FLYBOT FLUX User manual

FLUX
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User Manual
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Please read this manual carefully
and follow the instructions
Index
1 Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................3
2 Part List........................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Specification.................................................................................................................................
4 What else you need......................................................................................................................
5 Wing Assembly.............................................................................................................................8
5.1 Carbon rods.......................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Balsa elevons.......................................................................................................................9
5.3 Rudder horns......................................................................................................................11
5.4 Servo and Linkage..............................................................................................................11
5.5 Winglets.............................................................................................................................. 13
5.6 Taping and Finish................................................................................................................ 14
6 Fuselage Assembly....................................................................................................................15
6.1 Fuselage preparations........................................................................................................15
6.2 Component installation / Servo extension cables................................................................16
6.3 Camera mount.................................................................................................................... 1
6.4 Motor.................................................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Wing mounts.......................................................................................................................19
6.6 Fuselage finish....................................................................................................................20
Flying.......................................................................................................................................... 21
.1 Attaching the Wings............................................................................................................21
.2 Control surface...................................................................................................................22
.3 Center of Gravity................................................................................................................. 23
.4 Maiden Flight...................................................................................................................... 24
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Thank you for purchasing the FLUX.
Fly safe, have fun!
1 Safety Instructions
•Choose your flying location wisely. Check for hazards and avoid endangering you, others,
animals or property.
•Don't fly in storms, strong winds, and generally bad weather.
•Never fly near people, houses, traffic, airports or powerlines.
•Check the regulations on RC model flying in your country.
•Do a pre-flight check. Do it every(!) time you take off. Check if the wings are firmly attached
and fully inserted. Check the control surfaces, motor and propeller.
•Not recommended for children under twelve. Children should be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
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2 Part List
24x M3 x 10mm raised head screw
4x M3 x 16mm raised head screw
10x Spacer bolts 30mm
2x Main plate
1x Cam shield
1x Motor mount
2x cam mount
2x Wing mount B
2x Wing mount A
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2x Wing (left & right)
2x Carbon rod 330 x 5 x 1mm
2x Carbon rod 8 x Ø5mm
2x Carbon rod 198 x Ø5mm
2x Balsa elevons
2x Rudder horn
2x Winglets
4x Plastic screw M4x25mm
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1x Hook & loop strap
2x Sets of servo linkages
2x Servo extension cables
4x Wing mount C
2x Optional antenna mount
1x Motor spacer
1x Decal
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3 S ecification
Wing span: 900mm
Length: ~300mm
Take off weight: 500-800g
Fuselage Material High quality carbon fiber, Polyamid
Wing load: 30 – 50 g/dm²
Center of gravity 132mm (see chapter .3)
4 Tools
•Cutter
•Wide transparent scotch tape
•Superglue
•Side cutter or metal saw
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5 Wing Assembly
5.1 Carbon rods
Left wing & right wing
2x 8x5mm carbon rods
2x 198x5mm carbon rods
2x 330x6x1mm carbon rods
Put the rods in the corresponding slots on the left & right wing. Make sure, that the carbon rods are
inserted fully and lay flat on the bottom of the slot. Glue them in place using superglue.
The Superglue drys a bit slower inside the slots. Activator shortens the time a bit.
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5.2 Balsa elevons
2x Balsa elevon
Tape
Use tape or foil to cover all sides of the elevons to protect them from dirt and water and make them
more ridgid.
To attach the elevons to the wings, we recommend the following procedure:
Use high grade wide (~5cm) scotch tape. Cut a piece almost as
long as the elevon. Put the tape on the bottom side (elevon is
upside down in the picture) of the elevon so that half of the tape
overlaps.
Put the wing bottom up and bring the elevon to the wing. Hold the elevon in full top deflection. Now
press the overlapping tape gently onto the wing. Start in the middle and work your way to both
ends. After the tape is in place press it firmly onto the wing.
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Fold the elevon to the other side so that it lays on the bottom side of the wing. You should see a bit
of bent tape between the wing and the elevon. Make sure the edge of the rudder is aligned to the
edge of the wing.
Use another strip of tape and cover the hinge and secure it in place. Take care that both tapes are
touching to make a strong hinge.
For the hinge to have its full strength the ta es have to touch each other!
Fold the elevon back and check if it can be easily moved and has little play.
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