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ImmersionRC Vortex 150 Mini, Getting Started Manual

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Specifications

 

Flight Controller

 

 

IMU

 

Invensense MPU6000, 3 axis Gyro, 3 axis Accelerometer (SPI) 

Altimeter

 

N/A 

CPU

 

STM32F303 32-bit ARM processor 

Firmware

 

Cleanflight/Betaflight compatible 

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(with API version matching that of the 

OSD) 

 

 

OSD

 

 

CPU

 

STM32F373 32-bit ARM processor 

Resolution

 

440H x 280V 

Style

 

White, with black surround around all pixels 

Output

 

Programmable Black/White levels 

 

 

Video Tx Features

 

 

Transmitter Module

 

Custom Tramp HV, integrated on FC/OSD board (Synergy) 

Channels

 

40 Initially, programmed via OSD 

Bands

 

5, including the ImmersionRC/FatShark bands, and RaceBand 

Frequency, IRC/FS

 

5740, 5760, 5780, 5800, 5820, 5840, 5860, 5880 MHz

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 * 

Frequency, RaceBand, 
CH1..8

 

5658, 5695, 5732, 5769, 5806, 5843, 5880, 5917 MHz 

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* 

Frequency, ‘A’ Band, 
CH1..8

 

5865, 5845, 5825, 5805, 5785, 5765, 5745, 5725 MHz 

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* 

Frequency, ‘B’ Band, 
CH1..8

 

5733, 5752, 5771, 5790, 5809, 5828, 5847, 5866 MHz 

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* 

Frequency, ‘E’ Band, 
CH1..8

 

5705, 5685, 5665, 5645, 5885, 5905, 5925, 5945 MHz

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 * 

Power Output

 

350mW +/- 1dB (EU version of the 150 Mini limited to 25mW) 

Audio

 

Stereo, Right channel used for Telemetry, Left channel for onboard mic. 

Recommended Antenna

 

Supplied SpiroNET Omni, Skew Planar, 4 leaf 

 

 

Power Train

 

 

Standard Prop 

 

HQ 3030 

Maximum Prop Size

 

3”  

Motors

 

OEM 1306-3100kV 

Recommended Battery

 

850mAh 4s 65C 

 
 

 

ESC

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Vortex 150 Mini

Page 1: ...150 Mini Getting Started Guide International edition Rev 1 0 Dec 2016 Every Vortex 150 Mini is flight tested before leaving the factory Flight Tested By ...

Page 2: ... battery selection and how to run the Vortex 150 Mini Wizard REMOVE PROPS Mini quad props can do serious damage when coming in contact with human skin risk of deep cuts and lacerations should be avoided at all cost So when you are working on a quad with the battery connected it is highly recommended to REMOVE ALL PROPS unless you are just about to fly Keep in mind that when setting up mini quads t...

Page 3: ...Steps Unboxing to Racing To get your ARF Vortex ready to race follow the simple 4 step process below 1 Install Compatible R C Receiver 2 Install suitable battery 3 Setup the video link 4 Run the wizard 3 ...

Page 4: ...FrSky X4R SB Naked version with SBus output Requires some soldering to wire sbus cable 3 Spektrum SPM4648 Auto bind receiver with supplied DSMX cable Remove plastic case and heat shrink for optimal fit 4 Spektrum SPM9646 Carbon fuse receiver 5 Spektrum SPM9649T Telemetry receiver To access the receiver bay for internal receiver mounting remove the 8 screws which secure the top plate to the arms an...

Page 5: ... good and quite common choice is the FrSky Taranis radio with a matched S Bus receiver X4R for example For longer range FPV the EzUHF system is a good choice Due to the close proximity of the electronics and Video Transmitter on a mini quad and the lack of a suitable ground plane a diversity receiver with dipole antennas is highly recommended Note An update to all existing EzUHF systems will be av...

