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© 2020 PCS Edventures, Inc.

RubiQ 

FLIGHT MANUAL

Get ready to meet RubiQ, your modular, open-source training drone! She’d get up to shake your hand, but as 
you can see, she’s a little out of sorts right now. That’s where you come in. This guide includes your step-by-
step instructions for piecing RubiQ together. Follow them in reverse to disassemble. This kit includes all the 
parts and tools needed for assembly, along with a few spares for any accidents along the road. Once RubiQ is 
built, visit 

rubiq.edventures.com

 to access her online 

Configuration Guide

. From there, you’ll need to have the 

following standing-by in order to get RubiQ off the ground:

Battery:

 Any high-quality 3S 35C+ LiPo (

2000-2500 mAh recommended)

Radio:

 Rubi’s receiver is compatible with FrSky radios

FPV Goggles:

 Rubi’s video transmitter is compatible with any 5.8 GHz goggles

Li-Po Compatible Balance Charger:

 Any 

All these items are included in the full Discover Drones package and can be purchased, along with any spare 
parts, at 

edventures.com/collections/drones

 

DISCLAIMER:

  

•  Drones are powerful and can be dangerous — RubiQ is no exception. Flying requires experience 

and thorough knowledge of flight safety. Only start flying after proper training and with a full 
understanding of the drone regulations in your area. 

•  When cared for properly, LiPo batteries provide the reliable, lightweight power that makes 

multirotor flight possible. However, LiPo batteries pose a severe fire hazard if improperly charged 
or poorly maintained. Review all battery warnings and instructions carefully, and follow all safety 
procedures when handling LiPo’s.

•  There’s always a slight chance that RubiQ’s motors could spin unexpectedly, causing bodily harm. 

Play it safe: remove her props when inside and disconnect the battery whenever possible! 

•  Be sure the video antenna is attached whenever you connect the LiPo battery! Powering up any 

drone without an antenna may cause permanent damage to the VTX (video transmitter). 

PCS Edventures accepts no responsibility, or liability, for any injury, or damage, to persons or property, caused 
by the use of RubiQ, radio transmitters, FPV goggles, LiPo batteries or LiPo battery chargers. PCS Edventures 
also accepts no responsibility for damage caused to RubiQ by operating without a TX antenna installed or by 
connecting cables in an improper configuration. 

BUILD PLAN

CAUTION

Содержание RubiQ

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Страница 2: ...he student pages ONLY BUT use is restricted to students attending your program ONLY Beyond this use any reproduction of these pages for wider dissemination or for commercial sale is strictly prohibite...

Страница 3: ...ngerous RubiQ is no exception Flying requires experience and thorough knowledge of flight safety Only start flying after proper training and with a full understanding of the drone regulations in your...

Страница 4: ...rops Qty 4 Video Transmitter VTX Qty 1 TX Antenna Qty1 Battery Plate Qty 1 Power Distribution Board PDB Qty 1 Lower Chassis Qty 1 Prop Nuts Qty 4 FPV Camera Assembly Qty 1 UFL to SMA Cable Lock Washer...

Страница 5: ...ANUAL EXTRA PARTS M3x6 Screws M3x12 Screws 12mm Standoffs 25mm Standoffs Zip Ties Props M3x6 Screws Qty 28 Zip Tie Qty 5 Battery Strap Qty 1 LEGEND ROTATE FLIP 2 REPEAT 2 TIMES 12mm Standoffs Qty 4 25...

Страница 6: ...Inc TOP VIEW POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD BOTTOM VIEW BATTERY CONNECTOR DIPSWITCH MICRO USB PORT GPS MOTOR CABLE CONNECTORS LED s RECEIVER RX ESC CABLE CONNECTOR PINS VIDEO TRANSMITTER VTX CONNECTOR CAME...

Страница 7: ...A CABLES Connect cables as shown with the black wire to GND red to 5V and yellow to Video From the bottom view of Rubi GND is the pin closest to the center of the drone Failure to do so may cause irre...

Страница 8: ...LES ESC CABLES V Positive Voltage red wire GND Ground black wire SIG Signal white wire GND Ground black wire FIRE RISK Connect cables as shown with the red motor cables connecting to V and black to GN...

Страница 9: ...BUILD PLAN CONFIGURATION GUIDE...

Страница 10: ...8 RubiQ BUILD PLAN 2020 PCS Edventures Inc 1 ASSEMBLY PARTS 1 12mm M3x6 1 2 CAUTION Attach all screws as firmly as possible to keep the frame stable during flight...

