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Building the TILT drone Process of building the TILT is common to all versions current versions: the parts may differ (it will be specified when 3DP and PRO versions use different components) but assembly remains the same. Please follow the steps given below. You might find extra screws in most steps than the ones strictly necessary OR very similar lengths than the ones stated in this manual but that should still be suitable.
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 2 Install both tensors, one PARTS HARDWARE on a right-hand arm Same as step 1 2x screw M3x30 support and the other 2x polymer bearings (small 2x lock nut M3 in a left-hand one.
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 3 Mount all four arm PARTS HARDWARE supports with the Same as step 2 4x screw M3x20 (PRO version) tensors on the base 1x base plate plate. On each arm ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 4 Install the shafts with PARTS HARDWARE the pulley in both front Same as step 3 4x set screw M3 (long) and rear arms supports. 2x 8mm diametre shaft Do not tighten the ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 5 Place the arm PARTS HARDWARE connectors in the Same as step 4 4x screw M3x16 shafts and tighten well 4x arm connector 4x lock nut M3 the screws.
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 6 Mount the each motor PARTS HARDWARE in a motor mount with 4x motor mount 16x screw M3x6 the M3x6 screws (4 on 4x motor mount clamp 8x screw M3x20 * each motor) and ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 7 Mount the arms in PARTS HARDWARE the arm connectors Same as steps 5 and 6 4x screw M3x25 and tighten the 4x lock nut M3 screws.
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 8 If you have purchased PARTS HARDWARE a PDB refer to the Refer to the PDB manual Refer to the PDB manual PDB manual for for detailed instructions for detailed instructions...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 9 Install the two Nylon PARTS HARDWARE screws and nuts as Same as step 8 2x screw Nylon M3x12 shown in the 2x nut Nylon M3 pictures. The length supplied is to be used with landing legs.
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 10 PARTS HARDWARE Install the Nylon screw and nut as Same as step 7 1x screw Nylon M3x12 shown in the picture. 1x nut Nylon M3 This screw will be...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 11 Solder the pin headers PARTS HARDWARE to the Naze flight 1x Naze32 flight 4x screw Nylon M3x12 controller board as controller board (to be vut to about 6 mm shown in the pictures...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 12 Mount the flight controller with the PARTS HARDWARE M3x6 on the base plate (the picture here Same as steps 9, 4x screw M3x6 is just orientative) and the PDB or PDB 10 and 11 ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 13 Install the polymer PARTS HARDWARE bearing in the IGUS Servo base 2x screw M3x6 bearing housing. Then, IGUS housing 1x screw M3x20 screw the servo bearing Servo ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 14 Install the tilt servo assembly PARTS HARDWARE to the base plate with the Same as step 12 7x screw M3x10 M3x10 and M3 nuts (yellow Servo asembly 3x lock nut M3 circles) and the four stand-offs, ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 15 Mark 490 mm span in the belt with a PARTS HARDWARE marker leaving similar belt length on Same as step 14 4x screw M2x10 both sides. Pass the open belt ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 16 Install the third belt PARTS HARDWARE tensor in the servo Same as step 15 1x screw M3x25 assembly with the 1x IGUS bearing (small) 1x lock nut M3 M3x25 screw and one ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 17 Add the tip dummy PARTS HARDWARE plates (acrylic) or Same as step 16 4x screw M3x20 (PRO version) carbon fiber camera Tip dummy plates or front plates in the front and...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 18 (optional) PARTS HARDWARE Add the gear platforms that you need (two available). They just slide down Same as step 17 None in the four central 35 mm stand-offs and serve to place any gear you want...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 19 Install the receiver and other gear. PARTS HARDWARE Same as step 18 None or variable upon system...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 20 Place the bridge (front) PARTS HARDWARE and antenna support Same as step 19 4x screw M3x6 (back) above the front Top plate 4x screw M3x16 and rear arm supports ...
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 21 PARTS HARDWARE Same as step 20 4x screw M3x10 Install the 5mm Nylon cylinders in the four bores of 4x Nylon cylinder 5 mm 4x lock nut M3 the top plate that marked in the drawing.
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Then, switch on the system with RC transmitter and check that the tilt servo works (you must set it up as in the Cleanflight manual, jump to it now an come back here after that).
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TILT Assembly Manual Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 23 With the Cleanflight setup (check PARTS HARDWARE CF manual PDF) and servo in mid Same as step 22 None position (i.e. elevator stick centered), tighten the most accessible set screw on each pulley...
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Code No.: MD03001-00-1107 Step 24 Finally, loosen the motor mount PARTS HARDWARE screws and, with the tilt servo and Same as step 23 None arms in the center position, rotate the motor mounts and tighten the screws until the motors are as vertical as you can.
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