RTF MODSTER BO 105 Flybarless Electric Helicopter User Manual

MODSTER BO 105 RTF Flybarless Electric Helicopter

Introduction

Thank you very much for choosing this product. It has been produced, tested and packaged with care in accordance with the applicable European regulations. Please unpack the contents carefully. Please check immediately upon receipt whether all parts included in the scope of delivery are present and whether there is any transport damage. there is cause for complaint, please contact us immediately.

Safety instructions

Please read all enclosed instructions carefully before assembly and first use!
You will receive important instructions for the use of the product. Keep these instructions for information or for ordering spare parts. If you are operating remote-controlled model airplanes, helicopters, cars or ships for the first time, we recommend that you ask an experienced model pilot for help.

1. recommended age of users: Not suitable for children under 14 years old.
2. make Sure you have enough space to operate the product.
3. follow the instructions and warnings to avoid any damage.
4. it must be kept away from chemicals. Small parts and electrical equipment must be out of the reach of children.
5. do not put any ar ds tnis product has no waterproof functi nent must be out of the reach of childron
6. do not put any parts inone mud ay nlta
7. do not operate the model when the battery of the transmitter has low voltage.
8. do not look into the beam or the light emitting diodes, as this will impair your eyesight.
9. the motor and electrical equipment become hot after flight. Please do not touch them to avoid burns.
10. do not reach into the rotor blades during operation to avoid injury.
11. do not Tly in wet weather or rain
12. observe the necessary safety distance to buildings and people
13. perform a functional check before each flight, failure to do so will void the warranty/guarantee.
14. pay attention to the special instructions for charging the batteries, there is a risk of fire.

Spare parts

If you need spare parts for your helicopter, please use our spare part numbers when ordering. You can ind them in the following list:

Spare Part:               Item Number:

• Rotor head set        AN-291331
• Spindle screw         AN-291332
• Swashplate and control rods AN-291333
• Main rotor shaft     AN-291334
• Sevo mounting plateAN-291335
• Motor                    AN-291336
• Servo                     AN-291337
• Main frame            AN-291338
• Main gear           A AN-291339
• LiPO battery         AN-291340
• Landing gear         AN-291341
• Tail motor            AN-291342
• Tail LED              AN-291343
• Rotor blades         AN-291344
• Flight controller   AN-291345
• Fuselage airframe AN-291346
• Screw set              AN-291347
• Remote control  AN-291348

Package contents

Before you start building, please check the parts for quality and completeness. If any part is missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please contact us:

MSG Online Ltd.
E-mail: info@modster.at
Web: www.modster.at
Business Park 9
A-8530 Deutschlandsberg
Phone: +43 (0) 3462 2541 -100
Fax: +43 (0) 3462 2541 310

Battery

• Keep the battery pack away from children.

• Be careful when handling battery packs with high cell counts. It is essential to ensure good insulation, there is a risk of electric shock.

• Do not allow leaking electrolyte to come into contact with fire, it is highly flammable and can ignite. In the event of an explosion or fire, never extinguish the batteries with water. Only extinguish with dry extinguishing agent (sand, etc.) or smother the flames by covering.

• The electrolyte liquid should not get into the eyes, if it does, wash it out immediately with plenty of clean water and then consult a doctor.

• The electrolyte fluid can also be washed off clothing and other objects with plenty of water.

• Do not expose lithium batteries to excessive cold or heat and direct sunlight. Do not heat the battery, throw it into a fire or place it in the microwave. Charge and store batteries in a fireproof container or lithium safe (e.g. AN-262582).

• Do not subject battery to pressure or impact, deform or throw. Protect from accident or fall. Never use damaged batteries and dispose of them properly.

• Never place the charger or connected batteries on flammable or conductive surfaces. Never operate in the vicinity of flammable materials or gases. Charging the battery in the model can cause the model to burn down in case of a defect! Do not leave the battery unattended during the charging-discharging process or during operation.
  Read the charger instructions carefully before charging.

