XAircraft FC1212-P User Manual V1.02
Contents
1. 21 BM UCI A o NE 22 epus 22 Go A 23 SOM aS SC aM AIO Wipes cet 23 SER T I T IT 23 Heading LOCK 24 irena EET an e 24 De ON ROES os dtes E E RC 24 SVM DO tt 24 T 25 SHOW FUP Cl ON sso coro ce re De i ro pa Me te e rU 25 DOE deed a E I HE EMI HD HR do 25 Firrnware Upgrade FAQ etti tette eio te io ice b e 28 OUI CK Setup GUNG NES UU UT 29 Step 1 Choose Correct Profile 0 eecsessssssssesessssssssesessssssssessssssssssesesesessesesssssessesessseseseseseseeesseseseseeeees 30 Step 2 Check the Transmitter TUNG OM dea c te t e e este ae petat eee 30 Step gt Calibrate the Compass ibid ases uel metiendo boc ob 30 Step 4 Ground Test before Flight 30 1 Test without Propellers 2 cu oauesunaacuea bound ber eletti be ien 30 2 SUCKS COM Ol NCSC 30 3 Auto levealing te t D dita tie titt ch t b o be ais 31 FA OTe RIT T sed ods 31 No reaction to the2. 8 Connecting FC1212 P with XAircraft Center ecsessssssesessssessssssssssesssssssssscsesesessssesesesessseseseseseseseeees 8 FAO er CONC UO vette te 9 XAircratt Center Interface iiti tt eth tei it anaes beo i ite iet beet eie 10 XAircraft Center User 11 11 11 Custom PEOTIIeS eate ni be dee ee aaa 11 Remote A OE 16 General Input and sab ota 17 REV TEST Check the Response of Transmitter Control 17 M tor POWER ON TYDE aie 18 How to Use AUX FUNCTIONS eesessssssssscsescscssscssssssssssssssesssesesssssesesescsesesesesesescsescsescsssssseseseseseeeesess 18 IADU 19 lager E OO E E 19 Gimbal Remote Control Input eese tn tete tete 19 Turn OFF ON Gimbal Auto compensation by 19 CT a RR 20 Servo dl PENO O 21 real m 21 TEC
3. the position of the switch 2 Calibration if signal of throttle does not vary in full range when moving the throttle stick or roll pitch yaw signal is not right at the red neutral line e g 4 P 20ms need to do the RC Calibration click Calibrate button and follow the steps to calibration RC REV TEST Check the Response of Transmitter Control Click the REV Test button on the bottom viewing the simulator diagram in the prompt window to check with your RC operation is consistent if throttle pitch roll and yaw are not consistent with your stick operation then select Rev option Click Save button to save your settings lic Stick Rewcredbass Throttle Max m Throttle Min Gereral Ir ee Moving stick to see if the copter L 1 gt Throttle W 1028us P 19ms diagram shows correct reaction to your control If not select the L 2 Pitch W 150lus P 20ms ev Rev option 3 gt Roll 1505 lt P Z 0ms P 20ms http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Motor Power On Type Normal Armina 1 Normal Throttle up to a certain level the motors start Throttle down to minimum after 0 5 second the motors stop 2 Arming Throttle at minimum level yaw to right to start the motors yaw to left to stop the motors How to Use AUX Functions You can configure the optional functions for your
4. throttle control motors do not start essere 31 Oll edd nn Rees IM MM MU 31 Keeo turning to side during flight oo b c diens uidi 32 Copter Heading Is Dot tete er Ute dott bl taie eda 32 How to NS eer 32 XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 1 Using XAircraft products within the limits permitted by local laws and PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE AGING AND WORN PARTS AND FLY WHEN THEY ALL regulations XAircraft is not responsible for any illegal activities 2 The FC1212 P and related modules are aeromodelling products only Please strictly follow the aeromodelling safe function rules XAircraft does not hold responsible for any control over its operation or usage 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 install wrong setting or operation Security Notes 1 Familiarize yourself with fly 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 da
