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Fl ight Control and tuning Manual

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CATALOG

INSTALL DRIVE AND TUNE UP SOFTWARE 3

CONNECTE FLIGHT CONTROL 3

DEBUGGING STEPS 5

a. Basis 5

b. Remote control sett ings 7

c. Sensit iv i ty 8

d. Accelerometer cal ibration 9

e. Gyroscope (Compass) cal ibrat ion 10

SENIOR 12

a. Voltage 12

b. Fl ight control self inspection 12

c. Other sett ings 13

d. Real t ime data 15

e. Log Download 16 Note: the f l ight control parameters have been adjusted and no adjustment is required in general. Without permission, any loss caused by the customer, shall not be responsible for SwellPro, please be careful.

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Instal l dr ive and tune up software a. Open the computer, visit the official website of SwellPro (www.swellpro.com), download

driver and Assistant 3 from SwellPro download area. b. Install driver and Assistant 3, according to the instructions to complete the installation. c. After the installation is completed, open the tuning software, as follows:

Connecte f l ight control a. Find the USB data cable, one end connected to the computer USB port, and the other end

is connected to the main board USB port, the flight control indicator lights up. Turn on the computer device manager, you can find the serial number of the flight control, as follows:

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b. In the tuning software, select the correct serial number, click "connect" button, as follows:

After the connection is successful, the following diagram:

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[1] Flight control serial number: select the correct serial number. [2] Connection button: connect flight control and disconnect flight control. [3] View interface: see the basic flight control status. [4] Basic settings interface: set the basic configuration of flight control. [5] Advanced function interface: set up advanced functions of flight control. [6] Download button: after setting the parameter, you need to click the download button to record. [7] Connection status: "Succeed" and "disconnected"". [8] Flight control type: display flight control model. [9] Firmware version: display flight control firmware version number.

Debugging steps

Note: after each parameter is debugged, be sure to cl ick the "download" button in the upper r ight corner, otherwise the data wil l not be recorded. a. Basis

i . Aircraft The interface allows you to see the type of structure of the aircraft, as well as to test the order and direction of the motor to ensure the correct installation of the motor.

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[1] Aircraft interface help instructions [2] Aircraft structure type: the number shown in the diagram corresponds to the flight control input port M1 to M4. [3] Motor test function: Click to enter the motor test function interface.

i i . motor test

Click on the "motor test" button to enter the motor test interface. When using this function, remove the propeller and connect the power battery. [1] Test button: click, the corresponding motor will be slightly idle rotation. [2] Aircraft structure diagram: please ensure that the motor serial number, steering be accordance with schematic. [3] Exit button: Click to exit the motor test.

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b. Remote control sett ings

i . Interface descript ion This interface is used to set the receiver type of the remote controller, test and calibrate the remote control channel, set the remote control flight mode and out of control protection. [1] Remote control interface assistance statement. [2] Receiver type setting box is used to select the receiver type of the remote controller. [3] Automatic return channel status display box, corresponding to the sixth channel of the remote control [4] Rocker alignment box corresponds to first to fourth channels of the remote controller for Setting remote control channels, forward and reverse, and rocker calibration. [5] Rocker reverse setting button, click the corresponding channel will reverse. [6] Rocker calibration button, click into the rocker calibration. [7] Flight mode status display box corresponds to the fifth channel of the remote controller for displaying and modifying the flight control mode.

i i . Receiver type selection The receiver defaults to SBUS, and no other settings are required.

i i i . Remote control cal ibrat ion Splash Drone 3 remote control receiver type is SBUS. The remote controller has been calibrated before leaving the factory and does not need to be calibrated again under normal conditions. If you find the middle,maximum and minimum amount of rod is inconsistent with the software interface, please click the "Joystick Calibration", push the two joysticks rotate along the outermost part for several turns,then release the joysticks and click "Complete Calibration", click "Complete Calibration" again. Check the prompt up parameter. If the Min is 1064±5, middle is 1500±1, max is 1980±5, the calibration is successful. Matters needing attention：

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1. when you change a dif ferent remote control, you must adjust the remote control. 2. please set the remote control to the mult i rotor mode and turn off the hybrid control. 3. make sure that the joystick moves in the same direction as the software prompt.

iv. Flight mode sett ings Optional flight modes include attitude-autostability, attitude-set high, GPS-speed, GPS- angle, intelligent surround, smart turn (Intelligent heading), cruise control, speed change cruise. The default flight modes for flight control are: 1. Stance-set high, 2. Smart turn (Intelligent heading), 3. GPS- speed.

v. Out of control sett ings SBUS receiver comes with out of control protection, the factory has been set up by default, don’t need change the protection of out of control settings. Note: if the receiver loses the remote control signal, the flight control will start out of control protection and will trigger automatic return.

c. Sensit iv i ty The interface is used to set the flight sensitivity, including the basic sensitivity and control sensitivity, to ensure that the aircraft achieve the desired flight state and control feel. The factory has been adjusted for the best, not recommended to make adjustments.

