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Turbo Ace MATRIX
Turbo Ace MATRIX
Quadcopter User Manual
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© 2013 Turbo Ace
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  • Page 1 Turbo Ace MATRIX Turbo Ace MATRIX Quadcopter User Manual © 2013 Turbo Ace...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.5 Transmitter Settings (For ARF Only) ............29 4.6 Transmitter Flight Control & Gain Adjustments (For ARF Only) ....30 4.7 MATRIX Wiring Connection Chart for Devo 10 & RX1002 ....... 31 ELECTRONICS SETUP & ADJUSTMENT for Spektrum DX 8 Transmitter ..32 4.1 ESC Programming for Spektrum DX 8 Transmitter (A Must Setup For ARF)
  • Page 3 Turbo Ace MATRIX 4.6 Transmitter Flight Control & Gain Adjustments (For ARF Only) ....43 4.7 MATRIX Wiring Connection Chart for Spektrum DX 8 & AR8000 ... 45 ELECTRONICS SETUP & ADJUSTMENT for Futaba 14SG Transmitter....46 4.1 ESC Programming for Futaba 14SG Transmitter (A Must Setup For ARF) . 46 4.2 Transmitter Calibration for Futaba 14SG Transmitter (A Must Setup For...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Walkera QR X350 quad. As with all Wow Hobbies’ featured RC helicopters, MATRIX parts, upgrades and accessories are fully supported online and locally in the USA. 1.2 Important Instructions * Read the entire Matrix Instruction Manual on your included USB flash drive before you operate the Matrix.
  • Page 5 Naza flight controller. You can lift the matrix up with a finger on each side of the matrix to check the balance (see manual for details). The battery can be placed either on top or bottom of the Matrix.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    GPS. To recover the craft in such a case, switch to manual (not attitude) mode. Please be aware that if the Matrix has passed through airport X-ray screening, near a magnet or has been relocated more than 30 miles from where it was originally calibrated, the GPS may need to be recalibrated depending on the geographic latitude at which you are located (see manual).

  • Page 7: Features

    Matrix is leveled like a see-saw with equal weight on both sides. See Figure 3.4.4. It is important to note that the Matrix will not fly properly and may lose control and crash if the center of gravity is not balanced at the middle of the Naza flight control.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Optional FPV Integration (available)  Optional Sports Mode for faster flight capability 1.5 Specifications Three models: MATRIX Lite, MATRIX Silver, and MATRIX Black  Dimensions including propellers: 1000 mm × 392 mm × 135 mm  Motor: 4 x 42mm Outrunner Brushless Motors ...

  • Page 9: Packing List

     USB 8GB Flash Drive with test flight video, application software and the MATRIX User Manual  1 x Turbo Ace MATRIX Quad Flyer (3 x Body Plates – Top Cover, Middle, Bottom, 4 x Motors, 4 x ESC, Flight Controller) ...
  • Page 10  Do not be tempted to fly a new and large RC aircraft, such as the MATRIX, out of the box, especially after shipping. Prior to its maiden flight, please tie the MATRIX down to a stationary workbench for 3 battery test flights.

  • Page 11: Doa Claim

     No DOA claims can be made when you pick up your MATRIX from our store because it will be test flown live before you take it home.

  • Page 12: Diagrams And Parts

    Turbo Ace MATRIX DIAGRAMS AND PARTS 2.1 Top View...

  • Page 13: Profile View

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 2.2 Profile View 2.3 Part Specifications Part Specifications Units Remarks Chassis Carbon Fiber High Strength Aluminum Tubing Skid Landing Carbon Fiber C4234 400KV Motor Brushless Motor 1555 (Normal),1555R (Reverse) Propeller 15-inch Carbon Fiber with high fiber & low resin content...

  • Page 14: Technical Parameters

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 2.4 Technical Parameters Width Diameter From Outer Edges of Motors 765 mm ±3mm Extended Diameter From Extended Propellers 1111 mm Width Motors Center Diameter From Center of Motor to Center 724 mm ±3mm to Center of Motor on Opposite Side...

  • Page 15: Parts List

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 2.5 Parts List...

  • Page 16: Matrix Setup

    MATRIX SETUP 3.1 Unpacking the MATRIX Remove all MATRIX contents from the box. To avoid damaging the transmitter antenna, do not pull on it to remove the transmitter out of the box. Instead, pull on the neck strap to safely remove the transmitter from the box.