• Do not charge batteries which are strongly heated or undercooled. Allow batteries to cool down to approx. 20-30°C or warm them up before charging.

• Only cells of the same capacity and make may be charged together.

• Make absolutely sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct and prevent short-circuits, especially through non-insulated connector systems.

• In case of contact with water or penetration of moisture into the battery, there is a risk of explosion due to short-cir-cuiting.

• Do not charge with reverse polarity.

• Do not solder directly to the battery.

• Do not modify or open battery.

• Do not charge batteries above 4.2 volts (+/-0.05V) per cell and do not discharge below 3 volts per cell.

• Charge batteries only with suitable lithium battery chargers with connected or built-in equalizer/balancer, never connect directly to a power supply.

• Do not use the battery in locations subject to high static discharge.

• All this can cause the battery to be damaged, explode or catch fire.

• Never charge batteries unattended!

• Never charge, store or keep the battery in the model or inside a car.

Charging procedure
Only use chargers that have been expressly approved by the manufacturer for use with lithium batteries. Lithium batteries can only be charged using the CC-CV charging procedure. Make sure that the charger is correctly selected. In the first charging phase, the charger keeps the charging current constant. With a charging current of 1C and a discharged battery, this first phase takes approx. 50- 60 minutes. A battery capacity of approx. 80-90% is charged. When the end-of-charge voltage of 4.2 volts/cell is reached, only the voltage is kept constant and the charge current drops. A further 35-40 minutes are required to charge the remaining capacity. If the value reaches the lower current limit of approx. 5-10% of the specified charging current, the charging process is switched off by the charging device. At a charge rate of 1C, this means that the entire charging process takes approx. 90 minutes when the battery is discharged. A lower charging current of 0.3-0.5 C is recommended for the first charging process. This measure facili-tates balancing and increases the service life of the battery.

Voltage sensor cable
Due to different cell temperatures during the discharge process, the individual cells gradually acquire different char-ge states and voltage levels. The total charge voltage applied is then not distributed evenly across the individual cells, which means that cells with a higher voltage level can be overcharged.To measure the individual cell voltage, the lithium batteries have a separate plug connection (voltage sensor cable), from which a cable leads to each indi-vidual cell.The black cable (Pin1) is the negative terminal of the first cell, Pin2 the positive terminal. The next contact in each case is the respective positive pole of the subsequent cell.
Connect the voltage sensor cable to the Equalizer/Balancer connector on the charger for charging, which conveniently and automatically brings all cells to the same voltage value at the same time.
In addition, the voltage of each individual cell is monitored.

Technical data:

• Rated voltage: 3.7 volts/cell
• Low charge rates protect the battery,
• high charge rates reduce the number of cycles by approx. 10%.
• End-of-charge voltage: 4.2 volts/cell (to be maintained to within 0.05 volts)

Discharge rate/discharge current:

Depending on battery type, e.g. a 25C battery can be discharged at a constant rate of 25C (25 times the rated capacity in Ah), and for a short time (for 3 seconds) up to 50C (twice the constant discharge rate). Examples:

• 25C (discharge rate), means capacity value x C rate = discharge current.
• 25C-battery with 1000mAh (1Ah) x 25C = 25A discharge current continuous/50A short time
• 30C battery with 1000mAh (1Ah) x 30C = 30A discharge current duration/60A short-term
• 45C battery with 1000mAh (1Ah) x 45C = 45A discharge current duration/90A short-term

End of discharge voltage:
Lithium cells should be disconnected under load, at the latest at about 3 volts /cell. If the voltage falls below the limit, the cell may be destroyed, explode and start to burn.

