PCS edventures RubiQ Technical specifications

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Get ready to meet RubiQ, your modular, open-source training drone! She’d get up to shake your hand, but as
you can see, she’s a little out of sorts right now. That’s where you come in. This guide includes your step-by-
step instructions for piecing RubiQ together. Follow them in reverse to disassemble. This kit includes all the
parts and tools needed for assembly, along with a few spares for any accidents along the road. Once RubiQ is
built, visit rubiq.edventures.com to access her online Conguration Guide. From there, you’ll need to have the
following standing-by in order to get RubiQ off the ground:
Battery: Any high-quality 3S 35C+ LiPo (2000-2500 mAh recommended)
Radio: Rubi’s receiver is compatible with FrSky radios
FPV Goggles: Rubi’s video transmitter is compatible with any 5.8 GHz goggles
Li-Po Compatible Balance Charger: Any
All these items are included in the full Discover Drones package and can be purchased, along with any spare
parts, at edventures.com/collections/drones
DISCLAIMER:
• Drones are powerful and can be dangerous — RubiQ is no exception. Flying requires experience
and thorough knowledge of ight safety. Only start ying after proper training and with a full
understanding of the drone regulations in your area.
• When cared for properly, LiPo batteries provide the reliable, lightweight power that makes
multirotor ight possible. However, LiPo batteries pose a severe re hazard if improperly charged
or poorly maintained. Review all battery warnings and instructions carefully, and follow all safety
procedures when handling LiPo’s.
• There’s always a slight chance that RubiQ’s motors could spin unexpectedly, causing bodily harm.
Play it safe: remove her props when inside and disconnect the battery whenever possible!
• Be sure the video antenna is attached whenever you connect the LiPo battery! Powering up any
drone without an antenna may cause permanent damage to the VTX (video transmitter).
PCS Edventures accepts no responsibility, or liability, for any injury, or damage, to persons or property, caused
by the use of RubiQ, radio transmitters, FPV goggles, LiPo batteries or LiPo battery chargers. PCS Edventures
also accepts no responsibility for damage caused to RubiQ by operating without a TX antenna installed or by
connecting cables in an improper conguration.
FLIGHT MANUAL
CAUTION

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INVENTORY
To build RubiQ, you’ll need:
Video Transmitter (VTX)
(Qty 1)
Power Distribution Board (PDB)
(Qty 1)
Lower Chassis
(Qty 1)
Arms
(Qty 4)
FPV Camera
(Qty 1)
Camera Mounts & Camera Screws
(Qty 2)
CW Motors
(Qty 2)
CCW Motors
(Qty 2)
M3x12 Screws
(Qty 12)
M3x7 Motor Screws
(Qty 16)
M3x6 Screws
(Qty 28)

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EXTRA PARTS:
• Camera Mounts and Camera Screws
• M3x6 Screws
• M3x7 Motor Screws
• M3x12 Screws
• 12mm Standoffs
• 25mm Standoffs
• Zip Ties
• Props
• Prop Nuts
Props
(Qty 4)
TX Antenna
(Qty1)
Battery Plate
(Qty 1)
Prop Nuts
(Qty 4)
Zip Ties
(Qty 5)
Battery Strap
(Qty 1)
LEGEND:
FLIP
2
REPEAT 2 TIMES
12mm Standoffs
(Qty 4)
25mm Standoffs
(Qty 16)

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TOP VIEW:
POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD
BOTTOM VIEW:
DIPSWITCH TO ADJUST
VIDEO (VTX) CHANNEL
RECEIVER (RX)
LED’s
MICRO-USB PORT
MOTOR
CONNECTORS
GPS
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
CAMERA
CONNECTOR
FLIGHT CONTROLLER
(Do not remove the foam; it's needed by
the barometer to accurately measure air pressure.) VIDEO TRANSMITTER (VTX)
CONNECTORS

