CYCLOPS STORM OSD Series User manual

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CYCLOPS STORM OSD V1.1 MANUAL
Thank you for buying and using our CYCLOPS OSD series of products. Please read this manual carefully
before use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connection Diagrams.....................................................................................................................................2
Main STORM OSD Board Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................2
1- or 2-Battery configuration options........................................................................................................3
Current Sensor Wiring Diagram (using a T plug)........................................................................................5
GPS Module Installation ............................................................................................................................5
System Configuration.....................................................................................................................................6
Menu Page One Options and Usage ..............................................................................................................8
Menu Page Two Options and Usage ............................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................11
Symbol Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................14
STORM OSD accessories...............................................................................................................................15
Upgrade Instructions ...................................................................................................................................16

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
MAIN STORM OSD BOARD WIRING DIAGRAMS
Note: When mounting the STORM OSD main board to the aircraft please ensure main board is
installed level and with the small white plane design pointing in the direction of the crafts nose.

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1- OR 2-BATTERY CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Sample 1 Battery Setup
Sample 2 Battery Setup

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The above images show sample configurations for either 1- or 2-battery setups. Please note
these are only general samples and your particular installation may vary. The key difference
between the setups is in Sample 1 the main power battery also provides power to the STORM
OSD and your video equipment where in Sample 2 you have a separate battery for the STORM
OSD and video equipment.
NOTE: The STORM OSD will provide 12V power to the camera and video transmitter. If your
camera or video transmitter do not support 12V power you are required to provide power
through an alternative method.
It is important to note that power from the receiver supply is used for the servos. Use three
wire leads (positive, ground and signal) for connecting the receiver to the STORM OSD and then
to the servos. When signal from the receiver is lost the STORM OSD will provide the signal to
the servos but the power continues to come from the receiver supply.
The following image describes the BAT jumper and it’s usage in more detail:
Important: Choose the correct power jumper configuration:
To use the system power, short circuit pins 1 and 2. (System power must be 12V, or 3S
LiPo batteries)
For separate OSD/video 12V or 3S LiPo equipment battery, remove the jumper cap and
use pins 2 and 3.

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CURRENT SENSOR WIRING DIAGRAM (USING A T PLUG)
GPS MODULE INSTALLATION

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Use the above diagrams and notes to properly connect the STORM OSD and GPS module.
Switch on the power. The red light on the STORM OSD main board will flash. On your
attached display device you will see the following boot interface:
NOTE: If the STORM OSD main-board is not placed level when powered on, there will be a
small plane icon flashing on the screen and the STORM OSD will not enter the operating
mode. The plane icon is visible in the screenshot above.
To enter the main menu of the STORM OSD press the ‘UP’and ‘DOWN’buttons on the
key pad at the same time. Use the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ buttons to move the cursor. The
‘OK’button should be used to confirm various options.

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Main Menu Page One
Main Menu Page Two

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MENU PAGE ONE OPTIONS AND USAGE
Options
Usage
Comments
BAT SCALE
mAh alarm value
When power consumption reaches the set value, the battery capacity
symbol and value will flash. The mAh consumption rate can be adjusted
between 0%-200% to correct for current sensor inaccuracies.
Recommended steps to set the consumption rate for best accuracy:
1.Fully charge a battery.
2.Fly your airplane as you normally would.
3.When your flight is complete, note the mAh used as displayed in the
STORM OSD (mAh_OSD).
4.Charge the battery used again and record how many mAh were charged
back into the battery (mAh_CHARGER).
5.Consumption Rate % Value = ( mAh_CHARGER/mAh_OSD) X 100.
RESET CURRENT
Reset the current
sensor to zero
To be used upon first use or after replacing the current sensor.
SEV
CENTER
Servo center
confirmation
Please make a test flight of the aircraft and adjust the center point of
control surfaces using your transmitter. After modifying the zero point of
servos on your transmitter, activate this option on the STORM OSD so the
STORM OSD learns the new center points of the transmitter aileron and
elevator. Also ensure your receiver failsafe positions match these new
zero points.
AIL
Aileron reverse
setting
After properly configuring the STORM OSD and powering it on, switch
the flight mode to PA. Tip the aircraft in the roll and pitch directions.
Ensure the control surfaces react appropriately to right to motion. If it is
reacting in the opposite direction needed, use the reverse settings to
correct.
ELE
Elevator reverse
setting
TRIM
Fine adjustment of
STORM OSD main
board installation
balance
AUTO: Place your plane on a flat and level surface. Choose this option to
have the STORM OSD reset the center point of roll and pitch.
MANUAL: Power on the STORM OSD and place the aircraft on either a flat
and level surface or at the same pitch attitude the airframe requires for
level flight. Through the video interface observe the pitch and roll angle
parameters. If the pitch and roll are not displaying 0, you should use this
option to compensate. For instance: P-3, R+5, you would adjust the P to -3
, R to +5 for the TRIM, exit the menu, and observe the parameters again.
Do this until they display 0 at flat and level.
NOTE: You will need to set these options upon initial installation of the
STORM OSD and anytime you move the STORM OSD to a new aircraft.

