RC Logger NovaX 350 User manual

88012RC (ArF)
88014RC (RtF)
NovaX 350
Operating instructions
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EVER WONDERED
WHAT INNOVATION
LOOKS LIKE?
NovaX 350.

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1. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS .............................................6
2. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................8
3. MODULES .............................................................................8
4. LATEST OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................8
5. SYMBOLS..............................................................................8
6. INTENDED USE ....................................................................9
7. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................9
8. DELIVERY CONTENTS........................................................10
9. EYECONTROL APP .............................................................10
9.1 Download..........................................................................................10
9.2 Instructions and tutorials...................................................................10
10. VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................10
11. FIRMWARE.........................................................................10
12. SPARE PARTS.....................................................................11
13. COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES .............................................11
14. WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE ‘ArF’ VERSION? ....................12
14.1 Receiver............................................................................................12
14.2 Transmitter........................................................................................12
15. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................12
15.1 Persons/Product ...............................................................................12
15.2 Before commissioning.......................................................................13
15.3 During Operation...............................................................................13
15.4 Outdooryinglocations ....................................................................13
15.5 Batteries............................................................................................13
15.5.1 General information ........................................................13
15.5.2 LiPo batteries..................................................................14
15.6 Miscellaneous ...................................................................................15
16. SAFETY FEATURES AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION .........16
16.1 Safetyfeatures..................................................................................16
16.2 Accident prevention ..........................................................................16
16.2.1 Flight conditions..............................................................16
16.2.2 Area clearance................................................................16
16.2.3 Learn from experienced pilots ........................................16
16.2.4 No stunts/tricks at entry level..........................................17
17. LED – STATUS/INDICATIONS ............................................17
18. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS AND
COMPONENTS....................................................................17
18.1 Wire slack .........................................................................................17
18.2 Short cicuiting ...................................................................................17
18.3 Electrostatic discharge......................................................................17
18.4 Magnetic power.................................................................................17
19. WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD ..................................................18
20. PCB BOARD ........................................................................18
21. PARTS AND COMPONENTS...............................................19
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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22. DIMENSIONS......................................................................20
22.1 Short legs..........................................................................................20
22.2 Long legs ..........................................................................................21
23. TERMS.................................................................................22
23.1 Throttle..............................................................................................22
23.2 Elevator.............................................................................................22
23.3 Rudder ..............................................................................................22
23.4 Aileron...............................................................................................22
23.5 Hover ................................................................................................22
23.6 Mode 1, Mode 2................................................................................22
23.7 GNSS................................................................................................22
23.8 I.R.P.C...............................................................................................22
23.9 S.M.A.R.T .........................................................................................22
23.10T.P.C.S ..............................................................................................23
24. CANOPY .............................................................................23
24.1 Removing..........................................................................................23
24.2 Mounting ...........................................................................................23
25. BATTERY .............................................................................24
25.1 Dangers ............................................................................................24
25.2 Charging ...........................................................................................24
25.3 Installation.........................................................................................24
25.4 Storage .............................................................................................25
26. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION.......................................25
26.1 Whatyouneed..................................................................................25
26.2 Unpacking.........................................................................................25
26.3 Installing the legs ..............................................................................25
26.4 Installing the PPM receiver ...............................................................26
27. CALIBRATION .....................................................................26
27.1 Calibratingviaappormanually?.......................................................28
27.2 What to do if calibration fails.............................................................28
27.3 Switching between learning/calibration.............................................28
27.3.1 Starting and ending a calibration procedure...................28
27.3.2 Front LED colours when calibrating................................29
27.4 Binding transmitter and receiver .......................................................29
27.4.1 Preparing the transmitter (Tx).........................................29
27.4.2 Binding............................................................................29
27.5 Learning the channels.......................................................................30
27.5.1 Learning procedure.........................................................30
27.5.2 88014RC & 89102RC Auxiliary switch assignment .......31
27.5.3 Assigning a switch to R.T.H. ...........................................31
27.5.4 Futaba®transmitters without 3-way-toggle-switch ..........32
27.6 Calibratingthegyro...........................................................................32
27.7 Calibrating the compass ...................................................................32
27.8 ESC (Electronic speed controller).....................................................33
28. TESTING THE MOTORS ......................................................34
28.1 Flight modes .....................................................................................34
28.2 Motors...............................................................................................34
29. INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS ........................................34
29.1 Carbonbre ......................................................................................34
29.2 Plastic ...............................................................................................34
30. FLIGHT MODES...................................................................36
30.1 Overview...........................................................................................36
30.2 Basic mode .......................................................................................36
30.3 Altitude mode....................................................................................36
30.4 GPS mode ........................................................................................36