  • Page 17: Mounting Propellers

    (3) Release the two wide Velcro battery straps on the tail of the MATRIX bottom plate. Make sure a Velcro strip is added to the battery and the body of the Matrix to prevent it from sliding. Secure it with the two wide Velcro battery straps.
  • Page 18 Turbo Ace MATRIX with fingers on each side of the Naza Flight controller until it is leveled. Your camera, propellers and all devices must be installed before balancing. See diagram 3.4-1 (5) Do not plug in the battery at this time.

  • Page 19: Electronics Setup & Adjustment For Walkera Devo 10 Transmitter

    Also, in order for a flight controller to work properly, your specific transmitter has to be calibrated to work with each new MATRIX. Crashes will be imminent if you skip these one-time procedures to match a MATRIX with a transmitter.
  • Page 20 2 beeping after the ESC have completed its programming then you need to move throttle all the way down and disconnect the battery from the MATRIX battery plug and repeat from step #6 to #9 for the ESC.) If you did not experience any problems, then you have completed programming on this ESC which now retains the high and low end point data in its memory.

  • Page 21: Transmitter Calibration For Transmitter (Required Setup For Arf)

    Connect battery to the MATRIX battery connector. Connect the provided Programming USB Cable from your PC computer’s USB port (XP or WIN7 or WIN8) to the Micro USB port on the MATRIX communication port (on the LED side panel of the MATRIX). (If the...
  • Page 22 Turbo Ace MATRIX Figure 4.2-1 NAZA Assistant Software Program Screenshot (1) RECEIVER TYPE: Please choose “TRADITION” for Walkera or Spektrum or Futaba receiver. (2) CUT OFF TYPES: Default setting from WOW is “IMMEDIATELY”. (3) COMMAND STICKS CALIBRATION: Click START to begin the calibration process.
  • Page 23 Setting the GPS Attitude and Attitude and Manual Mode on the Mix on Walkera Devention Transmitter: Setting the GPS, Attitude and Manual Mode on the Mix Switch on MATRIX: (1) The NAZA Assistant screen should show a Control Mode Switch with GPS | Fail Safe | A | Fail Safe | M.
  • Page 24 Turbo Ace MATRIX SWITCH’s midpoint by pressing the L or R button until “A” segment turns blue. (5) Flip the MIX SWITCH forward (away from you). If the “GPS” segment turns blue then skip to Step #7. (6) If the “GPS” segment does not turn blue, press ENT on your transmitterFunction Menu...
  • Page 25 Turbo Ace MATRIX the intelligent orientation control to the Flight Mode Switch on the transmitter, by pressing ENT on the Devention10Model MenuDevice OutputFlap (AUX 1) and selecting FMOD SW by pressing L or R (Make sure Type Select is Airplane mode, pressing ENT on the Devention10model menutype selectairplane) and making sure that Function shows as ACTIVE.

  • Page 26: Transmitter & Receiver Compatibility Table (For Arf Only)

    -100.0% and adjust your GEAR SWITCH’s endpoint by pressing the L or R button until “Home Lock” segment turns blue. Home Lock only activates while MATRIX is about 30 feet (10 meters) away from the home position (Takeoff Position). To change the Home Lock position during flight, please refer to the DJI User Manual for detailed instructions and functions of HOME LOCK and COURSE LOCK.

  • Page 27: Receiver, Flight Controller & Auto-Stabilization Setup

    To ensure the smooth flight of your Turbo Ace MATRIX, please make sure that you setup and fly the MATRIX in GPS or Attitude mode. In order for GPS or Attitude mode to function, first it is important to make sure the mix switch on your radio is all the way forward.
  • Page 28 You may skip the following setup instructions if you have purchased the Turbo Ace MATRIX with a transmitter radio, as we have already completed all the setup for you. If you have purchased a MATRIX without a radio, please see the following to make sure your radio is setup correctly.

  • Page 29: Transmitter Settings (For Arf Only)

    (6) Use transmitter rudder trim to adjust heading (yaw) (if changes are made to trim settings recalibration is required) (7) For added stability on the MATRIX, you may choose to set the dual rate to 55% Please double check all settings, tie down the MATRIX to a bench, and test fly it to check the settings.

  • Page 30: Transmitter Flight Control & Gain Adjustments (For Arf Only)

    MATRIX with GPS: The three modes can be switched during flight by toggling the MIX switch on top of your radio. In the ready to fly MATRIX, we have set this switch on your radio to GPS MODE when it is toggle forward and ATTITUDE MODE when it is toggled middle and MANUAL MODE when it is toggled backward.

  • Page 31: Matrix Wiring Connection Chart For Devo 10 & Rx1002

    Always remember to tie down the MATRIX to a bench for test flights after you have changed any settings. (If the motor does not spin after perform the CSC, please re-calibrate/perform the Command Sticks Calibration).

