Reely Sky Roller Operating Instructions Manual

Quadrocopter „Sky Roller“ RtF

Quadrocopter „Sky Roller“ RtF

Quadricoptère « Sky Roller » RtF

 Quadrocopter „Sky Roller“ RtF

Best.-Nr. / Item No. / N° de commande / Bestelnr. 1333455

 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2 - 27

 Operating Instructions Page 28 - 53

 Notice d’emploi Page 54 - 79

 Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 80 - 105

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Table of Contents

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1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................29

2. Explanation of Symbols .....................................................................................................................................29

3. Intended Use .....................................................................................................................................................30

4. Scope of Delivery ...............................................................................................................................................30

5. Product Description ...........................................................................................................................................31

6. Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................32

a) General Information .....................................................................................................................................32

b) Before Commissioning ................................................................................................................................33

c) During Operation .........................................................................................................................................33

7. Information on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries .......................................................................................34

8. Transmitter Controls ..........................................................................................................................................35

9. Setting up the Transmitter ..................................................................................................................................36

a) Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................................................................36

b) Switching on the Transmitter .......................................................................................................................37

10. Commissioning of the Quadrocopter .................................................................................................................38

a) Charging the Flight Battery ..........................................................................................................................38

b) Checking the Drive ......................................................................................................................................39

c) Inserting the Flight Battery ...........................................................................................................................40

d) Connecting the Flight Battery ......................................................................................................................41

e) Basic Information Relevant for Controlling of Quadrocopters .....................................................................42

f) Practical Flight Advice for the First Start ......................................................................................................44

g) Trimming in the Quadrocopter .....................................................................................................................45

11. Switching between Beginner and Expert Mode .................................................................................................47

12. Flip Function ......................................................................................................................................................48

13. Maintenance and Care ......................................................................................................................................49

a) Replacing the propellers ..............................................................................................................................49

b) Replacing the Landing Struts ......................................................................................................................50

14. Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................51

a) General Information .....................................................................................................................................51

b) Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries .........................................................................................................51

15. Declaration of Conformity (DOC) .......................................................................................................................51

16. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................52

17. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................53

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1. Introduction

Dear Customer,

thank you for purchasing this product.

This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.

To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!

These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and

handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party.

Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!

If there are any technical questions, please contact:

International: www.conrad.com/contact

United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact

2. Explanation of Symbols

The symbol with the exclamation mark points out particular dangers associated with handling, function or

operation.

The „arrow“ symbol indicates special advice and operating information.

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3. Intended Use

This product is an electrically powered helicopter-like model with wireless radio control via the remote control system

included in the delivery. The quadrocopter is solely designed for private use in the eld of model construction and the

operating times associated with it.

The model is designed for operation indoor but may also be used outdoors at totally calm conditions.

This system is not suitable for other types of use. Any use other than that described above can damage the product

and involves additional risks such as short circuit, re, electric shock, etc.

The product must not get damp or wet.

The product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

Observe all safety information in these operating instructions. They contain important information on hand-

ling of the product.

You are solely responsible for safe operation of the model!

4. Scope of Delivery

• Quadrocopter ready to y

• Radio remote control transmitter

• Flight battery

• USB charging cable

• Spare propellers (4)

• Spare landing struts (4)

• Operating Instructions

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5. Product Description

The ready-to-y quadrocopter has 4 separate motors that drive one propeller each. Concurrent acceleration of all

propellers permits the quadrocopter to lift off of the ground and hover stably in the air at the corresponding propeller

speeds.

For stabilisation in ight, the quadrocopter has elaborate gyro electronics able to recognise uncontrolled movements

of the model and balance them out without delay. For the ight in a specic direction, the electronics in the model

recognise the control impulses of the transmitter and change the speeds of the individual motors accordingly. The

quadrocopter then tilts in the desired direction and the lift thus acts as drive as well. The quadrocopter ies in the

respective direction.

Two propellers on the model turn clockwise and two turn counterclockwise. By targeted speed change of the two

propeller groups against each other (right-ward rotating propellers turn a little faster and left-ward rotating propellers

turn a little slower or vice versa), it is possible that the quadrocopter can turn (yaw) while maintaining ight height

and position.

To better recognise alignment of the model in ight, the two front propellers and landing struts are made of black

plastic, and the two rear propellers and landing struts of red plastic.

