Roc Hobby MotionRC SWIFT User manual

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SWIFT
OPERATING MANUAL

Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product WARNING:
before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense
and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner
could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision.
This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow
all the instructions and warnings in manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.
!
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled
by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can
cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14years. This is not a toy.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
•Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed
• Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
and protected for this purpose.
WARNING!
ROCHOBBY Friendly Reminder
Thank you for purchasing a RocHobby product.
Our goal is to provide high quality products and
offer great customer service. If you have any
problems with your product or want to offer
suggestions for improvements (such as plane
design, packaging, building instructions, etc.)
please feel free to contact us at
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Table ofcontents
Kit contents 1
The spare parts list 2
Kit Inspection 3
Charging the Flight Battery 4
Low Voltage Cutoff 6
Assemble the plane 6
Install the vertical fin
Install the nose cone
Install the linkage rods
Disassembly
Install the battery
The receiver connection
The placement of the receiver
Install the canopy and the rear hatch cover
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)
Get your model ready to fly 10
Important ESC information
The transmitter and model setup
Check the control throws
Check the motor rotating direction
Before the model flying 14
Find a suitable flying site
Perform the range check of your plane
Monitor your flight time
Flying course 15
Take off
Flying
Landing
Maintenance
Troubleshooting 16
AMA 17
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1. The integrated wing and fuselage assembly ( front gear, rear skid, elevon servos, ESC,
motor, propeller, canopy, motor hatch cover, linkage rod)
2. Vertical stabilizer assembly (stabilizer mounted to the plastic base)
3. Nose cowl
4. Battery (RTF version only)
5. 2-3 cells BC-3C10 balance charger (RTF version only)
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Kit contents
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Kit contents
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KB 101 Fuselage (With the motor mount installed)
KB 102 Vertical fin (With the mounting base installed)
KB 103 Rear hatch cover
KB 104 Nose cone
KB 105 Battery hatch cover (The foam with the plastic cover glued into place)
KB 106 The front gearset (The gear base with the tire and axle screw)
KB 107 Rear fuselage skid
KB 108 Motor mount (With four pieces machine screws)
KB 109 Propeller adaptor
KB 110 Linkage rod (With the clevis and securing ring)
KB 111 Propeller (4.5*4.5E highly performance propeller)
KB 112 Battery (11.1V 1800mAh 25C /11.1V 1800mAh 25C)
KB 113 Motor (2215 KV3000/ 2215KV3400)
KB 114 ESC (30A for standard speed model / 50A for high-speed model)
KB 115 Servo (9g positive for the elevons)
KB 116 Decal sheet
ReplacementpartsfortheROCHobby Delta wing are available using the order numbers
in the Spare parts list that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided
by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
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The spare parts list
KB-101 KB-102 KB-103 KB-104
KB-105
KB-109
KB-113
KB-106
KB-110
KB-114
KB-107
KB-111
KB-115
KB-108
KB-112
The illustration of the spare parts
Spare parts list content
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Kit inspection
Caution: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Battery warning:
By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery
you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
If at any time the batteries begin to swell, or balloon, discontinue use immediately!
Charging or discharging a swelling or ballooning battery can result in fire.
Always store the batteries at room temperature in a dry area to extend the life of
the battery. Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of
40-120oF. Do not store battery or model in a car or in direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car,
the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
Never use a Ni-Mh charger. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may
cause fire resulting in personal injury and property damage.
Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V.
Never leave charging batteries unattended.
Never charge damaged batteries.
BC-3S10 Balance Charger
To correctly use the charger, please read the instructions before use.
Before starting to build, inspect the parts to make sure they are acceptable quality. If any
parts are missing or are not in good shape or acceptable quality, or if you need assistance
with setup and assembly, please feel free to contact Motion RC. Please write down the
name of the parts when you are reporting defective or missing of them.
Motion RC Product Support
ADDRESS: 28W039 Commercial Ave, Unit 8
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Tel [phone]:
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.motionrc.com
The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery,
Charging the flight battery
RTF kits come with a DC balancing charger. You must charge the battery with
a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included BC-3S10 DC charger). When charging
the battery, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistent surface, charge the battery
before assembly of the airplane. Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests
and binding.
