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ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit (#80100) Information and Assembly Guide
Features
Six-rotor system with fixed-pitch blades
Propeller P8X32A microcontroller flight control board
Pre-programmed with flight-control software
Custom plates protect motors and electronics
Designed to easily attach a camera mount
Great for FPV (First-Person-View) Camera Systems
Specifications
Weight, without battery: 2.7 lbs (1.23 kg) fully assembled
Payload capacity, excluding battery: ~ 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Average assembly time: 8 hours
Height (assembled): 9 in (23 cm)
Rotor-to-rotor width (centers): 22 in (55.9 cm)
Additional Items Required
RC radio controller and receiver, 5-channel minimum for flight
2 LiPo Batteries, 3000 to 4400 mAh 3-cell 30 C discharge rate
LiPo Battery Charger
PC running Windows to configure the control board firmware for
Y6 operation
Application Ideas
Hobby RC flying
Aerial photography
Flying tele-presence platform
CAUTION: READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (PAGE 2) BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION!
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READ THIS FIRST – IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
READ ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE
ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION!
WARNING: CUTTING HAZARD. Rotating ELEV-8 Y-6 blades can cut skin and
underlying tissues. Stay away from a powered ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter and
never become complacent during operation.
WARNING: ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. Secure long hair and loose clothing
or jewelry when building, testing, and operating your ELEV-8 Y-6
Multicopter to avoid entanglement with motors.
WARNING: EYE HAZARD. Always wear eye protection when assembling,
soldering, operating, or repairing your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter.
Customer agrees to fly at Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) approved
flying fields, maintaining insurance through their AMA membership.
Inform yourself of and follow all current federal, state, and local laws
regarding the use of hobby RC aircraft in the area where you plan to
operate your ELEV-8 Multicopter craft. Review the FAA’s rules in entirety –
you are responsible for following them.
An ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter assembled and used as directed in this document
is an RC hobby aircraft and does not constitute the use of an autonomous
UAV or drone. Modifying your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter to function as an
autonomous UAV or drone is not supported, recommended, or endorsed by
Parallax Inc. If you choose to modify your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter to
function as an autonomous UAV or drone, you do so entirely at your own
responsibility and risk.
This kit is not for beginners. Advanced mechanical skill is required for
building and flying an ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter. RC aircraft experience is
highly recommended.
Follow the instructions carefully; incorrect assembly of your ELEV-8 Y-6
Multicopter could cause risk of catastrophic equipment failure, personal
injury to you or others, and property damage.
Perform initial electronic speed controller (ESC) programming before
installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before
reprogramming the ESCs.
Establish and test the radio link between the RC controller and RC receiver
before installing the propeller blades. Remove propeller blades before
testing a different controller.
Always disconnect the battery when not in use.
Store your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter and its radio controller out of reach of
children, pets, and those who do not know how to use them safely.
Only operate your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter in an area with no children,
unsecured pets, or livestock, which can be harmed by contact with rotating
blades. For example, children and dogs may try to jump and catch a flying
Y-6 Multicopter, or may run to investigate one that has just landed.
Only operate your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter outdoors and away from crowded
areas. All observers should stand a safe distance
behind
the operator.
Only operate your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter in an environment where you can
maintain unobstructed visual contact with it. Do not operate at night, or
where there is fog, smoke, or dust that could limit visibility.
Keep your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter dry! Do not submerge your ELEV-8 Y-6
Multicopter or operate it in rainy or damp conditions. Beware of sprinklers
and of landing in wet vegetation.
Check the wind speed before flying your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter. Even a
light breeze can make flying difficult for beginners. No one should fly in high
winds.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: PARALLAX INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND PERSONAL INJURIES, INCLUDING THAT TO LIFE AND HEALTH, RESULTING FROM THE CUSTOMER’S APPLICATION
AND USE OF ANY PARALLAX INC. PRODUCTS. YOU, THE CUSTOMER, ASSUME FULL AND UNLIMITED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL
CUSTOMER ELEV-8 Y-6 MULTICOPTER APPLICATIONS AND USES.
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Bill of Materials
This bill of materials is provided so you may inventory each bag in your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit before beginning construction. If you are
missing any parts, contact [email protected] directly for assistance. Note that some items are small sub-kits with additional components not
listed separately. Parts and quantities subject to change without notice. Some items are available online from www.parallax.com.
