Xaircraft SuperX User manual

User Manual
V1.7

目录
XAircraft SuperX Overview............................................................................................................ 2
Products Specification ............................................................................................................ 2
SuperX Construction....................................................................................................... 2
SuperX Features................................................................................................................ 3
SuperX Interface ....................................................................................................................... 4
SuperX Flight Mode................................................................................................................. 6
LED Indication............................................................................................................................ 6
SuperX Quick Guide ................................................................................................................ 7
Notes for Use............................................................................................................................. 7
Installation........................................................................................................................................... 9
Install SuperX Modules........................................................................................................... 9
Connection to Receiver ........................................................................................................10
HITEC，FUTABA，（ WFLY）Wiring............................................................................10
JR，Spektrum Wiring....................................................................................................10
Connect to other Receiver ..........................................................................................10
Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................11
SuperX Connect with Computer................................................................................................11
Copter Types SuperX Supports..................................................................................................12
Calibration Mode............................................................................................................................14
Compass Calibration .............................................................................................................14
RC Neutral Point Calibration ..............................................................................................15
RC Reverse Calibration .........................................................................................................16
Flight Control....................................................................................................................................16
Motor Start / Stop..................................................................................................................16
Auto Take-off............................................................................................................................17
Height Hold..............................................................................................................................17
Attitude Gain............................................................................................................................18
Safe Mode.................................................................................................................................18
Manually Activate Safe Mode....................................................................................19
Fail-safe Setting ..............................................................................................................20
About Home Position...................................................................................................20
Get Back the Control.....................................................................................................20
Gimbal.................................................................................................................................................21
OSD Module.....................................................................................................................................22
Firmware Upgrade and Configuration Software Update..................................................24

Flight Controller Information and Language Transformation.........................................25
XAircraft SuperX After-sale..........................................................................................................26

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
1. Using XAircraft products within the limits permitted by local laws and regulations. XAircraft is not responsible
for any illegal activities.
2. The SuperX is an aeromodelling product only. Please strictly follow the aeromodelling safe instruction rules;
XAircraft are not responsible for the use and operation of the aircraft.
3. Model aircraft are not toys! Fly under professional guidance and strictly follow instruction rules in this
document. XAircraft is not responsible for consequences caused by improper installation, incorrect setting or
operation.
.Security Notes
1. Familiarize yourself with flying environment and any obstacles. Identify any potential hazards such as power
lines, cars, people, etc.
2. Do not fly the aircraft when fatigued, drunk or your mental state has been compromised which may cause an
accident.
3. Stay away from wet areas. Do not fly in the rain or wet environments which can cause device failure and
probably lead to danger. Do not fly at night or in windy conditions.
4. Stay away from any fire resulting in damage of the electronic parts or others such as the flight battery.
5. Do not fly alone during your preliminary flights. If you need help, please enlist the aid of an experienced pilot
before flying for the first time.
6. Prepare rescue tools such as cell phones or other communication devices should you need to call for help.
7. Please fly under the safe take-off weight, do not overload the aircraft otherwise will lead to danger.
8. Ensure all the equipment operates correctly before flight and that there is no transmitter interference or
conflicts.
9. Do not touch any moving or powered parts. Do not try to catch the copter which has rotating motors or
blades for example. Keep loose clothing away from moving parts as they may get caught and could cause
physical harm.
10. Always throttle down to minimum before flying.
11. Remove the propellers when testing the remote device or motors operation. Attach the propellers after you
have tested that everything is working good to prevent an accident.
12. Assemble the aircraft with accessories XAircraft provides. XAircraft is not responsible for any consequence
resulted from assembly with other accessories or modifications.

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XAircraft SuperX Overview
XAircraft SuperX is designed for multicopter, support 2 to 8 rotors.
Products Specification
SuperX Construction
Flight Controller System
Built-in AHRS to calculate flight attitude.
Running flight control tasks.
Built-in Micro USB port, Connect to PC to upgrade
firmware or to tune parameters.
IO Module
Input /Output Module: connecting with Flight
Controller、GPS、LED、RC、ESC and Servo.
Built-in 3A UBEC.
LED Module
Shows all work status of Flight Controller system.