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ELEVON
ELEVON linkage
Used for flying wing designs. If you set this option to Y, you must disable
the mixed controls for ELEVON on the remote transmitter.
ROLL
GAIN
Roll sensitivity
Adjustment of the roll sensitivity
ANG
Maximum turn angle
Default: 20 ° , Maximum: 45 °
PITCH
GAIN
Pitch sensitivity
Adjustment of the pitch sensitivity
ANG
Maximum pitch angle
Default: 10 ° , Maximum: 20 °
RTH ALT
Automatic Return To
Home height
Default: 100m, Maximum: 500m
RESET GYRO
Gyro calibration
You must recalibrate the Gyro before the first use (very important.) Also,
reset the Gyro if the STORM OSD has not been used for a long time.
During calibration, STORM OSD main board must be placed horizontally,
and strictly remains still.
RSSI
Signal Strength
Indicator
You need to confirm the maximum and minimum value for RSSI in the
configuration menu. During flight when the RSSI value falls below 5% the
display will disappear and the radio icon will flash to warn you that the signal
is too low or lost. The RSSI will not show if the min and max settings for RSSI
are equal.

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Option
Usage
Comments
MAX
RECORDING
Use to record
maximum values of
flight data
When set to “ON” the STORM OSD will record the max speed, max
distance, max height, and max lift rate after the aircraft. If the max
recorded speed is lower than 10km/h (6.2MPH) and the max recorded
height is lower than 10m (32.8ft), the STORM OSD will display the max
records with the word MAX flashing on the screen.
HEADING HOLD
PA Heading mode
selection
This option allows you to utilize course lock when in PA mode.
RTH ALT HOLD
RTH mode
selection
You can choose to lock the current height at time of RTH activation or
utilize a preset height in RTH mode. If this option is off (set to N), the
plane will climb/descend to the preset height.
VIDEO FORMAT
Video format
selection
Video input format choices are PAL, NTSC and AUTO. If you choose
the AUTO option the OSD will automatically adjust the OSD display
according to the input video format. The system will default to PAL
when no video input is detected.
AHI ON
Display the AHI
onscreen
You may choose to show or hide the AHI (Artificial Horizon Indicator)
on the operating screen. The size of the AHI may be adjusted to fit
your monitor using the percentage values.
PA SAFE RANGE
Activate fence
mode
In PA mode if your aircraft range is greater than the value set here the
STORM OSD will automatically enter RTH mode until you switch back
to manual mode. Set this value to 0 to disable fence mode.
GPS DATA
Display GPS data
on-screen
You may choose to display the GPS coordinates on-screen. If this
option is set to ‘Y’ the coordinates will show on every operating
screen. If set to ‘N’ it will display only on the RTH screen.
EXIT
Exit the setting menu
When you exit the menu, the STORM OSD will save all settings.
MENU PAGE TWO OPTIONS AND USAGE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. After correctly setting your menu options, exit the menu to enter the flight
mode. Pressing the UP button will switch between display modes (which will be
saved if powered off).
2. As GPS begins searching for satellites the number of acquired satellites is displayed
next to the GPS strength icon in the upper right corner. A flashing icon indicates weak
or unreliable GPS strength and cannot be used for navigation. With good GPS signal,
the satellite acquisition process should last for 1-5 minutes.
3. Press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds to switch between metric and standard.
The STORM ODS’s setup will be saved upon power off. (The RTH choice in the menu
will also switch between metric and standard based on this setting.)
4. You may connect the Flight Mode Control interface to any three-way switch or knob
channel on your control transmitter unit. After the GPS signal has been acquired you
may choose flight mode using your assigned switch/knob. The Flight Mode Control
options are: manual mode, manual stabilization model (PA), and automatic return
mode (RTH). You may set the chosen switch/knob to the RTH mode for the failsafe
setting, which may assist in returning your aircraft in the event of control signal loss.
When the STORM OSD controls the aircraft in RTH mode, the aircraft will first fly
directly back to the take-off (home) point. Once it nears the take-off location it will
begin to circle counter-clockwise with the take-off point in the center. (The height of the
counter-clockwise circling will be determined by the RTH ALT value setting in the menu.) If
the STORM OSD GPS is unable to attain a satellite signal, the system is only able to
operate in Manual and PA mode.
When PA or RTH mode is selected, flight control is managed by the OSD unit acting
on inputs from the accelerometers built into the Storm OSD. In Manual mode, flight
control is managed by your input to the transmitter sticks. When in PA or RTH
mode, the OSD needs the same mechanical ratios to affect satisfactory control as
you need in Manual mode. The OSD inputs are equivalent to using 100% stick travel
"weight" so your transmitter stick inputs need to be set to 100% travel weight and
the mechanical linkage adjusted to achieve satisfactory control no matter which
mode is selected. In general, if you receive unstable flight or oscillating flight in PA
or RTH mode, adjust the mechanical throw travel of your model first.
5. Before takeoff, press the reset button on the control pad in order to reset all
parameters. (This operation will reset altitude, distance, timer, current and mAh