5. uninstall http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual the propellers before flight to ensure safety Step 1 Choose Correct Profile Choose correct profile depend on your frame and ESC the normal ESC need to set up custom profile except XAircraft UltraPWM ESC Step 2 Check the Transmitter function In Remote Control 1 Check the flight mode work normal in General Input 2 Dothe reverse test Rev Test 3 Dothe Calibration 4 Check AUX functions are configured correct especially Return to Home Carefree and Heading Lock Step 3 Calibrate the Compass If you have a Compass installed you have to calibrate it when first install or the installation position of electric changed Step 4 Ground Test before Flight 1 Test without Propellers After electronic parts installation DO NOT install the propellers and follow the steps 1 Lowest the RC throttle then turn on the transmitter 2 Power on copter 3 Apply the throttle slowly 4 Note if four motors rotate smoothly a If motor does not rotate or not smoothly enough please throttle down to the lowest then unplug copter Check on electronic circuit and motors to retest until it works fine b Ifnotin the right direction lower the throttle down to minimum and power off copter Swap any 2 motor wire of three connecting to ESC until it works in the right way 5 Poke all control sticks to observe motor rotation speed changes or not Throttle b
6. 1212 P User Manual 5 5 Disconnect the USB Link from device and keep the connection between PC and USB Link Click START UPGRADE button to upgrade START UPGRADE Step 4 Plug the 4pin cable to AHRS S V2 as screen shows If you are upgrading Autopilot the screen will show an Autopilot in the diagram Firmware Upgrader Lal IUE ___ Please connect the USB Link with device 58 second remaining Step 5 Upgrading http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Firmware Upgrader Step 6 Done Firmware Upgrader Firmware Upgrade FAQ 1 Incorrect Firmware Check step 2 and step 4 you have to choose proper firmware and plug the 4pin cable to link port of proper module http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Failed to unarade Device FC1212 P has no match on firmware 5 5 please confirm your device and firmware Close 2 Stop at step 4 until it counting down to ZERO Firmware Upgrader NN Unknown exception Close Reason probably your USB port can t provide enough power for all devices which get the power from the upgrading device Solution 1 Ifyou use a PC use the USB port on the back of the case 2 Disconnect all wiring form the module being upgraded Quick Setup Guide Install FC1212 P and other modules on the frame well suggest following the steps below to set up And
7. BA WFLY Receiver Wiring R C Receiver R C Receiver Other functions Go to the FC1212 P interface definition for connecting your RX with FC1212 P AHRS Installation 1212 P is compatible with two AHRS modules AHRS S v2 and AHRS P option one what needed http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Install AHRS S V2 and Compass 5 pin Signal Cable Front it om MADEEN CHINA rae amp Notice Direction Port 6 pin Signal Cable Note 1 2 3 4 Pay attention the direction of AHRS and Compass when install Have to use the shock absorption provided by XAircraft when install AHRS S V2 AHRS S V2 can connect with any port of port A port E of FC1212 P Due to the compass is susceptible interference by electromagnetism should avoid electric cables near the compass when install AHRS S V2 LED Indication Flashing 4 times at power System self check on Flash randomly Red light is up when gyro over loaded Solid ON AHRS calibrating or upgrading Green Fast flashing at power on Gyro auto calibration no touch while the green light flashing avoid any vibration Solid ON Connection with FC1212 P normally Flashing once in a while Communication error with FC1212 P if green light keep flashing have to stop flying and check cable Green light and red light Communicating fatal error with FC1212 P have to stop flying and check turns
8. Compass LED Indication Solid ON Works normal Blinking Calibrating see Compass Calibration below http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Install AHRS P 6 pin Signal Cable AHRS P has a built in Compass compass is susceptible interference by electromagnetism should avoid electric cables near the AHRS P http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Install Autopilot GPS Bottom View GPS Top View 5Pin Data Cable S GPs AUTO PILOT MARE INCHIMA gp Pert B 4 pasta 6Pin Data Cable Autopilot can connect with any port of Port A Port E on FC1212 P through 6 pin cable Notice 1 Have to work with Compass 2 GPS should install higher than other electric devices far away from Video Transmitter or other devices to avoid interference on GPS signal 3 Don t use GPS between buildings GPS LED Indication light indication Flight mode is Normal mode Flight mode is Attitude mode Flight mode is GPS Attitude mode No satellite or less than 4 satellites connected Flash in one second Low Accuracy GPS Attitude mode 4 6 satellites connected http www xaircratt com 4 XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual __ Flashin five seconds High Accuracy GPS Attitude mode 7 or more Satellites connected XAircraft Center Overview Installation Get related software from XAircraft CD or XAircraft website http wiki
9. XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual V1 02 This Manual is for FC1212 P and XAircraft Center 1 8 Contents DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY tacks uate bee tinte icc diete dientes 1 BS UI NS TIME DITE 1 M 1 FERI 2 C1212 P LED INGICQUON REIN 2 FC1212 P Related MOdUuleS cc eesessssssessssssssssssssssssssssssssesesesesesesssssssesssssscsesesesesesesesesssesessseeesseseseseseseeesees 3 E 3 denied s arene greener yen 3 Sarety ee ea dee aia 3 HITEC FUTABA WELY Receiver Wiring essere rere 4 Spektrum Receiver 4 PRR 6 a RM 4 Install AHRS S V2 and 2 0 5 sme 6 Install AUOD OL 7 gal Bp Meme m 7 XAircraft Center cccscsssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssessssssssssesesssssesesesessesssesssessesesesesesseseseseseseeseseseseseeseseseeeeessesees 8 MNS CANAL NN uem
10. XAircraft com After enter the XAircraft WIKI site click Downloads on left side In the XAircraft Center Download page you can download the latest and old XAircraft Center software and NET Framework and USB driver 1 Install NET Framework if your PC never installed Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 before please download and install it 2 Install XAircraft Center Connecting FC1212 P with XAircraft Center 4 pin Signal Cable UsB Cable http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual XAircraft Center 1 8 Build Aircraft CENTER XAircraft Configuration Software Software Update E Firmware Upgrade The Connect button is green when USB Link is connected with PC correctly FAQ of Connection 1 Error information connection timeout a Ensure 4 pin cable connected correct with link port of FC1212 P not other link port of AHRS or other modules b Ensure 4 pin cable is well 2 Error information Firmware version too low or Failed to get the configure data a Update XAircraft Center to latest version b Use the upgrade on line function of XAircraft Center to upgrade FC1212 P firmware Also upgrade the other modules 3 Connect button is always in gray a Ensure USB Link connection correct with PC b If USB Link connected well can try to reinstall the USB Driver downloaded from XAircraft WIKI site http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual XAircraft Cente
11. ack to lowest and power off copter 2 Sticks Control Test After power on test and everything goes fine then install propellers to do stick function test on ground 1 Put copter level in ground beside it is transmitter 2 Firstthrottle down to lowest then turn on the transmitter 3 Power on copter 4 Hold back the lift of copter Be careful safety and apply Throttle to 2096 slowly and keep it for a while http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual 5 Observe whether all propellers spin freely to the right direction a If not in the right direction lower the throttle to minimum and power off copter Reinstall propellers to test again until it works in the right way b Ifnotin a smooth way throttle down to lowest and power off copter Check electronic circuit and motors to retest until it goes well 6 If every part works fine and keeps the throttle at 2096 and try to push stick slightly in Pitch Roll and Yaw stick value 30 Feel whether aircraft attempts to move to the corresponding direction 7 If showing wrong direction to any of Pitch Roll and Yaw adjust signal cable connection order of receiver to test again until it becomes normal 8 Throttle back to lowest and power off copter 3 Auto leveling Test After X650 Value stick function test on ground now it goes sensor test Unplug Flight Mode channel signal cable default Input 5 Throttle down to lowest then turn on the transmitter Power