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GPS Module
Built-in Compass.
Provides GPS position and heading data for Flight
Controller.
SuperX Features
SuperX can support different functions depends on the different firmware version, main functions
are supported as below:
1. Support 3 Flight Modes: Manual Mode, ATT Mode, GPS ATT Mode.
2. Height Hold.
3. Several options for Safe Mode, e.g.: auto return to home and auto land.
4. Built-in green software for configuration, do no need to install any drive and software.
5. Module expandable.
6. Firmware upgradeable.
SuperX Technical Parameters:
Functions
Distributions
Output Features
ESC frequency: 333Hz, normal ESC by default, can be set as
UltraPWM.
Servo frequency: 100Hz
Hover Precision
Vertical: ±1.0m
Horizontal: ±2.0m
Wind-Resistance Ability
<8m/s (17.9mph / 28.8km/h)
Max. Rudder Speed
200°/s
Max. Inclination Angel
35°
Max. Lifting Speed
±6m/s
Work Environment
-10°C ~ 55°C
Remote Controller
PCM or 2.4GHz，at least 5 channels
Configuration Software
Integrated internal Fight Controller supports Windows system only.
Module Parameters:
Products
Electrical Features
Weight
Size

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Products
Electrical Features
Weight
Size
Flight Controller
Input Voltage: 5.7V ~ 6.0V
Power consumption:
Max. : 3.5W（0.6A@5.8V）
Normal: 0.6W（[email protected]）
65g
Long: 42.1mm
Width: 34.2mm
High: 27.9mm
GPS Module
4.8V ~ 6.0V
58 g
Diameter:74.4mm
High: 11.35mm
IO Module
Input Voltage: 11.1V~28V（3S ~ 6S LiPo）
Output Voltage: 5.8V，≤3A
Power Consumption:
Max 3W(120m[email protected]）
Normal 0.13W(5mA@25.2V)
35g
Long: 56mm
Width: 37.5mm
High: 17.44mm
LED Module
Power Consumption: 3W
Long: 16.9mm
Width: 12.11mm
High: 7mm
SuperX Interface
IO Module Input Ports
IO Ports
Functions

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IO Ports
Functions
B
Battery, use Lipo battery (3S~6S, 11.1V~28V) supply power for SuperX
system
X
Expansion
G
Attitude Gain
S
Safe Mode
M
Flight Mode
R
RUDD / Yaw
T
Throttle
E
ELEV / Pitch
A
AILE / Roll
IO Mode output ports
IO Ports
Functions
M1
ESC
M2
ESC
M3
ESC
M4
ESC
M5
ESC
M6
ESC
M7
ESC / Gimbal Pitch servo
M8
ESC / Gimbal Roll servo
GB
Gimbal power supply input: can use separate UBEC to power up Gimbal
through M7 and M8.
Notice: When SuperX configured as 7 or 8 rotors, M7 and M8 is ESC output; when SuperX
configured as 2 to 6 rotors, M7 and M8 is Gimbal servo output.

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SuperX Flight Mode
Flight Mode
IO
Functions
Explanation
Manual Mode
M
No Auto Horizontal ability.
Not recommended
for beginners.
Attitude Mode
(ATT Mode)
Auto horizontal after sticks released.
Height hold.
GPS Attitude Mode
(GPS ATT Mode)
GPS signal is good:
Auto horizontal after
sticks released and
enter GPS position
hold.
Height hold.
When M input
unconnected,
SuperX is in GPS
ATT Mode by
default.
GPS Module
unconnected or
GPS signal lost;
Weak interference
of magnetic
ATT Mode
Safe Mode
S
Autopilot Mode in accident, Return to Home
(tail in) and auto landing by default.
LED Indication
XAircraft LED design principle: on ground, Red lamp flashing means not allow to fly; Red lamp
flashing in the air, user should land it urgently then check.
LED
Shows Status
Flight Status
Fast Green flashing
Flight Mode: Manual Mode
Slow Green flashing
Flight Mode: ATT Mode
Slow Green-Green flashing
Flight Mode: GPS ATT Mode
Slow Green-Red flashing
Flight Mode: GPS ATT Mode（No GPS signal or signal is weak）
Slow Red-Red flashing
Flight Mode: Safe Mode
Calibration and Firmware upgrade
Fast Green-Red flashing
When LED starts alternating green and red flashing, indicates one of
the following:
1）Flight Controller system entered Calibration Mode.
2）SuperX is upgrading firmware.
Error status

