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Vertiq 8108 150Kv

Flash Firmware

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Disconnect motor from your application and remove props

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Open the IQ Control Center and connect your module (see section for download instructions)

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Navigate to the “Firmware” tab

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Click the “Select Firmware Binary (”.bin”)” button

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Navigate to and select the ”.bin” file that you downloaded

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Keep the motor plugged in and select the ”Flash” button

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WARNING: The flashing process takes a number of seconds. Do not unplug power or communication
while the motor is flashing as this could lead to a bricked or difficult to recover motor.

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Safety Instructions

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IQ motor modules and the machines they actuate can be dangerous and cause bodily harm. Please
use caution when working with motors.

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Plugging the power wires from the battery into the module incorrectly can cause a spark or a fire. This
will result in damage to the motor, controller, and other vehicle components, and may cause bodily
harm.

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Please keep hands and fingers clear of the motor and machine during operation.

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While spinning the module with a propeller, please keep a safe distance and use appropriate eye and
ear protection. Contact with a spinning propeller can cause severe bodily harm. Always disarm all
motors before approaching your vehicle.

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Please exercise caution when changing motor settings and PID gains.

In particular, disabling or

changing built-in limits (e.g. temperature limit, max current limit, velocity redline, etc.) can be
dangerous and cause irreparable damage to the module.

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The modules may get hot during operation. Do not touch a module immediately after operation as it
may cause a burn.

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While piloting a drone, please follow all federal and local regulations regarding the operation of Small
Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

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Revision History

Table 1: Revision History

Version

Date

Changes

1.0

2021-10-25

Initial Version

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REVISION HISTORY

7/7

V1.0

©

2021 IQinetics Technologies Inc.

Summary of Contents for Vertiq 8108

Page 1: ...ttached Plug USB to UART chip into computer Plug solder communication wires to the above device Plug solder power wires to a power source must be between 12V and 48V In the top right of the IQ Control Center interface select the correct com port Note you may need to install appropriate drivers Click the Connect button If successful the interface will say Motor Connected Successfully in the top mes...

Page 2: ...this value to 3D Otherwise set this to 2D If using UAVCAN set your UAVCAN Node ID and Node Index If necessary set motor PID gains in the Tuning tab In most cases the default values are satisfactory Configure your flight controller to be compatible with IQ modules Open your flight controller s user interface Enable Air Mode This prevents the motor from shutting off at minimum throttle WARNING you m...

Page 3: ...h the screws supplied with your propeller Note centering tool mount and screws not provided with IQ module as they are usually supplied with the propeller 5 Position Application Setup Before connecting the module download the firmware that is appropriate for your application see section 8 The servo position firmware accepts standard PWM OneShot MultiShot and DShot inputs as well as IQ s UART proto...

Page 4: ... ReadTheDocs page at https iqmotion readthedocs io 6 Connect Computer via USB to UART This is the recommended method for communication Connect your FTDI CP2102 CP2104 or similar device to USB Using jumper wires connect see images below The GND of your USB to UART device to the GND black wire on the motor The TX of your USB to UART device to the RX white wire on the motor The RX of your USB to UART...

Page 5: ...Vertiq 8108 150Kv Motor with power and UART connections FTDI chip plugged into computer 6 CONNECT COMPUTER VIA USB TO UART 5 7 V1 0 2021 IQinetics Technologies Inc ...

Page 6: ...ing a full 6S battery Tip The defaults for specific props allow you to run the motor in velocity closed loop mode for maximum performance If you re unable to do this we suggest using PWM mode as you would with a standard motor ESC or one of the voltage modes Settings Description Position Module position factory default factory default unconfigured Make your own pre settings for advanced users Loca...

Page 7: ...he motor controller and other vehicle components and may cause bodily harm Please keep hands and fingers clear of the motor and machine during operation While spinning the module with a propeller please keep a safe distance and use appropriate eye and ear protection Contact with a spinning propeller can cause severe bodily harm Always disarm all motors before approaching your vehicle Please exerci...

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