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consumed). Note: do not press the button for an extended time or the unit will
make the metric/standard conversion.
6. Should the STORM OSD detect 0 volts on the system power battery, voltage, current
and mAh consumed of power batterywillnotbedisplayed.
7. Your STORM OSD can display RSSI voltage (receiver signal strength indicating
voltage) with a range from: 0.1-3.3V. When the voltage is below 0.1v the STORM
OSD will not display this parameter. In order to properly display RSSI voltage, you
may be required to open your receiver make changes including soldering. The
STORM OSD manufacturer bears no responsibility for any damage as a result this
operation procedure.
8. The STORM OSD heats up during operation; this is normal.
9. The STORM OSD does not control throttle during failsafe or RTH operation.
Recommended receiver failsafe settings (NOTE: please consult the instructions
provided with your receiver to program failsafe setup):
Throttle: set to a value high enough to allow the plane to fly! A common value
is 65%
Aileron, Elevator, Rudder must be in a neutral position.
Channel for flight mode must be set for RTH.
10. The Display Control (DIS) port may be connected to any switch on your control
transmitter unit to switch between fighter and concise surface display. In concise
surface display the direction representing a return to the take-off (home) point is
indicated with a line on screen. (This is noted with the ‘H’ on the image below.) If
the ‘H-line line’ is in the middle and not flashing it indicates the plane is heading
directly towards the take-off point. When the ‘H-line’is in the middle and is
flashing, it indicates the plane is flying 180 degree away from the take-off point.
Your choice of display will not be stored upon power off.

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Fighter Display Icons
Concise Display Icons

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SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS
Power Alarm When the power consumption of the system reaches the value
prescribed by BAT SCALE in the menu, this symbol will appear and flash to alarm.
Semi-Manual Stabilization ModeWhen flight mode is switched to stabilization
mode this symbol will appear. At this time the aileron is in auto-balance mode, and the
STORM OSD will maintain fixed altitude flight.
Height Locks and Heading Locks In PA flight mode with the elevator stick in the
neutral position the system will lock and maintain altitude at the time of PA activation; the lock
symbol will appear next to your altitude. When you operate the elevator joystick the height
lock symbol will disappear and you may change the flight altitude. When the elevator joystick is
returned to neutral position the height lock symbol re-appears and the new current altitude is
used for altitude hold.
In PA flight mode, should you have heading hold enabled and the aileron stick is in the neutral
position, the lock symbol will appear next to your heading. When you operate the aileron stick,
the lock symbol will disappear and you may change the flight heading. When the aileron
joystick is returned to neutral position the height lock symbol re-appears and the new current
heading is used for heading hold.
Note: If you have elevator and aileron stick centered and you do not see the lock symbol in PA
mode, you must re-set the SEV CENTER option in the menu.
Return to Home
Mode
Posture Alarm This symbol indicates the system's measurement for posture value
is not accurate. The aircraft may only be operated manually. Switching flight mode to PA and
RTH is not allowed.
Possibilities causes for posture alarm:
1. Excessive aircraft vibration.
2. The first 10 seconds after starting the STORM OSD.
3. The aircraft's roll angle exceeds 45 degrees.
4. After a violent flight maneuver (i.e. spiral, extended inverted flight, etc.)

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STORM OSD ACCESSORIES
Name
Number
Parameters
STORM OSD main board
1
GPS module
1
10Hz
GPS cable
1
20cm-long
Current and voltage sensors
1
30V 100A
Current sensor cable
1
20cm-long
Servo cable
4
20cm-long
Switch board
1
Switch board cable
1
40cm-long
Settings button
1

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UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack the update file.
2. Install the driver using the InstallDrivers.exe file.
3. Power on the STORM OSD and connect the update kit to the main board as shown in
the pictures below.

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4. Update the firmware by opening the STORM OSD update.exe file.
The update progress i s s h o w n a s i n d i c a t e d above, DO NOT disconnect the
update kit or cut off the power supply of STORM OSD.
5. Click on OK to finish the update. T hen r e m o v e power f r o m t h e STORM OSD
and remove the update kit.
6. During the first power up after updating your STORM OSD, please ensure the STORM
OSD is level for flight. If this is not the case you will have incorrect Pitch and Roll values
and you will need to access the TRIM settings to correct for the errors.

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Please use this product strictly complying with relevant state laws and regulations. This
manual provides the detailed instructions of the product's installation and debugging use
it correctly on the basis of full understanding. During the flight, please stay away from the
crowd or the buildings, CYCLOPS shall not be liable for any losses caused by improper use.
When there is updated software, modified version, or renewed instructions, please pays
close attention to the agent’s website updates in time. CYCLOPS reserves the rights to the
final explanation of this manual.
The following conditions are not covered by warranty：
1. Repair, change specification, replaces components by yourself and etc.
2. Damage caused by improper use, such as connection error.