, we recommend that you try the standard configuration first, and then experiment at your own educated risk.
  • Page 5 Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 5 of 26...
  • Page 6 EC3 connector to the opposite end of each lead, insert the 1/8-inch exposed tip of the wire into the cup end of the bullet connector, and fill the cup with solder. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 6 of 26...
  • Page 7 8. Connect the male EC3 connectors to the female EC3 connectors of your speed controller, to verify that they fit properly. 9. Disconnect them again for now. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 7 of 26...
  • Page 8 7. Test that you can still plug and unplug the motor lead connector into the ESC connector. 8. Repeat with the other 11 ESC leads, and then disconnect the motors from the ESCs for now. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 8 of 26...

  • Page 9: Step 4: Motor Mount Assembly

    Motor Mount assembly. This screw does not use a lock nut. Instead, self-tap the screw into the shorter leg of a Landing Gear (item 11) aligned parallel to the Boom. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 9 of 26...
  • Page 10 ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. Motor Assembly 1" Screw Pan head, Stainless Steel Motor Mount top Boom Arm Black 3/8" Screw, Pan head, Stainless Steel Internal Tooth Lock Washer #4 Nylon Standoff 4-40 x 5/8 Motor Mount Bottom Screw, 3mm x 6mm, 0.5 thread Lock Nut 4-40 x 1/4 Landing Gear...
  • Page 11 Step 5: Boom Accessories (optional but highly recommended) Your ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit comes with two options for accessorizing the Booms: checkered tape and adhesive-backed LED light strips. You can apply either, both, or none to the Booms. Many people choose to put white LED strips and black/white tape on the front Booms, and red LED strips and red/white tape on the back Booms.
  • Page 12 Top Chassis Plate in a later step.) 1. Refer to the diagram on the next page for the items needed from your ELEV-8 Airframe and Hardware kits. 2. Locate the correct mounting holes in the Bottom Chassis Plate to use for the Motor/Boom assemblies.
  • Page 13 ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. Stand off, Nylon, 5/8", 4-40 screw size Assy Boom Arm Quad Chassis Screw 4-40, 1-1/4" pandhead, ss steel Screw, 4-40, 1-1/4", panhead, SS steel...
  • Page 14 It will provide the connection between the battery pack and the ESCs (and LED tapes if you are using them). 1. Find the black and red 12 AWG wires in your ELEV-8 Electronic Kit; these will be the power harness leads. Strip 1/4 inch of insulation off one end of each wire.
  • Page 15 9. Locate the packet of gold bullet connectors and plastic housings in the ELEV-8 Electronics Kit. You will need two bullet connectors and one plastic housing. 10. Solder a bullet connector onto the end of each 12 AWG lead. Insert the exposed tip of the wire into the cup end of the bullet connector, and fill the cup with solder.
  • Page 16 Rudder Aileron Transmitter Transmitter Setting Recommendations Box Model Type ACRO (Plane Mode) End point Set to 50% initially. (If the ELEV-8 still seems too adjustment reactive, reduce to 30% until you get used to flying it.) Dual-Rates 100% (D/R) Channel...
  • Page 17 IF THE ESCs ARE PLUGGED INTO THE MOTORS, DISCONNECT THEM NOW. Note: The ESC Programming Card was added to kits in April 2013. They are also available separately from www.parallax.com; search “85000”. 1. Connect your charged LiPo battery to the power harness.
  • Page 18 9. When you are sure your motor connections are all correct, apply heat to finish shrinking the tubing over the motor/ESC connector joints. 10. To synchronize your ESCs, power on the ELEV-8 quadcopter. Turn on your transmitter, then set Throttle to max position. After the standard startup sequence, two separate beeps will indicate the max throttle position has been set and stored.
  • Page 19 (item 2), then through an installed Grommet, and into the Control Board Mount Plate (item 5). The screws are self-tapping into the Mount Plate, so only gently hand-tighten to avoid stripping the hole. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000) Version 1.1 Page 19 of 26...
  • Page 20 ITEM Description QTY. Stand off nylon, 1-1/4", Thread Quad Chassis Screw 4-40 3/8 Pandhead stainless steel...
  • Page 21 Part ITEM Description QTY. Number Screw, 4-40, 3/8", panhead, stainless 710-00036 steel # 4 SS Steel Washer Rubber Grommet HoverFly Open PC Board ELEV-8 Control Board Mount Plate 721-80002 Assy...
  • Page 22 2. Find the arrow on the Control Board silkscreen, as shown in the picture. This arrow points to the front of the Control Board, which must be facing the same direction as the front of the ELEV-8 chassis. 3. Set the Control Board Assembly over the standoffs in the Top Chassis Plate.
  • Page 23 Note: #5, Light Tube comes 5/8" long. Cut to length needed ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. light tube Screw, 4-40 x 1" Pandhead SS Steel ELEV-8 Control Board Top Plate Spacer, Nylon, 1/2", 4-40 screw size Assy PC Board HoverFly Open Quad Chassis...

  • Page 24: Step 13: Control Board Connections

    ESC Port’s 2x12 male header on the front edge of the Control Board. 1. Connect the Receiver to the Receiver Port, with the five signal connections listed below. Use the 3- wire extension cables included in the ELEV-8 Electronics Kit. A = Aileron...
  • Page 25 CCW: 1045 1045R 1045 Congratulations! Your assembled ELEV-8 Quadcopter is ready to fly. For a “First Flight” video and troubleshooting tips, see the ELEV-8 Quadcopter product page; go to www.parallax.com and search “80000”. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (#80000)
  • Page 26 Use Blue Loctite Before installing. ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY. Propeller Nut 10 Inch Propeller Cone Lock Collet Motor 2 Set Screw...