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30.5 R.T.H.................................................................................................37
30.5.1 Auto triggers ...................................................................37
30.5.2 Manual trigger.................................................................37
30.5.3 Procedure .......................................................................37
30.5.4 The importance of the GPS signal..................................37
30.6 I.R.P.C...............................................................................................38
30.6.1 Programming and activating I.R.P.C...............................38
30.6.2 Principle explained..........................................................39
30.7 Activated sensors..............................................................................39
31. FLYING THE NOVAX 350 ...................................................40
31.1 Visual inspection...............................................................................40
31.2 Stick controls.....................................................................................40
31.3 Placement at start position................................................................40
31.4 Starting the motors ..........................................................................40
31.4.1 Directional checks...........................................................40
31.4.2 Taking off.........................................................................40
31.4.3 Landing...........................................................................40
31.4.4 Trimming.........................................................................41
31.4.5 Gradual learning .............................................................41
32. USING A CAMERA ..............................................................42
32.1 Introduction .......................................................................................42
32.2 Attaching the camera........................................................................42
32.2.1 Action mounts.................................................................42
32.2.2 Double-sided tape...........................................................42
32.2.3 Alternative mounting methods ........................................42
32.3 Attaching a gimbal ...........................................................................42
32.3.1 Gimbal platform ..............................................................42
32.3.2 Connecting the gimbal....................................................42
33. MAINTENANCE, CARE AND REPAIR.................................43
33.1 Regular cleaning and maintenance ..................................................43
33.1.1 Cleaning..........................................................................43
33.1.2 Maintenance and repairs ................................................43
33.2 Drift ...................................................................................................43
33.3 After a crash......................................................................................43
33.3.1 Visual inspection.............................................................43
33.3.2 Propellers........................................................................44
34. DISPOSAL............................................................................44
34.1 General .............................................................................................44
34.2 Batteries............................................................................................44
35. TECHNICAL DATA...............................................................45
36. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT........................................45
36.1 Statement according to FCC part 15.19 ...........................................45
36.2 Statement according to FCC part 15.21 ...........................................45
37. STATUS INDICATION TABLE ..............................................46
38. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................................48
39. PRODUCT SUPPORT...........................................................48
40. LEGAL NOTES .....................................................................48

6| Quick Start Instructions
1. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
See chapter/section: ‘15.Safetyinstructions’onpage12 See chapter/section: ‘26.3Installingthelegs’onpage25
See chapter/section: ‘26.4InstallingthePPMreceiver’onpage26 See chapter/section: ‘25.Battery’onpage24
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1. Binding: see chapter ‘27.Calibration’onpage26, then
2. Learning: see chapter ‘27.Calibration’onpage26
1. Gyro: see chapter ‘27.Calibration’onpage26, then
2. Compass: see chapter ‘27.Calibration’onpage26
See chapter/section: ‘28.Testingthemotors’onpage34 See chapter/section: ‘29.Installingthepropellers’onpage34
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8| Introduction
2. INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
ThankyouformakingtheexcellentdecisiontopurchasethisRCLogger®product. You now
haveahigh-qualityproductwithanamethatrepresentsoutstandingproducts.
This product complies with the applicable National and European standards and
regulations.Wekindlyrequesttheuser tofollowtheoperatinginstructions,topreserve
this condition and to ensure safe operation! These operating instructions relate to this
product.Theycontainimportantnoticesoncommissioningandhandling.Pleasetakethis
intoconsiderationwhenyoupasstheproductontothirdparties.
Please keep these instructions for future reference!
All company names and product designations contained herein are trademarks of the
respective owners. All rights reserved.
WewishyouagreatdealofenjoymentwithyournewRCLogger®product!
From here onwards the NovaX is simply referred to as
»NovaX 350.
3. MODULES
Theoperatinginstructionshavebeendesignedinafashionthatyouasthe
endusercaneasilynavigatethemandoperatethe»NovaX350safelyand
to your full satisfaction. For easier handling, the operating instructions/
maintenance manuals are divided up into different modules.
Each set of instructions is labelled with its corresponding MODULE INDICATOR in the
right bottom corner on the cover page (e.g. M1). Module indicators are used when referring
youtoothermodules,orfordrawingreferencesbetweenthem.
4. LATEST OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH: Please download the latest version of
the operating instructions from our website at
www.rclogger.com. Navigate to the product page and open
the ”Downloads” tab. Click on ”Operating instructions” to
start the download.
DEUTSCH: Bitte laden Sie die neueste Ausgabe der
Bedienungsanleitung von unserer Website herunter, unter
www.rclogger.com. Navigieren Sie bis zur Produktseite
und öffnen Sie das Register ”Downloads” . Klicken Sie auf
”Operating instructions”, um den Download zu starten.
5. SYMBOLS
RED stands for danger and alert. Read these sections
always to avoid accidents and product damage.
BLUE provides you with additional useful information, and
highlights important facts.
GREEN stands for user safety. GREEN also stands for good
practice, protecting your product from damage.
YELLOW indicates steps that do not need to be performed
if certain conditions are met.

