Dip Switches - Conrad Reely QC 09 Notice D'emploi

DIP switches

The desired modes are set with the DIP switches. Switch the corresponding switch to „ON" or
„OFF" for this. The following switch assignments are possible:
Switch „Flight Control QC 09"
1 „off" „Beginner-Mode"
1 „on" „Sport-Mode"
2 „off" „Standard-Mode"
2 „on" „User-Mode"
3 „on" Bootloader mode
4 „on" RC confirmation mode
5 „off" Flight mode in „+ Configuration"
5 „on" Flight mode in „X Configuration"
6 No function
Note on DIP switch 1:
Depending on switch position of DIP switch 1 (selected flight mode „Beginner" or „Sport"), the
QuadroCopter can be flown in the default settings of the firmware (factory settings of the
parameters, DIP switch 2 is set to „off") or in user mode with own, changed parameters (DIP
switch 2 set to „on").
Changes to the parameters in the user mode can be performed with the optional configuration
kit (not enclosed).
Note on DIP switch 2:
If parameters are changed in user mode with the QuadroCopter configuration kit, they are stored
in the parameter set „User".
If parameters are changed in the parameter set „Beginner mode" (or „Sport mode"), these
changes are accepted and also stored in the parameter set „user". The old parameter set for
„User mode" is overwritten.
If the DIP switch 2 is not set in „User mode" (switch 2 not set to „ON"), the started beginner (or
sport) parameters are loaded again after reset (e.g. after battery change).
Note on DIP switch 5:
If the DIP-switch 5 is set to „off", the QuadroCopter flies in the „+" configuration. This means that
the boom (the landing leg) with the red direction indicator is „front". This configuration is the factory
setting and also indicated in the operating instructions of the QuadroCopters in chapter
„Information on the First Take-Off", subchapter d) to g).
If the DIP-switch 5 is set to „on", the „X" configuration is set. This means that the QuadroCopter
flies with two landing legs ahead. It is important that the direction indicator installed in the boom
ex works continues to mean „flight direction forward" when teaching in the remote control.
„Front" is now between the front left landing leg with the direction indicator and the landing leg
to its right. For better recognition of the flight position, install a second direction indicator
(available as a spare part).
Teaching the channels of the transmitter
The channels of the transmitter must be taught to the new flight control. The LED „LD2" (red LED)
displays the channel to be set. The green LED „LD1" shows whether teaching was successful.
To teach in the remote control, put the DIP switch 4 to position „ON" and proceed as explained
in „Teaching in the channels of the transmitter" in your QuadroCopter's operating instructions in
the next steps.
To teach in channel 5, you have to push a sw5tich of your remote control transmitter twice (off
- on - off) in addition to the notes in the operating instructions of your QuadroCopter. When
teaching in channel 5, the last position of the taught-in switch means that the „agility mode"
function is deactivated in this switch position.
The „Agility-Mode" can be activated in sports mode only as of firmware 7.xx.
Independently of what remote control mode (mode 1 - 4, also see operating instructions of your
QuadroCopter) you want to teach in you have to observe the following order of channel
assignment and the signals of the red LED „LD2":
Throttle LD2 flashes (briefly during initialisation) 1x
Yaw LD2 flashes 2x
Pitch LD2 flashes 3x
Roll LD2 flashes 4x
Agility mode LD2 flashes 5x
If you do not teach in a switching channel for „agility mode" within five seconds of
teaching in the roll function, the RC configuration is interrupted automatically. In this
case, the green LED „LD1" is permanently lit, but the „agility mode" is not available. If
you want to teach in the function „Agility mode", you have to start the teaching process
again.
The remote control transmitter switch may act on any receiver channel but must not be
channel 1 - 4 or be influenced by mixers.
Check the switch effectiveness in computer remote control transmitters with a servo
(e.g. connect to a receiver) or a suitable transmitter display.
No path limitation, dual rate, expositional or other mixers must be programmed on the
switching channel for „agility mode". It is important when using the composite signal
converter or the modules „QC 06" or „QC 08" that the channels are connected bottom-
up and without leaving out any channel (channel 1 – 4 = basic functions; channel 5 =
agility mode).
The taught-in channels can be monitored via serial status messages in the Quadro-
Copter configuration kit or another serial terminal during the teaching stage.
If channel 5 is not taught in or a remote control with only 4 channels is used, the „agility
mode" function is permanently deactivated.
Adjustment of the Neutral Position
Reconciliation of the neutral position is saved permanently in the QuadroCopter as of firmware
V7.xx. Thus, this reconciliation no longer has to be performed in every restart.
After replacement of the flight control or a harder landing, we recommend reconciliation of the
neutral position according to the instructions in the operating instructions of the QuadroCopter.
After connection of the battery, the model must be standing perfectly still and horizontal for this
reconciliation (sensor initialisation).
If no consistent sensor values can be determined within 20 seconds, calm and drift-free flight
cannot be warranted.
If initialisation takes longer than 20 seconds, disconnect the battery again and wait for 10
seconds. Connect the rechargeable battery again.
The QuadroCopter must be standing on a horizontal underground during initialisation.
It must not be moved!
Flight operation with the flight control „QC 09"
After connecting the flight battery and self-test of the flight control, your QuadroCopter is ready
to start. The first flight test should be made with the sensors on (function „agility mode" off) to get
used to the flight characteristics of the new flight control. After getting used to them, activate the
„agility mode" function on your remote control transmitter at a sufficient distance from the ground.
The sensors are now limited in their function. Your QuadroCopter now reacts similar to a
helicopter and the control reactions are much more agile. If the flight characteristics that prevail
in „agility mode" are not yet 100% controllable for you, you may switch on the sensors again in
flight at any time. The QuadroCopter then returns to the usual flight and control characteristics.
In „agility mode", the QuadroCopter can be used for simple freestyle flying (loopings and rolls).
Such flight figures should, however, be performed at a sufficient height.
„Agility mode" is only available in sports mode. The „agility mode" can be activated
when using user parameters in sports mode as well.
For the first flight attempts in „agility mode", we recommend that computer remote
control users mix a little expotentional on the control functions yaw, pitch and roll to
control the centre position of the remote control units more precisely.
Observe particularly good battery attachment to your QuadroCopter to reliably prevent
loosening or slipping of the battery.
In contrast to freestyle-capable helicopters, never reduce the throttle during a looping or roll while
the QuadroCopter is on its back, since the flight motions are only achieved by speed changes of
the rotors.
If the throttle is too low, the speed changes of the individual rotors by flight control possible or
required for the flight figures can no longer be achieved. The QuadroCopter can no longer be
controlled in such cases.