ELEV-8 Y-6 Kit Contents (#80100)
ELEV-8 Y-6 Hardware Kit (#80120)
ELEV-8 Y-6 Electronics Kit (#80110)
Part # Qty Description Part # Qty Description Part # Qty Description
31500
1
Hoverfly OPEN Board
712-00007 4 Washer, #6, 3/8" OD, Zinc 750-90002 6 Brushless 1000kV
700-10003
1
Safety glasses
700-00085 3 Screw, #6-32x1/8", Set, SS 721-80001 3 GemFan 10x4.5-C Regular Carbon
80130 1 ELEV-8 Y-6 Airframe Kit 700-00036 4 Nut, #4-40, Nylon 721-80000 3 GemFan 10x4.5-C Pusher Carbon
80120
1
ELEV-8 Y-6 Hardware Kit
713-00019
4
Spacer, #4,x1/8", NY
750-90000
6
HW30A ESC
80110 1 ELEV-8 Y-6 Electronics Kit 713-00043 16 Standoff, nylon, 4-40, 5/8" threaded 750-00056 21 16 AWG silicone wire, stranded, red
85000 1 ESC Programming Card 710-00036 12 Screw, 4-40, 3/8", PH, SS 750-00058 1.25 12 AWG silicone wire, stranded, blk
710-00042
4
Screw, 4-40, 1 1/4", PH, SS
750-00059
1.25
12 AWG silicone wire, stranded, red
ELEV-8 Y-6 Airframe Kit Contents (#80130) 710-00006 8 Screw,#4-40x1/2",PH,SS 800-00021 2 16" Red Pluggable Jumper-Male
Part # Qty Description 700-00024 4 Locknut, 4-40, 1/4" 800-00022 2 16" Black Pluggable Jumper-Male
730-00060
3
ELEV-8 Boom (Black)
710-00039
24
Screw, 3 x 6 mm, 0.5 thread, black
350-00044
1.5
Red LED Tape
721-80010 1 ELEV-8 Control Board Top Plate 710-00100 6 Screw, 4-40, 1/4", PH, Black 350-00045 3 White LED Tape
721-80002 1 Control Board Mounting Plate 720-28001 1 Light Pipe 452-00088 1 Nylon housing EC3 Plug 10-pack
721-80012 1 Y-6 Chassis Plate Top 725-00067 1 1.5 mm Hex Key 450-00050 2 3.5mm Gold Bullet Conn 10-Pk
721-80013 1 Y-6 Chassis Plate Bottom 700-00106 1 Loctite 242 800-00036 13.5 Heat-shrink 3/4" dia. tubing, clear
721-80006 6 ELEV-8 Motor Mount Bottom 900-00021 2 Nylon Strap, Black 800-00023 36 Heat-shrink 3/16" dia. tubing, black
730-00062 3 Y-6 Landing Gear Mounts 700-00059 24 Washer, Lock, #4, Internal Zinc 800-00039 3 Heat-shrink 1/2" dia. tubing, black
721-80014 3 Y-6 Landing Gear(carbon fiber rods) 700-00093 12 Zip Tie, 4", Black 800-00080 5 3-wire extension, 22AWG, F/F, 8"
120-00006 0.5 5" Red/White Checkered Sticker
120-00007 1 5" Black/White Checkered Sticker
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ELEV-8 Y-6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are for assembling the ELEV-8 Y-6 in its most standard configuration. Some steps are optional; we’ll explain those along the
way. The ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter platform is designed for creative experimentation and adaptation; however, we recommend that you try the
standard configuration first, and then experiment at your own educated risk.
These instructions are available online as a full-color PDF; go to www.parallax.com and search “80100”.
Preparation
1. Read the entire assembly instructions before beginning.
Assembly and testing takes about eight hours on average.
2. If you are missing any components, email
[e-mail] or call 888-512-1024 (inside
continental US) or 916-624-8333.
3. Gather all of the additional items and tools required.
4. Charge your LiPo batteries with their charger.
Additional Items Required
RC radio controller and receiver, 5-channel minimum for flight
2 LiPo Batteries, 3000 to 4400 mAh 3-cell 30 C discharge rate
LiPo Battery Charger
PC running Windows to configure the control board firmware for
Y6 operation
Tools Required
Soldering iron, solder, and flux
Component vise
#1 Phillips screwdriver
1/4 inch wrench, box-end or socket
11/32 inch wrench or nut driver
Wire strippers/cutters (12-16 AWG)
Scissors
Needle-nose pliers
Ruler or measuring tape
Heat gun or blow dryer (for heat-shrink tubing)
Step 1: Motor Set Screws
Start by applying Blue Loctite to the motor set screws, to prevent them from coming loose during flight and causing equipment failure.
1. Locate the Blue Loctite 242, the six motors, and the 1.5 mm Hex Key in the ELEV-8 Hardware Kit.
2. Refer to the drawing on the next page. Using the Hex Key, carefully remove the Motor Set Screws (item 2) from each motor (item 1). The
screws may be very tight; be careful not to break your Hex Key.
