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Assembly & Flight Training guide
SpecificationS
Rotor diameter (diagonal) ................................................................... 355mm
Frame length (across) ......................................................................... 187mm
Propeller diameter ............................................................................... 136mm
Height ....................................................................................................... 56mm
R/C transmitter..................................4 Channel 2.4GHz Digital Transmitter
On-board power .....................................................3.7V 500mAh Li-polymer
Flying weight ..................................................................................around 86g
Flight time per charge ................................................... Approx. 10 minutes
Kit contentS
Twister Quad ....................................................................................................1
4-Channel 2.4GHz Digital Transmitter ..........................................................1
3.7V 500mAh lithium polymer battery pack .................................................1
Li-Po mains charger .......................................................................................1
Twister Quad instruction manual .................................................................1
FREE Spare rotor blades .........................................................2 red, 2 black
FREE Spare body ............................................................................................1
*Requires 6 x 1.5V AA transmitter batteries (not supplied)
This high performance model must be assembled according to the
instructions. May cause serious injury to persons or property if not
used responsibly or if operated without due caution.
Unsuitable for children under 14 years old.
V1.2
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Summary of Contents for Model Engines TWM1QUAD
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Page 1: Specifications
ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly Assembly & Flight Training guide SpecificationS Rotor diameter (diagonal) ..............355mm Frame length (across) ................. 187mm Propeller diameter ................136mm Height ....................... 56mm R/C transmitter........4 Channel 2.4GHz Digital Transmitter On-board power .............3.7V 500mAh Li-polymer Flying weight ..................around 86g Flight time per charge ........... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents Switching the navigation LEDs on/off ..14 and manuals without prior notification. Motor Overload Protection system ....15 © 2012 Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. How does a Quadcopter fly?......15 www.modelengines.com.au. All rights reserved. E&OE. Flight training guide ........16 The flying area ...........16... -
Page 3: Introduction
intRoDuction new to R/c moDelS? Thank you for buying the Twister Quad! It is The Twister Quadcopter is not a toy and requires unique in that it is possible to fly in winds up to preparation before flight. If you are new to R/C 10km/h, and it is still fairly stable, we've tried it! It models, please do not expect to be able to open is undoubtedly one of the most exciting Twisters... -
Page 4: General Safety
GeneRal Safety Please be aware that rotating blades can inflict painful and possibly serious injury or damage to people, animals or objects should the rotors strike someone or something. We recommend people use protective eye wear when operating this model and that you read the manual carefully before operating your Twister Quad. -
Page 5: Transmitter Part Names
B. tRANSMIttER PARt NAMES The battery compartment is in the rear of the transmitter. Aerial Power On Indicator Flight mode Navigation LED toggle button/ On/Off Switch bind button Dual axis control stick ON/OFF switch Control trim Digital Display... -
Page 6: Flight Preparation
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly fliGht pRepaRation A. LItHIuM POLyMER FLIGHt BAttERy JST Connector The Lithium polymer (Li-Po) flight battery is a high power battery designed to give a flight time of around 10 minutes per charge. It is supplied in a partially charged state. When you have finished flying for the day, recharge the battery and always leave it in a partially or fully charged state. -
Page 7: Transmitter Layout Throttle Right (Mode 1)
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly tRanSmitteR layout thRottle RiGht (moDe 1) StICK AND tRIM CONtROL SuMMARy The Twister Quad is available in Mode 2 (throttle left) or Mode 1 (throttle right). In Mode 1 the throttle stick is on the right side of the transmitter in the below arrangement. The primary flying controls are shown here: Elevator trim Throttle trim... -
Page 8: Transmitter Layout Throttle Left (Mode 2)
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly tRanSmitteR layout thRottle left (moDe 2) StICK AND tRIM CONtROL SuMMARy The Twister Quad is available in Mode 2 (throttle left) or Mode 1 (throttle right). In Mode 2 the throttle stick is on the left side of the transmitter in the below arrangement. The primary flying controls are shown here: Throttle trim Elevator trim... -
