SkyArtec WASP v2 User manual

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WASP v2 helicopter
operating manual

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contents:
1. Introduction 3
2. Technical specifications 3
3. LIPO battery 3
4. Radiocontrol 4
5. Check list before take off 4
6. Flight functions 5
7. First steps 6
8. Learning to fly a helicopter 6
9. Spareparts and part numbers 7
10. Mounting of the CP Rotorhead 9
11. CE declaration 10

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1. Introduction
The WASP microhelicopter consists of mechanical and electrical components. The helicopter
is preadjusted but it is necessary to check the helicopter before each flight. The helicopter
you purchased is a full functional RC helicopter of the newest generation. Due to its fixed
main rotor pitch it is not 3D flight capable, which means you can´t fly the model head over.
2. Technical specifications
WARNING !
1. This product is not a toy. The manufacturer does not assume
any liability for its usage.
2. If you disassemble the helicopter please follow the steps in this
manual to avoid any damage on the model.
3. If you use the helicopter please keep a safety distance to persons,
animals or any other kind of things that might be hurt or damaged
by the model.
4. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for injuries or
damages which may be caused through the usage of the model.
5. Please read this manual carefully in order to avoid any damages
at the helicopter or at the LIPO battery.
3. LIPO batteries
The helicopter uses lipo batteries. The proper handling is very important to ensure a secure usage
and a long service life. There are some basic rules which need to be obeyed.
1. Never charge the lipo when it is mounted in the helicopter.
2. Never leave the lipo connected to the model or charger, over-discharge will destroy the battery.
3. Charge on a non flamable, heat resistent surface. Never charge in reach of flamable object.
4. Never charge the lipo unattended. If it heats up more than 50°C stop charging.
5. The charger will charge the lipo within 2 hours. Disconnect it in any case after that time.
6. To charge the lipo, plug in the charger and then connect the lipo to it.
7. Charging will be signaled by red-light, finished charging by green light at the chargers front.
8. Do not open or modify the lipo cells by yourself.
9. In case of mechanical damage do not try to repair it. Replace it with a new battery.
10. Overcharging and short circuiting may cause extensive heat production, fume or fire. Therefore
handle the lipo with care as it contains energy which can be released very quickly.
11. Your helicopter will monitor the lipo´s charge situation. As soon as the battery is empty the LED
on the helicopter will start to flash. Stop flying and disconnect the battery. It is recommended to char-
ge the battery before storing it without using it for more than one day fully
Helicopter
main rotor diameter: 440mm
body length: 470mm
take off wheigt: 250g
main motor type: 370
tail motor type: N30
radiocontrol
no. of channels: 4
HF modulation: FM-PCM
operating voltage: 9,6VDC
current consumption: 180mA
antenna length: 945mm

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4. Radiocontrol
The radiocontrol included in this set uses a 4 channel PCM trans-
mission protocol to provide a fail-safe usage of your helicopter.
Please insert 8 pieces AA-type batteries into the radiocontrol. The
frontside voltage display shows you the current battery condiditon.
Never turn on the radiocontrol if the antenna is not pulled out to
its full length. As your radiocontrol transmits four separated posisi-
on (or speed) informations to the helicopter there are equal to that
four controls realised by two XY-Sticks. Three of the four XY
functions are spring-returned and center automatically. These are
the functions for nick, roll and yaw. The non-returned lever is the
throttle channel´s. Depending on your own preferences and your
local areas flying habits, the radiocontrol control lever´s „position
for function“ also called „mode“ can be changed easily by opening
the radiocontrol (take out batteries first) and changing the plug po-
sistion on the pcb. Please make sure that the levers and the
functions are working as you think they should before flying. Next to the big levers there are small
trimm levers. Those trimmers are used to center the servo position exactly. Only the trimm for the
throttle channel has to be at the downmost position. The receiver contains a security release function.
On switching on the model the receiver requires a one time 0% signal at the throttle channel to re-
lease the main motor control. Please make sure that the batteries power level never reaches the red
area in the battery status control display. Please change or charge batteries and do not continue flying
if the voltage level is in the red area. If you want to use this helicopter please always fist turn on the
radiocontrol, then the helicopter. Obey the same rule on turning off, first the helicopter, after that,
the radiocontrol. A receiver without its trigger may catch some signal (e.g. your buddy´s) and react
to it.
5. Check list before take off
It is absolutely necessary to check your model before each flight in order to avoid damages on the
helicopter due to mechanical problems. First, start to check the ball-point connectors in the rotor-
headsystem if they are connectec well. Check the swashplate, move it to the 0° position in both nick
and roll direction. Secure the model with tape or a heavy bar so it cant tilt or take off from ground.
Turn on the models radiocontrol and check if the nick and roll servo are centering the swashplate. If
not, use the trims to center it. Check now if the small rotor blades inclination on the main rotor head
is at 0°. The swashplate will change this inclination, but the rotorblades angle in relation to the swa-
shplates position need to be parallelized. In order to do so, please untighten the small screws ant the
paddle wings, twist the wings until they reach the parallel position to the swasplate´s inclination. In
case of exchanging the paddle bar, please have in mind that this bar needs to be centered in order
to avoid an imbalance. Please also check the screws which hold the the balance bar if thightend. The
screws which hold the main rotor should not be tightened too much. The main rotor´s centrifugal
force will straighten the main rotors in flight. Check if the screws of both main and tail motor are
tightened. Check also if the gears for main and tail rotor are correctly set up. Please check also if the
main axis for the main rotor can´t move vertically. Your helicopter is preadjusted. Shipment can cau-
se deadjustment, therefore its necessary to check the model properly before flying.