12. aft Center User Manual Profile Current Profile User XAircraft DIY Hexa XAircraft 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 XAircraft 450 Z XAircratt 4 m 111 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 FC1212 P Name XAircraft X650 V 8 Author XAircraft XAircraft X450 Pro Updated 2012 1 13 f e E 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 Aircratt X650 Value 8 2 FC1212 P 3 e 8 deta XAircraft 650 V 4 XAircraft 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 FC1212 P Last Updated 2012 1 13 C Online Update Apply XAircraft Profiles XAircraft official profile list is provided for XAircraft Frames 1 Using XAircraft frames please follow the frame instruction ensure direction of propellers and motors are correct If no special notice the motor is using XAircraft UltraPWM ESC by default When XAircraft release new firmware and software need to update XAircraft profile list online 4 XAircraft profiles are read only Custom Profiles When you can t find similar frame in XAircraft profiles or want to use normal ESC you have to create your own profile in User profile list XAircraft User T New Del 4 Import Export http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual In the Profile Editor you can input the basic information for your profile E Name DIY HEXA Beta Author Jingchen Publ
13. area M5 and M6 should be 100 3 Roll area 1 and M2 should be 100 Roll area and should be 100 M5 and M6 is not in Roll and Roll area they should be 0 4 Yaw M1 and M5 should be 100 Yaw M2 4 and M6 should 100 http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual So we got this Mixer Table using Normal ESCs Mixer Table Type Throttle Pitch Rall Yaw Home Max M1 Normal ESC m Ia me us M8 Normal ESC fo o SITES EIER 2 Remote Control Gimbal Input 4 Throttle W 10289us P 19ms Rev Tilt W Dus P Oms Pitch W 1504us P 20ims Rev Shutter W 0us Roll 21506 P 20ms Rev Yaw WE150dus 20 Rev Mode NOR GPS ATT State Low Mid High Return to Home Off Caretree Heading Lock Off Show Lamp Off Disable Gimbal Off Power On 5 Y Type Normal http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual General Input and Calibration General Input Throttle W 1029us 19 Rev Pitch 5062 20 Rev Roll 5082 20 Rev 4 Yaw 20 Rev Mode NOR AIT GPS 1 Flight Mode Input 5 flip the Flight Mode switch on transmitter check the mode shown on software and remember
14. com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Step 5 Connect the ESC to FC as usual http www xaircraft com
15. epends on moving speed of copter if speed gt 0 2m s then there s a brake The brake stops if the brake time more than 2 second m The brake stops when speed is lower than 0 2m s if speed lt 0 2m s then FC enter position hold directly In Flight Control interface you can tune the GPS gain of position hold or disable the position hold Position Control Gain GPS Gain al 50 Position Hold Disabled Height Hold Height Hold function is enabled by default Autopilot use an integrated barometer for Height Hold the precision of barometer is 15CM in no wind condition For improve suitability we suggest tune height gain down to 20 Height Control Gain Height Gain o 50 Height Hold Disabled Return to Home RtH Warning Using Return to Home function please ensure GPS has got enough satellites before the engines start Configure the RtH function in AUX Input can choose Input6 Input7 or Input8 for it Do remember the position of the RtH switch on your Transmitter AUX Input 4 State Return to Home On You can configure the RtH Speed Gain to tune the speed of RtH The default speed is fast you can try 30 first RtH Gain RtH Speed Gain 50 http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Compass Compass Calibration Step 1 Select Calibrate Compass in the next power on in AHRS interface of XAircraft Center Then disconnect with XAircraft Center Calibra
16. ished Date 2012 4 25 Description Altitude hold parameter changed Beta version be careful Don t forget to save your profile after settings changed Using Normal ESC STEP 1 Create or Edit your own profile STEP 2 Use flight style wizard to set up Mixer Table for your frame Information Flight Control Mixer Quick Flight Style Wizard Choose Normal ESC and select proper frame style Flight Style Quick Set 1 Choose your ESC type UltraPWM ESC Y UltraPWM ESC 2 Normal ESC frame style Quad X Quad 4 Hexa X M 3 Octa X 8 After choose the frame style check the motors propellers direction according the diagram on the right side STEP 3 Save and Apply the profile Common Frame Styles Here is the list of several style of frame styles Direction of propellers must consistent with diagram the ESC should connect with corresponding output port 1 8 of FC1212 P http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Quadcopter X and Style Hexacopter X and Y6 1 M2 M3 5 M4 Octacopter X and X8 http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Use Other Frames If your frame is not in the wizard you have to configure the Mixer Table according to the Mixer Rules Information Flight Control Mixer Quick Flight Style W
