Walkera Rodeo 110 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
6th-DEC-2016
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1.0 Get to know your aircraft
2.0 Get to know your Remote Controller
3.0 Specifications
4.0 Attention before flight
5.0 Charge the Battery
6.0 Prepare the aircraft
7.0 Prepare the Remote Controller
8.0 Ready to fly
8.1 Binding of the Rodeo 110
8.2 Motor Unlock / Lock
9.0 Operation Instruction
10.0 End flight
11.0 Additional remark
11.1 DEVO 7 Remote Controller Setting
11.2 TX5836/TX5837 Video transmitting channel selection
11.3 Brushless ESC and Brushless Motor connection diagram
Contents
12.0 In the Box / List of Articles

1. Camera
2. Lighting Lamp
3. Upgrade port
4. Receiving red indicator
5. Status red indicator
6. Propeller(CW)
7. Propeller(CCW)
8. Motor x4
9. Li-Po Battery
10. Power port
11. 5.8G transmitter antenna
12. DUAL reciever antennas
for best performance
* always extend before flying
13. Fixed ID clearance button
14. Power red indicator
15. External receiver port
16. PPM and SBUS receiver switch
Factory default --PPM Port
External receiver --SBUS Port
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1.0 Get to know your aircraft
The Rodeo 110 body is created using CFP for outstanding crash survivability.
Modern industrial and modular design, improves the product performance and permit easy
maintainance and upgrades.
Advanced 5.8ghz live video, for a unforgettable visual FPV experience.
The Rodeo 110 employ a modern flight control system for acrobatic flight routines such as roll,
flip and race courstte moves.
* To avoid property loss and personal injury caused by wrong operation, please read the manual carefully
and watch the tutorial videos at www.walkera.com before flight.
Quick Start Guide

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Right Stick
Up
Down
Forward
Backward
Turn
Left
Turn
Right Left Right
Left Stick
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The Rodeo 110 features 3 useful flight modes, STABILIZE / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED Flight
modes are selected by the MIX switch. (Select the appropiate mode according to your flight skills.)
2.0 Get to know your Remote Controller
※ STABILIZE Flight mode: the main flight controller system comes with stabilization function,
its operation is relatively stable, it can not roll, it is suitable for beginners.
※ INTERMEDIATE flight mode: the main flight controller system comes with partial stabilization function,
its operation is relatively flexible, it can roll.
※ ADVANCED Flight Mode: the main flight controller system without stabilization function,
its operation is very flexible, it can roll.
11. MIX - Flight Mode Switch
12. ELEV/AILE/RUDD D/R Switch
13. Right stick
14. Right trim
15. Power switch
16. AILE trim
17. R+ key
18. L- key
19. ENT key
1. HOLD TRN switch
2. GEAR switch
3. AUX2 control
4. Left stick
5. Left trim
6. RUDD trim
7. UP+ key
8. DN- key
9. EXT key
10. FMD Switch
MIX Switch to “1”
MIX Switch to “0” MIX Switch to “2”
STABILIZE
Flight Mode
INTERMEDIATE
Flight Mode
ADVANCED
Flight Mode
Take the "MODE 2" as an example. The left stick controls the aircraft's altitude and
heading, while the right stick controls its forward, backward, left and right movements.
* 1) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left): Left stick- THRO / RUDD; Right stick - ELEV / AILE.
2) MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right): Left stick- ELEV / RUDD; Right stick - THRO / AILE.
Quick Start Guide

70mm
101 x 117 x 55mm
101g (Battery excluded)
DEVO 7
Rodeo 110
TX5836(FCC)/TX5837(CE)
WK-WS-13-002
Rodeo 110
7.4V 850mAh 25C 2S Li-Po
7~8mins
-10℃~ +40℃
117mm
101mm
70mm
55mm
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3.0 Specifications
Aircraft
Main Rotor Dia.:
Overall (L x W x H):
Weight:
Remote Controller:
Receiver/Main Controller:
Transmitter:
Brushless Motor:
Brushless ESC:
Battery:
Flight Time:
Working Temperature:
Camera(600TVL)
Horizontal Resolution:
System Committee:
Video Out:
Power Input:
600TVL
PAL/NTSC
1.0Vp-p/75Ω
DC 5-12V
Frequency：
Output Power：
Current drain：
Power Supply：
Output Pulse：
2.4GHz DSSS
≤100mW
≤230mA(100mW)
5# Battery 8x1.5V or NiMH 8x1.2V 1600-2000mAh
1000-2000mS(1500Ms Neutral)
DEVO 7 remote controller
TX5836(FCC) / TX5837(CE) transmitter
5.8G wireless image transmission
TX5836(FCC) Bind B section: 8 channels
TX5837(CE) B section: 8 channels
TX5836(FCC) output power ≤200mW
TX5837(CE) output power ≤25mW
Quick Start Guide