A central electronics PCB in the middle of the quadrocopter contains all components that are required for stabilising

and steering of the quadrocopter. The 2.4 GHz remote control system included in the delivery allows sensitive steering

of the model.

Beginners have the option of operating the transmitter in Beginner mode. The control reactions of the model are then

clearly reduced (dual rate function). The quadrocopter reacts much more agilely in expert mode. On demand, the

quadrocopter can even y ops.

For operation of the transmitter, 2 AA/mignon batteries (e.g. Conrad item no.: 652506, order 2x) are required.

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6. Safety Information

In case of damage caused by non-compliance with these operating instructions, the warranty/gua-

rantee will expire. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!

We do not assume any liability for property damage and personal injury caused by improper use or

non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.

Normal wear and tear during operation (e.g. worn-out motor-shaft bearings) are excluded from the guaran-

tee and warrantee, the same is the case for accidental damage (e.g. broken booms or propellers).

Dear customer, these safety instructions are not only for the protection of the product but also for your own

safety and that of other people. Therefore, read this chapter very carefully before taking the product into

operation!

a) General Information

Caution, important note!

Operating the model may cause damage to property and/or individuals. Therefore, make sure that you are

sufciently insured when using the model, e.g. by taking out private liability insurance.

If you already have private liability insurance, verify whether or not operation of the model is covered by your

insurance before commissioning your model.

Note: In some countries you are required to have insurance for all model aircraft!

• The unauthorised conversion and/or modication of the product is prohibited for safety and approval reasons (CE).

• This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

• The product must not get damp or wet.

• If you do not have sufcient knowledge regarding handling of remote-controlled models, contact an experienced

model sportsman or model construction club.

• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous toy for children.

• Should any questions arise that are not answered with the help of these operating instructions, contact our „Techni-

cal Advisory Service“ (for contact information see chapter 1) or another expert.

The operation and handling of remote controlled quadrocopters must be learned!

If you have never steered such a model, start especially carefully and get used to the reactions of the model

to the remote control commands rst. Be patient!

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b) Before Commissioning

• Switch on the transmitter and then the quadrocopter. This is the only way for an attunement function to take place

between transmitter and receiver, so that your model will react reliably to the control commands of your transmit-

ter.

• Check the functional safety of the model and remote control system. Watch out for any visible damage such as

defective plug connections or damaged cables. All moving parts on the model must run smoothly but must not have

any tolerance in the bearing.

• The ight battery required for operation must be charged before operation. Ensure that the batteries in the trans-

mitter have a sufcient remaining capacity (transmitter indication). If the batteries are empty, always replace the

complete set, never individual cells only.

c) During Operation

• Do not take any risks when operating the product! Your own safety and that of your environment depends completely

on your responsible use of the model.

• Improper operation can cause serious damage to people and property! Therefore make sure to keep a sufciently

safe distance from persons, animals or objects during operation. Never try to grab the ying model with your hand!

• Only y your model if your ability to react is unlimited. The inuence of tiredness, alcohol or medication can cause

incorrect responses.

• Motors, motor regulator and ight battery can heat during operation. For this reason, wait for 5 to 10 minutes before

recharging or replacing the ight battery or taking off again with a second, already-charged ight battery.

• Leave the remote control (transmitter) switched on while the model is in operation. After landing, always disconnect

the ight battery from the quadrocopter before switching off the remote control.

• Never switch off the remote control while the quadrocopter is still in operation.

• Never expose your model and the remote control system to direct solar irradiation or great heat for an extended

period.

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7. Information on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries

Although use of batteries and rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are

many dangers and problems.

Ensure that you observe the following general information and safety information when handling batteries

and rechargeable batteries.

• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.

• Do not leave any batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly. There is a risk of batteries being swallowed

by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!

• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into re. There is a danger

of explosion!

• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin on contact; therefore, use

suitable protective gloves.

• Do not recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of re and explosion! Only charge rechargeable batteries (1.2 V)

intended for this purpose. Use suitable battery chargers. Batteries (1.5 V) are intended for one-time use only and

must be disposed of properly when discharged.

• Always observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries or connecting the charger (observe plus/+ and minus/-).

Incorrect polarity will damage not only the transmitter but also the plane model and the batteries. There is a danger

of re and explosion.

