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  • Page 1 DESIGNED BY:...
  • Page 2 ATTENTION BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR ASSEMBLY OF YOUR QQ CAP 232EX, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES, FEATURE CHANGES, MANUAL ADDENDUMS AND FIRMWARE CHANGES FOR BOTH YOUR QQ CAP 232EX AND THE INSTALLED AURA 8 ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Large choice of batteries - 2800-5200mAh on 5S or Flex Innovations has tuned and matched both the air frame and power 6S Li-Po plant offering incredible performance and flight times. The QQ Cap 3.5mm 6061 aluminum landing gear mounted directly...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    60 3D Bolt-On Prop Adapter FPZM10603D2 60 3D Aluminum X-Mount FPZM10603D3 60 3D Motor Shaft The assembly of the QQ Cap 232EX can be accomplished in FPZA1016 Advanced R/C LED Controller (6S) less than one hour. Prior to assembling the airplane, it is HWBQ8012EBHV Skywalker 80A ESC w/External 7.4V-8A BEC...

  • Page 5: Special Language Definitions

    3. This model must be assembled according to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model outside of these instructions provided by Flex Innovations, Inc. as doing so may render it unsafe and/or unflyable. It is your responsibility to ensure the airworthiness of the model.

  • Page 6: Rudder Installation

    RUDDER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Medium CA (or 5-15 minute epoxy) #1 Phillips Screwdriver 3 - M3x10 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw 1 - M3x10 Phillips Washer Head Self-Tapping Screw The rudder comes pre-hinged to a small section of vertical fin. Test fit the rudder and fin section onto the fuselage and remove it from the fuselage once fit is confirmed.

  • Page 7: Main Landing Gear Installation

    MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: 7mm Wrench (2) Axle/Wheel Assembly #1 Phillips Screwdriver Landing Gear M4 Washer (2) Wheel Pants M4 Lock Nut (2) Blue Thread Lock M3x10 Phillips Head Machine Screw (2) Medium CA M3x15 Phillips Head Machine Screw (4) Locate the landing gear, axle assemblies, wheel pants, and M4 nuts and washers.
  • Page 8 MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) With the fuselage inverted on your work space, place the landing gear on the landing gear mount, being sure to orient the landing gear so that it sweeps forward as it moves away from the fuselage. Apply a small amount of blue thread lock to each of the 4 M3x15 phillips head screws.

  • Page 9: Transmitter Setup

    ONLY the changes shown in the Transmitter Configuration Guide. End Points 125% Aileron/Elevator/Rudder The Aura 8 in the QQ Cap 232EX defaults to 3 flight modes that are (Travel Adjust Throttle/Gear (Ch.5) 100% switched via CH5/Gear in your transmitter. You may need to reassign or ATV) CH5/Gear to a 3-position switch.

  • Page 10: Receiver Installation/Servo Connections

    Graupner HOTT (Sum D of 8) Jeti UDI12 (standard)* QQ Cap 232EX Wiki page at the below URL: A PPM (8CH, negative shift, approximately 22ms/frame) receiver may also be www.wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/QQCap232EX connected into Port 'B', however Aura will not auto-detect and setup must be performed through the Aura Config Tool (Windows Application).

  • Page 11: Receiver Installation/Servo Connections

    RX Channel Note: The LEDs on the QQ Cap 232EX Night Version are able to be turned on and off via a channel from your transmitter. For PWM users, simply plug the servo lead from the LED controller into any open channel on your receiver (such as CH6/AUX1), and assign that channel to a 2-position switch on your transmitter accordingly.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Battery/Arming The Esc

    CONNECTING A BATTERY TO THE LED CONTROLLER (NIGHT VERSION ONLY) The LEDs on your QQ Cap 232EX are switchable via the transmitter, and are designed to be powered by 12 volts (3S Li-Po) through the 6S JST-XH balance tab on the LED controller. By default, the LED controller is plugged into Aura Port S6, which uses CH6/AUX1 from the transmitter for control.

  • Page 13: Linkage And Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    LINKAGE AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Elevator and Rudder Pushrod Assemblies #1 Phillips Screwdriver M2x10 Phillips Head Machine Screw (2) #0 Phillips Screwdriver M2 Flat Washer (2) Needle-Nosed Pliers (or Hemostats) M2 Lock Nut (2) Blue Thread Lock M3x6 Phillips Head Machine Screw (2) Locate the rudder and elevator pushrod assemblies.

