WiiLogy Manual
WiiLogy Manual
The WiiLogy is not like the Trilogy and other 'Gyro' based copters. It uses a self contained controller board that includes the sensors necessary for it to fly. These sensors are based on the Nintendo Wii Motion Plus. The board also contains the Arduino micro-controller that is the brains behind it all. Because of this, the WiiLogy can be configured very extensively - However, it will fly right out of the box. We have put together this manual that will help you get your WiiLogy in the air with minimal fuss.
PLEASE NOTE - Each copter is fully built and test flown prior to leaving the workshop. These copters are NOT toys. Please use them safely.
Our WiiLogy Tircopters use a Paris V4 Sirius enabled controller boards. These boards are outstanding and are a quality product from our friends at MultiWiicopter.com.
There is a considerable Wiki that is avialable on the MultiWiiCopter website that you should read through. It will give you a better understanding of the board, and how it works.
The Wiki can be found by CLICKING HERE. - WE RECOMMEND READING IT!!
If you would like to further tweek your copter, you can do so using the GUI and Arduino Software - More info can be found at the end of this manual.
Assembly.
Your WiiLogy will arrive with all of the components like motors and ESCs etc all mounted. The only assembly required is for you to mount the 3 booms to the main body of the copter. These holes have all been pre-drilled and all of the hardware is supplied. DO NOT install the propellers at this time!!!
PLEASE NOTE - The three butterfly nuts are for the bolts located under the canopy. You will not need an Allen key to hold these as you can achieve sufficient strength on these butterfly nuts. However, should you wish, we have supplied 3 extra Nylock nuts if you would like to use them. You will need to remove the board and canopy to apply these Nylock nuts. Please ensure you use the supplied washers under the butterfly and Nylock nuts.
UPDATE - We have now relocated the main bolts. Both bolts are now accessible without removing the canopy.
The wiring harness is supplied, and the long the connectors are for the rear of the copter. We have also included some extra zip ties to help you tidy the harness.
Some velcro has been supplied for battery installation on the top front of the copter.
Transmitter and Receiver Setup
RECEIVER
Once the copter is assembled, it is time to set up your RC radio. All RC radios are different but the same rules generally apply.
You will need at least 5 Channels to run a WiiLogy. They are clearly marked on the board such as Throttle Elevator etc.
NOTE: - These copters don't use a UBEC. They use the ESCs BECs to run the system. IF You would like to run a UBEC, you must remove the red wires from the ESC plugs. We are trying to source UBECs that are not noisy and therefor don't affect the CPU onboard. Until then, using the ESC BECs is quite acceptable.
The AUX1 is to be assigned to a switch. This will allow you to switch between normal (ACRO) mode and Level (ACC) mode.
All of the motors have been connected prior to shipping. However, should you unplug them, we have listed them below.
FRONT LEFT MOTOR ----------->11
FRONT RIGHT MOTOR --------> 10
REAR MOTOR --------------------> 9
YAW SERVO ----------------------> 3
TRANSMITTER
The WiiLogy is compatible with most radios including Futaba, Spektrum, FrSky etc. Please refer to your radio instruction manual to assist with these settings.
- Set your Model to ACRO (basic Airplane) mode and ensure it is set to PPM (NOT PCM).
- Ensure you have activated the Gear channel (Ch5) and have assigned a switch - this will be used to Auto-Level the copter.
- Set all endpoints on channels to 110%
- DO NOT set ANY Expo or Dual Rates - These are set in the copter itself.
Testing and Pre-Flight Checks
ENSURE PROPS ARE NOT INSTALLED BEFORE PROCEEDING
- Power up your Transmitter
- Plug the balance lead on the Battery Monitor to the Balance port of your LIPO. - This will monitor the main battery and warn you when the battery is getting low. 1 BEEP for a low warning, constant BEEPING for major warning. When you hear the constant BEEPING you MUST land immediately.
- Plug in the main harness of the copter to the battery - This will power up the ESCs and motors. Motors will beep. YOU WILL NOT HAVE THROTTLE YET.
- Make sure your AUX1 switch is off.
ARMING AND DISARMING THE MOTORS - PROPS NOT INSTALLED
With the propellers still off Arm the motors by completing the following;
THROTTLE STICK AT ZERO - YAW FULL RIGHT for 1 second and release.
The LED on the copter will light up solid. If you push the throttle, you should now have all 3 motors spinning. If you are unable to arm the motors, increase the End Points in your TX to 120 and try again.