17. izard Mixer Table Throttle Pitch Roll Yaw Home Max UltraPWM ESC 100 9 E 5 200 us 1200 UltraPWM ESC s 200 s 1200 UltraPWM ESC 0 s 200 5 1200 UltraPWM ESC 100 1 200 51200 lt 1200 UltraPWM ESC 0 100 2 s 200 s 1200 UltraPWM ESC 0 100 s 200 s 1200 UltraPWM ESC 0 00 s 200 s 1200 UltraPWM ESC t 0 0 5 200 us 1200 Save amp Apply Type You can configure the outputs as UltraPWM ESC Normal ESC or Servo and set the Min Home and Max value for them The Min Home Max value is preset by software ware when you change the Type NOTICE Don t use UltraPWM ESC and Normal ESC together http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Mixer Rules Pitch Front Roll Roll C 7 Yaw Yaw Pitch There re only 4 rules to make a mixer settings Throttle All the motors should be 100 servos should be O Pitch Motors in Pitch area are 410096 motors in Pitch area motor are 10096 Servos should be 0 Roll Motors Roll area are 100956 motors in Roll area are 100 Servos should be 0 ps c All clockwise propellers are in Yaw area all counter clockwise propellers are in Yaw area Sample Hexa Y6 1 A Pitch M3 Cp vow C vow M2 M4 M6 M5 Pitch All throttles are 100 Pitch area M1 M2 M3 and M4 should be 100 Pitch
18. modules by assigning 3 position or 2 position switch The switch channel can be connected to any port of Input6 Input7 or Input8 EDT State Return to Home Off Low Mid High Caretree Off Heading Lock Off Show Lamp Off Disable Gimbal Off The picture shows a switch is connected with INPUT6 You can see the green signal switchover in Low Mid and High when you flipping the switch on transmitter For example the Return to Home function choose High to enable the function After setting saved you will see the state changing as below 1 Return to Home is OFF State Return to Home Off da 4 State low Mid High Return to Home Off 2 Return to Home is ON _ AUX Input 4 State Return to Home On AUX Tips For saving the RX channels you can configure one switch for different function For example a 3 position switch can be configured as Low for Carefree Mid for nothing High for Return to Home http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual State Return to Home Off 4 Carefree Heading Lock Off Show Lamp Off Disable Gimbal Off X BUS Input Not Released yet Gimbal Settings Gimbal Remote Control Input Input 9 and Input 10 of FC1212 P are for gimbal respectively controlling pitch angel and shuttle action After connected signals shown in the Gimbal Input Gimbal Input Tilt Shutter 2060 P 20ms Turn OFF ON Gimbal Auto compensation by Tran
19. n a while When there 5 any communication data error with the module If it keeps flashing should stop flying and check System Four times flashing at FC system self check Fast Flashing in Green Throttle protection after system self check Put down the throttle the protection will be canceled http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Double flashing in green No valid RC signal detected Slow Flashing in green FC works normal ready to fly Green Light is Solid ON The copter is in flight Red light Solid ON Upgrading firmware Or system Error please contact with distributor or XAircraft directly FC1212 P Related Modules Function MEMO Must choose AHRS S V2 or AHRS P Attitude and Heading HN NN ua Compass Option Offers better precision of heading AHRS P has a built in Autopilot Option Provides Height Hold Position Hold GPS ATT mode and Have to work with compass Return to Home functions Wiring of FC1212 P I Connect to Receiver Safety Notice After connecting the Receiver RX and FC1212 P must check the Reverse Settings work well You have to check the reverse settings of your transmitter 1 Do the Ground Test without propellers installed after all assembly work done 2 Oryou can connect to XAircraft Center to do the Rev Test WARNING INCORRECT REVERSE SETTINGS MAY LEAD TO DANGER http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual HITEC FUTA
20. nger 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 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 which should you need to call for help 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 quadcopter 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 fly 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 XAircraft FC1212 P Overview XAircraft is FC1212 P is specialize design for multi copter support 2 to 8 frame multi copter http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Man