[1] Sensit iv i ty interface assistance statement [2] Basic sensit iv i ty sett ings

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The basic sensitivity is mainly used to adjust the aircraft rack, set the range from 0% to 1000%, the default value is 50%, basic sensitivity too high will cause aircraft posture shaking, too low will cause the aircraft stability and control sense become worse. Suggestion and adjustment method of basic sensit iv i ty: ü Sensitivity increases 10% each time, until the aircraft starts to shake; ü When occur Jitter, then properly reduce the sensitivity, until the aircraft can fly normally. Default base sensit iv i ty: Roll 100%, Pitch 100%, Yaw 60% [3] Control sensit iv i ty sett ings The control sensitivity is used to adjust the control handle feeling, ranging from 0% to 500%, the default value is 100%, the greater change degree of control the faster reaction, sensitivity is too high will lead to the attitude control is too stiff, sensitivity is too low will cause the attitude control is too soft. Proposed control sensit iv i ty adjustment method: With an initial value of 100%, it is recommended to increase or decrease about 20% of the sensitivity each time to achieve the desired flying feel of the user. d. Accelerometer cal ibrat ion

i . Interface descript ion This interface is used to calibrate flight control IMU, which can be selected with single side calibration or six sides calibration.

[1] Accelerometer interface assistance statement. [2] Calibration prompt area is used to guide and prompt the user accelerometer calibration steps. [3] One side calibration button, click start calibration.

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[4] Six sides calibration button, click to start calibration. Special note: to replace f l ight control, the user must cal ibrate the accelerometer. I f the fol lowing condit ions occur, the accelerometer shall be cal ibrated again: ü In attitude stabilization model, the tilt angle of aircraft is larger when taking off; ü In attitude stabilization model, when hovering, the aircraft does not drift horizontally but

tilts instead of when only controlling the throttle lever. i i . single side cal ibrat ion

One side calibration accuracy is general, but easy to operate, recommended use. Place the plane horizontally, click "Single side calibration", press the button, and finish the calibration in 3 seconds, as shown below. If the aircraft placed tilt angle is a bit larger, or by shaking, then need for recalibration.

i i i . six surface cal ibrat ion The calibration accuracy is good, but the operation is complicated, so it is necessary to put the six sides of the aircraft in order to complete the calibration. If the aircraft placed tilt angle is a bit larger, or by shaking, then need for recalibration. Each step of the operation in the software has related detailed graphic instructions.

Note: in order to ensure the accuracy of the cal ibrat ion, in each direct ion the colonel is punctual, please make sure that the f l ight control is cal ibrated on the horizontal plane and that no t i l t is al lowed, otherwise recal ibrat ion is necessary. I t is recommended that the accelerometer be cal ibrated before the f l ight control is f ixed to the aircraft. After instal led on the aircraft, cal ibrat ion may require use other tools to ensure cal ibrat ion results.

e. Gyroscope (Compass) cal ibrat ion

i . Interface profi les The interface is used to calibrate the magnetic compass.

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[1] Compass interface assistance statement. [2] Calibration prompt area is used to direct and prompt the user compass calibration steps. [3] Calibration button, click start calibration.

i i . Calibrat ion method Click the "start the two sides calibration" button, the yellow light is constant on, and enter the level calibration. At this time, the aircraft is placed horizontally, the direction of gravity is counterclockwise rotation of the axis until the LED green light is normal, and enters the vertical alignment. At this time, the nose down, the direction of gravity axis rotation until LED, green and yellow alternately flash, that is complete calibration.

After the calibration is successful, the calibration mode will automatically exit and the LED light will blink normally. If the calibration fails, the LED red light will be on for 3 seconds and needs recalibration. Calibrat ion of magnetic compasses requires attention: ü When the flight site changes, the magnetic compass needs to be calibrated. ü Before calibration, please check if there is strong magnetic interference nearby.

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Senior a. Voltage The flight control detects battery voltage through the power module and provides low voltage protection function. The interface is used to set up the low voltage protection function of the flight control, set the alarm voltage and voltage calibration.

