Red20Rc R450 Spider User manual

R450 Spider Quadcopter

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Thank you for purchasing the R450 Spider Quadcopter!
We hope you have a lot of fun building and flying this multirotor
aircraft.
REMEMBER
RC Aircraft are not toys! This is a complicated flying machine that
requires skill to build and fly. Whilst the R450 Quadcopter is a stable
and capable flyer, it is not really intended for new pilots.
Make sure you know the rules for the country you are flying in. If in
doubt, seek help from an experienced pilot.

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The R450 Spider Quad is supplied in kit form and contains everything you need
to complete the frame:
Top and bottom main plates
X4 arms
X4 legs
Flight controller vibration isolation plate
HD camera vibration isolation plate
A complete fixings and fasteners pack
Although quality is our primary focus, if you find a part is missing or broken
contact us at [email protected] and we will get a replacement to you ASAP.

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The R220 is not aimed at beginners so it is likely you already have a pretty good
idea of what you are going to use for this build. As a general rule you will need:
Motors –28-35 size motors suitable for a 450 sized quad
ESCs –SimonK flashed 30A
Props –9inch props are optimum although 10 inch can be used with care
Flight controller –All major boards supported
Radio receiver
FPV camera and transmitter
Battery –3600mah 30C 3S LiPo or larger
Tarot 2D gimbal for GoPro style cameras (if using a gimbal)
HD recording camera to capture your exploits!
Motors: NTM 2826 1100kv (short shaft version)
ESCs: Multistar 30A with SimonK firmware (Multistar.hex mod)
Flight Controller: Naze32 Acro with Baseflight
Propellers: 9x4.5 plastic
Battery: Turnigy 3600mah 30C 3S LiPo
Receiver: FrSky Delta8
Flight Camera: Turnigy IC-120NH micro cased camera
Video Transmitter: ImmersionRC 5.8GHz 600mw transmitter with Spironet
antenna
Gimbal: Tarot 2D
HD Camera: GoPro Hero 3 Black

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The R450 Spider Quad has been designed to offer a number of different
configuration options with regards to camera and flight controller mounting.
You can choose between fixed or vibration isolated mounting points. The
vibration isolation mount is sized to suit the APM or Pixhawk style controllers
but will also support the DJI Naza. An M3 sized hole is provided in front of the
vibration plate for mounting a GPS post.
The top plate is drilled to accept 2 sizes of flight control board so you can use
either Naze32 or CC3D size boards, or even a full size KK2.1.x if required.
The frame has mounting holes as standard to support the following options:
Tarot 2D Gimbal –screw mount to the bottom plate (not rail mounted).
Mobius style vibration isolation plate can be mounted either above or below
the main plates.
Case FPV camera can be mounted via the pre-drilled M3 hole either above or
below the main plates.

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Take four of the leg plates and fit the 10mm nylon standoffs using the M3x6mm
nylon screws.

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On each leg, place the 3mm mounting plate into the slot (orientation isn’t
important). Now locate the second leg plate and secure with the remaining
M3x6mm nylon screws.
Put these legs to one side as we will fit them to the frame later.

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If you are fitting either of the vibration isolation plates then now is the time to do
it.
Fit the balls to the 1.5mm main plate first and then attach the isolation plate. Be
careful as this can be a bit tricky and the silicone balls can tear if mistreated.

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Turn the 1.5mm main plate upside down and locate the twelve M3x20mm steel
screws into the arm mounting holes.
Slide the twelve 6mm round spacers onto the screws.