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Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane
User Guide
Version 1.0
March 2014
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Summary of Contents for PowerUp POWERUP 3.0
- Page 1 Tailor Toys L.L.C • 8345 NW 66TH ST #5711 • MIAMI FL 33166 USA • info@poweruptoys.com • Visit us at – www.facebook.com/poweruptoys • For tips and trouble shooting visit: www.poweruptoys.com • PowerUp ® is a trademark of Tailor Toys L.L.C. • Manufacturer part number: 500-004 Version 1.0...
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Page 2: User Guide
owerUp ® Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane User Guide www.poweruptoys.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information Charging Warnings Contents of the Kit Welcome Preflight Before Your First Flight Before Every Flight Folding a Paper Airplane Preparing the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Assembling the Smart Module Adjusting the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Test Flights Testing the Airplane: Motor Off Testing the Airplane: Motor On Flight... - Page 4 Planning Your Flight Path Loss of Communication During Flight Taking Off Total Loss of Control with Uninterrupted Communication Flying Loss of Control of the Rudder Flying at a Constant Altitude Loss of Control of the Motor Banking Incoming Calls During Flight Controlling an Airplane When it is Coming Toward You Maintenance Landing...
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Page 5: Safety Information
• Never leave charging batteries • By handling, charging or using the included turning. • Always inspect the battery before unattended. Li-ion battery, you assume all risks 2 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 3... - Page 6 The declaration of conformity and operation. particular harmful installation. If this equipment further information can be found at does cause interference to radio and television www.poweruptoys.com 4 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 5...
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Page 7: Contents Of The Kit
1 waterproof paper Smart module Smart module Motor On/off switch Spare propeller USB socket Elevator and Rudder Note: A lithium-ion charger for charging the Smart Module is available separately. 6 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 7... - Page 8 The PowerUp smartphone app enables you to communicate with the Smart Module The app is compatible with and control your airplane. smartphones that have Bluetooth Smart. For the complete list of compatible smartphones check www.poweruptoys.com Control tower For downloading instructions, see the section Before Your First Flight.
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Page 9: Preflight
Plug the other end of the USB cable USB socket into any USB power source (such as a power bank, a computer, or 10 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 11... - Page 10 For information about the Smart 5. Download the PowerUp 3.0 app for your smartphone. Module’s indicator light, see Appendix A page 41: Indicator Light on Smart Module. 3. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth. 4. If possible, turn off WiFi in your...
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Page 11: Before Every Flight
A message on the smartphone app says In Use, and the When the double-flashing indicator light on the Smart stops, your PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module is ready for use. 14 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 15... -
Page 12: Folding A Paper Airplane
Folding a Paper Airplane You can download and print various templates from the PowerUp website. Note: When you print a template, make sure it is in the center of the paper. If not, you’re better off making a symmetric airplane than following off center guidelines in the diagram. -
Page 13: Preparing The Airplane's Control Surfaces
Preparing the Airplane’s Control Surfaces 1. Cut elevator tabs 2. Cut a trim rudder Note this fold line 18 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 19... -
Page 14: Assembling The Smart Module
Note: If the rod of the Smart Module sticks out above the body of the airplane, you can tape the rod to the plane. Anhedral • Wings: Raise the wings slightly to create a small dihedral angle. 20 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 21... -
Page 15: Test Flights
(see the section Note: If the rudder moves in the wrong Observe, Identify, Adjust later in direction, follow the instructions in this guide). Appendix B: Smartphone App Settings. 22 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 23... -
Page 16: Testing The Airplane: Motor On
6. Hold your smartphone level, and screen of the smartphone app). Just keep it level during the entire test before launching the airplane, unlock the flight. throttle (by double-tapping the screen). 24 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 25... -
Page 17: Flight
Downwind leg 3. Double-tap the throttle to unlock it. 4. Set the throttle to 70%-75% thrust. Airfield Traffic Pattern 5. Hold your smartphone level. Final 6. Launch! Upwind leg 26 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 27... -
Page 18: Flying
When the airplane is in the air, wings are not level. the lower wing. adjust the thrust gradually (using • Hold your smartphone in the exact the throttle) until you find the 28 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 29... -
Page 19: Landing
Smart Module. What to do: Lower the elevators What to do: Raise the elevators an equal more easily in such a situation, follow slightly. distance. 30 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 31... -
Page 20: Flying Upside Down (Inverted)
1. Make sure that your smartphone is level. 2. To correct left banking, gently tilt the trim rudder to the right. To correct right banking, gently tilt the trim rudder to the left. 32 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 33... -
Page 21: No Communication Between Smart Module And App Before Flight
3. If the problem persists, follow the with the Smart Module. Module. If the problem persists, your Smart 2. Wait while the smartphone Module is damaged. reconnects with the Smart Module. 34 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 35... -
Page 22: Loss Of Control Of The Rudder
3. If the problem persists, replace the 4. If the problem persists, your displays the PowerUp app and you rudder. smart module is damaged continue flying as usual. 36 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 37... -
Page 23: Maintenance
1. Turn off the motor. 2. Hold the propeller so that the side with the bump is facing the electric rudder, and attach the propeller to its shaft. 38 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 39... -
Page 24: Dos And Don'ts Of Flying
Strong wind can cause turbulence. motorized flight. A Bluetooth connection between the smartphone • Never hold your airplane by the • Use a PowerUp template for folding Double-flashing and the Smart Module has been established. wings. Grasp it only by the Smart an airplane, and make sure that the Module or the keel. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Smartphone App Settings
A control surface that is located on the back of a Elevator wing. 42 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 43... - Page 26 Torque A force created by a rotating mass. Roll A mechanical process that balances the forces on a Trim the airplane when the pilot adjusts a control surface. 44 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 45...
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Page 27: Appendix D: Invader Airplane Folding Instructions
Term Definition For first flights, we highly recommend that you use the Invader model, shown here. On PowerUp paper airplanes, a rudder that you Trim rudder make by cutting the keel. The trim rudder eliminates the effect of the motor’s torque on the airplane. - Page 28 48 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide...
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