Parallax ELEV-8 Y-6 Information And Assembly Manual

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ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Information and Assembly Guide

Features

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Six-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades

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Propeller P8X32A microcontroller flight control board

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Pre-programmed with flight-control software

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Custom plates protect motors and electronics

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Designed to easily attach a camera mount

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Great for FPV (First-Person-View) Camera Systems

CAUTION: READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (PAGE 2) BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION!

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Sales: sales@parallax.com

Technical: support@parallax.com

Specifications

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Weight, without battery: 2.7 lbs (1.23 kg) fully assembled

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Payload capacity, excluding battery: ~ 4 lbs (1.8 kg)

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Average assembly time: 8 hours

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Height (assembled): 9 in (23 cm)

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Rotor-to-rotor width (centers): 22 in (55.9 cm)

Additional Items Required

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RC radio controller and receiver, 5-channel minimum for flight

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2 LiPo Batteries, 3000 to 4400 mAh 3-cell 30 C discharge rate

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LiPo Battery Charger

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PC running Windows to configure the control board firmware for

Y6 operation

Application Ideas

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Hobby RC flying

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Aerial photography

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Flying tele-presence platform

ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100)

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Page 1: Specifications
Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales@parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support@parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Information and Assembly Guide Features Specifications   Six-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades Weight, without battery: 2.7 lbs (1.23 kg) fully assembled ...
Page 2: Read This First: Important Safety Information
PARALLAX INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING THAT TO LIFE AND HEALTH, RESULTING FROM THE CUSTOMER’S APPLICATION AND USE OF ANY PARALLAX INC. PRODUCTS. YOU, THE CUSTOMER, ASSUME FULL AND UNLIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CUSTOMER ELEV-8 Y-6 MULTICOPTER APPLICATIONS AND USES.
Page 3: Bill Of Materials
Bill of Materials This bill of materials is provided so you may inventory each bag in your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit before beginning construction. If you are missing any parts, contact sales@parallax.com directly for assistance. Note that some items are small sub-kits with additional components not listed separately.
Page 4: Additional Items Required
ELEV-8 Y-6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for assembling the ELEV-8 Y-6 in its most standard configuration. Some steps are optional; we’ll explain those along the way. The ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter platform is designed for creative experimentation and adaptation; however, we recommend that you try the standard configuration first, and then experiment at your own educated risk.
Page 6 5. For this step, use all male or all female EC3 connectors (we used male EC3s here). To solder an EC3 connector to the opposite end of each lead, insert the 1/8-inch exposed tip of the wire into the cup end of the bullet connector, and fill the cup with solder. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 6 of 31...
Page 7 8. Connect the male EC3 connectors to the female connectors your speed controller, to verify that they fit properly. 9. Disconnect them again for now. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 7 of 31...
Page 8 8. Test that you can still plug and unplug the motor lead connector into the ESC connector. 9. Repeat with the other 11 ESC leads, and then disconnect the motors from the ESCs for now. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 8 of 31...
Page 9: Step 4: Motor Mount Assembly
5. Secure the Motor Mount assembly to its Boom with two 1” Pan Head Screws (item 2) and two Lock Nuts (item 5). 6. Repeat this process for the other two Boom Assemblies. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 9 of 31...
Page 11 Step 5: Boom Accessories (optional but highly recommended) Your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit comes with two options for accessorizing the Booms: checkered tape and adhesive-backed LED light strips. You can apply either, both, or none to the Booms. Many people choose to put white LED strips and black/white tape on the two front Booms, and a red LED strip and red/white tape on the back Boom.
Page 12 2. Apply a light coating of Loctite to the set screw and insert the set screw into the landing gear mount. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, tighten gently but do not over-tighten — you do not want to strip the head. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 12 of 31...
Page 13 In this step, you will attach each Motor/Boom assembly to the Bottom Chassis Plate. (The top chassis plate is the one with the Parallax and Y-6 logos engraved on it, do not use this one.) Refer to the diagram on the next page for the items needed from your kit.
Page 15 4. Cut two 3/4 inch lengths of the 3/16 inch heat-shrink tubing. Place the heat-shrink tubing over the solder joints at the base of the EC3 connectors and apply heat. Solder red LED tape leads Solder black together LED tape leads together Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 15 of 31...
Page 16 Step 10: Solder the Power Harness Together In this step, you will solder together your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter’s power harness. It will provide the connection between the battery pack and the ESCs (and also the LED tape strips if you are using them).
Page 17 9. Solder a bullet connector onto the end of each 12 AWG lead. Holes for Velcro battery straps Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 17 of 31...
Page 18 Refer to the images below for the numbering process. 1 - Top 3 - Top 2 - Bottom 4 - Bottom 5 - Top 6 - Bottom Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 18 of 31...
Page 19 LED tape, they should come on. If you do not, check your connections Motor 2 Motor 3 Motor 4 Motor 1 Motor 6 Motor 5 Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 19 of 31...
Page 20 1. For best results, follow the Transmitter Setting Recommendations in the table below to configure your Transmitter. 2. Refer to the diagram below to see how your Transmitter’s 2-axis joystick controls will translate into ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter motion with these settings. Throttle Elevator...
Page 21 In this step, you will program the motor’s electronic speed controllers (ESCs) with an ESC Programming Card. Note: The ESC Programming Card was added to kits in April 2013. They are also available separately from www.parallax.com; search “85000”. 1. Connect your charged LiPo battery to the power harness.
Page 22 1. If you have not done so already, bind your Transmitter to your Receiver as per your RC controller’s instruction manual. 2. Identify which edge of the chassis will be the front of your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter. If you have used the checkered stickers and/or the LED tapes, the front edge would be between the two black-checkered, white-LED Booms.
Page 23 (item 2) and a Lock nut (item 1). Do not over tighten the locknut. Hand tightening just enough so that the board does not move around works best. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 23 of 31...
Page 26 2. Once you have the software installed and opened, connect your Control Board to your PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your board’s firmware for the Y-6 configuration. 3. Be sure to set Select Board to Hoverfly Open, and Select Mode to Y6. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 26 of 31...
Page 27 7. Mount your R/C Receiver to the chassis Plate using zip ties, double sided tape, or a method of your choosing. Ensure that you refer to your R/C Receiver’s manual for best placement recommendations. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 27 of 31...
Page 29: Step 17: Control Board Connections
2. Connect each motor’s ESC to the corresponding pins on the ESC port. Match the motor numbers at left to the port numbers below. 3. Double-check your connections – it’s easy to make a mistake here. Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 29 of 31...
Page 30 ALL the propellers on your Y-6 will have the rounded side up. 4. Finger-tighten the Propeller Nut (item 1), then use a Hex Key to tighten ¼ turn more. 1045CR 1045C Copyright © Parallax Inc. ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Version 1.0 Page 30 of 31...
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Page 2: Read This First: Important Safety Information

Page 3: Bill Of Materials

Page 4: Additional Items Required

Page 9: Step 4: Motor Mount Assembly

Page 29: Step 17: Control Board Connections

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