• Always replace the whole set of batteries. Do not mix full batteries with half-full ones. Always use batteries/rechar-

geable batteries of the same type and manufacturer.

• Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries! Therefore, only use batteries for the remote control transmitter.

• If the device is not used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), remove the inserted batteries from the remote

control to avoid damage from leaking batteries.

Attention!

After the ight, disconnect the ight battery from the quadrocopter. Do not leave the rechargeable ight

battery connected to the quadrocopter if the model is not used (e.g. during transport or storage). Otherwise,

the ight battery may be fully discharged and is thus destroyed/unusable!

• Never charge the ight battery right after use. Always let the ight battery to cool down until it has reached room or

ambient temperature again.

• Only charge intact and undamaged ight batteries. If the outer isolation of the rechargeable battery is damaged or

the battery is deformed or bloated, it must not be charged. There is acute danger of re or explosion!

• Never damage the outer shell of the ight battery, do not cut the foil cover, do not puncture the ight battery with

pointed objects. There is a risk of re and explosion!

• Remove the ight battery from the model for recharging. Never recharge the ight rechargeable battery unatten-

ded.

• Disconnect the ight battery from the charging cable when it is charged completely.

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8. Transmitter Controls

1 Pushbutton for the beginner/expert mode

2 LED Display

3 Trim button for nod function

4 Pushbutton for the ip mode

5 Control lever for nod and roll functions

6 Trim button for roll function

7 On/off switch

8 Control stick for the pitch and yaw functions

Figure 1

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9. Setting up the Transmitter

In the further course of these instructions, gures in the text always refer to the adjacent gure or the gures

within the section. References to other gures are indicated with the corresponding gure number.

a) Inserting the Batteries

The power supply of the transmitter requires 2 AA/mignon batteries (e.g. Conrad Item No.: 652506, please order 2x).

Important:

Use batteries only (1.5 V/cell) instead of rechargeable batteries (1.2 V/cell) for transmitter power supply.

Proceed as follows to insert the batteries:

Loosen the attachment screw (1) of the battery com-

partment lid (2) at the back of the transmitter with a

suitable screwdriver.

Push the latching lever (3) of the battery compartment

lid down slightly and fold open the battery compartment

lid.

Insert two mignon batteries into the battery compart-

ment according to the indications at the bottom (4) in

the correct polarity. The spiral-shaped spring contact

(5) always must be connected to the minus pole of the

battery.

Replace the battery compartment lid in the transmitter

housing and let the latching lever latch.

Then tighten the attachment screw again.

Figure 2

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b) Switching on the Transmitter

Move the control stick for the pitch and yaw functions

(also see gure 1, item 8) to the bottom position right

at your body.

Slide the on/off switch (also see gure 1, item 7) from

the left position „OFF“ to the right position „ON“.

The transmitter emits a signal sound and the LED dis-

play (also see gure 1, item 2) ashes in a dual rhythm

with a brief pause.

Slide the control stick for the pitch and yaw functions

all the way up and then all the way down again. The

transmitter then emits another signal sound and the

LED display is now lit permanently.

Then switch off the transmitter again with the on-off

switch.

If the power supply is no longer sufcient for a proper operation of the transmitter (less than approx. 2.1 V),

the LED display ashes and the remote control emits short alarms at regular intervals (approx. every 10

seconds).

In this case, terminate ight operation of the model immediately and insert a new set of batteries in the

transmitter.

Figure 3

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10. Commissioning of the Quadrocopter

a) Charging the Flight Battery

Attention, important!

Even if this is possible easily when operating the model later, never charge the ight battery when installed.

Always remove the ight battery from the model for recharging! Place the ight battery on a re-proof under-

ground when charging and do not charge the battery unsupervised.

The ight battery is charged with the enclosed USB charging cable. For this, the charging cable is connected to a USB

socket of a computer/notebook or to a conventional USB plug-in charger.

Charging:

Connect the ight battery (1) with the connector protec-

ted against polarity reversal of the USB charging cable

(2). Work with the required care and do not apply any

unnecessary force.

Once the USB plug of the charger is connected to a

USB socket of a computer/notebook or a USB plug-in

charger, charging commences automatically.

When charging is completed and the rechargeable bat-

tery charged correctly, the red charge control LED (4)

in the USB plug lights up.

Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the USB

charging cable at once after charging and pull the USB

plug of the charging cable from the computer/notebook

or plug-in charger.

For photo-technical reasons, the USB charging cable is illustrated in the wound-up state in gure 4. Before

rst use, the cable retainer should be opened and the cable unwound.

Figure 4

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Practical advice:

To check the charge control light in the USB plug, briey disconnect the rechargeable battery from the charge cable

before it is fully charged. In this case, the red LED in the USB plug must light up. If you connect the rechargeable

battery again, the LED must go out.

Attention!

Do not connect the USB cable to a USB hub without a separate mains adapter (e.g. a keyboard USB port,

etc.), because these will not provide sufcient current for charging.

The operating system does not recognize any new hardware after connection, because the USB port is only used

for power supply. Please observe that the USB ports of your computer/notebook are usually only active when the

computer/notebook is switched on.

Therefore, we recommend to only connect the charging cable to a computer/notebook that is switched on.

b) Checking the Drive

Before commissioning your quadrocopter, you need

to check the drive. Only when all four propellers run

smoothly and perfectly round can the model y with

the lowest energy consumption. For this reason, you

should check the drive propeller function briey before

each ight.

For this, turn every single propeller carefully with your

nger and check concentricity and smooth operation.

Observe the rotating directions of the different propel-

lers. Two propellers turn clockwise (A) and two propel-

lers turn counter-clockwise (B).

Figure 5

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c) Inserting the Flight Battery

Put the quadrocopter onto a soft surface with the un-

derside up.

Then push the charged ight battery (1) into the battery

shaft from the rear according to the adjacent gure.

Important!

The rechargeable battery must be inserted

into the chute to the stop (2) (see illustration

below in gure 6).

Figure 6

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d) Connecting the Flight Batteries

Move the control stick for the pitch and yaw functions

(also see gure 1, item 8) to the bottom position and

switch on the transmitter with the on/off switch (also

see gure 1, item 7).

Put the quadrocopter onto a straight surface (table top,

etc.).

Then connect the plug of the quadrocopter connection

cable (1) that is protected against polarity reversal to

the plug connector of the ight battery (2).

At once after connection of the battery, the two LEDs

pointing down at the two rear motor arms (3) light up

red and the LEDs of the two front motor arms pointing

down ash blue. The transmitter will emit two brief sig-

nals when connecting the ight battery.

Move the control lever for the pitch and yaw functions to

the front position and then back to the bottom position

again at once. The remote control transmitter emits a

long signal and the LEDs at the front boom arms poin-

ting down are now lit blue permanently.

It is important that the model is not moved during ac-

tivation.

If the blue LEDs of the two front motor arms

are not continually lit blue after activation but

continue to ush, activation has failed and

must be repeated completely.

Figure 7

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e) Basic Information Relevant to the Control of Quadrocopters

Before you y your model, you should rst familiarise yourself with the control possibilities open to you and thereby

be able to y safely.

The symmetrical setup of the model makes it very difcult to assign the alignment (front/rear). Therefore, the two front

propellers and landing struts are of black plastic and the two rear propellers and landing struts of red plastic.

The quadrocopter is controlled via the two control sticks at the remote control transmitter. The following functions are

available:

Pitch Function

With the pitch function you can control the ight altitude of the quadrocopter (see gure 8). The left control stick (also

see gure 1, item 8) is used for control. To that effect, the control stick can be moved forward and backward. Unlike

the other control functions, the lever does not keep springing back to the centre position.

Depending on the control stick position, the speeds of the four propellers change. If the control stick has been pulled

all the way to the body, the motors are switched off.

If you push the control stick from the bottom position forward, the propellers start up and increase the speed according

to the position of the lever. Once the control stick is in the centre position, the propeller speeds should be high enough

for the quadrocopter to hover. If the control stick is pushed forward further, the quadrocopter will rise. If the control

stick is pulled back, the quadrocopter drops.

Figure 8

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Yaw Function

The two right-ward turning and the two left-ward turning propellers balance out the torques acting on the model. The

quadrocopter hovers stably.

If the control stick for the yaw function (also see gure 1, item 8) is moved to the left, the electronics in the model will

increase the speed of the propeller turning to the right (clockwise) viewed from above and at the same time reduce

the speed of the propellers turning to the left (counter-clockwise). This way, the entire lift force remains the same,

but only one torque acts on the model, which turns the quadrocopter around its vertical axis to the left when viewed

from above.