Page 9: Power Checks And Connecting Up
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly poweR checKS anD connectinG up A. CONNECtING tHE LI-PO BAttERy Make sure you have read the 'Transmitter Layout' section for your mode and your Transmitter is switched ON before plugging in the Quadcopter battery. WARNING! Keep hands, clothing, eyes, animals and children well clear when connecting power to this model or when flying it! -
Page 10: Flight Controls Mode 1
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly fliGht contRolS moDe 1 A. FLIGHt CONtROLS LAyOut Forwards Climb Rotate Rotate Crab Crab nose left nose right left right Backwards Descend Each dual axis stick unit of your transmitter controls 2 Quadcopter functions (complete with ▼... -
Page 11: Left Stick Unit Functions
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly Climb Descend The model hovers at approximately half power (at the middle stick position): ▼ Hover at this position C. LEFt StICK uNIt FuNCtIONS The left stick operates both yaw control and the forwards/backwards 'cyclic' steering controls. ▼... -
Page 12: Flight Controls Mode 2
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly fliGht contRolS moDe 2 A. FLIGHt CONtROLS LAyOut Climb Forwards Rotate Rotate Crab Crab nose left nose right left right Descend Backwards Each dual axis stick unit of your transmitter controls 2 Quadcopter functions (complete with ▼... -
Page 13: Left Stick Unit Functions
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly C. LEFt StICK uNIt FuNCtIONS The left stick operates throttle (main rotor speed) and yaw control. ▼ Throttle is increased to climb the Quadcopter and reduced to descend: Climb Descend The model hovers at approximately half power (at the middle stick position): ▼... -
Page 14: Changing The Flight Mode
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly chanGinG the fliGht moDe The Twister Quad transmitter has a flight mode switch which enables the flight mode to be changed from default beginner mode through to advanced stunt mode. There are 4 flight modes to choose from. Mode transmitter Flying... -
Page 15: Motor Overload Protection System
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly motoR oVeRloaD pRotection SyStem In the event of a crash or tip-over where the blades become stalled, MOPS cuts power to the drive motors and electronics in order to prevent damage to these components. If you crash the Quadcopter badly causing a blade stall, MOPS will kill the power automatically. -
Page 16: Flight Training Guide
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly fliGht tRaininG GuiDe tHE FLyING AREA The flying area should be indoors in a large room or a hall or office or outdoors in a large open space away from people, animals and objects. It is possible to fly the Twister Quad in winds up to 10km/h but we recommend that you begin learning indoors and move outdoors when you have a more experience and control of your Quadcopter. -
Page 17: Taking The First 'Hop
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly The aim now is to travel steadily and progressively across the floor. Walk forwards following the Quadcopter across the floor whilst using the controls to maintain slow and accurate progress. The 'walking technique' is the method often used to safely develop the automatic ability to apply the right control input when needed. -
Page 18: Exploded View
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly exploDeD View http://www.modelengines.com.au. -
Page 19: Spare Parts Listing
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly SpaRe paRtS liStinG Code Description 6606005 QUAD CANOPY (RED BLUE) (1) (NOT SHOWN) 6606010 QUAD CANOPY (BLACK GOLD) (1) (NOT SHOWN) 6606015 QUAD MAIN BLADES (RED) (2) 6606020 QUAD MAIN BLADES (BLACK) (2) 6606025 QUAD LANDING SKID (1) 6606030 QUAD BEARING (1) -
Page 20: Binding The Receiver To The Transmitter
Twister Quad Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly binDinG the ReceiVeR to the tRanSmitteR Your transmitter and receiver have a coded, 'bound' relationship with each other. The setting up of this relationship is known as 'binding'. In a 'bound' transmitter/receiver relationship the receiver is exclusively bound to your transmitter and can only respond to signals received from that transmitter. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly tRoubleShootinG Problem Cause Solution Receiver status LED blinks Unable to bind transmitter Refer to page 20 on binding the continuously for more than 4 transmitter seconds after the battery is connected. No response to transmitter controls. -
Page 22: Lithium Polymer Battery Safety
Twister Quad ready-to-f ly ready-to-f ly lithium polymeR batteRy Safety Before Charging Li-po’s ■ Before charging your battery check for any damage e.g. check if the battery has expanded or swollen in size or if the battery cells have been punctured. If any of the above is true: DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY! Charging Li-po’s ■... - Page 23 30 DAY WARRANTY Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 30 days from the date of purchase and will repair, replace or refund the purchase should the product prove to be defective.
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