Maximum temperatures

• Charging: +45°C, discharging +60°C

Temperature behavior

• Lithium cells have a distinct temperature curve.
  At temperatures below 10…15°C the removable capacity is significantly lower than at 20…35°C. Even at higher temperatures (above 35…40°C) the removable capacity is noticeably lower.
  The maximum external cell temperature should not be exceeded during both charging and discharging, otherwise the cell will suffer permanent damage in the form of capacity loss. If exceeded for a longer period of time, it will be destroyed and may explode and start to burn.

Self-discharge:
Lithium cells have an extremely low self-discharge rate (about 0.2% per day) and therefore can be stored for long periods without problems. If the voltage drops below 3 volts/cell, it is essential to recharge.
Deep discharge must be avoided, otherwise the cell will suffer permanent damage in the form of capacity loss and render the battery pack unusable.

Storage:
Before longer storage, the batteries should be charged to the storage voltage of approx. 3.8…3.9 volts/cell. After approx. 3-5 months they should be recharged. Never store or keep fully charged but only fully charge immediately before use. Store batteries in a fireproof lithium safe or tested lithium bag. Store and keep at room temperature (17-22°C).

Lifetime:
The theoretical life of a cell at low discharge currents, is approximately 500 charge/discharge cycles. At medium discharge currents, the lifetime is lower and is only about 300 cycles. At high discharge currents, the number of cycles is in the range of 150-200 cycles. At very high discharge currents even significantly lower.
After that, the battery is used up and must be disposed of. If the lithium batteries are only discharged to approx. 70-75% during operation, they will thank you with a longer service life. Stop operation before a noticeable loss of power becomes apparent. Disconnect the battery from the load after operation to avoid further discharge.

Memory effect, cell capacity
Since lithium cells have no memory or lazy-battery effect, the discharge charge (cycling, matching) required for NC and NiMH batteries is not necessary. Discharging before charging should also be avoided. Since the capacity of the lithium battery decreases slightly with each charge, this would cause unnecessary loss of capacity to the cell.

Interconnecting battery packs
Interconnecting lithium cells in series or parallel to increase voltage or capacity is problematic because of the diffe-rences in charge voltage and capacity. Only selected cells can be connected together to form a battery pack. For our lithium battery packs, only selected cells are connected together to form a battery pack.

Disposal of rechargeable batteries
Never dispose of rechargeable batteries in the household waste. To protect the environment, give defective or used batteries only discharged to the appropriate collection points. These are all sales points for batteries and recharge-able batteries, or municipal special waste collection points. To avoid short circuits, please tape off any bare contacts with adhesive tape.

Disclaimer
Since MODSTER cannot supervise the handling of the batteries, any liability and warranty is excluded.

Important Note

• Please read the manual to learn the function of this product before operation. Damage to the product and potential personal injury may occur if you make an operational error.
  This is a RC helicopter, not a toy. You should not only have a prudent operation, but also to have an operational basis. All children using it should be under adult supervision. The manual includes safety, operation and maintenance. In order to avoid causing damage or serious injury, please obey the instructions and warnings before you using this product.

Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings

1. Recommended age of users: Not suitable for children under 14 years old.
2. Operate it in an open space, away from the traffic and people.
3. Obey the instructions and warnings, includes the use of optional equipment.
4. It has to stay away from chemicals. Small parts and electric equipment must be out of the reach of children.
5. Keep away from water because this product has no waterproof function.
6. Do not put any parts in the mouth, it will cause injury or death.
7. Don’t operate the model if the transmitter’s battery is in low voltage.
8. Don’t view the beam of the light-emitting diodes, it would effect the eyesight.
9. The motor and electric equipment will be heat after flight. Please do not touch them to avoid scald.
10. In order to avoid causing damage, please do not touch the high-speed.

Warning and the Guide of Using Battery

Note: Using the original factory USB charger can ensure charging safety. Suggest you use the original factory USB charger part, other chargers may cause battery- and property damage.

