Twister Quattro-x Instruction Manual

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Page 1 ERFORMANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Page 2 We reserve the right to modify the design of these products, contents and manuals without prior notiﬁcation.© 2014 J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. All rights reserved. E&OE. gojp.co/quattro-x Page 1...
Page 3: New To R/C Models
Vital Safety Information New to R/C Models? The Twister Quattro-X is not a toy and is capable of high performance ﬂight. It requires preparation before taking to the air and it will require careful set-up in order to function correctly.
Page 4 Li-Po Battery Safety Information Before Charging Li-Po Batteries ■ Before charging your battery, check for any physical damage. Check if the battery has expanded or swollen in size, or if the battery cell has been punctured. If any of the above is true: DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY! Charging Li-Po Batteries ■...
Page 5 Mode, Return Home and Altitude Hold mode. This means that you can choose between an easy to ﬂy model that’s suitable for ﬂyers with only very little radio control experience or ﬂy the Quattro-X without the GPS mode enabled for a more dynamic ®...
Page 6: Installing The Propellers
Assembly Instructions 1. Installing the Propellers a. Locate the four propellers. Note that the propellers are ‘handed’ - there are two right-hand rotation propellers and two left-hand rotation. Each propeller is marked with its rotation and must be installed with this marking upwards. b.
Page 7 Remove the thumbscrew to release the camera mounting frame. Pop the frame open, drop in an action camera and close up it up. Install on the underside of the Quattro-X and re-ﬁt the thumbscrew. Alternatively, use the hard case supplied with your action camera to mount your device.
Page 8: Preparation For Flight
Preparation for Flight 1. Charging the Battery a. The battery supplied with the Quattro-X is a high capacity 3S (11.1V) Li-Po. Only use the supplied charger to charge the battery or a suitable Li-Po balance charger. Read the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual so you understand how to handle Li-Po batteries before charging.
Page 9: Understanding The Led Indicators
Indicator Lights and Status 1. Understanding the LED Indicators YELLOW/RED LED light is used for the main board calibration, plus motor Viewing the lock/unlock indication. Quattro-X from the rear. GREEN LED light is used for GPS signal indication. RED downward GREEN downward...
Page 10 Transmitter Functions and Settings Mode 2 (Throttle Left) Transmitter Control Layout Transmitter aerial Auxiliary channel 1 Auxiliary channel 2 Manual Mode Indicator Light SWA Mode switch SWB Mode switch Stable Mode Indicator Light Throttle High/Low One key Return To Home Mode Yaw Left/Right (Rudder) Forward/Backward (Elevator) Rudder Trim...
Page 11: Basic Operation
If you are ﬂying with friends with more than one Quattro-X, you must make sure that each Quattro-X is turned on and bound to its transmitter before the next Quattro-X is turned on. Do not attempt to bind more than one Quattro-X at the same time.
Page 12: Acquiring Gps Signals
3. Acquiring GPS Signals a. In order for the Quattro-X to acquire a GPS signal, the model must have a clear view of the sky. Objects such as tall buildings and dense trees will make acquiring a GPS signal difﬁcult or impossible.
Page 13: Flight Modes Explained
1. Take-Off/Manual Flight Mode a. With Switch SWB in its ‘0’ position & Switch SWA in its ‘0’ position, the Quattro-X is in its Take-Off (or Manual) Flight Mode. In this mode, the Quattro-X is controlled without any GPS stability.
Page 14: Orientation Mode
When in GPS Mode, the Quattro-X is much more stable and it will try to stay in the same position. You should move the throttle stick to its mid-position (a beep-beep-beep... sound will identify this) to maintain both height and position. Note: Even if you have a solid GREEN LED, the accuracy of the hover point is dependent on the strength of the GPS signal and can be affected by the wind and other weather conditions.
Page 15: Additional Safety Features
In extreme cases, if the transmitter is switched off, the Quattro-X will automatically enter the Return Home mode and will land by itself if it has a strong GPS signal. When the Quattro-X is in this automatic Return Home mode, do not attempt to interrupt it by turning the transmitter back on to regain control until after the model has landed.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Switch SWA is on the Right. Mode switch Mode switch If you lose control or orientation of the Quattro-X in ﬂight, simply enter Return Home mode. Return Home is: Switch SWB in position O Switch SWA in position 2...