  • Page 32: Electronics Setup & Adjustment For Spektrum Dx 8 Transmitter

    Also, in order for a flight controller to work properly, your specific transmitter has to be calibrated to work with each new MATRIX. Crashes will be imminent if you skip these one-time procedures to match a MATRIX with a transmitter.
  • Page 33 2 beeping after the ESC have completed its programming then you need to move throttle all the way down and disconnect the battery from the MATRIX battery plug and repeat from step #6 to #9 for the ESC.) If you did not experience any problems, then you have completed programming on this ESC which now retains the high and low end point data in its memory.

  • Page 34: Transmitter Calibration For Spektrum Dx 8 Transmitter (A Must Setup For Arf)

    Connect battery to the MATRIX battery connector. Connect the provided Programming USB Cable from your PC computer’s USB port (XP or WIN7 or WIN8) to the Micro USB port on the MATRIX communication port (on the LED side panel of the MATRIX). (If the...
  • Page 35 Turbo Ace MATRIX Double click on the application file named NAZA ASSISTANT SOFTWARE. Wait for the program to start up. Click MOUNTING Use to input the distance between GPS and Main Flight Controller. Click MOTOR MIXER MIXER TYPE: Please select Quad-rotor X and remember to click WRITE after you update any settings (WRITE is #7 on top of FIGURE 4.2)
  • Page 36 Setting the GPS Attitude and Attitude and Manual Mode on the Flap Switch on Spektrum DX8 Transmitter Setting the GPS, Attitude and Manual Mode on the Flap Switch on MATRIX: (1) The NAZA Assistant screen should show a Control Mode Switch with GPS | Fail Safe | A | Fail Safe | M.
  • Page 37 Turbo Ace MATRIX then the Control Mode Switch slider is in the wrong position. To bring the slider closer to “GPS”. Turn on transmitterClick on rollerscroll down to “Servo Setup”scroll to “travel” and click on roller, which will have a flashing boxscroll to “Reverse”, click the roller to make the flashing box...
  • Page 38 Turbo Ace MATRIX Basic Gain and Attitude Gain should never set to lower than 100%, otherwise crash might result. (2) ENHANCED FAILED-SAFE METHODS. (GPS module is required.) Recommended setting for enhanced failed-safe methods is to set it to GO-HOME and LANDING. (Please refer to DJI NAZA User Manual’s page 21 for enhanced failsafe methods.)

  • Page 39: Transmitter & Receiver Compatibility Table (For Arf Only)

    “Gear”scroll down and adjust the value until “Home Lock” segment turns blue. Home Lock only activates while MATRIX is about 30 feet (10 meters) away from the home position (Takeoff Position). To change the Home Lock position during flight, please refer to the DJI User Manual for detailed descriptions and functions of HOME LOCK and COURSE LOCK.

  • Page 40: Receiver, Flight Controller & Auto-Stabilization Setup

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 4.4 Receiver, Flight Controller & Auto-stabilization Setup FIGURE 4.4 Connect Channel #T wire from the flight controller to the THROTTLE channel of the receiver. Watch for polarity. Connect Channel #E wire from the flight controller to the ELEV channel of the receiver.
  • Page 41 To ensure the smooth flight of your Turbo Ace MATRIX, please make sure that you setup and fly the MATRIX in GPS or Attitude mode. In order for GPS or Attitude mode to function, first it is important to make sure the flap switch on your radio is all the way forward.

  • Page 42: Transmitter Settings (For Arf Only)

    When the Flap switch is flipped forward, you will see GPS is selected which enables GPS Mode. The GPS Mode is the mode you should be using to fly your MATRIX. M mode has no stabilization and will make it very difficult to operate the aircraft.

  • Page 43: Transmitter Flight Control & Gain Adjustments (For Arf Only)

    (7) For added stability on the MATRIX, you may choose to set the dual rate to Please double check all settings, tie down the MATRIX to a bench, and test fly it to check the settings. Some transmitters use random bind, which means you have to plug in the battery to the MATRIX within 2-3 seconds after the radio is turned on.
  • Page 44 MATRIX with GPS: The three modes can be switched during flight by toggling the Flap switch on top of your radio. In the ready to fly MATRIX, we have set this switch on your radio to GPS MODE when it is toggle forward and ATTITUDE MODE when it is toggled middle and MANUAL MODE when it is toggled backward.