3. For each motor, apply a small amount of Blue Loctite to the Set Screw threads and carefully reinstall the screws. Seat each screw firmly but
do not over-tighten. Allow the Blue Loctite to set for 10 minutes. It fully cures in 24 hours.
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Step 2: Solder the Motor and ESC Speed Controller Connectors
In this step you will solder long leads to the motors. Then, you will solder EC3 connectors to each lead and each Electronic Speed Controller
(ESC). The EC3 connectors will give you the ability to switch around the wire connections when you check your motor direction later in the build.
Be sure to use all of the same “gender” for the leads, and all of the opposite “gender” for the speed controllers. Follow the instructions below.
1. Gather together your motors, the red 16 AWG wire, EC3 connectors, wire cutters, wire stripper, ruler, and soldering supplies.
2. Using a ruler and wire cutters, measure and cut eighteen lengths of the red 16 AWG wire, each 14 inches (35.6 cm) long.
3. Use wire strippers to remove the insulation and expose about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) of metal at one end, and 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) at the other end.
4. Solder a wire (the 1/4-inch exposed end) to each lead on all six motors.
5. For this step, use all male or all female EC3 connectors (we used male EC3s here). To solder an EC3 connector to the opposite end of each
lead, insert the 1/8-inch exposed tip of the wire into the cup end of the bullet connector, and fill the cup with solder.
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6. If necessary, use wire strippers to expose
1/8 inch (0.3 cm) of metal on the end of
each speed controllers’ blue wire leads.
7. Solder an opposite-gender EC3 connector to
the end of each speed controllers’ blue leads.
8. Connect the male EC3 connectors to the
female EC3 connectors of your speed
controller, to verify that they fit properly.
9. Disconnect them again for now.
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Step 3: Apply Heat-shrink Tubing to Motor and ESC Leads
Heat-shrink tubing will protect the solder joints and prevent unintended electrical contact. In the top picture, the tubing is fully shrunk over the
motor-ESC lead solder joints. However, in the bottom picture, the tubing is only partially shrunk over an ESC lead’s EC3 connector. This keeps the
leads from accidentally making contact with each other, yet allows the connectors to be plugged and unplugged if needed when testing motor
connections in a later step.
1. Locate the length of 3/16” black tubing. Measure and
cut eighteen pieces, each 3/4-inch (1.9 cm) long.
2. Slip a piece of tubing over each solder joint on each
motor lead.
3. Apply heat with a heat gun or blow dryer to shrink the
tubing over the solder joint, as shown (top).
4. Measure and cut eighteen more pieces of heat-shrink
tubing, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) long.
5. Slide a piece of tubing over an ESC lead.
6. Plug in the opposite connector from the motor
assembly. Position the tubing to cover both connectors and solder joints.
7. Disconnect the motor assembly lead but keep the
tubing in place. Carefully apply heat to just the very
end of the tubing where it covers the ESC lead and
connector solder joint. Apply just enough heat to
secure the tube to the wire behind the connector, as
shown in the picture (right). Do not let the other end
of the tubing shrink.
8. Test that you can still plug and unplug the motor lead
connector into the ESC connector.
9. Repeat with the other 11 ESC leads, and then
disconnect the motors from the ESCs for now.
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Step 4: Motor Mount Assembly
In this step, you will attach the Motor Mounts and Motors to the Booms. DO NOT ATTACH THE PROPELLERS TO THE MOTORS YET.
1. Gather the items listed in the diagram on the next page.
2. Attach each Motor (item 1) to a Motor Mount Bottom plate (item 4). Use four 3 mm x 6 mm screws (item 9) for each motor.
3. Use two 3/8” Panhead Screws (item 6) and two Internal Tooth Lock Washers (item 7) to attach two 5/8” Nylon Standoffs (item 8) to one of
the Motor Mount bottom plates. Use two more 3/8” Panhead Screws and Internal Tooth Lock Washers to attach the second Motor Assembly
to the Nylon Standoffs (item 8).
4. One end of each Boom (item 3) has two holes spaced about one inch apart. Slide an
assembled Motor Mount on this end of each Boom so that the motor leads go through the
Boom tube. Holes in the Motor Mount plates will line up with the holes in the Boom.
PRO TIP: Tape together the leads of one motor on the ends, and also put a piece of tape
on the motor itself. Then, after you thread the leads of both motors through the Boom, you
will know which leads go to which motor.
5. Secure the Motor Mount assembly to its Boom with two 1” Pan Head Screws (item 2) and
two Lock Nuts (item 5).