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6. Flight functions
LEFT LEVER
UP
LEFT LEVER
DOWN
LEFT LEVER
LEFT
LEFT LEVER
RIGHT
RIGHT LEVER
UP
RIGHT LEVER
DOWN
RIGHT LEVER
LEFT
RIGHT LEVER
RIGHT
RISE
LOWER
YAW LEFT
YAW RIGHT
NICK FOR-
WARD
NICK BACK-
WARD
ROLL LEFT
ROLL RIGHT

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7. First steps
If you are using a radiocontrolled item the first time, please train and learn the control functions on
a simulator software. Through that you will learn which lever belongs to which function without de-
stroying the helicopter accidentally.
step 1:
Tape the helicopter to the ground so it can´t take off!
Charge the helicopters battery as described in this manual. Make sure your radiocontrol batteries are
full.
Pull out the radio controls antenna and turn on the transmitter. Set the throttle lever to the downmost
position. Connect the helicopter to its battery. There will be a flashing LED while adjusting the gyro
please make sure not moving the model while the gyro is adjusted and the LED stops flashing. If the
LED turns of after the gyro adjustment phase the transmitter signal is not received properly.
step 2:
Move the levers for nick and roll function and check if the servos follow the radiocontrols commands
properly. Check if the swashplate returns to the 0° position if the levers are centered. If not, use the
small trimm levers to adjust the center position. Move the throttle lever slowly upwards and check if
the main rotor starts turning. Please keep in mind that the security release function requires the small
trim lever to be in the donwmost position to enable the main motor. Let the main rotor turn at a low
speed. Move the lever for the YAW function and chekc if the tail rotor velocity varies. The tail rotor
will only turn into one direction, wheter faster or slower, but it will not turn in the opposite direction.
8. Learning to fly a helicopter
Choose a good training area:
A non windy, dry day at empty yard with plain surface such as a parking area or a big room
with a high roof are the best areas for beginnes.
step 1:
Please check your helicopter as described in chapter 7.
The best way to start is to mount the trainig kit under the landing gear to avoid the tilting
of the helicopter before take off. Always keep a security distance of at least 2m to the he-
licopter. Stand behind the tail rotor boom and push the throttle lever slowly upwards until
the helicopter begins to hover. Of couse it will start to move in some direction. Use the trim
levers to minimise this. Train the pitch and nick function by sliding on the ground until you
are sure to know its controls. Always keep the tail rotor towards you by controlling the yaw
function. By this way you learn to know your helicopter and its reactions to the controls.
Even a perfectly adjusted helicopter will start to move in some direction after some secon-
ds. If you can´t adjust the center position by the small trim levers you might change the
servo arm´s position.
step 2:
Get used to your helicopter´s reactions. Practice until your reactions on the helicopter´s
movements are quick enough to ensure a stable flight. Never lift the helicopter higher than
0.5m above ground until you manage its controls. If you loose the control on the helicopter
turn off the main motor immediately. A hard landing on its gear is better than rotorblades
touching ground. After you manage a secure takeoff, hovering and landing you might fly
the helicopter at higher altitudes. By using this helicopte and learning to fly it you will be
able to manage any kind of helicopter as the funtions are equal to bigger models.

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Advice:
The helicopter´s swashplate can be set up in two ways. The long position will cause a stron-
ger reaction for nick and roll to the radio´s commands. You just need to change the long
connectors from the ball point head to the next one.
9. Spareparts and part numbers
WH2-001 frame connector WH2-017 tail rotor holder
WH2-002 pitch axis WH2-018 battery holder
WH2-003 compensator WH2-019 main gear
WH2-004 steering blades/axle WH2-020 tail rotor
WH2-005 bearing for main axle WH2-021 tail gear/axle
WH2-006 swashplate WH2-022 main frame
WH2-007 pitch frame WH2-023 landing gear
WH2-008 O-type connectors WH2-024 lipo battery
WH2-009 connector rotor holder WH2-025 receiver
WH2-010 rotor holder WH2-026 PCM transmitter
WH2-011 main blades WH2-027 tail boom
WH2-012 3in1 board WH2-028 tail bearing
WH2-013 mainmotor WH2-029 servo connector set
WH3-014 servo WH2-030 crystal pair
WH2-015 lipo charger WH2-031 canopy
WH2-016 tail motor WH2-032 pitch bearing

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10. Mounting of CP rotorhead
1. Mount bearings.
2. Mount pitch frame on bearing. Check if position as shown.
3. Mount the pitch frame´s tap and put the screws into it.
4. Fasten screws.
5. Mount bushings on compensator.
6. Put the grub screw in the bushings and an fasten it slightly.
7. Mount the balance bar to the compensator and central piece.
8. Mount the outside friction bearing to the main rotor holder (2x)
9. Mount the inside friction bearing to the main rotor holder (2x)
10. Mount screw and an thick washer on one end of the pitch axle.
11. Push the pitch axle through the main rotor holder.
12. Mount first washer, then the rubber on the pitch axle.
13. Push the pitch axle through the central piece and mount the other side´s rubber and washer
and main rotor holder.
14. Fasten screw and washer by using counter screwdrivers.
15. Mount O-type connectors on the main rotor holder and connect it to the ball point heads.
16. Fasten the balance wings on the balance bar and bring the in line as shown.
17. Mount screws and washers and fasten them.
18. Center the balance bar.
19. Bring the balance wings in line with the compensator as shown and fasten the grub screws.
20. Mount the ball point head connectors on the metal bars.
21. Adjust the length of the pitch connector at 21mm from ball-middle to ball-middle.
22. Connect it to pitch frame an main rotor holder.
23. Mount main rotor wings.
24. Mount swashplates, O-type connectors and servo connectors.

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11. CE declaration of conformity