Charging the Flight Battery
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Electrical Parameters
Parameter Min Type Max Unit
WorkingVoltage91 2 1 6 V
InputPower 1 5 W
WorkTemperature -20 4 5 ℃
StoreTemperature -20 6 5 ℃
ChargingStopVoltage 4.19 4.20 4 . 2 1 V
ChargingCurrent1 0 0 0 mA
BalancingCurrent 150 200 mA
ActivateCurrent 8 0 1 2 0 mA
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Charging the Flight Battery
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Using Steps:
1. Connect the charger to adapter with enough voltage and wattage, then the Power LED will turn on;
2. Connect 2S/3S battery pack to the corresponding balance port (Do not connect two battery
packs at the same time), then the Charge LED will flicker (1Hz) and start charging.
3. When the Charge LED stops flickering, charging is complete, and the batteries can be unplugged.
Charging Function Description
1. If all voltage of the installed battery pack is higher than 4.18V, charging will not start and the charge
LED will shine.
2. If the voltage of one battery or some batteries is lower than 0.7V, charging will not start. If the
voltage of the first battery of a 3S battery pack is lower than 0.7V, the charger will charge the battery
pack as if it was a 2S battery pack.
3. If the voltage of one battery or some batteries is lower than 2.8V, the charger will activate the battery
pack with a small current. If the voltage can’t be increased above 2.8V after half an hour, the charger
will judge the battery pack as bad. The charge LED will then flicker rapidly (0.5Hz), and charging
will stop.
Self Checking Function
1. Charger will perform a self test before each charge. The charge LED will rapidly flicker
(0.5Hz) if the charging function is abnormal;
2. Accuracy checking Function: Connect a fully charged 3S battery pack (all voltage at least 4.2V),
the charge LED will flicker twice then shine always. This means that the accuracy is normal.
Protection Function
1. Reverse connection protection of input
2. Reverse connection protection of output
3. Short circuit protection of output
4. Over voltage protection of output
Troubleshooting
1. Power LED does not shine – Adapter isn’t connected correctly. Please check the polarity and
reconnect adapter.
2. Charging abruptly stops and tries to restart constantly during charging – Output power of
the adapter is not sufficient, please replace the adapter.
3. Charge LED does not shine – Reconnect the battery pack; Check the voltage of batteries.
4. Charge LED rapidly flickers – Battery is bad or charging function is abnormal. Replace battery
or contact technical support.
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Charging the Flight Battery
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step2
WhenaLi-Poisdischarged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The ESC protects
the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff. Before the battery charge
decreases too much, LVC removes power from motor in two ways: (1) Reduces power - ESC
reduces motor power (recommended), (2) Hard cutoff - ESC instantly cuts motor power when
the pre-set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached. These settings can be
changed using the ESC programing guide (available on-line).
1.Fit one of the vertical fins into the left fin
mounting slot.
Note: The vertical fin will angle towards
the wing tip when properly inserted. If it
does not, install other fin.
2.Rear-view showing the fin properly
inserted.
3.Fully seat the vertical fin all the way down
into the slot, do not force it further than it
will slide. You can use a pen to mark
a line between the slot and the fin. This will help
ensure the fin is fully seated when attaching to
the fuselage in step 4.
4.Turn over the plane so the bottom faces up.
Secure the fin into place using the provided
screws. Make sure to not over tighten the
screws, but make sure it’s tight enough
(use the pen mark as a guide). Repeat the
same steps for the starboard vertical fin
mounting. (Screws: PA 2.6*10 4PCS)
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2
4
Install the vertical fins
Low voltage cut off (LVC)
Assemble the plane
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Install the nose cone
1.The nose cone is attached to the
fuselage by two powerful magnets.
Note: Do not glue the nose into place,
the crash separable nose design will
minimize the damage to your plane
in the event of a crash landing.
2. Ensure that the nose cone is fully
seated on the front of the plane.
1. Put the Z-bend end of the linkage into
the desired servo control horn hole.
