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Operating Instructions
Flight Control „QC 09"
Item no. 20 98 40
Intended Use
The Flight Control „QC 09" can be used as a spare and tuning part for the models
„QuadroCopter 450" (Conrad item no. 208000) and „QuadroCopter 650" (Conrad item no.
209300).
In the models „QuadroCopter 450" with item no. 239880 and the „QuadroCopter 650" with item
no. 275100, the flight control „QC 09" is installed ex works already.
The essential differences to the control & sensor board „QC02" (Flight Control) installed in the
models named are the higher-quality sensors in MEMS technology, an „agility mode" and
improved range and control software. As of firmware 7.xx, QuadroCopter can also be flown in
the factory-set „+ configuration" (one landing leg ahead) and the „X configuration" (two landing
legs ahead).
Together, the changes lead to better flight characteristics and enable simple freestyle flight in
„agility mode". Additionally, the PCB layout was entirely redesigned to create interfaces and
connection options for future additional modules. Instead of pin strips, the mode is set with DIP
switches.
The Flight Control „QC 09" can be used as spare or tuning part in every QuadroCopter sold
04/2010 or later.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Scope of Delivery
• Flight Control „QC 09"
• Flat cable for the motor driver boards
• Operating instructions
Safety Information
The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-
compliance with the operating instructions! We do not assume any liability for
consequential damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by improper use or failure to observe the safety information. In such cases the
warranty/guarantee is voided.
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is prohibited for
safety and approval reasons (CE).
• All safety notes from the QuadroCopter operating instructions must be observed as
well.
• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous toy for
children.
• Handle the product with care; impacts, shock or fall even from low heights will
damage it.
Connections and signalling elements
Version 12/12
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1 „X5": Interface to the expansion boards
2 „X2": Interface to the motor drivers
3 „SW1": DIP switches 1-6 for mode changing
4 „X6" / „X7": No function
5 „X3": No function
6 „X10": Serial interface for programming and status message output
7 „X9": Second serial interface for external control commands (up-to-date information on this
are available in the download centre at www.conrad.com)
8 „X4": No function
9 „X11": No function
10 Signal encoder
11 „LD1": Green LED
12 „LD2": Red LED
13 „X1": Interface to the motor drivers
14 „X8": Composite signal input
„Agility Mode" Function
The Flight Control „QC 09" has high-quality MEMS sensors installed for flight position stabilisation.
This leads to relatively easy to control flight characteristics similar to those of a coax helicopter.
The QuadroCopter agility is limited by these sensors, however.
Activating the „agility mode" function limits the Flight Control sensors in their functions. The
QuadroCopter can be controlled much more agile around all axes in this mode. The flight
characteristics are now closer to those of a helicopter. Simple freestyle flight (looping, rolls) is
possible as well.
The flight characteristics with active „Agility mode" function are not suitable for
beginners. If you do not have sufficient flight experience with QuadroCopters and/or
helicopters, we recommend performing the first flights with active „agility mode" with
appropriate care.
The „Agility-Mode" can be activated in sports mode only as of firmware version 7.xx.
Activation of the „Agility-Mode" is shown by two signal sounds, deactivation by one
signal sound.
Flight Control Assembly
• First disconnect the power supply from the QuadroCopter, unplug the flight battery.
• Remove the eight screws of the upper cover frame from the central frame.
• Carefully unhook the lateral hooks in the motor booms and lift off the top cover frame.
• Lift the old Flight Control (old control & sensor board) from the central frame.
• Carefully remove the flat cables to the motor driver PCBs from the old flight control and the plug
for the composite signal.
• Connect the flat cables of the motor driver PCBs to the new flight control.
• Connect the plug for the composite signal to the new flight control. Observe correct polarity (see
figure above).
• Plug the new flight control in the centre frame. Observe that the PCB is placed in the intended
holders of the central frame. The flight control should be installed as centrally on the central
frame as possible because of the sensors there.
• When installing the flight control, observe that the DIP switches for the front motor (red flag in
the landing leg) and the plug connector X5 point towards the right motor.
• Insert the top frame in the central frame and screw it on again.
After PCB assembly and before plugging in the rechargeable batteries, make sure that
all plug connections are in place and that no short circuits can occur. Short circuits pose
a danger of damage to the individual modules. Loss of guarantee/warranty!