6. Repeat this process for the other two Boom Assemblies.
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710-00039
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Step 5: Boom Accessories (optional but highly recommended)
Your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter Kit comes with two options for accessorizing the Booms: checkered tape and adhesive-backed LED light strips. You
can apply either, both, or none to the Booms.
Many people choose to put white LED strips and black/white tape on the two front Booms, and a red LED strip and red/white tape on the back
Boom.This makes it easy to identify the front and back of the multicopter during flight. If you wish to use both, apply the checkered tape before
applying the LED light strips.
1. Cut each sheet of checkered tape in half lengthwise to make two pieces. Apply a piece of black/white tape around two Booms. Then, apply a
piece of red/white tape around the third Boom.
2. Locate the black and red 22 AWG wires in the ELEV-8 Electronics Kit. Cut each 22 AWG wire into two pieces approximately 8 inches (20 cm)
long, and then strip 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) of insulation from each end. You will need three black leads and three red leads for the LED tapes.
3. Locate the two LED tape strips. The yellowish LEDs shine white, and the clear LEDs shine red. Cut the yellowish strip in half along the solid
black line. Now you have three 18” LED strips: two white and one red.
4. Each LED tape section has tiny (+) and (–) contacts on one end. Solder a red 22 AWG lead to each (+) contact and solder a black 22 AWG
lead to each (-) contact.
5. Peel the backing off of an LED tape section and wrap it along the
outside of a Boom (over the checkered tape), with the wires
pointing in towards the chassis holes.
6. Measure and cut three pieces of 3/4” clear heat-shrink tubing,
each 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long.
7. Slip the heat-shrink tubing over each Boom to cover the LED strip
and its solder joints, and apply heat to shrink it in place.
Cut here
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Step 6: Attach Landing Gear
In this step you will attach the carbon fiber rods to the landing gear mounts to make up the landing gear assembly. Refer to the diagram below
for the required parts in this step.
1. The carbon fiber rods have a 1/16” notch on one end. Insert this end into the landing gear mount, and be sure that the notch is facing the set
screw hole. This alignment will allow you to lock the carbon fiber rod in position.
2. Apply a light coating of Loctite to the set screw and insert the set screw into the landing gear mount. Using a small flat-head screwdriver,
tighten gently but do not over-tighten — you do not want to strip the head.
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Step 8: Attach Motor/Boom Assemblies to the Bottom
Chassis Plate
In this step, you will attach each Motor/Boom assembly to the Bottom Chassis Plate.
(The top chassis plate is the one with the Parallax and Y-6 logos engraved on it, do
not use this one.) Refer to the diagram on the next page for the items needed from
your kit.
1. Orientation of the Bottom Chassis Plate does matter!Make sure to attach the
Booms in the positions shown in the picture at right. The rear Motor/Boom
assembly (with the red checkered tape if you used it) mounts on the corner
between the two large holes in the Bottom Chassis Plate.
2. Locate the correct mounting holes on the Bottom Chassis Plate to use for the
rear Motor/Boom assembly
3. Position the rear Motor/Boom assembly (item 2) in the correct place on the
Bottom Chassis Plate (item 3). The Boom Tube will rest on the Landing Gear
Mount (item 5).
4. Thread two 1-1/4” long Pan-head Screws (item 4) up through the Chassis Plate,
through the Landing Gear Assembly, and into the Boom Tube. Secure each
screw into place with a threaded 5/8” Nylon Standoff (item 1).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to mount the remaining two Motor/Boom assemblies to the
other two corners of the Bottom Chassis Plate.
Attach Red
Boom between
largest holes
in bottom plate
Large
hole
Large
hole
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Step 9: LED Tape Leads
Once your Booms are all mounted, it is time to connect your LED leads together and to make the adapter for plugging them into the power
harness. You will need two male EC3 connectors and some 3/16 inch black heat-shrink tubing for this step.
1. Bring the leads from your LED tape together in the center of your chassis.
2. Solder the red leads together in an EC3 connector.
3. Solder the black LED tape leads into another EC3 connector
4. Cut two 3/4 inch lengths of the 3/16 inch heat-shrink tubing. Place the heat-shrink tubing over the solder joints at the base of the EC3
connectors and apply heat.
Solder red LED
tape leads
together
Solder black
LED tape leads
together
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Step 10: Solder the Power Harness Together
In this step, you will solder together your ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter’s
power harness. It will provide the connection between the battery
pack and the ESCs (and also the LED tape strips if you are using
them).
1. Find the black and red 12 AWG wires in your Electronics Kit;
these will be the power harness leads. Cut each piece in half to
give you (2) red and (2) black wires that are 6 inches long. Strip
½ inch of insulation off one end of each wire.
