ImmersionRC Vortex Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
International edition
Rev 1.0 - May 2015 (Preliminary)
‘Living Manual’
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Living Manual
Thank You!
Getting Started, ARF Version
The Anatomy of a Vortex
Connectors and Switches
Folding Arm Assembly
Camera Mounting Plate
Flight Camera
HD Camera (GoPro/Mobius)
The On Screen Display (OSD)
The Welcome Screen
The Main Menu
The LED Setup Menu
The Flight Controller Menus
The Video Tx Menu
Flight Controller
R/C Transmitter Control Modes
Flight Modes
Cleanflight / Baseflight / Multiwii / Open-Source
Cleanflight Configurator Connection
Flight Controller Stick Commands
Overview
2
RotorSENSE
Pro-Tuning
Gaming (Beta)
The Birth of a Gaming Mode - The History
How Does It Work?
Enabling Gaming Mode
Race Guidelines - Flying with Friends
Firmware Upgrades
OSD Firmware Upgrades
Flight Controller Firmware Upgrades
Appendix A: EzUHF Configuration
Appendix B: The Wizard - What else does it setup?
Appendix C: Video Tx - Staying Legal
ITU Region 2: Americas, Greenland, eastern Pacific Islands
ITU Region 1: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Iraq, Soviet Union
ITU Region 1: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Iraq, Soviet Union
Troubleshooting / Known Issues
Looking after your Vortex
Snow and Water
The Sun
Dirt
Specifications
Spare parts and Upgrades
Support
Regulatory notice
Directions on safety
3
Warranty
Social Networks
Like Us
Living Manual
Note that this manual is a ‘living manual’.
Instead of downloading a static PDF file, the manual is an online document which reflects
edits, additions, and corrections as they happen.
The Living Manual also allows readers to add their comments, which editors can use to refine
the documentation.
Confused by part of the manual? Wishing for a better explanation for part of the setup? Leave
a note and the editors will listen.
Thank You!
The team that designed the Vortex would like to thank you for purchasing this product.
Many hours of development, and testing time went into the Vortex, we truly hope that this is
reflected in your experience with the product.
We strived to create one of the first ARF racing quads, with performance in the same class (or
better) than some of the custom mini-quad builds that have fueled this rapidly developing
segment of the FPV market.
We would love to hear your feedback on the product, whether good or bad, at
4
WARNING
To use dogs as a good analogy, if the DJI Phantom™ is a white fluffy Poodle, the Vortex is a
Pitt Bull, bred for fighting, and ready to bite you at any minute :-)
This is a race quad. It does not come with GPS hold (infact, it has no GPS at all), and it does
require a fair amount of skill to pilot it.
Pitt Bulls are a lot of fun, start slowly, get to know your quad before slamming it into a wall at
race-speeds.
Read carefully the recommendations in the Getting Started guide, as far as equipment/battery
selection, and how to run the Vortex Wizard.
REMOVE PROPS
Mini-quad props can do some serious damage when coming in contact with human skin.
Unless you are ready to fly, when you are working on a quad with the battery connected, it is
highly recommended to REMOVE ALL PROPS.
When setting up mini-quads, there is always a remote chance that a configuration change can
spin up motors unexpectedly.
ImmersionRC accepts no responsibility, or liability, for any injury, or damage, to persons or
property, caused by the use of the Vortex.
5
Getting Started, ARF Version
The separate Getting Started guide should be used when setting up your Vortex for the first
time. It includes sections on choosing an appropriate battery, and R/C receiver, and also the
operation of the setup wizard.
6
The Anatomy of a Vortex
Connectors and Switches
1) USB connector, used to configure the flight controller and upgrade the Vortex
firmware.
Note that to use the USB connector, a battery must be connected also. The Vortex
cannot be powered through the USB connector.
Please be careful not to put too much strain on this connector. It is a lightweight
surface-mount part, and if the quad is dragged around by the USB cord it may not
survive.
2) LED board button, used to change Video Tx band, and also to restart the wizard.
2 second press and release to change video band. 5 second press and release to
restart the wizard.
7
3) Fusion FC/OSD button, used to enter firmware update mode.
See the
Firmware Upgrades
chapter for more details.
4) Socketed Video Tx Module
A 350mW 5.8GHz Custom NexWaveRF module on the first Vortex shipments.
25mW version 5.8GHz module to be available summer 2015.
Note that the module is restrained using a stainless-steel spring. Take care when
removing the two mounting screws on the top plate, since the spring may be
ejected from the side of the quad, into awaiting fingers…
Be sure to reinstall the spring when re-assembling the Vortex, to avoid the Tx
module from damage in a crash.
8
5) Flight Camera Video/Power Connector
The flight camera video and power connector is a 3-pin Picoblade connector located
behind the left side plate. Accessing the connector is easiest by just removing the side
plate, without the need to remove the top plate.
The connector has the following pinout, starting from the front of the quad:
1. Video
2. Gnd
3. +5v
6) GoPro Power Connector
The GoPro power connector is a 2 pin Picoblade, also accessible through the left side
plate. It is typically used to power a GoPro with it’s battery removed, to remove weight
from the front of the quad, and therefore make getting the COG correct easier.
The connector has the following pinout, starting from the front of the quad:
9
1. +5V ~1A Maximum Current
2. Gnd
NOTE: Certain GoPro models will not power up without a battery installed, a little
research may be required to identify which ones .
7) Receiver PPM Connector
The receiver PPM connector is a 3-pin JST-PH connector, with the following pinout,
looking from right to left in the below image:
1. Gnd
2. +5V Power to the receiver
3. PPM 3.3v, or 5v logic levels
Note: To interface to S-Bus, or Spektrum Satellite receivers, an optional cable is
required. The Spektrum variant also drops the supply voltage down to 3.3v.
8) XT-60 Battery Connector
The pre-installed XT-60 connector is compatible with most batteries of the size and
capacity in the class required by the Vortex.
Note: Pay EXTREME attention to the polarity of batteries connected to this
connector, especially those soldered ‘DIY’. A reverse-polarity connection, even for
a fraction of a second will let out the ‘magic smoke’ and destroy most of the
electronics in the Vortex.
10
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Andere ImmersionRC Drohne Handbücher
