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6.  Open the PowerUp smartphone app.
  The app searches for the Smart Module and automatically prepares it for the 

first flight. The indicator light on the Smart Module double-flashes. This one-
time process takes 3 minutes.

When the double-flashing 
stops, your PowerUp 3.0 Smart 
Module is ready for use.

Before Every Flight

1.  Fully charge the Smart Module’s 

battery (see the section Before  
Your First Flight).

2.  Turn on the Smart Module.  

The indicator light on the Smart 
Module flashes slowly.

3.  Open the PowerUp smartphone  

app. The screen says 

Searching. 

4.  Wait until a connection is  

 

established, about 10 seconds.

  A message on the smartphone   

app says 

In Use, and the  

 

indicator light on the Smart    

Module double-flashes slowly.

5.  On the app screen, make sure that  

the battery level is full.

Note: The battery charge level 
indicator is only for reference. Always 
make sure that the indicator light has 
stopped flashing rapidly before you 
disconnect the Smart Module from the 
power source. 

Summary of Contents for 3.0

Page 1: ...s 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 Copyrights 2014 Tailor Toys L L C All rights reserved Made in China ...

Page 2: ...PowerUp 3 0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane User Guide www poweruptoys com ...

Page 3: ...our First Flight 11 Before Every Flight 15 Folding a Paper Airplane 16 Preparing the Airplane s Control Surfaces 19 Assembling the Smart Module 20 Adjusting the Airplane s Control Surfaces 21 Test Flights 22 Testing the Airplane Motor Off 23 Testing the Airplane Motor On 24 Flight 26 Contents ...

Page 4: ...unication Between Smart Module and App Before Flight 34 Loss of Communication During Flight 34 Total Loss of Control with Uninterrupted Communication 35 Loss of Control of the Rudder 36 Loss of Control of the Motor 36 Incoming Calls During Flight 37 Maintenance 38 Attaching the Propeller 38 Reinstalling the Electric Rudder 39 Dos and Don ts of Flying 40 Appendix 41 Appendix A Indicator Light on Sm...

Page 5: ...ctly Mishandling of Li ion batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage By handling charging or using the included Li ion battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue to use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery tha...

Page 6: ...rsuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not ...

Page 7: ...of the plastic base Note A lithium ion charger for charging the Smart Module is available separately On off switch USB socket Indicator light Trim rudder Keel Smart module clips Micro USB cable for charging Smart module 4 A4 colorful printed templates 1 waterproof paper PowerUp 3 0 Smart module Welcome to the PowerUp 3 0 Smart Module Smartphone App With the PowerUp 3 0 Smart Module you can fly the...

Page 8: ...toys com For downloading instructions see the section BeforeYour First Flight The throttle controls the motor s thrust Full thrust makes the airplane climb Note You can raise or lower the throttle by sliding your finger up or down anywhere in the lower part of the screen You don t have to drag the actual throttle Magnetic compass Battery status Thrust level Throttle Artificial horizon Battery char...

Page 9: ... battery Important If the micro USB plug is inserted into the Smart Module incorrectly the plug can damage the module a Insert the micro USB plug into the socket on the rear of the Smart Module b Plug the other end of the USB cable into any USB power source such as a power bank a computer or the PowerUp 3 0 lithium ion charger available separately The indicator light on the Smart Module starts to ...

Page 10: ...rt 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 smartphone becauseWiFi can interfere with the Bluetooth connection 5 Download the PowerUp 3 0 app for your smartphone Download free app ...

Page 11: ...attery see the section Before Your First Flight 2 Turn on the Smart Module The indicator light on the Smart Module flashes slowly 3 Open the PowerUp smartphone app The screen says Searching 4 Wait until a connection is established about 10 seconds A message on the smartphone app says In Use and the indicator light on the Smart Module double flashes slowly 5 On the app screen make sure that the bat...

Page 12: ...e 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 For first flights we highly recommend that you use the Invader model shown in Appendix D page 47 48 Invader Airplane Folding Instructions 3 2 1 9 8 7 4 5 6 Note this dot Nakamura airplane folding instructions Nakamura Airplane Folding Instructions ...

Page 13: ...PowerUp 3 0 User Guide 19 18 PowerUp 3 0 User Guide 10 13 12 11 14 15 Preparing the Airplane s Control Surfaces 2 Cut a trim rudder 1 Cut elevator tabs Note this fold line 16 Preflight ...

Page 14: ...e keel goes all the way into the clips The clips should be on the underside of the plane and the fin should be between the wings Note If the rod of the Smart Module sticks out above the body of the airplane you can tape the rod to the plane Dihedral Anhedral Adjusting the Airplane s Control Surfaces Elevator tabs Raise the elevator tabs slightly Wings Raise the wings slightly to create a small dih...

