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ARF-MikroKopterOktoXLInstruction manual

Battery (LiPo) – General informationARF-MikroKopters use Lithium-Polymer-Batteries, called LiPo. The ARF-MikroKopter is designed for the use with 4S (

need to clean or rinse it immediately with plenty of clean and fresh water. Then a doctor should be consulted.Charging the LiPo Only charge a LiPo wit

Overall View1 – Protective hood2 – Motor MK3638 with 12“ propeller3 – Rigger4 – Landing gear „HiLander-26“5 – Battery holder with LiPo6 – Camera mount

ARF-MikroKopter ConnectionsAs shown in the „Overall View“ (Pg.7) the ARF-MikroKopter is already equipped with the FlightCtrl and the GPS-System (NaviC

Final Assembly+First Test FlightPage 10

Final AssemblyFirst at all the landing gear, the battery holder, the propellers and a suitable receiver need to be assembled.For the first start-up th

The completely assembled battery holder needs to be mounted on the bottom side of the ARF-MikroKopter. For this purpose the cover must be removed from

Assembly of the landing gearThe landing gear "Hilander-26" can be mounted at any rigger. You can choose, if you want to mount 3, 4 or more l

Connecting the receiverOne 3-line PPM cable and one1-wire data cable (for telemetry transmission) are used to connect the receiver.(Those both cables

Propeller assembly Propellers should not be mounted for the first start-up of the Kopter.The ARF-MikroKopter comes with two different types of propell

Inserting the battery The ARF-MikroKopter comes with four batteries: LiPo 14,8V / 4S / 5000 / 20C and a Y-adapter. The batteries can be used alone or

Checking the functions / First-time startBefore the first flight the ARF-MikroKopter should be checked for its function. Here the functions of

First Test flightEnsure that all steps of the installation and all steps of the settings have been followed. The accelerometer (ACC) and the compass

Starting / Stopping the motors:The ARF-MikroKopter software allows you to use a motor safety switch. This prevents that during the flight the motors c

SettingsFunctionsopt. AccessoriesMaintenanceTroubleshootingPage 20

Settings for MikroKopter Tool and Transmitter If you make any changes to the following settings do not forget to write these changes into the ARF-

Step 2: Connect MK-USB to the ARF-MikroKopter After the MK-USB has been installed, the ARF-MikroKopter can be connected.Please use the 10

Step 5: Connect the battery The batteries of the transmitter and the ARF-MikroKopter should be fully charged. Please note the order of switching on:

Step 6: Checking the channel assignmentThose, as well as all other settings, do not need to be changed in the first step. They are only there to verif

Step 7: Testing the camera mountIf an optional camera mount has already been installed, it should be tested now.Otherwise please skip this step and co

IndexIntroduction...

Step 8: Camera triggerShuttercableIf a „Shuttercable“ has been already installed for the camera you need to test its function. Otherwise please conti

Step 9: Test motors individuallyTo test the motors the propellers should not be mounted.The motors rotate during the test and it can cause injury!With

CalibrationThe ARF-MikroKopter uses different sensors which makes a flight quite easy. The ACC-Sensor as well as the Compass are already calibrated at

Gyroscopes (Gyros) For a proper flight function the gyroscopes need to be calibrated after connecting a LiPo.If you don't do that you are not abl

• Align the Kopter with the front (rigger / Motor No.1)towards south or north.• Then turn the Kopter a few times over the Nick-Axis until the buzzer s

Functions / Flight modesThe ARF-MikroKopter has 5 individual settings. All 5 parameters are already set at the factory and need not be changed.Which c

GPS-FunctionsThe GPS-System allows the ARF-MikroKopter to hold on to a position or automatically fly back to the starting point.Those functions a

Teachable CareFreeProlog:The function CareFree helps the pilot to control the ARF-MikroKopter in a contact flight. It also helps if the Kopter is far

If you switch „OFF“ the function the Kopter returns to the original control.Function outside the 20-Meter radius around the starting point: If

FailSafeDuring an interruption / disturbance of the radio link between the transmitter and receiver the function FailSafe will automatically be a

Maintenance...

WayPoint FlightWith the ARF-MikroKopter and the MikroKopter-Tool WayPoints can be set anywhere on the map and then flown automatically.

If a WayPoint or POI is set, another window opens up so that the set WayPoints and POI can be changed afterwards.Each WayPoint can be changed individu

Acoustic signals – LED displaysAfter switching ON the ARF-MikroKopter the connected modules will start initialization. – The BL-Ctrl (Motor regulator

Installation of the optional accessoriesOptionally, various accessories can be purchased for the ARF-MikroKopter. This includes for example a transmit

Transmitter assignment: Graupner MX-20 Assignment:Page 40

Transmitter assignment: Graupner MC-20 Assignment:HiSystems GmbH

Transmitter assignment: Graupner MC-32Assignment:Page 42

Mounting the camera mountThe camera mount SLR1 or SLR2 needs to be mounted to the four edge-screws of the battery holder. For the control of the two s

Camera trigger - ShuttercableThe Shuttercable can be ordered with a 2.5 mm jack or a N3 connector. Using the Shuttercable, an attached camera

Camera trigger – IR-Ctrl / LANCTo trigger or control a camera / video camera with IR-receiver or LANC, the IR-Ctrl can be used. IR-Ctrl may either be

IntroductionDear Valued Customer,thank you for purchasing our product..This manual is part of the product. It will provide you important information r

Installation of the video transmitterOn the ARF-MikroKopter the appropriate video transmitter „NANO Stinger“, can be attached directly to the camera

Connection Bluetooth-SetFor wireless transmission of the telemetry data and for WayPoint flights the Bluetooth-Set can be used on the ARF-MikroKopter

MaintenanceYou as the user / pilot of the ARF-MikroKopter must ensure a proper operation of this aircraft.To ensure a proper function of the ARF-Mi

Technical Data• Model:◦ ARF-MikroKopter OktoXL• Drive:◦ Electro drive◦ Voltage- / Current consumption: 14,8V / max. 100A◦ individually controlled Brus

Delivery The delivery of the ARF-MikroKopter consists of:Elektronic:◦ FlightCtrl V2.1◦ NaviCtrl V2.0◦ MKGPS V2.1 incl. GPS Shield 1.1◦ XL-Powerboard w

To read or to edit the data from the microSD card, a suitable card reader is required for the PC. Once you have opened the microSD card in the Windo

TroubleshootingError: Source:Motors do not start.• Compass is not calibrated.• The motor safety switch hasn't been pressed at the same time with

Fehlermeldungen (Error Codes)Sollte ein Fehler am ARF-Mikrokopter auftreten, wird dieser im Display des HoTT Senders oder über das KopterTool angezeig

Error17 "ERR: FC I2C"Source: The I2C-Bus to the Bl-Ctrls is disturbed. Remedy: Check power supply of the Brushless-Controller. Check wirerin

DisposalGeneralA disposal of individual parts or the ARF-Kopter after end of its life must be done in accordance with applicable law. BatteriesDisposi

SafetyGeneralThe ARF-MikroKopter (ARF = Almost Ready to Fly) is a pre-assembled, pre-set and tested model aircraft. Among those connections and/or ad

Functions of the ARF MikroKopter The ARF MikroKopter comes with the GPS-System. You can use many additional functions with this GPS-System.Functions

ControlAn ARF-MikroKopter is easy to fly. But it takes practice and time to be able to control the Kopter safely. The pilot must also be able to fly t

Flight simulatorTo get familiar with the controls we recommend practicing with the AeroSIM RC – Flight simulator. In this PC-Program various MikroKo