If the control stick is moved to the right, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely the other way around and

the model turns to the right.

Figure 9

Roll function

The roll function allows you to move your quadrocopter sideways to the right and to the left (see gure 10). Use the

right control stick for control (also see gure 1, item 5).

If the stick is slightly moved to the left, the electronics in the quadrocopter change the propeller speeds so that the

model will turn to the left slightly and thus also y to the left.

If you move the transmitter to the right, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely inverted and the model will

y sideways to the right.

Figure 10

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Nod Function

The nod function allows you to move your quadrocopter forward and backward (see gure 11). This is also controlled

with the right control stick (also see gure 1, item 5).

If the stick is slightly pushed to the front, the electronics in the quadrocopter change the propeller speeds so that the

model will turn to the front slightly and thus also y forward.

If you move the transmitter to the rear, the speed changes of the propellers are precisely inverted and the model will

y to the rear.

Figure 11

f) Practical Flight Advice for the First Start

• Even though the model can y in the narrowest of spaces, for the rst test ights we recommend using a free space

of about 3 x 3 m.

• The support should be at (tiles, parquet ooring, or similar) to allow you to determine even before take-off if the

model tends to drift off in a particular direction.

• If you perform the rst ight outdoors, you should do so on a perfectly wind-still day.

• Place yourself exactly behind your quadrocopter. As long as the two booms with the red propellers point towards

you and you thus see your model from behind, it will react to the control commands: right, left, forward, backward

exactly as you see it. Whereas, if the red propellers of the model point away from you, it reacts exactly the opposite

way from your steering commands at the transmitter from your view.

Important!

If the propellers hit any objects and are blocked, slide the pitch lever into the bottom-most position at once

so that the affected drive motors are no longer supplied with power.

Attention, important!

Never try grabbing the ying quadrocopter with your hand. There is an increased danger of injury!

When the red and blue LEDs pointing down start to ash, the ight battery has reached its lower voltage limit. In this

case, end your ight without delay and charge the ight battery again to avoid harmful deep discharge of the ight

battery.

If you are using the quadrocopter outdoors, observe the ight distance. The farther the quadrocopter moves away

from you, the more difcult it is to recognise the ight position.

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g) Trimming the Quadrocopter

First start the transmitter, then the model.

Push the pitch lever (also see gure 1, item 8) from the bottom position (motors off) carefully forward and observe the

response of your model. Shortly before the quadrocopter starts hovering, you can already determine in which direction

your model wants to move.

Roll trimming:

If the quadrocopter tries to drift or tip to the right, reduce the speed until the quadrocopter is standing safely on its

landing struts again. Push the left trim button for the roll function several times (also see gure 1, item 6).

Push the pitch stick carefully forward and check if the adjustment was sufcient. Repeat the procedure until the model

does not show any tendency to drift to the right.

If the quadrocopter drifts to the left, push the right trim button for the roll function.

Every time the button is pushed, the trim is adjusted by one step and the adjustment is conrmed by a brief

signal. If the button is pushed and held, the transmitter will emit a quick sequence of signals to indicate

gradual adjustment of the trim. When the nal position of the trim is reached, the transmitter no longer emits

any sounds.

Up to 50 trim steps are available in either direction. The trim middle setting is indicated by a longer signal

sound.

Figure 12

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Nod trimming:

If the quadrocopter tries to drift forward, reduce the speed until the quadrocopter is safely on its landing struts again.

Push the bottom trim button for the nod function several times (also see gure 1, item 3).

Push the pitch stick carefully forward and check if the adjustment was sufcient. Repeat the procedure until the model

does not show any tendency to drift to the front.

If the quadrocopter drifts to the rear, push the upper trim button for the nod function.

Every time the button is pushed, the trim is adjusted by one step and the adjustment is conrmed with a

brief signal. If the button is pushed and held, the transmitter will emit a quick sequence of signals to indicate

graduals adjustment of the trim. When the nal position of the trim is reached, the transmitter no longer emits

any sounds.

Up to 50 trim steps are available in either direction. The trim middle setting is indicated by a longer signal

sound.

Figure 13

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