FlySky Noble NB4 User Manual
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USER MANUAL
Copyright ©2021 Flysky Technology co., ltd

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL USER MANUAL Copyright ©2021 Flysky Technology co., ltd...
  • Page 2 In order to ensure your safety, and the safety of others, read this manual carefully before using this product. If you encounter any problem during use, refer to this manual first. If the prob lems persists, contact your local dealer or visit our service and support website: www.flysky-cn.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Safety ............................1 1.1 Safety Symbols ..................................1 1.2 Safety Guide .................................... 1 2.Introduction ..........................2 2.1 System Features ..................................2 2.2 Transmitter Overview ................................3 2.3 Receiver Overview ................................6 2.3.1 Status Indicator ................................. 6 3. Getting Started ........................7 3.1 Transmitter Battery Installation ............................
  • Page 4 7.3 Gyro Gain ....................................30 7.4 RX Interface Protocol ................................31 7.5 Failsafe ......................................32 7.6 Servos Frequency .................................32 7.7 i-BUS Setup .....................................33 7.8 Config PWM Converter ..............................34 7.9 RSSI Output Setup ................................34 7.10 RX Battery Monitor ................................34 7.11 Range Test ....................................35 7.12 BVD Voltage Calibration ..............................35 7.13 Low Signal Alarm ................................35 7.14 Update Receiver ..................................36 8.
  • Page 5: Safety

    1. Safety 1.1 Safety Symbols Pay close attention to the following symbols and their meanings. Failure to follow these warnings could cause damage, injury or death. Danger • Not following these instructions may lead to serious injuries or death. Warning •...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    2.Introduction This product uses the 2.4GHz Third Generation AFHDS 3 protocol. The NB4 and FGr4S/FGr4 constatute a system, compatible with model cars, boats and other models. and it also supports the USB simulator function (Default enabled). 2.1 System Features AFHDS3 (third-generation automatic frequency hopping digital system) is a newly developed digital wireless system.
  • Page 7: Transmitter Overview

    2.2 Transmitter Overview Speaker Forced Wheel shutdown button (placed at the bottom of the grip) Battery Note: If you can't shut down the transmitter properly, Please shut down the transmitter by pressing the force shutdown button on the transmitter. (Operation: pull the hand glue placed at the top of transmitter's grip or take off the whole handle glue.
  • Page 8 Screen Lanyard Grip Trigger spring adjsustment Trigger size adjustment Battery Port USB Port (Charging), Update program, and connect the simulator interface. Power Button USB 5V 2A (Power Out) Base power button: Press for a short time to charge the battery at the transmitter handle and to charge external devices.
  • Page 9 Adjustable Screen TR2 Trim TR1 Trim RGB LED Power Button Wheel Trigger Position Adjustment Screw Wheel Tension Adjustment Screw...
  • Page 10: Receiver Overview

    2.3 Receiver Overview Built-in antenna Bind Force update interface i-BUS/S.BUS CH2/CH3/CH4 The transmitter is shown in a 90-degree vertical placement effect FGr4S receiver overview Antenna Sensors Servo CH2/CH3/CH4 Bind Force update interface FGr4 receiver overview (as shown above) For best signal quality,it is recommended to keep the receiver antenna up and away from metal when installing the FGr4S/FGr4 receivers.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Before operation, install the battery and connect the system as instructed below. 3.1 Transmitter Battery Installation Danger Only use included batteries . • Danger Do not open, disassemble, or attempt to repair the battery. • Danger Do not crush/puncture the battery, or short the external contacts. •...
  • Page 12: Operation Instructions

    3. Different receiver models are slightly different in binding operation. Please refer to the receiver's manual for specific steps. • The products are subject to constant update. Please enter FLYSKY website for the latest transmitter and receiver compatibility form.
  • Page 13: Transmitter Led Indicator

    4.3 Transmitter LED Indicator This LED has five colors, red, green, blue, yellow, white and off which can be set according to user preference. You can also check the battery indicator.The transmitter LED can also be used as a power indicator. To change the LED color see the LED Strip section of this user manual.
  • Page 14: System Interface

    5. System Interface The main interface mainly displays information related to the model, such as transmitter voltage information, function status and so on. The display on the main interface can be customized as required, including the states and data of the main interface.
  • Page 15: Function Settings

    6. Function Settings Notes: 1. The default ex-factory state of this transmitter allows the user to set the functions under CH1-CH4. To set the functions under other channels, select CH6 or CH8 in Model Settings > Channel Number Definition, and follow the steps for specific function settings.
  • Page 16: Sub Tr

    6.3 SUB TR Subtrim is used to change the center point for each channel. For example, if a car's wheels are slightly out of aline-ment, even when the transmitter wheel is not being touched, subtrim can be used to correct the alignment. Setup:...
  • Page 17: Abs

    6.6 ABS A.B.S. stands for auto breaking system. This function is used to stop the wheels from locking which can lead to loss of control or a skid. A.B.S. manages this by regulating the amount of pressure the breaks use, which is done by pumping the breaks on and off rather than a constant force.
  • Page 18 Duty Cycle Changes the length of each pulse and the gap between them. Adjustment range is from-4 to +4 cycles. As the value changes, the length of the braking waves peaks and troughs will change independently of each other and will no longer be symmetrical. Adjusting the brake to release ratio When the period is set to "0", the ratio is 1: 1;...
  • Page 19: Timer