Page 6: ...ly Voltage First things first voltage For starting out with the Vortex a 3s 11 1V pack is recommended A Vortex running 4s 14 8V is an extremely fast race quad which can easily get a pilot into trouble A 3s pack calms things down a bit and is a good way to ease into the hobby hence novice pilots should certainly start out on 3s Note that the 16A ESCs installed in the Vortex 150 Mini do support LiHV...

Page 7: ...xceed in high power manoeuvres NOTE Ensure that the battery is securely mounted on the anti slip pad The battery should not be able to move around in flight Also make sure the plastic liner on the anti slip pad is removed ANOTHER NOTE Ensure that your main battery cables and also the balance leads are secured in the straps and cannot under any circumstances touch the props Sliced battery cables an...

Page 8: ... FatShark gear which cannot tune to 5740MHz it may be necessary to switch bands on the Vortex before the wizard image is displayed To do this set your receiver to Channel 1 and use the small button on the left side of the quad To switch bands press the button on the LED board for approx 2 seconds until you hear the first beep and release The Vortex will beep a number of times representing the band...

Page 9: ...onal computer with a USB connection to the quad copter NOTE The wizard should allow a brand new unconfigured Vortex to be removed from its shipping box at a race event and prepared for flight in less than a minute with no tools or USB hookups required For the techies there is a full description of the configuration steps performed near the end of the full user s manual under Appendix A The Wizard ...

Page 10: ...follows Throttle Pitch Yaw Roll Mode 1 Controls Mode 1 is common in Europe A Mode 1 transmitter is easily identified with the un sprung i e doesn t return to center throttle control on the right stick For this mode the multi rotor controls are typically as follows Pitch Throttle Yaw Roll Note Modes 3 and 4 are intentionally left out of this abbreviated Getting Started guide It is assumed that pilo...

Page 11: ... recognized it s name will appear to the left of the servo bar Take your time with this step if the wrong stick movements are fed to the wizard it will be difficult to navigate the OSD to complete the setup Once the four primary flight controls have been learned place the quad on a flat and level surface and move the right stick back This will calibrate the accelerometer It is important that the q...

Page 12: ...iden flight in either Angle or Horiz mode Acro takes a little getting used to NOTE Even though the flight controller failsafe has been set by the wizard it is important to also set the R C Rx failsafe see https github com cleanflight cleanflight blob master docs Failsafe md for cleanflight specific failsafe test procedure On the EzUHF this is as easy as setting the controls in a safe position very...

Page 13: ...Flight Controller Stick Commands in the main manual The ImmersionRC Team wishes you many hours of enjoyment with your new Race Quad and welcome any feedback that you may have at feedback immersionrc com The Getting Started Manual should have got you airborne It is a good idea to read the full Instruction Manual also which contains many more details than this abbreviated manual Spares and Repairs A...

Page 14: ...nds 5 including the ImmersionRC FatShark bands and RaceBand Frequency IRC FS 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 MHz Frequency RaceBand CH1 8 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917 MHz Frequency A Band CH1 8 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 MHz Frequency B Band CH1 8 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 MHz Frequency E Band CH1 8 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 MHz Power Out...

Page 15: ...Interfaces 3 3v 5v PPM Sum SBUS Spektrum XBus SumD SumH Receiver Power 5V or 3 3V 200mA max Flight Characteristics Flight Time Depends upon battery and flight style Maximum Range Highly dependent on battery and flying style Maximum Speed TBD Fast Weight and Size Weight as Shipped ARF 215g 249 99g with 500mAh 4s pack Size 155mm between diagonal motors Note Certain 5 8GHz channels may be restricted ...

Page 16: ...oduct may require a license to operate Directions on safety ImmersionRC advocates the safe use of their products always make sure you equipment is in proper working order is checked prior to every flight and that your are familiar with and respect the equipment s capabilities and limitations Do NOT fly recklessly do NOT fly near airports freeways towns people etc basically anywhere where a equipme...

Page 17: ...ok page and be kept up to date with news product releases firmware updates tips and tricks and other information relevant to the FPV hobbyist http www facebook com ImmersionRC You can also follow us on Google Plus google com immersionrc We have even been known to Tweet on occasion https twitter com immersionrc 17 ...

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