It is a tight fit and should allow the linkage
to move just slightly within the hole to
avoid binding up.
2. Snap the clevis into the surface control
horn.
3.The provided piece of fuel tubing keeps
the clevis closed during flight.
Note: Do not slide the securing tube
too far towards the control horn or it will
impede the movement of the control surface.
1
2
Install the linkage rods
1
2
3
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Assemble the plane
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1. The tape band attached to the battery hatch
cover will help you remove the cover.
2. Open the rear hatch cover by grip one side of the
hatch cover with your hand and then raise it to the
opposite side.
3. Do not try to remove the rear hatch cover by
pulling up on either end. This will deform and likely
damage the cover.
4. Counter-clockwise thread the bullet to
disassemble the propeller set. Make sure to
tightly grip the propeller root with your hand.
Do not use tools to grip the propeller as it will
damage the propeller.
5. Remove the propeller from the adaptor.
6. Take the propeller adaptor off. When reassembling,
be sure to install the collar in the proper direction.
The rachet side will always face towards the end of the
plane.
Disassembly
1
2
3
4
5
6
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step2
Assemble the plane
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1. Install the battery into the battery compartment
in the front of the airplane.
2. Secure the battery using the velco strip.
Note: You may need to relocate the battery
position for proper CG. The Swift delta wing
requires very accurate CG for proper flight
performance.
1
2
Install the battery
Attach the right aileron to the elevator
channel of your receiver. Left aileron
goes to aileron channel of your receiver.
Attach the ESC connector to the throttle
channel of the receiver. You will need to
activate the delta wing (also called elevon)
configuration of your transmitter.
Receiver
Throttle
Channel-1
— Aile
Channel-2
— Elev
Channel-3
— Thro
Channel-4
— Rudd
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2
3
4
Left aileron
Right aileron
The receiver connection
3. Make sure to locate the battery’s power connector
toward the front of the battery hatch. There will be
enough space for the connector.
3
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Assemble the plane
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The ESC and receiver will be installed in the same
compartment. Place the ESC on its side so that
your receiver will fit in the compartment. Make
sure that the ESC and receiver have minimal
overlap to allow for proper ESC cooling.
ESC
Receiver
The placement of the receiver 2. The power system hatch cover is seated
fully into place.
3.The battery hatch cover is held into place
by the foam nose to the front and the magnet
at the rear. Make sure to clear all wires
from the path of the magnet so that the
cover can be fully seated.
2
3
1. Before you install the rear hatch cover,
make sure to distribute the motor power
input cables on both sides of the
foam mounting block.
Install the canopy and rear hatch cover
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step2
Assemble the plane
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Center of Gravity
When balancing your model, adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is level or
slightly nose down. This the correct balance point for your model. After the first flights, the
CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference.
1. The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for your model is ( ) back230mm/ 9.1in
from the most rear of the fuselage (as shown) with the battery pack installed. Mark the
location of the CG on top of the wing.
2. When balancing your model, support the plane inverted at the marks made on the top of
the main wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the
correct balance point for your model, Make sure the model is assembled and ready for flight
before balancing.
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Assemble the plane
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)
230mm
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1. The ESC included with the Swift has a safe start. If the motor battery is connected to
the ESC and the throttle stick is not in the low throttle or off position, the motor will not
start until the throttle stick is moved to the low throttle or off position. Once the throttle
stick is moved to the low throttle or off position, the motor will emit a series of beeps.
Several beeps with the same tune means the ESC has detected the cells of the battery.
The counts of the beeps equals the cells of the battery. The motor is now
armed and will start when the throttle is moved.
2. The motor and ESC come pre-installed and the motor rotation should be correct.
If you disconnect the ESC from the motor, be sure to reverse two of the three motor
wires when you reconnected it. This will ensure the motor rotates as a pusher type plane.
3. The motor has an optional brake setting. The ESC comes with the brake switched off
and we recommended that the Swift be flown with the brake off .However, the brake
could be accidentally switched on if the motor battery is connected to the ESC while the
throttle stick is set at full throttle. To switch the brake off, move the throttle stick to full
throttle and plug in the motor battery. The motor will beep Move the throttle one time.
stick to low throttle or the off position. The motor is ready to run and the brake will be
switched off.