    6.7 Timer This function can set with a variety of timers, to generally calculate the total model run time, competition specific time spent, or transmitter run time, etc. The function can be enabled, disabled or cycle-counted by SW keys, and the timer can be reset at one touch.
  • Page 20: Assign

    6.8 ASSIGN The key assignment function is used to assign keys or switches to different functions for quick switch or control. The keys of SW1L, SW1R, SW2 and SW3 can enable, disable or switch CH3 to CH18 and many functions. The combo of SW2 and SW3 can adjust the values of the selected channels and functions.
  • Page 21 The functions of VR1-L and VR1-R are the same as above. However, the step is not adjustable. Function Assignment Icon Click the icon to enter the [Keys Assign]. In this list, you can view detailed information about the function assignment of all keys and knobs. You can directly click the corresponding button function to set the function.
  • Page 22: Model

    [Select Model]: To select a model touch "Select Model", then touch a model from the list. [Name: FlySky 01]: After clicking, use the keyboard in the interface to type in a new name. [Channel Number Definition]: this function is used to select the number of channels. If the larger number of channels is switched to the lower number of channels, the system will prompt "The model will reset need re-binding, Are you sure?".
  • Page 23: Sensor

    The system will ask if you are sure, select yes. [Import or Export Model] : You can import and export models by logging in to the FlySky official website to download the software (FlySky Assistant) and then operate it on the PC (No need go back to click the menu on the transmitter, you can operate it directly)! 6.10 Sensor...
  • Page 24 FS-CPD01 FS-CVT01 FS-CTM01 FS-CPD02 FGr4 Note: If using the Classic receivers you must select the [RX Interf ace Protocol] in the [RX SET] menu and select "i-BUS", save and exit, then connect the sensor to the receiver's i-bus port. All other steps remain the same. 2.If you use an enhanced receiver, you need to set the New Port interface to ibus-in.
  • Page 25 Voltage sensor (FS-CVT01) It is used to monitor the model’s battery voltage. The battery voltage can be monitored through from the transmitter. Warnings can be set. Connect FS-CPD02 following the same steps as above. 2. Insert the red and black wire pins into the plug of the battery used for testing. The red wire is the positive pole and the black wire is the negative pole.
  • Page 26: Speed

    6.11 CH SPEED This function allows you to set the steering speed, forward speed, brake speed and response speeds of CH3 to CH8. Note: the number of channels controlled is subject to the [Channel Number Definition]. [Steering Speed]: changes the corresponding speed of the servo when the steering channel is outputting at fast speed.
  • Page 27 Channel speed - Front/Throttle This function is used to set the delay of the throttle start and return-to-center. [Go Speed]: sets the speed of throttle acceleration. [Return Speed]: sets the speed at which the throttle returns to the center position. Setup: 1.
  • Page 28: Mixes

    6.12 MIXES This function allows you to set 3 mixing functions, that is, [4WS Mixing], [Brake Mixing], and [Programming Mixes]. 4WS Mixing Used to set the wheels that control steering of the vehicle, front, rear or all four wheels. This function is applicable to crawler with steering on both front and rear wheels. By default, the front wheel steering is used in this function.
  • Page 29: Throttle Middle

    Programming Mixes The Mixing function can be used to set the mix-control relationship between channels, containing a total of 8 groups of mixing relationships. Setup: Click [Mix 1] or other mixing options as needed to enter the setting interface. 2.Click the icon to enable this function.
  • Page 30: Th Neutral

    6.14 TH Neutral Throttle Neutral creates a configurable dead zone for the throttle channel. [Forward]: How far the dead zone extends into the throttle zone. [Dead Zone]: The point at which the channel will kick in when the trigger passes the threshold.
  • Page 31: Eng Cut

    6.17 ENG CUT When Engine Cut is triggered via a button it sets the throttle channel to a predefined position. This function must be assigned to a switch/button in order to be activated. This function will reset after shutting down. You need to restart this function after turning on again.
  • Page 32: Beginner

    6.20 Beginner The beginner mode is suitable for entry level players to improve the safety of operations by limiting the amount of throttle servo. This function is hidden by default. You need to enable it manually. Setup: 1.Go to the [Custom Main Menu] menu under the [MODEL] menu bar, and select the [Beginner] check box.
  • Page 33: Help

    Setup: 1.Click the icon to enable this fu,knction. When this function is enabled, the icon will change to If the gyroscope is not connected, this function cannot be activated, and the system prompts "The current • receiver is not properly connected to the gyroscope". 2.Click [Neutral calibration].
  • Page 34: Rx Set

    7 RX SET Bind Set This function is used to adjust the transmitter to the bind state to bind it the receiver. For specific bind guidelines, see section "4.2 Bind". 7.2 Steering Force This function is used to adjust the amount of steering force when the receiver servo is steered.
  • Page 35: Rx Interface Protocol