Страница 11: ...bles as shown with the black wire to GND red to 5V and yellow to Video From the bottom view of Rubi GND is the pin closest to the center of the drone Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to R...

Страница 12: ...1 ASSEMBLY PARTS 3 1 2 25mm M3x12 4 Install all four arms as shown with matching colored cables diagonal to each other to avoid erratic behavior in flight Wait until STEP 7 to plug in the cables to a...

Страница 13: ...0 PCS Edventures Inc RubiQ BUILD PLAN 1 PARTS ASSEMBLY 4 1 2 CAUTION Leave some slack when securing the receiver s antenna Too much tension will cause the wire to separate rendering your receiver inop...

Страница 14: ...nd tighten the nut with the prop wrench To avoid damaging the cable stop tightening as soon as the rubber grommet begins to compress If the nut is tightened correctly there will be a few metal threads...

Страница 15: ...13 2020 PCS Edventures Inc RubiQ BUILD PLAN 1 ASSEMBLY PARTS 6 M3x6 1 2...

Страница 16: ...tation and casing type of the ESC connector in this diagram may differ from your RubiQ drone Depending on the batch of motors the smooth plastic casing of the ESC connector may face in as shown here o...

Страница 17: ...15 2020 PCS Edventures Inc RubiQ BUILD PLAN 1 PARTS ASSEMBLY 8 1 2 3 M3x6 CAUTION Attach battery plate with the hole directly above the receiver to facilitate radio binding...

Страница 18: ...other see Step 3 CAUTION Make sure the VTX antenna base has been securely fastened with a wrench see Step 5 CAUTION Make sure hole in battery plate is directly above the receiver RX see Step 8 CAUTION...

Страница 19: ...n battery strap as firmly as possible to avoid shifting during flight CAUTION To unplug the battery hold onto the battery connector and pull straight up DO NOT pull directly on the wires and DO NOT wi...

Страница 20: ...NAV s Pre arming checks found in the Setup tab will show all categories with a green check mark except for Compass Calibrated and Navigation is safe This is for two reasons The compass needs to be cal...

Страница 21: ...ming if Position Hold or Return to Home is activated These features can only be used after RubiQ has been armed for flight 5 Calibrate the compass Move the radio s sticks to the position shown When th...

Страница 22: ...titude Hold and make sure the drone maintains its distance from the ground Activate Position Hold Without any additional stick input RubiQ should be able to maintain a hover Deactivate Position Hold f...

Страница 23: ...nd tighten any that feel loose 5 Inspect RubiQ s other physical components including Arms PDB Frame and Camera Mount Look for cracks or other signs of a hard impact Camera VTX Antenna and VTX make sur...

Страница 24: ...ops off when building or configuring the drone CW CCW CCW CW Pusher R Propeller 5045BNR Pusher R Propeller 5045BNR Normal Propeller 5045BN Normal Propeller 5045BN Check the coding printed on each prop...

Страница 25: ...2020 PCS Edventures Inc RubiQ BUILD PLAN ASSEMBLY 1 2 5045BNR 5045BNR 5045BN 5045BN CAUTION Attach prop nuts as firmly as possible If the props spin independently from the motors they aren t tight eno...

Страница 26: ...Altitude Hold Middle Angle Mode Acro Mode Arm Middle no function Disarm Return to Launch Home Middle Position Hold Both features Off Power Beeper SF Arm SG Flight Mode SE Position Hold Return to Home...

Страница 27: ...the position hold will resume Like Altitude Hold the slower rates in Position Hold create a gentle flight mode for first time pilots RETURN TO HOME RETURN TO LAUNCH allows the drone to auto pilot itse...

Страница 28: ...Hold For an extra smooth flight enable Position Hold shortly after lift off SE Altitude Hold SA both features off BEGINNERS Start in Angle Mode SE Angle Mode SA both features off EXPERIENCED PILOTS S...

Страница 29: ...RM Red GPS lights no satellites detected Green Arm State lights disarmed meaning the motors will not turn on Green GPS light number of blinks number of satellites detected Blue Arm State lights armed...

Страница 30: ...5V to account for the dip that can occur when the drone draws heavily on the battery during flight When RubiQ lands and you plug the battery in to recharge you may notice that the cells show a voltag...

Страница 31: ...f more than one drone is powered on at the same time be sure that each is set to a unique channel to avoid video interference At least two channels of separation are recommended when more than one dro...

Страница 32: ...oblem is not covered under the warranty PCS Edventures will advise the customer of the not to exceed cost of the parts labor and return shipping Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not apply to any...

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