2. You should have two pieces of 12 AWG remaining, both 3 inches
long. Strip ½ inch of insulation off of one end, and ¼ inch off
of the other. These two wires will be used for connecting your
LEDs to your power harness.
3. Solder a female EC3 connector onto the ends of both 3 inch 12
AWG wires with ¼ inch of insulation removed. Now, cut two ¾
inch pieces of 3/16 inch black heat shrink and apply heat to
shrink the material. Your 3 inch wires should look like the ones
in the top right picture. Set these aside for now.
4. Strip an additional ¼ inch length of insulation off of the ESC
leads, as we will need more wire exposed to make the harness
and ensure a good solder connection. The bottom right figure
shows how your ESC’s leads should look after you trim them.
Before
Before
After
After
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5. Solder all of the ESCs, both 6 inch 12 AWG
wires, and the 3 inch 12 AWG red leads
together. Likewise, solder all of the black
leads together as shown in the picture to the
right.
6. Cut two 1-1/2 inch lengths of ½ inch black
heat shrink. Slip a piece of heat shrink onto
the two solder joints you just made. Ensure
the entire joint is covered by the heat shrink
before you apply heat.
7. Decide how long you want the 12 AWG
power harness leads to be. If you use the
layout shown below, you will be strapping
both batteries together using the strap holes
indicated, and you can trim the leads to
about 4 inches. If you are going to use a
custom layout to accommodate extra
electronics or anything else you may have,
decide how long to make your harness leads
and then trim them. Once the leads are
trimmed, strip 1/8 inch of insulation from the
end of each lead.
8. Locate the packet of gold bullet connectors
and plastic housings. You will need four
male bullet connectors, and two female blue
housings.
9. Solder a bullet connector onto the end of
each 12 AWG lead.
Battery (+)
Battery (-)
LED Tape (-)
LED Tape (+)
Holes for Velcro
battery straps
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10. Insert the bullet connectors into the flattened end of the
blue housings. Insert the red leads into the D-shaped
side, which also has a (+) on the housing. Insert the
black leads into the O-shaped side, also marked with a
(-) on the blue housing. It will take some force for the
bullet connectors to click into place.
PRO TIP: Use a flat-head screwdriver to hold the bullet
connector in the blue housing, and then use a hammer
to tap the connector into place. Give the wires a tug to
ensure they are properly seated and will not wiggle free.
11. Reposition the harness onto the chassis. Using a marker or method of your choosing, mark the ESCs so you can easily identify which lead
goes to what motor when we have the chassis completely assembled. Working clockwise from top to bottom, we will label the motors 1-6,
with the front left Boom’s top motor being 1, and the rear Boom’s bottom motor being 6. Ensure you mark each ESC’s body and servo lead
for an easier build later. Refer to the images below for the numbering process.
1 - Top
2 - Bottom
3 - Top
4 - Bottom
5 - Top
6 - Bottom
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12. Remove the harness from your chassis. Separate the motor wires coming out of the Booms and zip tie them together as shown, left.
13. Replace the harness back on the chassis, and position your ESCs where your motor wires are located per the last step for an easy hookup.
14. Once your ESCs are in position, zip tie them into place, and connect your motor leads to their ESC. For the time being, the motor to ESC
connections do not matter, as we will address this issue in a later step. Also, be sure to connect your LED leads to their power harness leads
so that you will have light!
15. Once you have everything connected, connect one of your batteries to your power harness. You should hear beeping from your motors, and
if you are using the LED tape, they should come on. If you do not, check your connections
Motor 1
Motor 2
Motor 3
Motor 4
Motor 5
Motor 6
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Step 11: Configure your Transmitter
1. For best results, follow the Transmitter Setting Recommendations in the table
below to configure your Transmitter.
2. Refer to the diagram below to see how your Transmitter’s 2-axis joystick controls
will translate into ELEV-8 Y-6 Multicopter motion with these settings.
Transmitter Setting Recommendations
Box Model Type
ACRO (Plane Mode)
End point
adjustment
Set to 50% initially. (If the ELEV-8 still seems too
reactive, reduce to 30% until you get used to flying it.)
Dual-Rates
(D/R)
100%
Channel
Reverse
Normal: Hi Tech Spektrum, JR brands
Reversed: Futaba brand
Trims
Centered
Sub-trims
Centered
Gain Adjust
Set Gain on 5th channel. Start with 25%, add or
subtract based on flight stability
Exponential
After gaining experience, add up to 30% into aileron
and elevator
Transmitter
Throttle
Aileron
Elevator
Rudder
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