1DIY QUADBuild ManualV.A2014
10It may be helpful to secure each arm in place temporarily with a metal nut.3 Label motorsUse tape (or other method) to label the motors by the numbe
115 Assemble electronics onto base plateThe base plate holds the power system: power distribution board (PDB), power module, and four electronic speed
12Secure the arms to the plates through the holes in the end of the arms and the holes in the plates shown below. Use 30 mm bolts and thumb nuts to at
137 Thread cables through top plate Locate the following three cables, and thread them up through the central space in the top plate: PDB two-wire cab
144 Pixhawk assemblyFollow these instructions to assemble the Pixhawk and accessory plates.1 Mount PixhawkSeparate the four foam pieces provided with
153 Mount GPSPlace the base of the GPS mast over the four holes in the accessory plate with the shorter side of the top of the mast facing the left si
165 Connect modules to PixhawkConnect the buzzer, switch, splitter, GPS, power, and telemetry modules to Pixhawk.To ensure the most secure cable assem
176 Connect RC receiver7 Connect motor outputsConnect backup power (optional) Locate the four-wire cable (multicolor) protruding from the central spac
188 Assemble platesAdd a 5 mm nylon bolt to the four holes in the accessory plate marked below, and attach a 30 mm stando to each one below the plate
19Place the assembled plates over the exposed bolts in the top plate, with the arrows facing towards the blue arms, and secure with metal nuts.9 Mount
2Thanks for purchasing a DIY Quad! These instructions will show you how to assemble a Quad using the Pixhawk autopilot system and ArduCopter/APM:Copte
205 Leg assemblyFollow these instructions to assemble one leg.1 Assemble legAlign the leg plates, and place a stando between each of the bottom thre
216 CalibrationYour Y6 assembly is almost complete. Now it’s time to go online, download software, and begin calibrating Pixhawk to work with your ne
222 Assemble propeller adapters Select the propeller adapters and the longer screws provided with the adapters. Do not use the x-shaped plate. Apply t
23Your Quad build is now com-plete! Before your first flight, please read all safety information and first flight instructions at copter.ardupilot.com/wik
3Frame parts30 mm bolts (6)25 mm bolts (30)5 mm bolts (32)nylon bolts (4)30 mm male-female standos (4)19 mm hollow spacers (20)18 mm female-female st
4ElectronicsTo complete this build, you will need the following tools not included with your kit:• Phillips screwdriver• Double-side foam tape or ot
51 Motor assemblyFollow these instructions to assemble one motor.1 Attach motor to arm Place a motor plate on top of the arm with the short end of th
62 Thread motor cables through arm Thread the motor cables through the hole in the side of the arm.3 Attach bottom plate to arm Place a motor plate ag
72 Power systemwiringFollow these instructions to connect the power system.1 Solder Deans to ESCsSolder a Deans connector to the red and black wires
83 Connect ESCs to PDBConnect the Deans connectors (red) on the ESCs to the Deans connectors on the power distribution board (PDB) in any order.Take a
93 Body plate assemblyFollow these instructions to assemble the body plates.1 Add velcro straps to base plate Thread the two velcro straps through th
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