Hobbico Mini Switch Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
high wing - 34 in [865 mm]
low wing - 31 in [785 mm]
Wing Area:
high - 195 in
low - 169 in
WARRANTY
Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both
material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material
used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © 2013 Hobbico
, Inc.
®
Wing Loading:
2
2
[12.6 dm
]
2
2
[10.9 dm
]
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
15.1−18.1 oz/sq ft [46−48 g/dm
Length:
32.5 in [825 mm]
Weight:
20.4−21.2 oz [580−660 g]
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
Champaign, Illinois
E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
2
Battery:
]
Radio:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
(217) 398-8970
FLZA3320 RTF FLZA3322 Tx-R
3S - 11.1V
1300mAh LiPo
4 channel

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  • Page 1 Hobby Services 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material Champaign IL 61822 USA used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Your Mini Switch should not be considered a toy, but rather We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like and a local R/C club.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    If you already own a transmitter that you plan to use with the throughout the building process. Mini Switch, fi rst make sure it is in the compatibility list at www. Tx-Ready.com/anylink-chart.html. If so, you can purchase 5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components the AnyLink 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter to allow your...
  • Page 4: Contents

    ® ® sales tax. If ordering via fax, include a Visa or MasterCard The Mini Switch requires only a screwdriver to fi nish assembly: number and expiration date for payment. ❍ #2 Phillips screw driver Mail parts orders Hobby Services...
  • Page 5: Assemble The Model

    Setting Up the High Wing Confi guration We recommend fl ying the Mini Switch fi rst in the high wing confi guration. The high wing position will make the orientation of the airplane more visible at high altitudes.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The High Wing Confi Guration

    ❏ 4. Install one of the wing panels onto the wing joiner tube. ❏ 2. Slide the carbon wing joiner through the tube in the Feed the aileron servo lead through the hole in the center of high wing canopy hatch and center its position. the canopy hatch.
  • Page 7: Install The Propeller

    ❏ 2. Fit the prop adapter onto the motor shaft followed by the drive washer. ❏ 7. Test fi t the canopy hatch onto the fuselage by inserting ❏ 3. Install the spinner backplate onto the prop adapter the tongue at the front of the hatch into the pocket in the followed by the propeller, prop washer, prop spacer, and prop fuselage and pressing the aft end of the hatch down in place.
  • Page 8: Changing To The Low Wing Configuration

    ❏ 5. You have now completed the assembly of the high wing confi guration of the Mini Switch! ❏ 3. Loosen the outer wing screws three complete turns. CHANGING TO THE LOW WING CONFIGURATION Once you are accustomed to fl ying the high wing confi guration, it’s time to move the wings and give the low wing confi...
  • Page 9: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    ❏ 2. Familiarize yourself with the charging procedure of the included LiPo battery. Read the charger manual completely. ❏ ❏ 6. Connect the Y-harness to the aileron servo leads. Test 3. Fully charge the LiPo battery. fi t the low wing confi guration canopy hatch to the fuselage and screw it in place.
  • Page 10: Check The Control Directions

    ● NEVER discharge below 2.75V per cell. ● NEVER place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge or discharge. ● ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Check the Control Directions ❏ 1. With the battery fully charged, turn on your transmitter and move the throttle stick (left stick) down to the idle position.
  • Page 11: Operating The Esc

    With the battery installed along with the propeller, spinner and NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURE hatch, the Mini Switch is designed to balance at the position shown without you needing to add any additional ballast to 1. Unless calibrating the throttle or programming the ESC, the nose or tail.
  • Page 12: Balance The Model Laterally

    Balance Propellers ❏ 2. With the wings attached to the fuselage, all parts of the model installed (ready to fl y) and the battery installed, lift the model with two fi ngers at the lines you made. Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers before ❏...
  • Page 13: Ama Safety Code (Excerpts)

    ● The motor gets hot! Do not touch it during or right 9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person after operation. touch a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch ●...
  • Page 14: Flying

    Take it easy with the Mini Switch for the fi rst few fl ights, FLYING gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi dence. Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level fl ight. After CAUTION (THIS APPLIES TO ALL R/C AIRPLANES): fl...
  • Page 15: 20A Esc Instructions

    The ESC included with the Mini Switch is pre-programmed Two short beeps Battery type to the correct settings to work best with the Mini Switch— “beep beep” other than calibrating the throttle (only if using a transmitter different than the Tactic that comes with the Mini Switch),...
  • Page 16 (“ 1 2 1 2”) indicating that the value has been set and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE saved. If you immediately lower the throttle stick (within Problem Reason two seconds) you will exit programming mode proceeded by the three short beeps (“beep beep beep”) counting the Motor does not work, no tones or The ESC is not receiving power number of LiPo cells, followed by one long beep (“beeep”)
  • Page 17: Tactic Ttx404 Radio Instructions

    TTX404 TRANSMITTER (Tx) TACTIC TTX404 2.4GHZ 4-CHANNEL SPREAD SPECTRUM RADIO INSTRUCTIONS The Tactic TTX404 airplane radio system uses an advanced 2.4GHz spread spectrum technology to prevent unwanted outside interference from interrupting control of the model, ensuring error-free fl ying and eliminating the need to pull frequency pins before every fl...
  • Page 18 Anytime the LED begins to fl ash, accompanied by the causing the nose of the airplane to point to the right. Moving sounding of an audible tone, the Tx battery voltage has the rudder stick to the left will cause the nose of the airplane dropped too low and operation of the model should NOT to turn left.
  • Page 19 side of the Tx – making sure not to allow any object to be ADJUSTABLE STICKS inserted inside the jack itself. Next, insert the cells inside the Tx’s battery compartment noting proper polarity. Make sure the transmitter’s power switch is in the OFF position. Connect a compatible charge lead to the jack and follow the instructions included with the charger for charging of NiCd or NiMH batteries that are rated at 4.8V.
  • Page 20 6. The LED on the teacher’s Tx will fl ash 3 times to indicate BIND THE RECEIVER it has become bound with the student’s Tx. TO THE TRANSMITTER 7. The teacher can then release his trainer switch. For proper operation it’s necessary to “bind” the Tx and Rx 8.
  • Page 21 3. Move the Tx throttle stick to the desired position for the b. Glow: confi rm that when the throttle stick is at throttle control to move if the Rx goes to failsafe. maximum position the mechanical linkage to the engine allows the engine to be at full throttle.
  • Page 22 ● ALWAYS make sure the transmitter antenna is unfolded Tactic TR624 Receiver entirely so that it’s pointing upright to ensure max. range and control of the aircraft. Channels ● Do not store your radio equipment in extremely hot or Frequencies 2.403 –...
  • Page 23 301 489-17 V1.3.2 for radio equipment undesired operation. Tactic c/o Hobbico, Inc. FCC RF Radiated Exposure Statement: The equipment 2904 Research Road complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an Champaign, IL USA 61826 uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 24 Ph: (217) 398-0007 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 (9:00am – 5:00pm CST , M–F) Champaign, IL 61822 E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ● This product is suitable only for people of 14 years and * U.S.A. & Canada older. This is not a toy! ●...

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