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4.0 Attention before flight
1) The Rodeo 110 mini-quad is recomended for pilots, 14 years or older, with RC hobby experience.
2) Only fly the Rodeo 110 in dry weather, with low wind, please do not fly in rain or heavy foggy conditions.
3) Always choose large open fields for flying. Check local LAW and ordinances for legal flying areas.
4) Always keep at least 10 feet distance to the aircraft when armed, to avoid injury from high-speed
propellers on the ground or while flying. Always disarm before handeling the aircraft.
5) Do not fly close to high-voltage power lines, cellphone towers, or radio towers,
as these may disrupt your control signal.
6) ALWAYS check local laws BEFORE flying. NEVER fly over crowds, concerts or sports stadiums.
Charging indicator status:
Stable red--charging;
Stable green--finished charge.
5.0 Charge the Battery
Connect the charger to the AC power
(100 ~ 240v 50/60hz).
Power Outlet
100~240V
Gravity
Center
Line
6.0 Prepare the aircraft
Battery installation
First put the battery anti-slip mat into the battery
compartment. Put the battery on top and move
it forward-backwards as required for perfect
balance, then firmly secure the battery with the
velcro strap.
Gravity center adjustment
Grab the Rodeo 110 mini-quad by the COG line
(center ofgravity).
See the illustration for the COG.
Adjust the battery forward-backwards until the
quad balances.
Front
Quick Start Guide

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7.0 Prepare the Remote Controller
Open the battery cover and remove the battery box. According
to the battery positive and negative polarity, install 8pcs 5#
batteries or 8pcs NiMH batteries with same volume.
Warning: Battery polarities must be correctly installed. When insert
the plug of battery box into power socket of remote controller, the fool-
proofing port must be inserted into fool-proofing port.
8.0 Ready to fly
Attention:
Put all the function switches to the 0 position, put all trims and dials to the Middle position,
move the throttle to the lowest position, then turn on the Remote Controller.
Place the aircraft in a wide open space, with the rear facing you. (This position is known as “TAIL IN”)
The Rodeo 110 mini-quad have a low-voltage alarm beeper.
When voltage reach below 7.0 volts the Power red LED light will flash quickly and the beeper will sound alarm.
WARNING: Do not hesitate to land when you hear the alarm.
A video receiving equipment is needed(Goggles glasses, etc. ) to display an image.
(Setting method please refer to P13)
Turn on the Remote Controller.
Connect the aircraft power, then
put the aircraft on a horizontal position place, the buzzer
will send out the voice of "BB".
(make sure the positive and negtive connected correctly )
8.1 Binding of the Rodeo 110
Battery box
ALWAYS unfold the two reciever anteannas to their correct STRAIGHT UP position before flying.
Do not fly without properly unfolding the antennas.
Do not move the Rodeo 110 during binding.
Tips:
In the process of binding, the status red LED light indicates slowly to run out means binding
finished successfully. If your aircraft is keeping making a BB sound, it means binding failed.
status red LED light
Quick Start Guide

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ELEV/Rudder stick
Throttle stick Throttle / Rudder stick
ELEV stick
ELEV/Rudder stick
Throttle stick Throttle / Rudder stick ELEV stick
8.2 Motor Unlock / Lock
Motor Unlock
Motor Lock
After binding the DEVO 7 to the Rodeo 110, Check that all trims are neutral, the throttle stick
is ALL the way Down with the display indicating 0% throttle. Check that ALL switches are in
the UP position.
Gently push the throttle stick down and move the rudder (YAW) stick to the left side and hold
for more than 2 seconds. (on mode 2 radios throttle and rudder is the same stick).
You will see the status red LED light keeps on and buzzer issues a “B B” sound, indicating that
motors are unlocked.
Be very careful at this point, as pushing the thottle up will start the motors.
You can test by pushing the stick up a little, the motors should start.
Lock the motors by moving the throttle stick all the way down and the rudder (YAW) stick all
the
way to the right.
The status red LED light turns off and buzzer issues a “B B” sound when the motors are disarmed.
NOTICE: The motors are LOCKED by default after successful binding.
TEST: Push the throttle stick up a little, the motors will not start when locked.
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)
Quick Start Guide

