Skytech Cybird Instruction Manual

Flying robot electric r/c ornithopter

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21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea
T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr
Flying Robot,
Electric R/C Ornithopter
READ THIS BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR CYBIRD !!!
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defects upon purchase by the consumer. Skytech makes no express or implied claims
regarding this product once it has been assembled and flown. This warranty does not cover
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Instruction Manual

Cybird

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Under no circumstances shall Skytech’ limits of liability from use of this product exceed the original purchaser’s cost of the item. The express warranties...
  • Page 2: For Safety

    21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr FOR SAFETY Pay special attention to the safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the following marks. Mark Meaning Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury to the user if not carried out properly, or WARNING procedures where the probability of superficial injury or physical...
  • Page 3 3. Be sure that the transmitter and receiver are both turned off and the battery pack is disconnected when not flying. 4. If you are flying Cybird at a place where other people are flying R/C planes, never turn on your transmitter before checking with other pilots about the frequencies (radio...
  • Page 4 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr Cybird Specs : Aircraft type Radio Control (R/C) Ornithopter Wingspan ~ 29 in. ~ 15 in. Body length Weigh ~ 7.1 oz. Speed 300 class DC motor Motor 2-cell, 800mAh, Li-Polymer, nominal: 7.4V, fully charged: 8.4V...
  • Page 5 PART CONTENTS After opening the box, first check if the following items are provided. Caution : When you handle Cybird, be careful not to break the gear inside the servo by moving or rotating the tail wing with excessive force.
  • Page 6 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr MAIN BODY Tail Wing Switch Body Frame Motor Servo Antenna (**) Receiver/Controller Battery Gearbox (*) Some metal gears are used inside the servo to make it more durable (**) Combined receiver and electric speed controller...
  • Page 7: Battery Pack

    21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr ASSEMBLY BATTERY PACK Be sure to install the battery pack as follows; Insert and press the battery pack from Make sure that both extruded parts the RIGHT side of the fuselage.
  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    2. The battery charger included with the Cybird is designed specifically for the battery pack in the Cybird, and will not charge any other type of battery pack! Attempting to charge a battery pack other than the type included with the Cybird will result in damage to both the charger and the battery.
  • Page 9: Receiver / Esc

    RECEIVER / ESC (electric speed controller) Caution: The crystal (X’tal) determines the radio frequency on which Cybird is controlled. The crystal included in the Cybird may not be compatible with other products. Caution: When you are to connect the servo cable to the receiver, make sure that the cable be connected to the marked position.
  • Page 10 1. Tail angle HIGH: Good for beginners, since Cybird flies relatively slow and its climbing rate is relatively low with higher tail angle. 2. Tail angle LOW: Good for those who are good at flying Cybird, since Cybird flies relatively fast and its climbing rate is relatively high with lower...
  • Page 11: Body Shell

    Caution : The body shell plays the role of absorbing and minimizing shock from crash or hard landing. We strongly recommend that you fly Cybird with the body shell installed. If you fly the bird without body shell, the body frame and other parts, such as servo or gearbox, may be damaged by crash or hard landing.
  • Page 12 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr ASSEMBLY MAIN WING For easy wing installation, move the metallic shoulder stems to the top position looks like “V”. Insert the metallic shoulder stems into the carbon tubes (leading edge) of the main wing one by one.
  • Page 13 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr DISASSEMBLY (If required) MAIN WING 1) For easy disassembling, move the main wing to the top position looks like “V”. 2) Pull the carbon tubes (leading edges) of the main wing out of the shoulder stems one by one.
  • Page 14 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr TRANSMITTER Neck-strap holder Antenna Neutral position adjuster Power Lamp Direction control button Speed control button Power Switch Crystal (frequency generator) Battery cover CAUTION - Do not pull out the antenna with excessive force, or antenna may be damaged. - If the antenna is broken, the effective range of the radio waves will become shorter.
  • Page 15 (less than a second) ▶ If you push the UP button for one second, Cybird will flap its wings at maximum speed. ▶ If you push the DOWN button for one second, Cybird will stop flapping instantly.
  • Page 16 Power on, Adjustments, and Check Points 1. Turn on the transmitter. CAUTION: Before you turn on the transmitter, please make sure that Cybird is off. 2. Turn on the switch on the Cybird body and you will hear a BEEP sound. Press the UP button and Cybird will BEEP two times.
  • Page 17 Always launch the bird into the wind. CAUTION: If it is the first time you fly Cybird or you are not good at flying Cybird, we strongly recommend that the launch should be done by an assistant and you just concentrate on flying the bird! 2.
  • Page 18 Warning! In any case, you have to stop wing flapping before Cybird touches the ground in order to prevent from wing damage. [ TIP ]...
  • Page 19: Useful Tips

    Useful Tips ───────────────────────────────────────── ■ Cybird may have a noticeable left or right turn tendency though its tail wing is in the neutral position. In this case, you can lessen the turn tendency by following instructions. You can obtain the best flight performance when you minimize the turn tendency.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr Trouble Shooting The tail wing does not move at all when you turn on the switch of the body. - Check if the battery pack is connected correctly - Check if the servo cable is connected to receiver correctly - Battery protection circuit may be out of order due to short circuit, etc.
  • Page 21 - Check the connections of the electronic wires on the back of the motor - Check if the antenna wire is connected to the receiver correctly Although you do not move the aileron stick at all, Cybird shows turn tendency to either direction...
  • Page 22 21B-2L, 429 - 1 Nonhyun-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea T. +82-32-821-4731~5 , F. +82-32-821-4736 , E-MAIL. JPN@skytechkorea.co.kr...

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