4. The Swift is available in two configurations, normal speed and high speed. We
recommend using the battery pack designated for your configuration. If you are using
a different battery, the battery must be at least a 11.1V 1800mAh/2200mAh 25C battery.
Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimension and weight as the
recommended packs to fit in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity.
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Get your model ready to fly
Important ESC information
Alternative configuration
2215-KV3000 Motor 2215-3400KV
ESC 30A Esc 50A
9gX2 Positive Servo 9gX2 Positive
Battery 11.1V-1800 Battery 11.1V-2200
Propeller
4.5*4.5E 2
blades highly
performance
Propeller
4.5*4.5E 2
blades highly
performance
Approx flying weight：510g 570g
Normal Speed：
Motor
Servo
Approx
High Speed：
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The transmitter and model setup
Before getting started, bind your receiver with your transmitter. Please refer to your
Transmitter Manual for proper operation.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the
motor shaft while testing the control surfaces . DO NOT arm the ESC and do not turn on
the transmitter until the Transmitter Manual instructs you to do so.
Tips: Flying wings are controlled by elevons (Moveable surfaces on the wings). Elevons
take the aileron control (move opposite directions), and elevator control (move up/ down
the same direction) and mix them together electronically through the transmitter. Make
sure all control sticks on your radio are in the neutral position (rudder, elevator, ailerons)
and the throttle is in the OFF position. Make sure both elevons move up and down (travel)
the same amount. This model tracks well when the left and right ailerons travel the same
amount in response to the control stick.
1. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surface move
correctly. Disconnect one of the motor power supply wires before arming the ESC to avoid
any injury.
Aileron
Elevator
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Check the control throws
2. Before attaching the linkage, make sure the servo arm is fully vertical (perpendicular to the wing’s surface).
If not, adjust servo arm using your radio’s trim feature. Note: For computerized transmitters, adjust each
servo/channel sub-trim as needed to make each servo arm fully vertical.
3. The default setting for the linkage connectors is in the top hole position. If you wish to increase the aerobatics
of the Swift, you can change the hole position on the control horn downward for increased travel. We
recommend keeping the settings at the default positions (shown below) for most flyers.
4. Align the control surface with the wing root by turning the clevis clockwise and counterclockwise on the
linkage, carefully open the clevis fork and put the clevis pin in the desired hole of the control horn.
Note: Secure the clevis with the provided piece of tube after the alignment of the surface is complete.
The suggested control throw settings for ROC HOBBY Swift are as follows (Dual rate setting):
High Rate Low Rate
Elevator 13 mm up/down 6 mm up/down
Aileron 13 mm up/down 6 mm up/down
Tips: At first flight, fly the model in low rate. The first you set high rate, please fly at low to
medium speed, high rate, as listed, is only for EXTREME maneuvering.
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3
4
Get your model ready to fly
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1. The propeller should rotate clockwise
when viewing the plane from the rear.
Note: (1.2) Be sure not to discard the
propeller hub adaptor.
2. The tooth side of the collar for the
propeller adaptor will assist in holding the
propeller firmly into place. Ensure the teeth
are facing towards the rear of the plane.
CAUTION: Before testing the propeller,
make sure the tail of the plane is firmly
on the model stand and ensure there
are no people or objects in the range of
the propeller.
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Check the motor rotation direction
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1.1
1.2
Get your model ready to fly
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Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you
know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your plane in confined
spaces, a site at least the size of two to three football fields should be adequate– a flying
field specifically for R/C planes is best. Never fly near people– especially children who
can wander unpredictably.
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Find a suitable flying site
Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer (such as one on a wrist watch or in your
transmitter if available). When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a
performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power, so when the plane starts flying
slower you should land, Often (but not always), power can be briefly restored after the
motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds.
To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first flight, set your timer to a
conservative 4 minutes. When your alarm sounds you should land right away.
Monitor your flight time
Before the model flying
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