MODE 1/ MODE 2
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9.0 Operation Instruction
The aircraft roll forward
The aircraft roll backward
The aircraft roll left
The aircraft roll right
The tail tow-
ard operator
The tail tow-
ard operator
Are only available in the intermediate & Advanced flight mode.
Set MIX switch to position 1 or 2, to select the appropiate
flight mode.
FLIP & ROLL’S
Attention:
1) Always select large open spaces with soft ground for flying.
2) Rolls and flips are best suited for expereinced pilots.
3) Match throttle power to the flight to manage altitude.
Are only available in the intermediate & Advanced flight mode.
Set MIX switch to position 1 or 2, to select the appropiate
flight mode.
FLIP & ROLL’S
MODE 1
MODE 2
MIX Switch to “1” or
MIX Switch to “2”
MIX Switch to “1” or
MIX Switch to “2”
Attention:
1) Always select large open spaces with soft ground for flying.
2) Rolls and flips are best suited for expereinced pilots.
3) Match throttle power to the flight to manage altitude.
Quick Start Guide

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DERAM Baron AKA Proximity FPV obstacle flying
Attention:
1) Dream Baron is more suitable for experienced pilots,
highspeed obstacle avoidance flights require advanced skills.
2) Recommended FPV range 300m depending on enviroment.
3) Avoid flying over people, animals, do not fly over crowds, concerts or sports stadiums.
Avoid flying close to powerlines and cellphone towers as these may crash you.
Visit walkera.com for more suggestions and for WALKERA racing gates.
10.0 End flight
First Power off the aircraft by unplugging the battery, then turn off the radio.
Finally, remove the battery from the aircraft.
Land the aircraft, disarm(lock) the aircraft.
Quick Start Guide

ENT ENTENT
UP/DN UP/DN
MODEL
SELEC
Model Name(NAME)
UP/DN
MODEL NAME
ENT
MODEL
0 1
Rodeo
MODEL
MOD 1
MOD 2
Type Select(TYPE)
UP/DN
MODEL TYPE
ENT
MODEL
HELI
AERO
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11.0 Additional remark
Boot Screen(Main interface)
11.1 DEVO 7 Remote Controller Setting
MODE 1(ELEV trim)
MODE 2(THRO trim)
MODE 1(THRO trim)
MODE 2(ELEV trim)
Battery remaining power
Rudder trim display
Timer display
Aileron trim display
Throttle/Model display
00 00
TH 0%
Model Select(SELEC)
Main
interface
Press UP or DN to select “MOD 1”, press ENT to confirm and
then press EXT to return to MODEL.
Press R or L button to change the character and
figure, named model as Rodeo. Press ENT to
confirm and then press EXT to return to MODEL.
Press UP or DN to select AERO,
Press ENT to confirm and then press
EXT to return to MODEL.
Quick Start Guide

ENT
UP/DN
UP/DN
ELEV
NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM
AILE THRO RUDD GEAR FLAP AUX2
FUNCTION REVSW
FUNCTION
ELEV
NORM
Device Output(OUTPU)
UP/DN ENT
R/L
DN
R/L
DN
R/L
DN
R/L
DN
R/L
MODEL OUTPU
MODEL
GEAR
MIX
MODEL
GEAR
ACT
MODEL
FLAP
ACT
MODEL
FLAP
FMD
MODEL
AUX2
GEAR
MODEL
AUX2
ACT
DN R/L
Reverse Switch(REVSW)
Wing Type(WING)
UP/DN
MODEL WING
ENT
MODEL
WING
NORM
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Main
interface
Press R or L to select NORM, Press ENT to confirm and
then press EXT to return to MODEL.
After setup, press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to Main interface.
After settings, press ENT to
confirm and then press EXT
to return to Main interface.
Press ENT to enter
the “REVSW”
setting interface.
Press R or L to
select “NORM”.
Quick Start Guide

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11.2 TX5836/TX5837 Video transmitting channel selection
There are 8 channels avilable, chose the best channel based on the image quality
on your screen. Select the channel by adjusting the dip-switches on the video-transmitter
according to the diagram.
Attention:
Video transmitter channel must match the reciever channel.
ON
321
ON
321
ON
3
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ON
321
ON
321
ON
321
ON
321
ON
321
1
5866MHz(CE)
5847MHz(FCC) 5847MHz 5828MHz 5809MHz 5790MHz 5771MHz 5752MHz 5733MHz
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Channel
Frequency
Code
position
(on/off)
11.3 Brushless ESC and Brushless Motor connection diagram
Head
Brushless
ESC
Brushless
ESC
Brushless
motor
Brushless
motor
Brushless
ESC
Brushless
motor
Brushless
ESC
Brushless
motor
Attention:
The red, blue and black wires of the brushless motors must be soldering to the brushless ESC
according to the illustration.
Front
Quick Start Guide

Aircraft Body x1 Remote Controller x1 Charger x1
Propellers (Pair) x2 Aircraft Battery x1 Training cable x1
Micro-USB Cable x1
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12.0 In the Box / List of Articles
Check all the following items in your package. If any of them is missing,
please contact walkera or your local dealer.
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