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6. INTENDED USE
The»NovaX350isatoymodelquadcoptersolelydesignedforprivateuseinthemodel
makingareaandtheoperatingtimesassociatedwiththis.The»NovaX350isnotsuitable
forothertypesofuse,includingcommercialapplications.
Anyuseotherthanthe one describedcan damagethe device. Moreover,this involves
dangerssuchasshortcircuit,reandelectricshock,etc.Observethesafetyinformation
under all circumstances! The product must not become damp or wet.
This product is not a toy and not suitable for children under
the age of 14.
Forsafetyandapprovalpurposes(CE),youmustnotrebuildand/ormodifythisproduct.
Ifyouusetheproductforpurposesotherthanthosedescribedabove,theproductmay
bedamaged.Inaddition,improperusecancausehazardssuchasshortcircuiting,re,
electricshocketc.Readtheinstructionscarefullyandkeepthem.
Make this product available to third parties only together
with its operating instructions.
Tap the model’s full potential through regular practice.
7. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The»NovaX350consolidatesrigiddesign,modernaeronautictechnologyaswellaseasy
maintainabilityintoone outstandingversatilemulti-rotorplatform.The concept provides
pilotswithanidealplatformforaerialphotographyapplicationswhilemaintainingafresh,
differentandextremelymanoeuverableconstruction,allowingeventhemostchallenging
acrobaticight.Thereissufcientavailablesurfacetomountyourfavouritecamerasystem
such as the RC Logger PRO, GoPRO®, SOCAM®UltiMate or similar.
High-quality direct current brushless motors in connection with a specially developed
control, permit a long, powerful ight operation. The new control and GNSS, I.R.P.C,
S.M.A.R.TandT.P.C.Sleadtogreatightproperties.Differentyingprogrammesensure
thatbothbeginnersandexpertswillhavefun.
Youcanoperatethe»NovaX350via:
> Stock transmitter (88014RC (RtF))
> PPM (Pulse-position modulation) & your own transmitter (88012RC (ArF))
The »NovaX 350 can be operated both indoors and outdoors during calm weather
conditions. The in-built electronic controls can balance out small undesired changes to
theightaltitude.Thelowweightofthe»NovaX350makesitreactsensitivelytowindor
draughts.
Youcanythe»NovaX350inthreedifferentmodes:
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Basic, Altitude and GPS
Themodelisdesignedforbeginnersaswellasexperiencedmodelhelicopterpilots.
The»NovaX 350is essentiallyequipped withthe handling ofa normalhelicopter.The
differences,however,areinthedetail.Forhelicopters,thetorquebalanceisstabilisedby
specialgyros(intherudderfunction).Forthis,therearetwodifferentsystems:
> Normalgyros,or
> Gyroswiththe“headinglock”function.
Normalgyrosstabilise(cushion)thetailpropelleragainsttippingmotionswhicharecaused

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bythepilots(drivingspeedand/orelevatorchangesand/orexternalinuences(e.g.side
wind). A gyro with “heading lock” function has a holding action against these tipping
motions.Both systems respondaftera control command-e.g. “rudder totheleft” and
subsequent neutral positioning with the immediate stopping of the tipping motion.
In your »NovaX 350, unlike in standard helicopters, there are six gyros installed for
therudder,elevatorandaileron functions.The installed gyrosare -in comparisonwith
standardgyros-neithertobedescribedasnormalgyrosnorwith“headinglock”function.
Thegyrosinthe»NovaX350arelinkedtogethersothataftertheendofacontrolcommand
the»NovaX350alwaysattemptstoreachneutralposition(hoveringight).Ofcourse,how
wellthisworksdependsonthespaceavailable,theightspeedand/ortheprevailingight
condition,thetrimvaluesofthe»NovaX350andexternalightconditionse.g.wind.
8. DELIVERY CONTENTS
1xNovaX350copter
1xR8RadioSystem(89102RC)(
88014RC RtF only )
1xBalancecharger(69018RC)(
88014RC RtF only )
1x5200mAh3S40CLiPoBatteryPack
1xPropellerSet(ABSplastic)
1xWasherandscrewsetforcarbonbrepropellers(89106RC)
1xAllenkey(2.5mm)
1xLandingGearSet(Long)
1xLandingGearSet(Short)
1xQuickstartguide
1xInstructionsforuse(fordownload)
9. EYECONTROL APP
9.1 Download
> The EYECONTROL App is available in the Google Playstore for Android mobile
devices and in the Apple App Store for iOS devices under the name “EyeControl” .
> Makesuretheappiscompatiblewithyourdevicebeforeyouattempttoinstallit.
9.2 Instructions and tutorials
Theappincludesinstructionsandtutorialsaswellasstep-by-stepcalibrationguidance.Go
throughthembeforeyourbegincalibratingoryingthe»NovaX350.
10. VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
We provide video instructions and tutorials for setting up, calibrating and operating the
»NovaX350.Visitwww.rclogger.com for more information.
11. FIRMWARE
RCLoggerstrivestocontinuouslyimproveitsproducts.Forthisreason,thermwareofthe
»NovaX350isbeingupdatedandimprovedtokeepyouasacustomerhappy.
Alldescriptionsintheseinstructionsarebasedonrmware
V1.0 .Futurermwareversions
maychange,improveorenhancefunctions.Newrmwareversionswithinstructionsare
madeavailabletoyoufordownloadfromwww.rclogger.com.