ALLIED DRONES AR25 Manual Download

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rev 1 7/2016

overview

…the next evolution of high performance racing drones

Impact resistant composite frame core

4mm carbon fiber booms

Fully integrated power and signal PCBs

24k gold plated connectors and bus bar

Seriously Dodo rev. 3a F3 flight controller

Runcam Swift FPV 600TL CCD camera

200mW RaceBand video transmitter w/ display

Integrated MinimOSD Micro

Race-spec 2205 2300kv hollow shaft motors

Flycolor 30A SiLabs F330 ESCs

Internal battery bay

14 programable RGB LEDs

12 high intensity solid red rear LEDs

Integrated Frsky XSR micro receiver connector

Summary of Contents for AR25

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Page 2: ...rev 1 7 2016 2 Table of Contents Overview Firmware Flight Controller Radio Control Failsafe Motors Props ESCs Side Plates Battery FPV System Accessories Specifications 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 18 19 22 23 ...

Page 3: ... gold plated connectors and bus bar Seriously Dodo rev 3a F3 flight controller Runcam Swift FPV 600TL CCD camera 200mW RaceBand video transmitter w display Integrated MinimOSD Micro Race spec 2205 2300kv hollow shaft motors Flycolor 30A SiLabs F330 ESCs Internal battery bay 14 programable RGB LEDs 12 high intensity solid red rear LEDs Integrated Frsky XSR micro receiver connector ...

Page 4: ...s http www silabs com products mcu pages usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers aspx While drone racing is fast and exciting this new sport is not without its challenges The only thing faster than a racing drone are the advancements and improvements to the software and firmware That being said the AR25 comes fully configured and tuned out of the box and should fly just fine for most users But for those looking...

Page 5: ...ket the Seriously Dodo rev 3a This is a new F3 generation of flight controllers enables fast loop times and multiple UART ports The Dodo board interfaces with an AR25 flight controller adapter board on the right side plate This adapter board allows for several additional configurable solder pads to enable additional advanced flight controller RC features such as FC OSD Spektrum Rx Frsky S port S b...

Page 6: ...RF package from Allied Drones then your receiver has been setup as indicated SF Disarm Arm SH Off Momentary Buzzer SG Mode Angle Horizon Rate SD Airmode Off AirMode On Failsafe no pulse Mode 2 stick configuration Home position for all switches are forward away from the perspective of the pilot Therefore home position would be motors disarmed buzzer off angle mode airmode off ...

Page 7: ...the flight controller have been set with basic failsafe mode functionality In the event of a lost link between the transmitter and the RC receiver onboard the RC system is configured to send no pulses In turn the flight controller is configured for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 failsafes if it receives no pulses from the RC receiver ...

Page 8: ...es Because each ESC is fully configurable through the flight controller via USB we recommend not worrying about the order in which the ESC output and motor leads are wired into the plates because we can change it in firmware faster than soldering NOTE However DO pay attention to ESC input wire wiring When replacing motors props and ESCs please make note of the proper direction and motor number pos...

Page 9: ...or or ESC leads or can be done in firmware via a simple software configuration After replacing motors or ESCs remove the props power on and arm the motors Note the direction they spin and make adjustments to the wiring or firmware to reverse direction ESC Power check polarity ESC Motor Leads Motor Leads ...

Page 10: ...AR25 are Flycolor Raptor 30a model number W FW020004 Specifications Constant Current Rating 30A Burst Current Rating 10s 40A BEC No Cells 2 4S Weight 9 6g Processor SiLabs F330 Firmware BLHeli 14 4 BLheli Options Set Dampened Light On Oneshot125 On ...

Page 11: ...ctor an auxiliary 5v power pinout gold plated contacts solder less tool less internal component connectors OSD mounting and external FTDI programming pinouts easily accessible motor ESC solder pads and internal LC video filter The concept behind the design of the PCB design was to reduce the tangled mess of wires commonly found in FPV racers and offer a cleaner more reliable and better performing ...