  • Page 45: Matrix Wiring Connection Chart For Spektrum Dx 8 & Ar8000

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 4.7 MATRIX Wiring Connection Chart for Spektrum DX 8 & AR8000 MATRIX with GPS DX 8 & INDICATES ONLY ONE CAN BE module AR8000 ACTIVATED NAZA TX Setting Gimbal AR8000 Output Servo MATRIX ELEV AILE THRO RUDD AUX 1Flap...

  • Page 46: Electronics Setup & Adjustment For Futaba 14Sg Transmitter

    Also, in order for a flight controller to work properly, your specific transmitter has to be calibrated to work with each new MATRIX. Crashes will be imminent if you skip these one-time procedures to match a MATRIX with a transmitter.
  • Page 47 2 beeping after the ESC have completed its programming then you need to move throttle all the way down and disconnect the battery from the MATRIX battery plug and repeat from step #7 to #10 for the ESC.) If you did not experience any problems, then you have completed programming on this ESC which now retains the high and low end point data in its memory.

  • Page 48: Transmitter Calibration For Futaba 14Sg Transmitter (A Must Setup For Arf)

    If you have purchased your MATRIX with a transmitter (RTF package) please skip this section because we have already completed calibration. If you are using a transmitter that has never been paired with your new MATRIX, you will need to calibrate your transmitter to the MATRIX flight controller using the following procedure.
  • Page 49 Turbo Ace MATRIX Connect the provided Programming USB Cable from your PC computer’s USB port (XP or WIN7 or WIN8) to the Micro USB port on the MATRIX communication port (on the LED side panel of the MATRIX). (If the...
  • Page 50 Setting the GPS Attitude and Attitude and Manual Mode on the SB Switch on Futaba 14SG Transmitter: Setting the GPS, Attitude and Manual Mode on the Mix Switch on MATRIX: (1) The NAZA Assistant screen should show a Control Mode Switch with GPS | Fail Safe | A | Fail Safe | M.
  • Page 51 Turbo Ace MATRIX 14SG, double tap “LNK”scroll down to “Function” press “RTN”scroll down to channel 5Change CTRL to “SB”. (2) Now you need to make sure when the SB Switch is flipped forward (away from you) the switch will change the flight controller to “GPS Mode”. If the Control Mode Switch (See FIGURE 4.2 bottom) slider is closer to “M”...
  • Page 52 Turbo Ace MATRIX AUTO PILOT (1) BASIC PARAMETERS: Recommend setting for Pitch set to 130%, Roll set to 120%, Yaw set to 90% and Vertical set to 120% and ATTITUDE GAIN is Pitch set to 100% and Roll set to 100%. REMOTE ADJUST is set to INH.

  • Page 53: Transmitter & Receiver Compatibility Table (For Arf Only)

    “END Point”scroll down to Channel 6find the travel value and tap “RTN”adjust the value until “Home Lock” segment turns blue. Home Lock only activates while MATRIX is about 30 feet (10 meters) away from the home position (Takeoff Position). To change the Home Lock position during flight, please refer to the DJI User Manual for detailed descriptions and functions of HOME LOCK and COURSE LOCK.

  • Page 54: Receiver, Flight Controller & Auto-Stabilization Setup

    To ensure the smooth flight of your Turbo Ace MATRIX, please make sure that you setup and fly the MATRIX in GPS or Attitude mode. In order for GPS or Attitude mode to function, first it is important to make sure the mix switch on your radio is all...
  • Page 55 You may skip the following setup instructions if you have purchased the Turbo Ace MATRIX with a transmitter radio, as we have already completed all the setup for you. If you have purchased a MATRIX without a radio, please see the following to make sure your radio is setup correctly.

  • Page 56: Transmitter Settings (For Arf Only)

    When the SB switch is flipped forward, you will see GPS is selected which enables GPS Mode. The GPS Mode is the mode you should be using to fly your MATRIX. M mode has no stabilization and will make it very difficult to operate the aircraft.

  • Page 57: Transmitter Flight Control & Gain Adjustments (For Arf Only)

    MATRIX with GPS: The three modes can be switched during flight by toggling the SB switch on top of your radio. In the ready to fly MATRIX, we have set this switch on your radio to GPS MODE when it is toggle forward and ATTITUDE MODE when it is toggled middle and MANUAL MODE when it is toggled backward.

  • Page 58: Matrix Wiring Connection Chart For Futaba 14Sg & R7008Sb

    Always remember to tie down the MATRIX to a bench for test flights after you have changed any settings. (If the motor does not spin while perform the CSC, please re-calibrate/perform the Command Sticks Calibration).

  • Page 59: Testing & Operations

    TESTING & OPERATIONS 5.1 Tie-Down Flight Test Tie down all four arms (not the skids) of the MATRIX to a heavy fixture such as a table or a work bench. Make sure there is plenty of space around the aircraft. If you have the random binding transmitter such as the Devention 10, please make sure there are no other similar radios in the vicinity during the binding process.

