Radio Shack 2770422 User manual

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DIY Drone Starter Kit
2770422
User’s Guide

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We hope you enjoy your DIY Drone Starter Kit from RadioShack. This kit comes
with everything you need to build and y a Quad-Rotor Drone. Please read this
user’s guide before using your new kit.
Package Contents
Check you have all the components before you start.
PCB
3.7V 250mAH Lithium Polymer
Battery
Top Body Cover Bottom Body Cover
Motor 1 (Red/Black Wires) (3) Motor 2 (White/Black Wires) (3)
Red/Red LED1 (1) White/Green LED2 (4)
1.2 x 4mm Screws (16) Suspension Pads (6)
Propellers A: Red (2), Black (2) Propellers B: Red (2), Black (2)

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USB Charging Cable Remote Control
Required Tools
• Soldering Iron
• Lead-free Solder
• Diagonal Cutter
Notes: This kit contains electronic components that may contain hazardous
substance and may be harmful if misused. This activity is not intended for
children under the age of 12. Not to be used by children except under adult
supervision. Wash hands after soldering.
Before You Begin
Instill good working habits. A soldering iron is not a toy.
• Prepare a clean, uncluttered workspace with no distractions.
• Verify all tools and parts.
• Review instructions. Attention to detail is critical.
Soldering
1. Insert the component leads through the
correct pads on the PCB.
2. Press the iron to the pad to heat the pad. Do
not move the iron. Instead, touch the solder
to the pad. Flow enough solder to ll the hole
and hold the component, but not too much.
3. Trim the excess lead as closely as possible to
the PCB.
Caution: Be careful when soldering and trimming
leads. Protective eyeware is recommended.
Iron
Solder

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Solder LEDs
Red/Red
LED1 (1)
LED1
White/
Green
LED2 (4)
LED2
-+
LEDs are polarized and MUST
match the position printed
on the PCB. The longer pin is
positive and the shorter pin is
negative.
7mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
ON/OFF
+
-
+
-
+-+
-
+
-
Insert leads into the correct pads, bend the LEDs
so they extend from the board as indicated below,
solder, then trim leads.

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Solder LEDs
Red/Red
LED1 (1)
LED1
White/
Green
LED2 (4)
LED2
We hope you enjoy your DIY Drone Starter Kit from RadioShack. This kit comes
with everything you need to build and y a Quad-Rotor Drone. Please read this
user’s guide before using your new kit.
Package Contents
Check you have all the components before you start.
PCB
3.7V 250mAH Lithium Polymer
Battery
Top Body Cover Bottom Body Cover
Motor 1 (Red/Black Wires) (3) Motor 2 (White/Black Wires) (3)
Red/Red LED1 (1) White/Green LED2 (4)
1.2 x 4mm Screws (16) Suspension Pads (6)
Propellers A: Red (2), Black (2) Propellers B: Red (2), Black (2)
DIY Drone Starter Kit
2770422
User’s Guide
USB Charging Cable Remote Control
Required Tools
• Soldering Iron
• Lead-free Solder
• Diagonal Cutter
Notes: This kit contains electronic components that may contain hazardous
substance and may be harmful if misused. This activity is not intended for
children under the age of 12. Not to be used by children except under adult
supervision. Wash hands after soldering.
Before You Begin
Instill good working habits. A soldering iron is not a toy.
• Prepare a clean, uncluttered workspace with no distractions.
• Verify all tools and parts.
• Review instructions. Attention to detail is critical.
Soldering
1. Insert the component leads through the
correct pads on the PCB.
2. Press the iron to the pad to heat the pad. Do
not move the iron. Instead, touch the solder
to the pad. Flow enough solder to ll the hole
and hold the component, but not too much.
3. Trim the excess lead as closely as possible to
the PCB.
Caution: Be careful when soldering and trimming
leads. Protective eyeware is recommended.
Iron
Solder
Connect Battery
3.7V 250mAH Lithium
Polymer Battery (1)
-+
LEDs are polarized and MUST
match the position printed
on the PCB. The longer pin is
positive and the shorter pin is
negative.
Assemble Body
Top Body Cover Bottom Body
Cover
1.2 x 4mm Screws
(4)
Observe direction!
ON/OFF
Switch
CHG Port
Insert motor wires
into slots
Widen LED leads around posts
carefully using a pair of pliers
Keep wires away from
connecting posts
Fit holes
into posts
Fit holes
into posts
Solder Motor Wires
Motor 1 (2) Red M1+ Motor 2 (2) White M2+
Black M1- Black M2-
Turn on the PCB to
test LED connections.
Motor 2
Motor 1
Motor 1
Motor 2
ON/OFF
7mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
12mm
ON/OFF
+
-
+
-
+-+
-
+
-
Insert leads into the correct pads, bend the LEDs
so they extend from the board as indicated below,
solder, then trim leads.

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Assemble Body
Top Body Cover Bottom Body
Cover
1.2 x 4mm Screws
(4)
Observe direction!
ON/OFF
Switch
CHG Port
Insert motor wires
into slots
Widen LED leads around posts
carefully using a pair of pliers
Keep wires away from
connecting posts
Fit holes
into posts
Fit holes
into posts

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Propellers A (2) 1.2 x 4mm
Screws (8)
Propellers B (2) Suspension
Pads (4)
A
A
B
B
The left and right propellers are dierent (see Aand Bmarkings on the drone
and propellers). Make sure you insert the correct propeller in the correct
location to y properly.

