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SkyArtec Butterfly S Quick Start Manual

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BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL 'S'
Butterfly
Ultra-Quad Model 'S'
Quick-Start Guide
This Quick-Start Guide will help you become familiar with your new Skyartec Butterfly
Utlra-Quad Model 'S'. It is to be used in conjunction with the separate Introduction
and User's Manual also included with your Butterfly Utlra-Quad Model 'S'. Please read
through this Quick-Start Guide in its entirety before attempting to fly your new model.
The Skyartec Butterfly Utlra-Quad Model 'S' is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and/or injury. This product is not intended for those under 14
years of age! Please read and understand the safety warnings included prior to operation.
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  • Page 1 Quick-Start Guide in its entirety before attempting to fly your new model. The Skyartec Butterfly Utlra-Quad Model ‘S’ is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and/or injury. This product is not intended for those under 14...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ TABLE OF CONTENTS Kit Contents...............2 Preparing to Fly the Butterfly ......7 Items Required ............2 Compass Function ..........9 Warnings and Safety Notes ......2 Maintenance ............9 Charging the Li-Po Battery ........4 Replacement Parts ..........14 Transmitter and Butterfly Overview ....5 Notes ................
  • Page 3 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES GENERAL WARNINGS, CONTINUED..• Always fly the Butterfly in a suitably large area free of obstructions. The Butterfly can be flown in a large indoor area or outdoors. Make sure any spectators are behind you. •...

  • Page 4: Charging The Li-Po Battery

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ CHARGING THE LI-PO BATTERY Your Butterfly Ultra-Quad Model ‘S’ includes a 2S 7.4 volt 1300mAh Li-Po battery that is charged using the included balance charger and AC power adapter. CHARGING PRECAUTIONS • Do not use the included charger to charge any other type of battery. •...

  • Page 5: Transmitter And Butterfly Overview

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ TRANSMITTER AND BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW This section provides a basic overview of the layout of the Butterfly Ultra-Quad Model ‘S’, including propeller orientation and motor direction, and the functions of the NASA701 7-Channel 2.4GHz transmitter that are specific to flying the Butterfly. TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW The transmitter is designed for use with multiple products.
  • Page 6 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ TRANSMITTER AND BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW Receiver White (EP5030) Counter-Clockwise White (EP5030’R’) Front Clockwise For a complete wiring diagram, see the ESC, Receiver and PC Board Wiring Diagram section on page 13. PC Board Left Right Black (EP5030) Black (EP5030’R’) Back...

  • Page 7: Preparing To Fly The Butterfly

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ TRANSMITTER AND BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW BUTTERFLY OVERVIEW, CONTINUED..Red Bind LED - Indicates the current status of the receiver. Under normal use, when solid Red, indicates the transmitter and receiver are paired. When flashing Red, indicates the Li-Po battery is depleted and should be recharged.
  • Page 8 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ PREPARING TO FLY THE BUTTERFLY ARMING THE BUTTERFLY, CONTINUED..When you arm the Butterfly, the motors will spin up at low speed to stabilize the Butterfly in preparation for flight. This is normal. Be very careful to keep your hands and fingers away from the propellers during this process.

  • Page 9: Compass Function

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ PREPARING TO FLY THE BUTTERFLY ARMING THE BUTTERFLY, CONTINUED..Butterfly Arming Quick-Steps: Follow the procedures below to quickly arm your Butterfly flight and shut it down. • Gear switch DOWN, Flight Mode Switch ‘N’, Auxiliary Lever DOWN, throttle BACK. •...
  • Page 10 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ MAINTENANCE REPLACING PROPELLERS A propeller should be replaced if any of the three blades becomes nicked, broken or appears to have any other type of damage. Follow the steps in this section to replace the propellers. 1) Insert a thin hex wrench (or similar) into the hole in the prop nut to unscrew the prop nut and remove it.
  • Page 11 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ MAINTENANCE CALIBRATING THE GYRO SYSTEM The Butterfly’s gyro system is calibrated at the factory, but if the Butterfly seems unusually difficult to control or unstable, the gyro system should be calibrated. Follow the steps in this section to calibrate the gyro system. 1) Place the Gear switch in the DOWN position and the Flight Mode switch in the ‘N’...
  • Page 12 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ MAINTENANCE RESETTING TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING The NASA701 7-Channel 2.4GHz transmitter is designed to control several different types of models and comes from the factory programmed to work specifically with the Butterfly. We do not recommend attempting to make any changes to the transmitter’s programming, however if you disregard this and make programming changes, or if the transmitter is not controlling the Butterfly as you expect, or if it’s a new replacement, please follow the steps in this section to reset the transmitter’s programming to the default settings.
  • Page 13 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ MAINTENANCE CALIBRATING THE COMPASS FUNCTION 4) Turn the transmitter ON, then set the Butterfly on a flat, level surface and turn it ON. The Blue Status LED will illuminate solid and an audible jingle will sound, indicating the gyro system is initializing.

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ REPLACEMENT PARTS The following replacement parts are available. To purchase replacement parts, contact the retailer you purchased the Butterfly Ultra-Quad Model ‘S’. If your retailer does not stock replacement parts, replacement parts can be purchased online at www.hobbypeople.net. ORDER NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 15 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ NOTES...
  • Page 16 BUTTERFLY ULTRA-QUAD MODEL ‘S’ R/C Model Fun Co., LTD - Skyartec Room 910,9/F, Jin Fulai Building No.49-1 Dabao Rd Baocheng 28 District Bao’an District, Shenzen, China TEL: 0086-755-86224311 or 0086-755-86224211 FAX: 0086-755-61658455 www.skyartec.om Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice...

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