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MHV Quadcopter Workshop
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ACRO
– Advanced Mode. The RC sticks act as rate controllers rather than position
controllers. There is no automatic stabilisation
LAND
– lands the quadcopter on the ground at its current point
More modes may become available as new versions of the APM software are released.
Initial charging of the battery
The2 batteries come shipped with a nominal 60% charge. Use the battery charger to charge both the
flight battery and RC transmitter battery. The settings on the battery charger should be: 3S LiPo
battery type, charge rate 5A for the flight battery and 2.5A for the RC Transmitter battery.
Both the power cable and balance connector should be hooked up to the charger.
The batteries will be fully charged around the 12.6 V level. The charger will emit a series of loud
beeps when it is done.
Frame assembly
1.
Attach the motor mounts to the end of each arm:
2.
Use the M3 screws to attach the motors:
3.
Attach 1 of the leg struts, along with the spring and screws:
4.
Attach the other half of the strut:
