Mikado VBAR EVO Express-Firmware Built-in VLink Receiver User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Mikado
Table of Contents
- VBAR EVO Express-Firmware Built-in VLink Receiver
- Safety Instructions
- Items needed for first installation
- Update and Registration
- Preparing the Helicopter
- Bind procedure, programming
- Wiring your VBar
- Pre-flight check
- Initialization (Pitch Twitch, V is lit)
- Operation
- Miscellaneous
- Documents / Resources
VBAR EVO
Quick Start Guide
Express-Firmware
VBAR EVO Express-Firmware Built-in VLink Receiver
Welcome to VBar EVO!
VBar EVO is an innovative product setting new standards for model helicopters
in terms of flight performance and programming capacity.
Features:
- Easy setup and fine adjustments can be done with any VBar Control radio.
- Ready for online updates as they become available.
- Built-in Governor for electric model helicopters (IC powered models require the Pro firmware).
- Fully compatible with VBar Control. For setup using VBar control, please refer to your VBar Control manual or to online help in VBar Control EVO/Touch.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm / 7.87 in from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users must be provided with transmitter operating conditions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID 2ABXHVBCRX30
Safety Instructions
An R/C controlled helicopter is not a toy! While moving, the rotor blades pose
a serious danger to persons and things. You must obey all safety instructions
of the manufacturer for operation of your helicopter.
VBar is not an autopilot! VBar may be installed in model helicopters suitable
for flying without flybar. During installation and operation you must follow
all instructions given in the software of the radio and in manuals. VBar may
not be operated in wet conditions (high humidity or rain). If the helicopter
shows vibrations during flight, operation is to be stopped immediately. Do not
continue flying until the cause for vibration has been eliminated.
- Disconnect motor wires or remove the pinion gear to avoid accidental spooling up of the helicopter while setting up the speed controller (ESC), or when loading unknown setup, as they may contain different speed controller settings as you have on your heli!
- Make sure you use a sufficient power supply.
- Fail safe will be set automatically by VBar/VBar Control (motor off, servos on hold position).
VBar EVO and high servo frequencies
Your VBar NEO can—with update to Pro or Pro+Rescue—drive suitable servos
with higher frequencies than before. Similar to overall gyro gain (too high =
oscillation, wobbles, shaking), a wrong setting can degrade the flight
performance, or even endanger/destroy the model.
Please make sure you read the following tutorial before changing the default
settings! https://www.vstabi.info/node/2455
https://www.vstabi.info/node/2455
Items needed for first installation
On first installation, you will need:
- VBar EVO with built in VBar Control VLink Receiver and a VBar Control radio
- Power supply (BEC or receiver battery).
- Helicopter with servos installed, but not yet connected! Only digital servos allowed!
- Pitch Gauge (swash plate levelling tool)
- For updates and extensions of VBar EVO you need the VBar Control Manager software which you can download conveniently from www.vstabi.info.
Contents
VBar EVO with built-in VBar Control Receiver, USB C wire, Gyro Pad.
Update and Registration
Before beginning a setup, register and update your VBar Control and VBar EVO.
Open the VBar Control Manager, connect to your computer using the USB C wire,
only then power up your VBar. The LED will flash white. The update will be
performed automatically if necessary. During the update, the LED will light up
yellow briefly, then start flashing green. Disconnect the USB wire and power
cycle your VBar, and it will start up for normal operation, flashing blue
during initialization, then red-green. If you want to use the VBar Control
Manager again (e.g. to access the App Store), just power cycle your VBar. It
will start up in update mode again as long as it is connected to your
computer.
Click on Applications in the VBar Control Manager to access the App Store,
where you can register your new VBar to your MikadoID with one click of your
mouse.
Perform an update of your VBar Control, too.
Preparing the Helicopter
First you need to assemble the helicopter in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Flybarred rotor systems are not supported. It is very important that you assemble the helicopter mechanically correct with exact symmetry and geometry. This is to ensure that you do not run into problems resulting from mechanical inconsistencies later.
Bind procedure, programming
VBar will go into bind mode after approx. 10 seconds. The LED will flash
green-red to indicate it‘s ready for binding.
Refer to your VBar Control Manual to bind your VBar to your VBar Control
Transmitter.
Wiring your VBar
Connectors
| ESC | Electronic Speed Controller |
|---|---|
| TAIL | Tail servo |
| CH1-4 | Swash plate servos according to diagram in the software |
| AUX1-3 | Additional functions |
| RPM | RPM sensor input |
| USB | USB wire |
| TELE 1, TELE 2 | Telemetry bus for VBar Control. |
Power supply may be connected to any port. There is no voltage divider needed for rpm sensors. Make sure all components support the input voltage connected. For further applications (additional functions) see App in VBar Control and online manual on www.vstabi.info.
Pre-flight check
Before each flight you must double-check the active direction of the swash plate and the tail rotor. To do so, lift the helicopter up and move it along the three axis.
Initialization (Pitch Twitch, V is lit)
During Initialization, VBar goes through a self-test. The LED will flash blue, then. The helicopter must be at rest during this test. When the test is finished, you will see a brief twitching (jump) of the swash plate, VBar Control will show ‚Connect‘. Also the V will light up solid green.
Operation
Upon successful initialization of the VBar and pre-flight check you may
proceed to the maiden flight with your VBar. At the field you may further
adjust any setting using your VBar Control.
Trim flight:
During a trim flight, VBar performs all necessary trims of the helicopter
automatically (elevator, aileron, tail). A trim flight is not necessary if the
servo linkages are installed mechanically correct, the swash plate is leveled,
and the center of gravity is set properly.
To perform a trim flight, turn on the helicopter while the stick for
collective is at full positive. The VBar confirms this with a short double-
twitch (jump) of the swash plate. With VBar Control, enable trim flight in
Flight Parameters. It is best to perform the trim flight in very calm weather
conditions. For further information on how to perform a trim flight, click on
“Trim flight info” in the flight menu, check out vstabi.info, or consult
online help (?) on VBar Control Touch.
Miscellaneous
Exemption from Liability
Mikado does not assume liability for completeness or correctness of the
content of this manual and of the software. The user assumes all liability for
all potential damages or claims that might arise from the operation of the
VBar and his helicopter.
Technical Data
| Supply Voltage | 3.5-8.4 V (2S LiPo) |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption | ca. 80 mA |
| Operating Temp. | -5 to 60 °C / 23 to 140 °F |
| Dimensions/weight | 45 x 25 x 15 mm / 14 g. 177 x .098 x .059 in / .5 oz |
Accessories
You will find accessories to be used with VBar on Mikado’s website www
.mikado-heli.de
Support
Forum and extensive online manual at
www.vstabi.info
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Mikado Model Helicopters GmbH
Graf-von-Schwerin-Str. 40
14469 Potsdam · Germany
Tel. +49 331 23749-0
Fax +49 331 23749-11
[email protected]
v1.01 01-2023
Documents / Resources
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Mikado VBAR EVO Express-Firmware Built-in VLink
Receiver
[pdf] User Guide
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Express-Firmware Built-in VLink Receiver, Built-in VLink Receiver, VLink
Receiver, Receiver
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References
- Domain Default page
- VStabi | Pioneer of Flybarless
- Front Page · Mikado Model Helicopters GmbH • Germany
- VStabi | Pioneer of Flybarless
- Framerate Tutorial / Servoraten Anleitung | VStabi