  • Page 60: Actual Flight Test & Training

    MATRIX on a level surface. (2) Repeat Steps #2-11 under 5.1 (3) If you fly the MATRIX too close to the ground, the wash (deflected air) coming back up from the ground may cause significant flight instability. As with all propeller driven systems, you should try to keep larger aircraft at least 3 to 4 feet from the ground and avoid flying in a small room, which deflects air current.
  • Page 61 (4) If you are a beginner pilot, we highly recommend that you purchase a simulator training package or a trainer unit to practice. Though the MATRIX is equipped with easy to fly auto stabilization for safety, do not attempt to operate the aircraft without any flight experience.

  • Page 62: Led Light Description For Naza-Lite

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 5.3 LED Light Description for NAZA-Lite...

  • Page 63: Led Light Description For Naza-V2

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 5.4 LED Light Description for NAZA-V2 5.5 Battery Tips (1) Set the alarm on your transmitter radio to a safe range. Trying to extend the flight time when the battery is low will only put your aircraft at risk. Always check your battery before each flight.
  • Page 64 Turbo Ace MATRIX (3) Disconnect the battery plug from the MATRIX when you are done flying. Do not leave your battery plugged into the MATRIX after a flight. (4) An inexpensive battery meter with an alarm would be a smart tool to have.

  • Page 65: Camera Mount Setup

    Turbo Ace MATRIX CAMERA MOUNT SETUP 6.1 Gyrox Brushless Gimbal Setup First, balance the gimbal and battery on the quad by adjusting the battery position. Battery should rest on the same plate as the gimbal mount (shock plate/battery mounting plate). Equilibrium can be tested by holding the quad on both sides with two fingers underneath the chassis hub cover.

  • Page 66: Matrix Camera Mount Servo Control Setup

    INH, and go to the GIMBAL tab to click ON to enable the gimbal manual control. Additionally, when you tilt the MATRIX forwards or backwards, the MATRIX gyro will sense the tilt so the camera mount servo will also automatically compensate for that by pitching the camera in the opposite direction to...
  • Page 67 Programming USB cable from your PC computer’s USB port (XP or WIN7) to Micro USB port on the MATRIX communication port (on the LED side panel of the MATRIX). Please connect this cable after the transmitter has been bound to the receiver.

  • Page 68: Flight Control Adjustment For Auto-Stabilization

    Click on the "Gimbal" tab on the left panel of the screen. Now test the gimbal on the MATRIX by tilting it firmly on your hands. When the MATRIX tilts up the gimbal should travel and compensate in the opposite direction by tilting down.

  • Page 69: Basic Gain And Attitude Gain Adjustment For Stabilization

    Roll set to 100%. Warning: BASIC GAIN needs to be set at a minimum of 90%. If your MATRIX is not as stable after a heavy camera or camera mount is installed, you should increase the BASIC GAIN and ATTITUDE GAIN by 15%-25% each time and re-test the performance of your MATRIX.

  • Page 70: Maintenance & Repair

    Turbo Ace MATRIX MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 7.1 Replacing Motors (For Repairs Only) To simplify motor replacement, the MATRIX motors can be disconnected once you Please remember remove the bottom frame, and motor wire is connected to ESC. to reapply Loctite when putting bolts and screws back.

  • Page 71: Replacing Esc (For Repairs Only)

    Turbo Ace MATRIX 7.2 Replacing ESC (For Repairs Only) When replacing the MATRIX ESC, you must follow a specific procedure, otherwise you may risk damage to the ESC wires, which may in turn short circuit the ESC and Flight Controller. Please remember to reapply Loctite when putting bolts and screws back.

  • Page 72: Replacing Extension Arms (For Repairs Only)

    Yellow wires are toward the inside of the Matrix, black wires are connected to the middle of the ESC pin and red wires are toward the outside edge of the Matrix.
  • Page 73 Turbo Ace MATRIX (15) If the motor direction is correct, go to the next step. If the motor direction is incorrect, you may have made a mistake. Check your connections and make necessary corrections. Two wires connected incorrectly will cause the motor to spin in the wrong direction.

  • Page 74: Fixed Id Bind For Walkera Devo 10

    NOTE: The transmitter does not need to be on for this step. Setting up the Fixed ID on your transmitter First go through the steps to bind the MATRIX to your transmitter (1. Turn on the transmitter 2. Plug the battery into the MATRIX 3. The MATRIX is bound when the red light on the receiver turns solid).

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