[1] Voltage interface assistance statement. [2] Low voltage protection settings Flight control provides low voltage protection triggering behavior: auto landing + light flashing [3] Alarm voltage setting Factory default setting level one alarm voltage is 14.6V, level two alarm voltage is 14.4V. Level one alarm: when the aircraft battery voltage drops to 14.6V, the rear arm yellow LED lasts three flashes, and at the same time, the FPV screen will appear the prompt symbol of the low power return as soon as possible. Level two alarm: when the aircraft battery voltage drops to 14.4V, the rear arm is quick yellow LED flash, and at the same time, the FPV screen low power return sign will continue flashing, the aircraft will automatically drop. [4] Voltage calibration settings When the flight detection voltage is not consistent with the actual voltage of the battery, it is necessary to calibrate the flight control measurement voltage. You need to enter the actual voltage value of the battery in the "measuring voltage" column, and click "write" to calibrate the flight control voltage. Ensure that the current voltage shown by the flight control is consistent with the actual battery voltage. b. Flight control self inspection The interface is used to detect the status of the flight sensors and remote controls, including

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remote controls, IMU, barometers, magnetic compasses, and GPS.

[1] Flight control self-inspection interface. [2] Attitude angle display includes pitch angle, roll angle and yaw angle. [3] Remote control self-inspection, feedback status includes: remote controller not connected, remote controller not calibrated or normal. [4] IMU self-inspection, feedback status includes: accelerometer fault, accelerometer not calibrated, gyro fault or normal. [5] Barometer self-inspection, feedback status include: barometer fault or normal. [6] Magnetic compass self-inspection, feedback status includes: Compass not connected, compass not calibrated, compass calibration abnormal, compass interference or normal. [7] GPS self-inspection, feedback status includes: GPS not connected, GPS connected but not positioned, GPS is connected and 3D positioned. [8] Flight control unlock state, the feedback status includes: can unlock and unlock fault. [9] Self check button, after click the flight control will feedback self inspection results. c. Other sett ings The interface provides advanced flight control parameters for advanced users:

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[1] Automatic return setting, setting flight parameters for return flight. Return with nose position (default setting): when returning, the nose is directed toward the return point. Fixed course: when heading, the nose remains the same. Height: minimum flight height during automatic return. Landing speed: speed of return landing. Note: when setting the return height, please set reasonable altitude in conjunction with the current flight environment to avoid obstacles on the way back. [2] Autopilot settings, used to set the flight control in the self-driving state of the flight parameters, such as automatic return, ground station flight and so on. Horizontal speed: maximum horizontal speed for automatic driving. Descent speed: maximum descent speed for automatic driving. Rising speed: maximum speed of automatic driving. [3] GPS mode is used to set flight parameters in GPS mode. Speed damping: used to adjust the speed of the GPS- angle mode, the greater the speed of flight, the smaller the faster the speed of flight. Braking factor: the braking speed used to adjust the GPS- angle mode. The greater the brake, the faster the brake. Maximum rise speed: except the attitude stabilization mode, the maximum speed at which the hands are controllable Maximum descent speed: except the attitude stabilization mode, the maximum speed at which the hand is controllable.

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Maximum horizontal speed: maximum horizontal speed in GPS- speed mode. [4] Motor idle settings Adjust the size of the motor after unlocking, disable, indicate not to turn. From very slow to fast, the speed at which the motor can reach is faster. [5] Maximum tilt angle: allows maximum tilt angle in all flight modes. [6] Fence setting (factory default limit is 200 meters high, distance is 500 meters) Height limit: height limit used to limit the flight height of an aircraft. The user can set the height of the fence as required and height limiting function on or off. Distance restriction: a horizontal distance used to restrict the flight of an aircraft. The user can set the half of the fence as required Triggering behavior: The behavior of an aircraft after reaching the boundary of a fence: The aircraft will not be able to break through the fence and fly freely within the fenced area. Landing, the vehicle will trigger automatic landing when it reaches the boundary of the fence. The return of the aircraft to the boundary of the fence will trigger automatic return. Noted： ü The height limit function of the fence is invalid under the attitude stabilization mode. ü The distance limit function of the fence is invalid under the attitude stabilization mode and

the attitude fixed height mode. [7] restore factory settings Click this button to confirm that all parameters for flight control will be restored to factory settings. d. Real t ime data The interface provides real-time display of flight control data and can be used for flight control fault diagnosis.

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[1] GPS data display box [2] IMU data display box [3] Barometer and magnetic compass data display box [4] Gesture data display box [5] Remote channel data display box e. Log Download The log is mainly used to analyze the flight data of the flight control, if users encounter abnormal flights to solve, you can download the log submitted to the Schweppe company analysis, to solve the problem.

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