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Summary of Contents for Catalyst Machineworks 210-R
- Page 1 C O N T E N T S 01 – WARNINGS AND WARRANTY (READ FIRST!) 02 – CONTROLS 03 – STEPS TO GET IN THE AIR 04 – TARANIS BINDING AND SETUP (BNF 210-R) 05 – TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Page 2: Section 1: Warnings And Warranty
Section 1: Warnings and Warranty... - Page 3 • Catalyst Machineworks advocates the safe use of their products, always make sure your equipment is in proper working order, is checked prior to every flight and that you are familiar with and respect the equipment's capabilities and limitations.
- Page 4 210-R Warranty Agreement The purchase of your 210-R comes with a 15 day warranty beginning from the date you receive the quad in the mail. We test fly each 210-R before it leaves our doors so we verify everything is functioning correctly. This warranty only covers manufacturer defects within that 15 day period.
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Page 5: Section 2: Controls
Section 2: Controls... - Page 7 General: This section of the manual applies to the RTF version of our 210-R. If you purchased the BNF 210-R you can reference this section and section 4 for Taranis setup information. On the RTF transmitter you will find an abundance of switches, knobs and dials on your transmitter;...
- Page 8 – view flight “FPV”. We have set this mode for maximum performance to allow you to get the most out of your 210-R. In this mode the craft will not self level but instead will stay in the orientation you set. During FPV flight this ability allows you to set the pitch and attain the speed and altitude you desire, similar to flying a plane.
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Page 9: Buzzer Switch
This buzzer can be heard from a distance and may allow you to hone in on the quad's location. This is handy if you lost the 210-R in tall grass or crashed into tree canopy, keep in mind... -
Page 10: Section 3: Steps To Get In The Air
Section 3: Steps to Get in the Air... -
Page 14: Understanding The Machine
2) HD Camera: This is an optional item and sold separately. The 210-R accepts a wide range of cameras and we sell mounts to fit each type. These mounts are also optional items not included with your RTF package. Camera types accepted are Gopro 4 and 3. - Page 15 5) Flight Controller: The flight controller can be considered the “brain” of the system, it takes input from the pilot and information from the environment to feed commands to the speed controller. 6) Power Distribution Board: The PDB is a central location where all of the various pieces of electronics get power from the flight battery.
- Page 16 The props on your 210-R are almost identical to a propeller on an airplane and are considered an expendable item when FPV racing.
- Page 17 10) Flight Battery: Referred to as 'the LiPo,' the Lithium Polymer battery is the source of power for your Speed Addict quad and it needs some special attention. Never leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging as they can catch fire.
- Page 18 11) RC Receiver: This receives signal from the RC Transmitter. The transmitter is commonly referred to as the “TX” and the receiver the “RX”. The TX and RX must be bound to one another, our RTF kit comes pre-bound. 12) RC Transmitter: This sends signal to the RC receiver. Instructions on how to use your TX are listed in section 2 of this manual.
- Page 19 Steps To Get In The Air (Maiden Flight): Now that you understand the 210-R it is time to have some fun. It is time to fly! Follow these steps exactly. Remember, don't get cocky. This is a very fast and powerful machine. Have respect for it, take it slow, and be patient. Your maiden flight should be line of sight, meaning no FPV goggles.
- Page 20 Step 3: Install the props – Use an 8mm socket head driver and install the props such that rotation is per the graphic below. Tighten the props while holding the motor with your hand. Do not use a tool to hold the motors or you will damage them.
- Page 21 Seek help from experienced pilots! Step 1: Preparations – With your 210-R powered up, transmitter and goggles on, flip the three position mode switch to towards yourself into 'Professional FPV flight mode' Step 2: –...
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Page 22: Section 4: Taranis Binding And Setup (Bnf 210-R)
Section 4: Taranis Binding and Setup (BNF 210-R) - Page 23 General: This section only applies to the BNF version of the 210-R. Please be aware that only a Taranis X9D will work with our system. Taranis Setup Procedure: You must perform this setup procedure prior to binding to the craft.
- Page 24 'EXIT' button until you reach the mixer page. 22. Hit the 'EXIT' button until you back out of all menus and reach the home screen. 23. Congratulations your Taranis X9D is now all setup and ready to talk with your BNF 210-R! Go to the bind procedure.
- Page 25 Taranis / RC Receiver Bind Procedure: 1. Remove your props! 2. Press and HOLD DOWN the 'BIND' button on the DR4-II or X4R receiver, while you power up the craft. This is a small black button labeled 'FS' located on the top of the receiver. You can release the button after power is applied. See the pictures below for visual aid.
- Page 26 6. Scroll down using the '-/+' buttons until you find the BIND field. Hit the 'ENT' button and the BIND field will begin to flash. You should also see flashing LED's on your craft's receiver. 7. Remove power from the craft. 8.
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Page 27: Section 5: Troubleshooting
Section 5: Troubleshooting... - Page 28 You have not purchased your typical FPV racing quad. Far from it. A good analogy for how this machine compares to other RTF racing quads out there is similar to how a sports car comes to a super car. The 210-R is not a Corvette Z06.
- Page 29 • My quad flips over when I try to take off. • Possible Solution: Verify the props are installed correctly. • My quad will power up but the motors will not arm. • Possible Solutions: Three things must happen before the motors will arm. 1) The throttle must be at zero stick (all the way down).
- Page 30 • My FPV video signal seems poor. *Please note the RTF/BNF 210-R uses a 200mW Vtx. This has become the standard for most FPV racing and freestyle applications. Please keep in mind there are limits to your video system! As you move farther and farther away from your position the video signal will degrade to some extent.
- Page 31 goggles with a good 5.8 Ghz receiver is very important.
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