Page 15: ...ngs Keep in mind The field where you fly should be at least 500 500 feet 150 150 meters without obstacles like trees and buildings for example a soccer field or baseball field The wind should be calm Strong wind can cause turbulence Testing the Airplane Motor Off To make sure that your airplane flies well first test it without using the motor 1 Face the wind 2 Without turning on the motor launch t...

Page 16: ...ith a gentle push Note If it s windy use very little power to launch the airplane 8 Observe your airplane until it lands identify unintended behavior and adjust accordingly After a successful straight level flight you are ready for your first flight with you in command Warning Whenever the Smart Module is turned on make sure that the throttle is locked lock it by double tapping the screen of the s...

Page 17: ...om it This flight path will help you keep the airplane in range during the flight Taking Off 1 Check Battery level Note If the battery charge level indicator is in the yellow area you have only about 15 seconds left Recharge the Smart Module Control surfaces Electric rudder 2 Face the wind 3 Double tap the throttle to unlock it 4 Set the throttle to 70 75 thrust 5 Hold your smartphone level 6 Laun...

Page 18: ... or right until the airplane is going in the desired direction and then hold your smartphone level Note If FlightAssist is turned on the thrust adjusts automatically to keep your airplane flying steadily while it is banking This automatic adjustment is necessary because lift is lost when the wings are not level Controlling an Airplane When It Is ComingTowardYou The biggest challenge with remote co...

Page 19: ... 1 To land safely direct your airplane to a soft area of the ground 2 Set the thrust to 0 3 Wait for the airplane to land and then double tap the app screen to lock the throttle Important Never pick up your airplane by the wings Grasp it only by the Smart Module or the keel 4 If this is your last flight of the day turn off the Smart Module Observe Identify Adjust Your first attempts may not succee...

Page 20: ...t or Right Banking Correcting Problems To solve problems that occur before and during flight follow the recommendations in this section in the order in which they appear Failure to Charge What you see The Smart Module is connected to a power source but the module s indicator light does not flash rapidly What you should do 1 In the smartphone app check whether the battery is fully charged If it is ...

Page 21: ...tphone app says Searching The app shows signal strength and battery charge level at 0 What you should do Restart the smartphone app and wait while it reconnects with the Smart Module If the problem persists a Close the app and turn off the Smart Module b Turn on the Smart Module c Open the smartphone app If the problem persists restart your smartphone open the PowerUp app and wait while it reconne...

Page 22: ... see The motor does not respond to your commands but the rudder does What you should do 1 Land the airplane 2 If the propeller is stuck gently clean it 3 If the problem persists replace the propeller 4 If the problem persists your smart module is damaged Incoming Calls During Flight An incoming call can be a distraction while you are flying your airplane To avoid receiving calls it is recommended ...

Page 23: ... steps to reattach your propeller or install a new one 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 Reinstalling the Electric Rudder 1 Insert the upper mount pin on the rudder into the upper hole 2 Gently push the rudder into its proper position between the lower and the upper holes ...

Page 24: ...gets bent out of shape after several flights Don ts Do not land your airplane on hard surfaces They may damage the PowerUp Smart Module Avoid flying in windy conditions Strong wind can cause turbulence Never hold your airplane by the wings Grasp it only by the Smart Module or the keel Appendix A Indicator Light on Smart Module Indicator Light Meaning Slow flashing The Smart Module is searching for...

Page 25: ...ght Assist When turned on increases thrust during banking to compensate for lift loss In this way Flight Assist helps maintain the airplane s altitude when it is banking Term Definition Anhedral and dihedral See illustrations on page 19 Bank A change in the direction of an airplane occurring at a constant rate Control surface A moveable part located on the back of a wing that enables a pilot to ch...

Page 26: ... down Roll Term Definition Rudder A control surface on the back of the vertical wing In paper airplanes the rudder is at the back end of the keel and creates yaw which causes banking Throttle A lever that controls the amount of thrust Thrust The force created by the motor s rotation of the propeller Torque A force created by a rotating mass Trim A mechanical process that balances the forces on a t...

Page 27: ... rudder that you make by cutting the keel The trim rudder eliminates the effect of the motor s torque on the airplane Yaw Appendix D Invader Airplane Folding Instructions For first flights we highly recommend that you use the Invader model shown here Appendix 1 4 2 5 3 6 Invader airplane folding instructions ...

Page 28: ...48 PowerUp 3 0 User Guide 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

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