BUILD PLAN
&
CONFIGURATION
GUIDE

6RubiQ BUILD PLAN
1
ASSEMBLY
PARTS 1
CAUTION
Orient the VTX so each pin slides into its own connector.
Hold the SMA connector below the board and tighten the nut with the prop wrench until snug. Do not
allow the SMA connector to twist as you tighten to avoid damaging the cable. Do not overtighten to avoid
stripping the threads.
CAUTION
Video Transmitter (VTX)
1
34
2
SMA Connector
Lock Washer
Lock Nut
Power Distribution Board (PDB)

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1
PARTS
ASSEMBLY
2
3 4
21
CAUTION
Attach all screws as rmly as possible to keep the frame stable during ight.
Camera Mounts 25mm Standoffs M3x6 Screws

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ASSEMBLY
PARTS 3
1
3
2
FPV Camera
Attach camera with wires close to PDB for
right-side-up camera feed.
CAUTION
Camera Screws

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ASSEMBLY
PARTS 4
CAUTION
Motors only attach to one side of the arms. Visually line up the mounting holes in the
arms with the mounting holes in the motors before inserting screws to ensure motors
are attached to the correct side of the arms.
4
1
3
4
2
CW Motors CCW Motors Arms M3x7 Motor Screws

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1
ASSEMBLY
PARTS 5
12
25mm Standoffs
M3x12 Screws
4
4
CW
CCW
CCW
CW
Install all four arms as shown,
with matching cables diagonal
to each other to avoid erratic
behavior in ight.
CAUTION

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1
PARTS
ASSEMBLY
6
CAUTION
Leave some slack when securing the receiver’s antenna. Too much tension will cause
the wire to separate and permanently damage the RX.
4
1
3
2
4
Zip Ties

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1
ASSEMBLY
PARTS 7
1
2
12mm Standoffs M3x6 Screws

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1
ASSEMBLY
PARTS 8
1
2
Lower Chassis M3x6 Screws

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ASSEMBLY
PARTS 9
12
3
CAUTION
Attach battery plate with the hole directly above the receiver to faciliate radio binding.
Battery Strap M3x6 ScrewsBattery Plate

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1
PARTS
ASSEMBLY
10
Always attach the TX antenna before connecting RubiQ to power to avoid
permanently damaging the VTX.
CAUTION
1
2
TX Antenna

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POST-BUILD INSPECTIONS
CAUTION
Make sure the VTX is properly installed so that none of the pins are exposed (see Step 1).
CAUTION
Make sure the VTX antenna base has been securely fastened with a wrench (see Step 1).
CAUTION
Make sure the camera cables exit from the top of the camera, close to PCB (see Step 3).
CAUTION
Make sure the arms with CCW (red) and CW (black) cables are installed with matching colors diagonal
from each other (see Step 5).
CAUTION
Make sure the hole in battery plate is directly above the receiver (RX) (see Step 9)
CAUTION
Always make sure props are removed before connecting to the battery indoors.
CAUTION
Always wear safety glasses when connecting the battery.

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ASSEMBLY
PARTS 11
Always charge and store LiPo batteries inside a reproof container.
FIRE RISK

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COMPONENTS
CONFIGURATION
Visit rubiq.edventures.com, click on Conguration in the top right corner of the page and begin the
RubiQ conguration process.
Step 1. Bind the RX to the Radio Controller.
Step 2. Verify RX Channels.
Step 3. Verify AUX Channels.
Step 4. Verify Failsafe.
Step 5. Verify Switches.
Step 6. Verify LED’s.
Step 7. Verify Motor Rotation.
Step 8. Calibrate ESC’s.
Step 9. Calibrate Accelerometer.
Step 10. Set Magnetic Declination.
At the end of a successful conguration, INAV’s Pre-arming checks, found in the Setup tab, will show all
categories with a green check mark except for “Compass Calibrated” and “Navigation is safe.” This is for
two reasons:
• The compass needs to be calibrated outside as part of the pre-ight check.
• RubiQ comes with GPS lock enabled, which means she won’t indicate that navigation is safe or be
able to y without rst connecting to seven satellites, something she can only do while out at the
ight eld.
Follow the Pre-Flight Checklist on the following page to fully prepare RubiQ for liftoff. If you reconnect
RubiQ to INAV after the compass has been calibrated and she’s locked onto the satellites, “Navigation is
safe” will give you the green light.
CONFIGURATION GUIDE