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Solid Red
After SuperX powered on, system initialization failed.
Normally, initialization process within 10 seconds, it will be longer
when in cold weather.
Fast Red flashing
System error: module communication failure or RC signal
incorrect.
Strong interference of magnetic happens in GPS Mode.
Solid Yellow
Red and green appear together, LED shows yellow. Yellow indicates:
Weak interference of magnetic happens in GPS Mode.
Notice: Copter can not start in GPS Mode, but still can work in
ATT Mode as normal. When it shows yellow light, it turns to ATT
mode automatically.
SuperX Quick Guide
XAircraft SuperX is an easy-to-use product. User can start to fly after few setups.
1. Install every module according to manual, and then connect the ESC. See: Copter Types
SuperX Supports . Notice: do not install the blades in order to personal safety during the
setting process.
2. Connect to configuration software ( SuperX Connect with Computer ) and choose correct
copter types and ESC. If you use UltraPWM ESC, please DO select corresponding option.
Wrong ESC setting can lead to danger! See: Copter Types SuperX Supports .
3. RC Calibration: RC Neutral Point Calibration , RC Reverse Calibration .
4. Compass Calibration.
5. Double check whether the wiring of ESC and motor is OK. After motor rotation is confirmed
right, install the blades then fly.
6. During the flight, you can use gain knob (G channel) to adjust the aircraft’s auto-leveling
performance. Please see the detail: Attitude Gain .
Notes for Use
Due to geographical limit and magnet influence on GPS module, please note:
1. Do not use GPS ATT Mode and Return to Home function in the areas which suffer from
magnetic interference, for example, between buildings or indoor.
2. Do not use GPS ATT Mode and Return to Home function in polar region.
3. GPS module should avoid high voltage lines, and keep cables tidy around GPS.
4. When calibrating the compass, you do not have any electronic or magnetic objects such as
cell phones.

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Installation
Install SuperX Modules
Connect Flight Controller, GPS Module, LED Module to IO Module as diagram shows.
Flight Controller and GPS can connect to any 4-pin port:
Flight Controller installation notice:
1. Should be installed in cg position on copter.
2. Should pay attention to install direction, the triangle points to the head of copter.
GPS module installation notice:
1. Horizontal install, higher than other electronic equipment.
2. Should pay attention to install direction, the triangle points to the head of copter.
3. Close to Flight Controller.
4. Far away from motor and other electric equipment.

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Connection to Receiver
HITEC，FUTABA，（ WFLY）Wiring
Restore factory settings of the radio,
then do the settings as below:
Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4 channels, other
channels can be set according
to your habit.
Map 5th channel to a 3-way
switch.
Map 6th channel to a 2-way
switch, and set fail-safe as Safe
Mode section described.
Map 7tn channel to a knob.
JR，Spektrum Wiring
Restore factory settings of the radio,
then do the settings as below:
Set fail-safe as Safe Mode
section described for Gear.
Map AUX1 to a 3-way switch.
Map AUX2 channel to a knob.
Connect to other Receiver
Please consult with SuperX Interface to do wiring, and then do the RC calibration.
Notice: You may need to change the reverse setting on radio before use SuperX, be careful during
tuning SuperX.

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Power Supply
SuperX use JST-3Pin signal (Futaba) power wire, one end connected to lipo battery and the
other connected to B input of IO module.
SuperX Connect with Computer
1. SuperX power on. (USB of computer does not supply power to SuperX）
2. After Flight Controller connected with computer, your windows shows a disk named“SuperX”
in “My computer“
When you see this removable device, it means SuperX is connected to the Computer.
1. Configuration software of SuperX is green software. Just need to run the SuperX.exe file to
open it.
Warning: Do not change any file in in the SuperX directory.
*Voltage Range:3S~6S

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Copter Types SuperX Supports
Different firmware versions can support different kinds of copter:
Firmware
Copter type
Basic
Quad copter ((X and + Style)
Standard
Quad copter (X and + Style)
Hexacopter (X, + and Y6 Style)
Professional
Quad copter (X and + Style)
Hexacopter (X, + and Y6 Style)
Octacopter (X, + and X8 Style)
Enterprise
Supports all kinds of copter types, and custom types.
According to copter and ESC you are using; choose correct Frame and ESC type.
UltraPWM ESC: for original XAircraft UltraPWM ESC, for X450, X450 Pro, X650 and X650 Value.