    7.4 RX Interface Protocol This function is used to set the receiver output mode. When the adapted receiver is FGr4, FGr4S, FGr4P, FTr4, FTr10 and FTr16S, [Output] can be set to PWM or PPM. [Serial Protocol] can be set to i-BUS or S.BUS (please refer to [7.5 i-BUS Setting] for specific i-BUS setting).
  • Page 36: Failsafe

    7.5 Failsafe This function is used to protect the models and users if the receiver loses signal and therefore is no longer controllable. A list of four channels is displayed under the failsafe menu. If [Free] is displayed next to a channel, it means that after the model loses the signal, the channel will continue to maintain the last position before the failsafe kicked in.
  • Page 37: I-Bus Setup

    To connect to the enhanced receiver: [SR]: one of the specifications in the servo response speed (PWM frequency is 833 Hz). [SFR]: one of the specifications in the servo response speed (PWM frequency is 1000 Hz). [Synchronization with radio frequency]: the digital signal of low frequency is synchronized with the digital signal of radio frequency.
  • Page 38: Config Pwm Converter

    7.8 Config PWM Converter This function allows you to configure the corresponding receiver to a PWM converter (hereinafter referred to as a secondary receiver). Setup: Note: Shut down the receiver. 1. Set the receiver to the bind state. 2. Turn on the transmitter. Enter the [Config PWM Converter] menu. Click the right side of [i-BUS to PWM].This function allows you to configure the corresponding receiver to a PWM converter (hereinafter referred to as a secondary...
  • Page 39: Range Test

    7.11 Range Test This function is used to test whether wireless communication between the transmitter and the receiver is normal. As the actual remote control distance between transmitter and receiver is far, it is hard to test whether the radio frequency is normal by controlling a distance of several hundred meters between the transmitter and receiver in practice.
  • Page 40: Update Receiver

    3. The indicator flashes slowly once update is completed. • This procedure applies to FGr4/FGr4S receiver, different receivers may enter the forced update in different ways, please go to the FLYSKY website to query the instructions of the relevant receiver for action.
  • Page 41: System

    8. SYSTEM 8.1 Language Language changes the language for the user interface. Setup: 1. Touch "Language" to enter the menu. 2. Select a language from the list. 3. Touch the icon to return to the previous menu. 8.2 Units Choose what units to use for length and temperature. Choose what units to use for length and temperature.
  • Page 42: Sound

    8.4 Sound This function is used to toggle all system sounds, including alarm sound, power-on/ power-off sounds and and adjust the volume. [Volume]: Touch volume then select the desired volume from the list. Touch the back icon to return to the previous menu. [System sound]: Click the option box on the right side of the interface.
  • Page 43: Home-Screen Quick Access

    8.7 Home-Screen Quick Access This function is used to set up the Up, Down, Left and Right quick sliding screen functions of the main interface. Users can customize the sliding screen interface according to their needs. The [Home-Screen Quick Access] can help users find setting interfaces quickly. For example, when users want to check the lap counting time after the function is enabled in the model operations, users can use this function to enter the timer interface quickly.
  • Page 44: Stick Calibration

    8.11 Stick Calibration Stick Calibration calibrates the trigger and wheel so that their center and outer positions are correct. The green bar is the channels current position and the calibrated range will be grey like the background. Calibration: 1. Move the wheel and trigger as far as they can go in each direction. 2.
  • Page 45: Transmitter Specification

    9. Transmitter Specification This chapter includes specifications for NB4 transmitters, FGr4 receivers, and FGr4S receivers. 9.1 Transmitter Specification (NB4) Product model Product name Nobel Channels 4 、 6、 8 (optional firmware options) Model car, boat 2.4GHz RF Power < 20 dBm 2.4GHz Protocol AFHDS 3 Distance...
  • Page 46: Receiver Specification (Fgr4)

    9.2 Receiver Specification (FGr4) Product model FGr4 2.4GHz 2.4GHz Protocol AFHDS 3 Distance >300m (ground) Antenna Type single antenna (150mm) Power 3.5-12V RSSI Data port PWM/PPM/i.bus/s.bus Temperature range -10℃—+60℃ Humidity Range 20%-95% Online Update Size 29*22*16.2mm Weight Certification CE, FCC ID: N4ZFGR400 9.3 Receiver Specification (FGr4S) Product model FGr4S...
  • Page 47: Package Contents

    10. Package Contents NB4*1 FGr4*1 FGr4S*1 Quick start guide *1 USB *1 Grip (L) *1 Spring(N=14T Soft)*1 Spring(N=13T Hard)*1...
  • Page 48: Certification

    11. Certification 11.1 DoC Declaration Hereby, [Flysky Technology co., ltd] declares that the Radio Equipment [Noble(NB4),FG4] is in compliance with RED 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU DoC is available at the following internet address: www.flysky-cn.com 11.2 CE Warning The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter.
  • Page 49: Appendix 1 Fcc Statement

    11.4 Appendix 1 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 50 Copyright ©2021 Flysky Technology co., ltd Release date: 2022-01-18 FCC ID: N4ZFG400...

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