Hobby People Super Multi-Rotor Controller User manual

Prior to installing and setting up your new Super Multi-Rotor Controller, it’s important that you
read, understand and abide by the cautions and warnings in this section. Failure to follow this
advice may result in damage to the Super Multi-Rotor Controller, your model’s other electronics or
even injury to yourself or others.
• Remove the rotor blades from your model prior to the initial setup and calibration process. This
will ensure there can be no injury or other damage should the motors power up unexpectedly.
Only after the setup and calibration process is complete and you’re fully aware of how the Super
Multi-Rotor Controller locks and unlocks the motors, should you install the rotor blades.
• Prior to connecting the Super Multi-Rotor Controller, your transmitter must be set up correctly and
the throttle range of each of your ESCs must be calibrated. Do not make any connections to the
Super Multi-Rotor Controller until told to in this User’s Guide.
• The Super Multi-Rotor Controller supports the use of different receiver types, however, only one
receiver type should be used at any one time.
• For the best performance, the Super Multi-Rotor Controller should be mounted on a flat, level
surface directly in the center of your model. In addition, the front of the Super Multi-Rotor Controller
should be toward the front of your model. Use the double-sided foam tape included to provide
some measure of vibration isolation. Do not hard-mount the Super Multi-Rotor Controller.
• The Super Flight Controller is compatible with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) ESCs only. Do not
use any other type of ESC (not common among hobby grade ESCs). In addition, your ESC’s
Governor Mode and Brake Mode (if supported) should be disabled.
• Increasing the gain too much can make your model very difficult to control and isn’t recommended.
• When the motors are unlocked, they will spin up at low throttle to stabilize your model in preparation
for flight. Be aware of this at all times to help prevent any chance of injury.
introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hobby People Super Multi-Rotor Controller. The Super
Multi-Rotor Controller is small and lightweight, and designed for use with 250 to 600 size
4-axis and 6-axis multi-copters. It supports configurations for four different flight modes
and four different receiver types, and features a built-in auto-stabilization function and
acceleration sensor for stable, controlled flight. The Super Multi-Rotor Controller is easy
to set up and calibrate and features an adjustable gain dial to fine-tune the sensitivity of your model’s
flight controls. The Super Multi-Rotor Controller includes double-sided foam mounting tape, two
pre-wired flight control adapters and a gain adjustment tool.
• Small and Lightweight - Designed for Use with 250 to 600 Size 4-Axis and 6-Axis Multi-Copters
• Built-In Auto-Stabilization Function and Acceleration Sensor for Stable, Controlled Flight
• Supports Four Different Flight Modes: ‘X4’, ‘+4’, ‘X6’ and ‘HEX6’
• Compatible with Standard, S-Bus, DSM2 and DSMX Receivers
• Adjustable Gain Dial to Fine-Tune Flight Sensitivity
• Easy to Set Up and Calibrate
features
specifications
cautions and warnings
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• Operating Voltage Range: 3.6V to 8.4V
• Operating Current: 60mA
• Processor: 32-Bit ARM®
• Output Rate: 360Hz
• Dimensions: 1.69 x 1.14 x 0.51” (43 x 29 x 13mm)
• Weight: 0.31 Ounces (9g)
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flight mode and receiver type setup
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The Super Multi-Rotor Controller supports four different flight modes and four different receiver
types. Using a toothpick or similar non-metallic instrument, adjust DIP switches 1 and 2 to choose
the flight mode that matches your multi-copter’s setup (illustrated below), then adjust DIP switches
3 and 4 to choose the receiver type that matches the receiver type you’re using. See table below.
overview and mounting
Mount the Super Multi-Rotor Controller into
your model, using the piece of double-sided
foam tape included.
Make sure that the front of the Super
Multi-Rotor Controller is orientated toward
the front of your model and that it’s mounted
on a flat, level surface, directly in the center of
center of your model.
‘+4’
‘X4’
‘HEX6’
‘X6’
Standard
S-BUS
DSM2
DSMX
White
Blue
Yellow
Purple
flight
mode
switch
position
receiver
type
led
status
switch
position
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
Clockwise Motor Rotation ‘R’
Counter-Clockwise Motor Rotation ‘L’
ESC3
FRONT
ESC1 ESC2
ESC4
‘X4’
ESC1
ESC2
ESC4 ESC3
‘+4’
FRONT
‘X6’
ESC1 ESC4
ESC6 ESC3
ESC5 ESC2
FRONT
ESC6 ESC3
ESC5 ESC2
ESC4 ESC1
‘HEX6’
FRONT
Setup Button
Gain Dial
DIP SwitchesStatus LED
DSM2/DSMX
Receiver Port
S-BUS
Receiver Port
ESC Ports
Standard Receiver Ports
TOP
Negative
Positive
Signal
Do not make any connections between your receiver or ESCs and the Super Multi-Rotor
Controller until after setting up your transmitter and calibrating the throttle control range of
each of your ESCs. For more information, see the Transmitter Setup and ESC Calibration section on
the next page.
Switch Position Indicated in Black