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CAUTION:
• Use only the supplied lithium battery and cable, or ones with the same
specication to charge. Using any other batteries, cables or dierent
specications may damage the drone.
• After playing, let the battery cool for at least 20 minutes before charging.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Recycle used rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection
sites in the U.S. and Canada. To nd the site nearest you, visit www.
call2recycle.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
Charge the Drone Battery
1. Make sure your drone is switched o. Plug the USB charging cable into
your drone’s charging port (CHG) and a USB power source. The LED on the
USB connector lights red during charging, and turns o when charging is
complete.
A full charge takes about 45 minutes, and provides up to 5 minutes of ight
time.
2. After charging, unplug the charging cable. Do not attempt to overcharge.
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Battery Notes
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, dierent types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of dierent capacities.
• Remove batteries during longer storage periods.
Install Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Set the remote control’s ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Open the battery compartment and i nsert two AAA batteries (not
included), matching the polarities (+and –) marked inside. Replace the
cover.
Note: If the remote control’s LED ashes during use, the batteries are low and
should be replaced.

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Ready to Fly
ON/OFF
LED
Flashing = Searching
On = Paired
Ascend
Turn
left
Turn
right
Descend
Push
(Stunt mode)
Forward
Slide
left
Slide
right
Backward
Push
(High/low speed)
Forward/
Reverse
Movement Trim
Left/Right
Slide Trim
ON/OFF
Throttle Steering

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Pairing
1. Turn on the drone. The LEDs ash.
2. Place the drone on level ground.
3. Turn on the remote control. The remote control’s LED ashes.
4. Move the throttle all the way up and then down to
pair the remote control with the drone. The drone’s
blades remain still during pairing. When paired, the
LEDs on both the remote control and drone light
steadily.
Note: If pairing fails, turn o the drone and remote control
and repeat the steps above, or change locations to avoid
electrical interference.
Fly
1. After pairing, push the steering control in to switch
between advanced mode to y in high speed
(double beep) and beginner mode to y in low speed
(single beep).
2. With the drone on the ground, move the throttle
forward to ascend. To avoid ground air turbulence,
y the drone at least 1 ft. (30cm) o the ground.
IMPORTANT: If your drone crashes upside down, pull
the throttle down and switch o the remote control rst.
Never touch the drone when propellers are still moving.
Trim
Move the throttle forward and see how the drone reacts.
Note: The remote control beeps when you press a trim control but stops
beeping when you reach maximum trim adjustment.
Forward/Reverse Movement If the
drone tends to move forward, press
6
; if it tends to move backward,
press 5.
Left/Right Slide Trim:
If the drone tends to slide right, press
5; if it tends to slide left, press 6
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Land
1. Slowly move the throttle backward to descend.
Avoid moving the throttle too quickly, as it can stop
the blades instantly and cause the drone to crash.
2. After playing, turn o the remote control and
drone.
Stunts
IMPORTANT: Make sure there is enough space for the drone to perform stunts
without crashing into objects or people.
1. Push the throttle control in so that the remote
control beeps repeatedly to enter stunt mode.
2. Use the steering control to perform stunts:
3. The drone automatically exits stunt mode after
performing a stunt.
Front ip
Move steering forward
Back ip
Move steering backward
Barrel roll
Move steering right or left
WARNING:
• To avoid injury and damage, inspect the propellers for nicks and breaks and
make sure they are securely attached before and after each ight. Replace
nicked, chipped, cracked or broken propellers. (See details on page 9)
• To replace a damaged propeller, remove the old one and press the new
one onto the propeller axle. If you cannot remove the old propeller by hand,
carefully use pliers.
• Use only the supplied propellers. Do not alter, modify, or customize the
propellers.

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Troubleshooting
Drone does not respond
• Make sure the drone and remote control are switched on and paired.
• Drone battery maybe low. Fully charge the battery. See “Charge the Drone
Battery.“
• Make sure the drone is within the control range (65 ft./20 m) and in line of
sight.
Drone dicult to control
• Adjust the propellers by hand. If you cannot adjust them, replace with the
spare propellers.
• The throttle control is very sensitive. Use small, ne movements to control.
• Practice at low speed mode. See “Fly.“
Drone swerves / runs erratically before take o
• The gyroscope inside your drone needs calibrating. Do the following:
1. With your drone and remote control switched on and paired, place the
drone on level ground.
2. Move the throttle all the way down and the
steering forward at the same time. Hold this
position for a few seconds until the drone LEDs
start to blink.
3. When the LEDs light steadily, release the controls.
Calibration is complete and you are now ready for
takeo.
• See “Trim” if necessary to ne tune and improve control of your drone after
calibration.
Fly Safely
• When ying outdoors, keep the drone away from power lines, trees, weeds,
and water.
• When ying indoors, keep the drone away from walls, air conditioning, air
vents, fans, breakable objects, and other obstacles.
• Do not y the drone near or at other people or animals.
• Keep eyes, hands, hair, and loose clothing away from moving propellers.
• Adult supervision is recommended at all times.
• Do not y your drone over private property where you are not welcomed.
• Do not y your drone where emergency responders are working, or
emergency aircraft are operating.

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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using
your equipment. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Limited Warranty
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