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Notice: in the following diagram, the arrow direction means to rotation direction
of motor and blade. When you install propeller, please make sure its direction
downward.
Quadcopter（X and + Style）
Hexacopter（X, + and Y6）
Notice: The outer-race motors are top-motors M1, M3 and M5 of Y6 copter; inter-race are
bottom-motors M2, M4 and M6.

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Octacopter(X, + and X8）
Notice: The outer-race motors are top-motors M1, M2 M3 and M4 of X8 copter; inter-race are
bottom-motors M5, M6, M7 and M8.
Notice: If you use X8 copter, IO module cannot support Gimbal outputs.
Calibration Mode
Compass Calibration
1. Fast altering Flight Mode switch between modes. When LED flashing red and green, the
controller enters Calibration Mode.
2. Throttle down to lowest, the LED shows single green flashing.
3. Fast altering Flight Mode switch again. When green lamp is solid on, start the compass
calibration.
4. Horizontal Calibration: put copter horizontal and then revolve slowly (green lamp flashing fast
when revolving, see diagram below). Until LED shows slow green flashing then enter next
step.

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Copter stays horizontal
Revolving slowly until slow green LED flashing
5. Vertical Calibration A: Copter head up, and then revolve the copter slowly. Until LED shows
slow green flashing then enter next step.
Copter head up
Revolving slowly until LED flashing
6. Vertical Calibration B: Copter side up, and then revolve the copter slowly. When LED shows
solid green calibration done. If solid red calibration failed.
Copter side up
Revolving slowly until LED solid on
7. Repower on to continue. If calibration failed, please recalibrate after power on.
RC Neutral Point Calibration
1. Cancel all trims on radio before calibration.
2. Fast altering Flight Mode switch between modes. When LED flashing red and green, the
controller enters Calibration Mode.
3. Center all sticks as the following picture, the LED shows double green flashing.

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4. Keep sticks at neutral point, fast altering Flight Mode switch until led solid green, calibration
done.
5. Repower on.
RC Reverse Calibration
1. Fast altering Flight Mode switch between modes. When LED flashing red and green, the
controller enters Calibration Mode.
2. Push both sticks to top right as diagram shows, the LED show triple green flashing.
3. Keep both sticks on top right, fast altering Flight Mode switch until led solid green, calibration
done.
4. Repower on.
Flight Control
Motor Start / Stop
Follow diagram as below: Push sticks both down-inside or down-outside to start motors, then
motors are running slowly. If the motors do not start after the operation, please check wiring of
receiver and reverse setting of radio.

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Motor will stop under conditions below:
1) After motors started, if there is no pushing throttle in 3 seconds, another
down-inside/down-outside operation can stop the motors immediately.
2) When copter already landed and throttle down to lowest, motors stop immediately.
3) When copter still in the air and throttle down to lowest, motors will stop in 3 seconds.
Notice: After motors stopped in the air, you can push throttle to restart the motors in 3 seconds.
The conditions motor cannot be started:
1) LED shows red or flashes red.
2) LED shows yellow with the weak interference of magnet in GPS Mode.
3) Not connect with receiver in a right way or not calibrate RC reverse correctly.
Auto Take-off
Push throttle to neutral point immediately after motors started, SuperX will auto take -off and
hang about on 1.5 meters high. The height hold precision is affected near the ground; some types
of small copter can get rid of the ground effect about 1 meter high.
Height Hold
Notice:
1. In manual mode, Height Hold function is unavailable.
2. In other flight modes Height Hold function is always on.
Keep Height when throttle at
neutral point
Lifting when throttle higher
than neutral point
Falling when throttle lower
than neutral point
During a fast cruise flight, copter height variance is normal due to the varying pressure.