RC Groups VLX230C User manual

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VLX230CAssembly manual
Patent Pending V11.20170708

THANK YOU!
Welcome and thank you for purchasing the VLX230C. I know you are looking forward to ying a rac-
ing drone that can be customized and can deliver e󰀩cient air ow, a strong frame, and fantastic ying
capabilities. In this manual you will nd the instructions that will take you step by step to complete
your drone and to start ying!
As you are working through the instructions it is important that you READ THE DIRECTIONS! There
are ne points covered that you will miss if you only assemble by the pictures. You will enjoy your
journey much more if you follow the instructions provided in this manual.
As always, we are dedicated to your drone ying experience and if you have thoughts, suggestions,
concerns, or want to share a happy ight, please feel free to contact us!
[email protected]
DISCLAIMER:
Out of the Box Innovations RC can not foresee the equipment you will purchase or how you will use
the product when you receive it. We are not responsible for any injuries or property damage to any-
one or anything as it relates to this product. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Please go over this list below. Verify that all objects on this list are
accounted for before building your quad-copter.
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M3 x 10 Screw
M3 Lock Nut
x 26
x 8
x 3
x 4
x 4
x 4
28mm Stando󰀨
20mm Stando󰀨
3mm Stando󰀨
6mm Nylon Stando󰀨

Solder
With Flux Wire Clippers Blue
Loctite
Solder
Tools and hardware we recommend
Needle
Nosed
Pliers
Phillips-
Head Screw
Drivers
Allen
Wrench
Set- Metric
Hobby
Knife
Soldering
Iron
Solder

Contents
Bottom Plate Assembly 1
ESC and FC assembly 2
Antenna Assembly 3
Pod Assembly 4
Motor Assembly 5
Main Body Assembly 6
COMPRESSION ISSUES 7
Pod Assembly 8
Pod Assembly 9
Antenna Option 10
Propeller Assembly 11
Ready to Fly 12

What you need for this step
Using M3 x 10 screws, secure
the 20mm standoff to the
main plate.
TIP
To save your battery straps,
we suggesting lightly sanding
the top edges where the bat-
tery straps will go. This will
help prevent the sharp edge
from cutting into the strap.
M3 x 10 Screw
20 MM Standoff
x 4
x 4
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M3 x 10 Screw
1Bottom Plate Assembly
Sand
Sand

What you need for this step
Depending on the Electronic
speed control (ESC) that you
use, you might have to mount
the individual ESC to the
limbs of the VLX. However,
for this build we are using
a 4-in-1 ESC which we will
mount to the bottom plate
using the 6mm standoffs and
M3 x 10 screws. Mount the
Flight controller (FC) above
the ESC using the 6mm stand-
offs and secure with the M3
nylon nuts.
Be careful to note the direc-
tion of the ESC and the FC!
Be sure they are all aligned
correctly!
M3 x 10 Screw
6 MM Standoff
ESC (4 in 1)
FC
Nylon Nuts
x 4
x 8
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Flight Controller (FC)
Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
6mm Standoff
Nylon Nut
M3 x 10 Screw
3mm Standoff
2ESC and FC assembly
NOTE:
You might need to snip off the top of the standoff once
you’ve put the nut on. Depending on the fit of the limbs.

What you need for this step
Attach the ProSight antenna
using the supplied M2.5
hardware to the lower plate
as shown.
ProSight antenna
M2.5 screws
M2.5 Locknut
x 1
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M2.5 Locknut
3Antenna Assembly
Antenna

What you need for this step
Attach 2, 28mm standoffs
with M3 x 10mm screws (As
shown in the diagram). Attach
the ProSight camera to the
side plate using an M2 screw.
M3 x 10 Screw
M3 Lock nut
28mm Standoff
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FPV Camera
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What you need for this step
Using supplied screws from
your vendor attach your
brushless motor to a motor
mount plate.
Slide the retention plate below
the motor plate and secure to
the limb with 2 M3x10 screws
and lock nuts.
M3 x 10 Screw
M3 Locknut
M3 x 6 *or supplied
hardware
Retention Plate
Motor Mount Plate
Limb
Brushless motor
x 8
x 8
x 8
x 8
x 4
x 4
x 4
5Motor Assembly
Brushless Motor
Limb
Retention Plate
M3 x 10 Screw
Motor Mount
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M3 Locknut

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What you need for this step
Now you can finish assembly
of the main body with M3 x
10 screws while aligning your
limbs into the slots located
on both the top and bottom
plates as shown. It can help to
careful test-fit the limbs first to
ensure proper fit. Some light
sanding may be necessary but
it should be a tight fit so be
patient with this step.
Be careful to note the direc-
tion of the ESC and the FC!
Be sure they are all aligned
correctly!
M3 x 10 Screw x 4
6Main Body Assembly
M3 x 10 Screw
NOTE:
If you find that sanding is necessary, it’s best if you can sand the
limb tabs. NO NOT sand the slots in the top and bottom frames.
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What you need for this step
Loose limbs, from either crashing or tiny irregularities in the production of the materials, can be
felt by gently wiggling your arms from time to time to verify a solid frame. If you find you have a
tiny bit of wiggle, there is a simple solution.
If a limb is “loose” a small amount of electrical tape (or whatever tape that is paper thin) placed
around the tops of the tabs of the limb and then the top plate locks it in place when it’s all re-
assembled takes away the gap and results in a solid frame once again.
Electrical tape
7FITTING LIMBS
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Secure the receiver to the
top plate with double sided
tape. Connect the Rx to the
FC. The antennas will feed
through the side plates of the
pod.
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Receiver
8Pod Assembly

What you need for this step
Attach the upper pod portion
to the top plate with by sliding
the side plates onto the tabs
located in the top plate of the
main body. Slide the RX an-
tenna through the side plate.
Slide the ProSight Rx through
the holes of the side plates.
Secure the second side plate
with M3 x 10 screws and the
M2 screw for the other side of
the camera.
Once you’ve connected the
camera power and cables, put
in the rear 28mm standoff to
help secure the cables.
M3 x 10 Screw
M3 Lock nut
28mm Standoff
x 4
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ProSight Tx
M2 Screw
Antenna notch
9Pod Assembly

What you need for this step
The antenna can be protected
using plastic tubing held in
place with heat-shrink tubing
(1/4” should suffice). Finish
with end caps for the tubes.
Heat shrink tubing
Plastic tubing
Antenna Option
Heat Shrink Tubing
Receiver
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What you need for this step
After verifying your mo-
tor rotation via your flight
controller instructions. It is
highly recommended that you
secure your racing propellers
to your motors with lock-nuts.
Lock nuts are prerable. Prop
nuts may fly off during flight
causing damage to your quad-
copter.
WARNING: NEVER test
your motors with the propel-
lers on. Physical harm may
occur.
5” or propeller
Lock nut
x 4
x 4
11 Propeller Assembly
Propeller
Lock nut

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Now you’ve completed your
build. Be sure to research
your particular equipment
and be sure it is 100% opera-
tional before attempting to fly.
WARNING: NEVER test
your motors with the propel-
lers on.
12 Ready to Fly

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