Page 12: ...y Power Pins from BEC Filtered Auxiliary BEC internal Buzzer internal XT60 Main Battery Connector Gold Plated Bus Bar Screws Flight Controller Screws black plastic OSD Advanced Solder Tabs and FTDI Video Transmitter Access Ports Video Camera Tilt Screws Right Plate flight controller side ...

Page 13: ...rev 1 7 2016 13 side plates Motor 3 ESC Signal Pins Motor 4 ESC Signal Pins Gold Plated Bus Bar Screws Video Camera Tilt Screws Left Plate ...

Page 14: ...programmed and controlled via the flight controller and Betaflight firmware In addition to the 14 programmable LEDs there are also 12 non programmable red LEDs facing the rear of the AR25 The address for each WS2812 programmable LED is shown in the following diagrams 1 2 3 4 5 6 Non programmable solid red LEDs Programmable WS2012 LEDs ...

Page 15: ...rev 1 7 2016 15 side plates LEDs 7 The address for each WS2812 programmable LED is shown in the following diagrams 8 9 10 11 12 13 Non programmable solid red LEDs Programmable WS2012 LEDs ...

Page 16: ...d plated aluminum power bus bars connecting them that supply power from the battery through the right side plate and then into the left side plate When the battery is connected no not short metal tools across the gold plated bus bar screws Disconnect power first check screw torque regularly ...

Page 17: ...in receives regulated 5v power from the integrated AR25 3A power supply and is intended to allow for the easy addition of an optional LED race transponder Compatible transponders are available from vendors such as Trackmate and iLap for instance But please check with your local racing venue to see which system they use 5v 3A Ground Signal unused ...

Page 18: ...the slot to exit the rear of the composite frame then tuck the balance connector into the slot Tilt the rear of the battery into the bay and then rotate the front of the battery into position Secure the battery by lightly separating the plates while inserting and rotating the battery plate tabs into the slots in the plates until it snaps into place Internal Battery Bay Dimensions 111mm x 30mm x 35...

Page 19: ...600TVL 2 8mm 90 fov PAL NTSC Yes 60db AGC off NTSC 1 60 100 000 Yes Yes 0 01 Lux 1 2F D WDR 2DNR Auto Color B W DC 5 to 17V 12g 26mm x 26mm x 28mm The video camera installed in the AR25 is the best available on the market Battery voltage 4S 12 8 16 8VDC is supplied directly to the camera via the side plate and 3 pin Molex connector The video signal passes through the MinimOSD and an integrated LC ...

Page 20: ...CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 F CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 R CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917 The video transmitter channel display and change button is accessible through two ports on the left side plate A short press will change channels while a long press will change bands Button short ...

Page 21: ...ery voltage Power is supplied by the independent onboard 5v power supply Additional advanced OSD features can be enabled by expert users OSD video and voltage signal wires are integrated into the 7 pin Molex connector on the side plate Additional pinouts for advanced users including FTDI users are available via solder tabs on the side plate DTR TX RX 5V GND GND GND 5V GND CURR RSSI Bat2 Bat1 GND V...

Page 22: ...ount Carbon fiber bolt on isolated camera mount GoPro HD Camera Mount FPV Camera Up Armor Kit Carbon fiber bolt on isolated camera mount Carbon fiber armor kit for increased crash protection Custom 6 Prop Booms Carbon Fiber 4mm suitable for 6 Props ...

Page 23: ...larized Omni Directional LEDs 14 integrated WS2012 programmable RGB 12 solid red rear facing LEDs RC Rx integrated connector Frsky XSR micro sbus receiver Race Transponder External auxiliary 3 pin 5V connector compatible with any optional LED transponder Airframe ABS Polycarbonate composite core with FR4 power signal distribution plates Side Plates Integrated 3A 5V filtered power regulator 26 LEDs...

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