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- Page 1 Sparrow Manual Quickstart Manual V1.0 2017/11/6 - 1 - Sparrow...
- Page 2 Sparrow Manual Warning, disclaimer: CAUTION:This radio controlled RC Quadcopter is not a toy This product is for a radio controlled (RC) quadcopter. Improper operation,maintenance or assembly can potentially cause a RC quadcopter to pose a danger to persons or objects including...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sparrow Manual Contents 1、 BASIC KNOWLEDGE - 7 - 2、 INSTALL BETAFLIGHT - 8 - 3、 INSTALL THE RECEIVER - 8 - 4、 BIND THE RECEVIER - 9 - 5、 SET THE RADIO - 10 - 6、 HOW TO UNLOCK - 12 - 7、 SET UP THE VTX - 12 - 8、 INSTALL PROPELLER - 13 - 9、... - Page 4 Sparrow Manual Summary: GEPRC Sparrow is a racing FPV Quadcoprter which apply to 3 inch props， GEPRC assembly and debugging. The Sparrow have two version choice (PNP/BNP). The Sparrow frame kits use GEPRC brand model GEP-MX3, The GEP-MX3 frame kits super light, Wind resistance low, super strong, Best apply to racing.
- Page 5 Sparrow Manual u Firmware version: Betaflight 3.15 n ESCs: 28A 2-4S Blheli_S BB2 4 in 1 ESC u Input Voltage: 2-4S Lipo battery u Constant Current: 28A u Peak Current: 35A u BEC Ouput: NO u Firmware: BLheli_S 16.5 u CPU: SILABS EFM8BB2 48MHZ u MOS Tube: TOP QUALITY MOSFET u Firmware: Betaflight 16.5...
- Page 6 5. Runcam Micro Swift 1/3 inch 2.1mm lens FOV 160° PAL / NTSC 6. GEPRC GR1408 SPEEDX motor, Big power 7. GEPRC GEP-P3042-3 3blade props, Best pull have 632g with GEPRC GEP-GR1048 motor 8. You can carry a gopro camera completely 9.
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Page 7: 1、 Basic Knowledge
Important tip: before commissioning, please remove the propeller 1、 Basic knowledge - The sparrow is a 3 inch propeller drone. This is not a toy. If done incorrectly, it can harm the human body. - Sparrow is using the Betaflight firmware flight control, and the introduction of Betaflight can be referred to the second part. - The way to type the rudder, as shown below： - The order and direction of the motor: - The manufacturer recommends a 4s 850mAh battery flight, but can also fly with the 3s-4s (600mAh- 1000mAh). -
Page 8: 2、 Install Betaflight
Sparrow Manual - Sparrow does not recommend flying in crowded places to avoid hurting people. - if you want to feel FPV (first person vision), please flying with video glasses. 2、 Install Betaflight Betaflight is an open source flight control procedures, specific introduction can refer to website: https://github.com/betaflight for the firmware required by Sparrow, please click the following link to download the firmware name: betaflight_3.2.3_FF_PIKOBLX.hex n Latest version of firmware download website:https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/releases n Be sure to download the PIKOBLX version. Install driver and ground station Betaflight n https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Installing-Betaflight n Ground station Betaflight - Configurator download address (you need to install Chrome browser) : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/betaflight-configurator/kdaghagfopacdngbohiknlhcocjccjao/re views 3、 Install the Receiver If you choose the BNF version, you can Bind use the frequency and do not need to install the receiver again. if you choose the PNP version, you will need to install the receiver on your own, Please click the following steps to connect (such as the Frsky r-xsr receiver) : n note must dismantle propeller for debugging. n Open the screws of the Sparrow, open the top vtx board, and you can see the flight control board on the second floor. n The flight control board will have three welding locations: 5V,GND,S.Bus, Welding in the corresponding position n Finally, fix the receiver and lock the corresponding screw n As shown in the picture below:... -
Page 9: 4、 Bind The Recevier
Sparrow Manual 4、 Bind the Recevier Each manufacturer's receiver is not identical to the frequency, now take the r-xsr receiver of Frsky as an example. Other manufacturers' receivers please refer to the corresponding manufacturer's frequency information. n 1：Power on X9D —— Short press MENU —— Press PAGE turn to second page(such as below picture) n 2：Move the cursor to the "Mode" option，"Mode" option the working mode of XJT can be switched. There are three types of D16, D8, and LR12 respectively. Please select according to your receiver: - 9 - Sparrow... -
Page 10: 5、 Set The Radio
Sparrow Manual System ：Compatible receiver D16 ：X8R, X6R, X4R, XSR and other X series receivers D8： D8R, D4R and other D series receiver, V series ii receiver and X8R, X6R D8 mode LR12： L9R receiver n 3：Move the cursor to the "Bind" option, and click ENTER. "Bind" is in a scintillating state and is entering the bind the receiver state Bind order： Press F/S button(The Receiver) —— Put through power supply —— The light of the receiver green, red light flash——Press ENTER at Frsky X9D “Bind”—— Unplug the power and rewire (he light of the receiver green, red light flash, That’s ok)。 5、 Set the Radio You need to set the radio so that you can control the Drone. This is use MODE2 n Create a new MODE2 model n Then open the necessary channels to the remote control (please see picture below) Channel Function operation Channel 5(2 switch) Unlock 0 unlock , 1 lock Channel 6(3 switch) Control Drone posture 0 Rate , 1 Angle , 2 Horizon... - Page 11 Sparrow Manual Set up as picture below: - 11 - Sparrow...
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Page 12: 6、 How To Unlock
Sparrow Manual 6、 How to unlock Note: when the test motor turns, the propeller must be unloaded Unlock type n The throttle to the minimum n Knock down 5 channels to unlock 7、 Set up the VTX The VTX has three power options: 25mv /100mv/ 200mv,Also can off power VTX has 48ch to choose, please refer to Frequency table The setup is as follows: Operation method Function Value (Short press the value of change) Long press 2 seconds enter (vtx Set Channel CH1,CH2…CH8 button) Long press 2 seconds enter (vtx Set Band A b E F r L button) Long press 2 seconds enter (vtx Set power button) Long press 2 seconds to exit Settings Frequency table CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 5865... -
Page 13: 8、 Install Propeller
Sparrow Manual 8、 Install Propeller The propeller is divided into two types: Left and Right. Install as shown. Notice the positive and negative directions 9、 Contact us Site :http://www.geprc.com Email:info@geprc.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/geprc/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566794893526546/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geprc/ - 13 - Sparrow...
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