  • Page 14: Linkage And Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    NOTICE The DS-33HV servos installed in your QQ Cap 232EX are high quality, digital servos with all metal gear train and fine gear mesh. This fine resolution and high tooth count output shaft means that the servo arms pre-installed on the servos may inadvertantly be misaligned, yet appear properly installed.

  • Page 15: Main Wing And Sfg Installation

    MAIN WING AND SFG INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: M3x10 Phillips Washer Head Machine Screw (2) M5x35 Nylon Phillips Head Machine Screw (4) #1 Phillips Screwdriver Remove the canopy from the fuselage by pulling the latch to the rear of the canopy and lifting the canopy from the fuselage. Insert the main wing tube into the fuselage and roughly center.

  • Page 16: Transmitter Control Direction Test

    TRANSMITTER CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN THE TRANSMITTER OR THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at support@flexinnovations.com for corrective action. Note that BOTH the Transmitter Control Direction Test AND the Flight Controller Sensor Direction Test MUST BOTH BE PASSED! IF ONE DOES NOT PASS, DO NOT FLY! Note: There is a pre-configured rudder to elevator mix programmed into the Aura.

  • Page 17: Flight Controller Sensing Direction Test

    FLIGHT CONTROL SENSING DIRECTION TEST Perform a test of the gyro system to verify the corrections made for a given movement are correct. If any of the tests do not result in the correct reaction for the airplane's gyro system, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE, and contact us via email at support@flexinnovations.com. The flight control system activates with RF broadcast.

  • Page 18: Propeller And Spinner Installation

    PROPELLER AND SPINNER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: M3x8 Phillips Head Screw (1) #1 Phillips Screwdriver M8 Nut Adjustable Wrench M8 Prop Washer Slide the propeller onto the prop adapter with the convex surface facing forward. The propeller size numbers are molded into the front face of the propeller and should orient forward.

  • Page 19: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION Pull the spring loaded latch away from the nose, and lift the front of the canopy off the fuselage. Install adhesived-backed hook and loop tape to both the battery and the battery tray. Place the battery in the battery tray and secure it with the provided hook and loop strap. Use the image below to reference the location of the recommended 6S 3500mAh battery Re-install the hatch, and confirm the latch has positively engaged.

  • Page 20: Center Of Gravity

    CENTER OF GRAVITY VERIFICATION The center of gravity (CG) location for the QQ Cap 232EX is located 4-1/8 inches (105mm) AFT of the rear-most side of the landing 4-1/8 in. gear slot and is measured by lifting the completed airplane upright, (105mm) with all components installed.

  • Page 21: Flying Your Qq Cap 232Ex

    Flight Mode 2 and trim for level flight. Land, adjust linkages and is the best location for flying your QQ Cap 232EX. If no AMA field is return the trim to zero, and fly again. Repeat until the airplane flies available in your area, a large open field with short grass and hands off, straight and level.

  • Page 22: Advanced Qq Cap 232Ex Aura Configuration

    Insert a bind plug into Aura Port S2. Power the QQ Cap 232EX by plugging a battery into the ESC. The LEDs on the Aura will repeatedly double flash orange. This confirms you have entered Quick Set mode. The Green LED may be flashing, or solid. More information regarding the green LED is below.

  • Page 23: Airframe Repairs

    AIRFRAME REPAIRS The QQ Cap 232EX is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite aircraft, the correct glue for a given application is critical to the repair holding and not breaking again. For major repairs, such as a broken fuselage, epoxy is preferred because it allows time to correct any misalignment, and is less brittle than CAs.

  • Page 24: Servicing The Power System

    SERVICING THE POWER SYSTEM Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver M3 Hex Driver Following the installation instructions in reverse, remove the spinner and propeller from the motor. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the cowling screws from the plastic tabs on the side of the fuselage. Pull the plastic tabs away from the fuselage, and remove the cowling from the fuselage.

  • Page 25: Aircraft Troubleshooting Guide

    AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your QQ Cap 232EX, refer to the matrix below to determine probable cause and a recommended solution for the action. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support for further assistance.

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Questions & Assistance Flex Innovations, Inc. and its authorized resellers ("Flex") warrant to Visit www.flexinnovations.com/articles.asp?ID=269 to find the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") it customer support in your region. will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

  • Page 27: Ama Safety Code

    Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2015 GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently capable of sustained fight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 28 . f l e x i n n o v a t i o n s . c o m ©2017 Flex Innovations, Inc. Premier Aircraft™, Potenza™, and Top Value RC™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Flex Innovations, Inc. DSM®, DSM2™, and DSMX™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC Futaba™...

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