Warnings! The battery will fire, explode or leak if not strictly observing this item described below. :

1. Do not immerse the battery in water or seawater, and keep the battery in a cool dry environment during stands by period.
2. Keep all batteries out of the reach of little children. Consult a doctor immediately if a battery is swallowed.
3. Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
4. Use the battery charger specifically for that purpose when recharging.
5. Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
6. Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
7. Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
8. Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with metal objects such as wire.
9. Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins etc.
10. Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surface.
11. Do not directly solder the battery.
12. Do not unpack the battery with a nail or other sharp object.
13. Never disassembling the battery in any way.

Note: The battery can not be placed for a long time under full power and low power. Otherwise, the battery will not be charged or the battery will be wrapped. For long-term storage, please charge the battery to 3.7V and store it in a dry and safe place.

Helicopter Parameters

Packaging List

Introduction of transmitter function

Parts

Batteries Charging Method

Charging Method 1:
Charging Battery by the USB port on a computer.

Description

1. Connect the USB charger with USB port.
2. Connect the battery with USB charger: Blue light ladder flashes while charging Fully charged, four lights on

Charging Method 2:
Charging Battery by power supply adapter.

Description:

1. Connect the USB charger with power supply adapter.
2. Connect the battery with USB charger: Blue light ladder flashes while charging Fully charged, four lights on

First Flight Preparation CAUTION

1. ensure suffcient power supply of the transmitter and helicopter.
2. Keep a flight in a suitable space which away from the traffic, people, electricity pylons and pool.
3. Do not lock the main rotor screws too tightly to keep folding smoothly. If the main rotor screws are too tight, the helicopter will shake when flying.
4. Under emergency situation, you can press „sharp stop“ button for 3“ to land the helicopter without rotating.
   Note: this acticon may cause helicopter crash.)

Installation method of remote controller battery

Direction of operation

If you are unfamiliar with the control of the BO-105, take time to familiarize it before your first flight.

Flight Operation Steps

1. Turn on the transmitter and let helicopter stay near to transmitter.

2. Install the aircraft battery in the battery compartment safely and securely.
   Press the power switch for 2 seconds to turn on the aircraft power.

3. The lights of the helicopter and the remote control flash at the same time. Then push the throttle stick from top to bottom quickly. The remote control makes a ‚DI‘ sound, and the indicator lights of the helicopter and remote control are always on, which means binding successful.

4. Pull the two joysticks to outer eight angles to start the helicopter. (You can also press the one-key takeoff button to take off the helicopter directly.)

5. Keep the helicopter head forward, and keep safe distance with the helicopter.

6. When manually operating the aircraft to land, please keep the throttle stick at the bottom for 2-3 seconds, and then release it after the propeller has completely stopped rotating.
   (This operation is not required when using the one-key landing function)

Note:

1. In order to avoid hitting, do not look at the helicopter at hip level when it fly.
2. In order to avoid distractions, please confirm without other transmitters at work around.

Note:
Beginner should pay attention to the direction of flight. Keep the head forward to avoid causing injury.

Flight Yaw correction method

Press the triming button when helicopter has yaw problems.
The helicopter has set up hovering. If you are dissatisfied with hovering or the helicopter have a yaw, please follow there steps to adjust.
Take off with the throttle joystick. According the direction of yaw, press the finetuning button in the opposite direction until the plane hovering.

Introduction of the corresponding socket of receiver

Gyro calibration method

1. When flying yaw, first land and calibrate the gyroscope.
2. When calibrating the gyroscope, the aircraft must be placed on a level ground.
3. The indicator light will flash quickly during the calibration process, the indicator light stops flashing to take off.

Commonly use parts replacements instructions

Remove the propeller with a hex wrench, Be careful not to be too tight when installing the new propeller

Unplug the plug, then twist the motor left and right to pull out

First pull out the screw, and then pull out the big gear directly downward.
Pay attention to the direction when installing the new gear. The plane of the shaft should be aligned with the plane of the inner hole of the gear.

When removing and replacing the tail rotor, please pay attention to the direction, align the motor shaft and press it slowly to ensure smooth rotation.

Abnormal Problem-Solving Method

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