Test that all controls are working properly. You can do this by pushing the throttle so the motors are spinning, and while holding the copter in your hand rock it back and forth. You should hear the motors reacting to gyro input. Next, with the motors spinning, use your Elevator and Aileron to test that the correct motor responds. When pushing forward on Elevator, the rear motor should spin faster, and the front motors should slow. When pulling back on the Elevator the front motors should spin faster and the rear motor should slow.
Test that the Yaw is operating the correct way. With the copter facing away from you, the yaw motor should lean left when pushing right on the Yaw stick.
NOTE: IF THE COPTER DOES NOT REACT NORMALLY - OR THE MOTORS ARE ERRATIC, STOP AND GO THROUGH THE ABOVE AGAIN.
Remember - You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you.
DISARM the motors by performing the following;
THROTTLE STICK AT ZERO - YAW FULL LEFT for 1 second and release.
The LED on the copter will go out and the motors are now disarmed.
Power the copter down and install the props.
FIRST FLIGHT
Always power your copter up by using the balance port on the Battery Monitor first, then you can power the main harness. The motors will beep as per normal, but will not be armed.
YOU MUST Calibrate the gyros before proceeding. With the copter on the ground, powered up and DISARMED, perform the following;
- Ensure the AUX1 Switch is in the OFF position.
- Place the Copter on a perfectly LEVEL surface and completely still.
- Set Trims to neutral - Stand back - With THRO off, Hold the YAW LEFT and the Cyclic stick Back for 1 Sec ;
- Release the sticks and you will see the GREEN LED blinking fast for a few secs then go out - The Gyro is now calibrated for drift (at this ambient temperature)
- Do this every time you fly - preferably about 2mins after Powering up - in the outside air temps where you will fly.
Take your first flight nice and easy and get use to how the copter reacts etc, and take your time to adjust to flying it. Use the trims on your TX to adjust the copter for your CoG. Once you have the copter hovering stable, proceed to calibrate the ACC Auto Level.
NOTE: - The Battery Monitor on-board will give you an audible notification when the battery is getting low. It will beep slowly to warn you to land, and then beep faster when you REALLY NEED to land. If you don't your copter will crash.
You should familiarise yourself with the calibration of the Auto-Level gryos (ACC)
- Accelerometer (ACC) Trimming - Also called auto-LEVEL trimming should only be done after you have performed the Gyro calibration above.
- Have your copter hovering nicely and trimmed with TX trims.
- LAND THE COPTER!!
- Switch over to LEVEL mode (Gear Switch). Take off and mentally note the way the copter wants to drift - DO NOT TRIM USING THE TX.
- LAND THE COPTER
- DISARM THE COPTER - The green LED should be OFF.
- Move the THRO to the 'Learn Position - 100% or full forward.
- move the cyclic once and release. (right stick for Mode 2) in the opposite direction of the drift. Eg; If the copter was drifting right and forward, then you would move the stick to the left once (led blinks) and then to the rear once (LED blinks) these alterations are saved to the CPU memory. ARM again - hover and repeat the process until the copter hovers 'level'.
The above is called the Stick Banging technique. You bang the stick in the direction you would like to trim. Try and keep your battery in the same place every flight. If you move the CoG, then you will need to repeat the above.
USING THE LCD TO TUNE YOUR PIDS
If you purchased an LCD (as available in our store) you will be able to fine tune your copter at the field without the need for the GUI or a computer.
Please read the article re LCDs by CLICKING HERE
FURTHER INFORMATION
Advanced PID Tuning.
The PIDS on your copter have been setup to fly nicely before we ship. However, if you would like to tweak your copter's PIDs then the following link is a good read...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375728
The WiiLogy uses the Arduino Micro-Controller and in doing so, can be programmed and configured. There is a GUI that can run on MAC, LINUX and Windows that can be used to configure the board.
If you would like to use the GUI, you can download it here. DOWNLOAD WII CODE
The above package will include the GUI and the JAVA application that will let you play with the code. To use the GUI you will need to obtain a USB - FTDI interface. We will have these available in our store to purchase.
This thread on RCGroups is full of great information on Tricopters.
This thread on RCGroups is full of great information on the Wii boards and the Gui Etc.
Many people have contributed to the development of these types of boards and the code. Without their efforts, none of this would be possible.
If you have any questions with regards to your copter, please feel free to contact us.
Regards
The Mongrel
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