Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance
Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate
Ball Links
from the ball during flight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail.
Cleaning
Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth.
Bearings
Replace bearings when they become damaged.
Wiring
Make sure wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.
Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screw so
Fasteners
parts are mated together, then turn screw only 1/8th of a turn more.
Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs,
Rotors
chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before flying.
Make sure the receiver is securely attached to the frame. Replace the double-sided tape when necessary. The helicopter will crash if the
Flight Controller
receiver separates from the helicopter frame.
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming)
Applies to forward programming capable Spektrum transmitters including DX6G2, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, DX18, DX20, iX12, iX120, NX6, NX8, NX10
Entering the Advanced Parameters Menu
With the helicopter bound to the transmitter and powered on, enter the Function List and select Forward Programming. The list of adjustable parameters and the range of
values available for tuning have been tailored for this helicopter. Make small changes to one parameter at a time and test fly the changes before changing the parameter
further or changing a different parameter.
Calibration Procedure
If the helicopter is experiencing drift issues, perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs.
1. Ensure the surface used for calibration is level.
2. Power on the transmitter and activate throttle hold.
3. Connect the flight batter to the ESC and allowing the model to initialize.
4. Turn Throttle Hold ON.
5. Using a bubble level as shown below, level the helicopter by placing a shim under
the landing skid.
Factory Reset
If the process of tuning the Blade 330 S helicopter results in undesirable flight performance, you can reset the settings back to factory defaults by selecting the Factory
Reset option in Forward Programming.
1. Enter the Function List
2. Select Forward Programming
3. Select System Setup
4. Select Factory Reset
Use your mobile device on this QR code which will
link you to a video to guide you through the Forward
Programming menu.
Bubble level
Shim
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The Blade 330 S default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend
flying with the default parameters before making any adjustments.
The Blade 330 S BNF flight controller may be programmed from any compatible
Spektrum transmitter (visit SpektrumRC.com for more information).
The flight controller shipped with BNF models has a range of adjustable
parameters suitable for the Blade 330 S Helicopter and is not intended for use in
other aircraft.
It is important to use the included servos with the BNF flight controller because
the adjustable parameters available for the SPMFC6250HX are designed around
the recommended servos. It is possible there may not be enough range for the
helicopter to be tuned when using alternative servos.
6. Enter the Function List on your transmitter.
7. Select Forward Programming.
8. Select System Setup.
9. Select Calibration.
10. Select Apply and the calibration will begin. The LED will flash yellow indicating
the calibration is proceeding normally. If the LED changes to red this indicates
the model is not near level or the model was moved, in this case the calibration
starts over.
11. After the calibration is successfully completed, the receiver LED will will
change to a slow green flash which indicates the calibration has completed.
12. Proceed to the pre-flight check list procedure before flying your model.
5. Select Apply
6. Perform the Setup->Swashplate->Sub Trim function and ensure the servos are
properly trimmed.
7. Proceed with the pre-flight check list procedure before flying the model.
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