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Following the diagram on the previous page that matches the model
type you have, plug each of your model’s ESCs into the matching ESC
ports in the Super Multi-Rotor Controller. Next, plug the included throttle
adapter between the THR port in the Super Multi-Rotor Controller and the
throttle port in your receiver, then plug the flight control adapter between
the A.E.R. port in the Super Multi-Rotor Controller and the aileron (yellow
wire), elevator (red wire) and rudder (brown wire) ports in your receiver.
When making these connections, pay careful attention to the polarity of the
different connections, both at the Super Multi-Rotor Controller (refer to the pin-out diagram in the
Overview and Mounting section) and your receiver. The aileron, elevator and rudder connectors are
single wires and should be connected to the signal pin in those receiver channel ports.
DSM2 and DSMX Receiver Binding:
If you’re using a standard or S-BUS receiver, bind your transmitter and receiver pair following
the instructions in your transmitter User’s Guide. If you’re using a DSM2 or DSMX receiver, follow
the steps below to bind the transmitter and receiver pair along with the Super Multi-Rotor Controller.
1) Connect your receiver to the DSM2/DSMX Receiver Port, then set DIP switches 3 and 4 for receiver
type Standard or S-BUS. Plug your model’s flight battery into its power adapter to power ON the
Super Multi-Rotor Controller and wait for 2 seconds, then disconnect the flight battery.
2) Set DIP switches 3 and 4 to match the receiver type you’re using (DSM2 or DSMX), then plug the
flight battery in again to power ON the Super Multi-Rotor Controller. Once your receiver’s bind LED
begins to flash, turn on your transmitter to complete the binding procedure.
transmitter setup and esc calibration
Prior to making any connections to the Super Multi-Rotor Controller, you must set up your transmitter
and calibrate the throttle control range of each of your ESCs.
Transmitter Setup:
The transmitter you choose should be a
4-channel or more computer radio. Create a
new standard aircraft model (normal wing,
normal tail, one aileron servo, etc.) and ensure
all programming values are set to their default
values. Trim and sub-trim should be zero, all
mixing controls should be turned off, throttle hold should be disabled, all channel high and low EPAs
should be set to -100% to +100% (or both 100%, depending on transmitter brand) and servo reversing
values should be set as shown in the table. In addition, if you’re using an S-BUS, DSM2 or DSMX
receiver, make sure that the output channel sequence matches what’s shown in the table.
ESC Throttle Range Calibration:
Bind your transmitter and receiver following the instructions in your transmitter User’s Guide. One at a
time, connect each ESC/Motor to your receiver’s throttle channel port and calibrate the ESC’s throttle
range and verify that the motor is throttling up and down as expected. Don’t worry about the direction
the motor is turning yet. That can be changed (if necessary) after all connections are made.
connections
transmitter calibration
When you use the Super Multi-Rotor Controller for the first time or change to a new or different receiver,
you must calibrate the Super Multi-Rotor Controller to your transmitter.
1) Pull the throttle stick all the way back and center the elevator/aileron stick. Turn your transmitter
ON, then plug your model’s flight battery into its power adapter to power ON the Super Multi-Rotor
Controller. The Status LED will flash twice to indicate what flight mode and receiver type is
configured, then turn solid green, indicating the motors are locked.

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If you should have trouble with any of the steps listed in this User's Guide, have any questions, or
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Hobby People shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use of this product. As Hobby People has no control over the use, setup,
modification or misuse of this product, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of using this
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transmitter calibration, continued....
2) Press and HOLD the Setup button to start the calibration process. The Status LED will go out.
Continue to HOLD the Setup button until the Status LED illuminates again (after ~ 5 seconds).
Release the Setup button. The calibration process is now complete.
control sensor calibration
gain adjustment
locking and unlocking the motors
The control sensor should be calibrated after installing the Super Multi-Rotor Controller or if your
model seems unusually difficult to control or unstable.
1) Set your model on a flat, level surface. Do not move it during the calibration process. Pull the
throttle stick all the way back, then turn your transmitter ON. Plug your model’s flight battery into its
power adapter to power ON the Super Multi-Rotor Controller. The Status LED will flash twice to
indicate what flight mode and receiver type is configured, then turn solid green, indicating the
motors are locked.
2) Move and HOLD the throttle stick all the way forward and all the way left (full throttle and full left
rudder position). The Status LED will go out. Continue holding the throttle stick in this position until
the Status LED illuminates green again (after ~ 5 seconds). Return the throttle stick to its lowest
position. The calibration process is now complete.
The gain dial is used to fine-tune the sensitivity of your model’s flight controls. For the first few flights,
we suggest using a low value, then increase the gain value on successive flights until you’re happy
with the results. Decreasing the gain value (turn counter-clockwise) will reduce the control sensitivity
and increasing the gain value (turn clockwise) will increase the control sensitivity. Increasing the gain
too much can make your model very difficult to control and isn’t recommended.
To Unlock the Motors - With the throttle stick pulled all the way back, push the throttle stick all the way
to the right. Hold it in this position until the motors spin up at low speed and the Status LED flashes
green. You now have control over the throttle.
To Lock the Motors - With the throttle stick pulled all the way back, push the throttle stick all the way to
the left. Hold it in this position until the motors shut off and the Status LED is solid green.
If the motors do not lock and unlock, check the throttle channel high and low EPAs. They should
be -100% to +100% (or both 100%, depending on transmitter brand). In addition, the unlock and
lock controls are opposite of what’s described, reverse your transmitter’s rudder channel.
checking the flight controls
For the first flight of your model, check that each motor is turning the correct direction, as shown in
the diagram on page 2 that matches the model type you have. If one or more motors is turning the
wrong direction, swap any two of the ESC/motor wires to change the motor direction. Next, check
the flight control directions to ensure they’re correct. If necessary, change the transmitter servo
reversing settings to correct any flight control direction errors.