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Upgrade Kit Instructions
Thank you for purchasing an IRIS+ Upgrade Kit. You're now ready to transform your IRIS into an IRIS+.
You will need:
-Phillips-head screwdriver
-2 mm hex key
-Glue for foam, preferably hot glue but Gorilla Glue or RC modeling adhesive will also work.
-Small, flat, prying tool for removing DF13 connectors.
You will reuse the screws and cables from your original IRIS, so don't lose them during disassembly.
IRIS+ Upgrade Kit Instructions vB | ©3D Robotics, Inc. | 10 November 2014
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Summary of Contents for 3DR IRIS+ Upgrade Kit
- Page 1 Upgrade Kit Instructions Thank you for purchasing an IRIS+ Upgrade Kit. You’re now ready to transform your IRIS into an IRIS+. You will need: -Phillips-head screwdriver -2 mm hex key -Glue for foam, preferably hot glue but Gorilla Glue or RC modeling adhesive will also work.
- Page 2 1 Disassemble Remove the screws in the bottom shell and inside the battery compartment. For more specific instructions on removing the replacing the shells, visit 3dr.com/iris/info. In the next step, you’ll temporarily disconnect some of the cables connecting to Pixhawk: DF13 connectors are difficult to remove without damaging the ports.
- Page 3 Remove the four screws holding each arm in place. Turn IRIS over, and remove the bottom shell. You should be able to pull the arms partially away from the body of IRIS. Now you’ll need to disconnect the two plates by tearing the foam. Try to separate the foam from the plate with the ESC as cleanly as possible at the surface of that plate so there is minimal foam attached to the smaller plate.
- Page 4 2 Reassemble with IRIS+ parts Now you’ll switch to reassembling IRIS with the parts from the Upgrade Kit, starting with the preconnected arms, motors, legs, and ESC. First, disconnect the red-and-black six-wire cable from the old ESC, and connect to the same port on the new ESC. Before you attach the ESC to the bottom shell, you’ll need to arrange the cables so they will be situated properly to connect to Pixhawk.
- Page 5 Now you’ll connect the arms to the bottom shell and bottom plate using the longer screws. Align the two holes in each arm with the holes in the plate and shell, and insert the screws from outside the bottom shell. Be careful not to damage the external USB module and plate it carefully above the plate.
- Page 6 IRIS over, and secure the shell using the remaining screws. Don’t forget the screw inside the battery compartment. You’re not done quite yet! Visit 3DR.com/IRIS/info and perform an ESC calibration and a compass calibration by following the video tutorials under the Upgrade Kit section.
- Page 7 IRIS+ manual and checklist included with the upgrade kit. Follow Me support for IRIS+ Upgrade users is coming soon! Please visit 3dr.com/iris/info and check the Upgrade Kit section for updates on configuring and using Follow Me with your upgraded IRIS+.
- Page 8 4 Add Propellers and Tall Legs Propellers Tall legs Switch to tall legs to use IRIS with the Tarot IRIS uses four propellers: two with black nuts and two with silver nuts. Attach the Gimbal or for extra clearance on landing. propellers with black nuts to the motors with black tops and the propellers with silver nuts to the motors with silver tops.