21. ntal line Propeller will to the side may because the motor installation is not straight for example the picture as below Copter Heading is not stable Note Copter heading keeps turning to left or right drift slowly is normal when there s no compass plugged in If compass plugged in 1 Check around compass if there s any electric electromagnet magnetizer interference make the wires tidy If in the building may interference by steel reinforcement 2 Redo the Compass calibration How to Use UBEC When you mount more devices to FC because the regulator on ESC can t supply enough power for all the devices you need a third part 5V UBEC to supply power For example if you use a Camera Mount like CM130 TPS the servos of the camera mount require an UBEC which can supply at least 3A current http www xaircraft com FC1212 P User Manual Step 1 Connect the UBEC to the 5th 9th of the power wire The E3008 has 5 output connectors and E3009 has 9 Step 2 Connect the UBEC to any input output port hasn t been used on FC use Input12 If there s no port free you can also connect the UBEC to your receiver http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Step 3 Use a pincer to pick out all the red wires of 3 pin cable from ESC http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Step 4 Isolate the copper end of the red wire http www xaircraft
22. on copter Squat and grasp the bottom side of copter to lift it higher than your head Apply throttle slowly to 2096 vie por des Try to use the aircraft forwards backwards left side and right side and feel it whether aircraft has stopped your moving 7 If no resistance throttle down to lowest and power off copter Check if electronic parts installs properly Like AHRS installation orientation or good connection Then test again 8 If aircraft reacts perfect throttle down to lowest and power off copter Now you can start your first fly and FAQ of Flight No reaction to the throttle control motors do not start Check the problems as below 1 Motor warning that not received any valid signal Normal ESC is used but configured as UltraPWM ESC 2 System light of FC1212 P is flashing faster throttle protection use throttle subtrim to adjust the minimum throttle down a bit then try again If problem is still not solved connect to XAircraft Center to do the Rev Test and calibration Flap over when taking off 1 Check if the propellers installation error or not 2 Check if the direction of AHRS or Compass is correct http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Keep turning to one side during flight Check the FC1212 P and Compass install direction Check the propeller install to ensure the rotate direction is matched to the frame style ensure all propellers installed in horizo
23. ow Lamp Function Turn on the show lamp function buzzer sound faster in pilot lamp all the lights keep flashing Show lamp function is for check the pilot lamp work normal or damaged Turn ON show lamp function Configure a switch for Show Lamp function You can use Input6 Input7 or Input8 for it The picture shows using Input6 for the function AUX Input State Low Mid High Return to Home Off Carefree Of Heading Lock Off Show Lamp Disable Gimbal Of Firmware Upgrade Upgradable Modules FC1212 P AHRS S V2 AHRS P and Autopilot Step 1 Before upgrade confirm the Connect button is green and FC1212 P is connected Click the right bottom http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Firmware Upgrade to start E x XAircraft Center 1 8 Build 0405 Aircraft CENTER XAircraft Configuration Software Connect Software Update Firmware Upgrade Step 2 In the prompted firmware list choose the correct firmware For example if you want to upgrade AHRS S V2 then click the upgrade button in the second row high lighted Firmware Upg rade Online Device Version Date AHRS P 1 10 2012 04 05 AHRS S V2 2012 03 09 Autopilot 2012 01 13 2012 03 09 Offline Upgrade You also can choose Offline Upgrade to browse the firmware file Step 3 Disconnect 4pin cable from FC1212 P and then click the start upgrade button http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC
24. r Interface XAircraft Center 1 6 Build 0113 1212 Firmware 1 35 X Aircraft 3 COMO CENTER 2 XAircraft DIY Hexa r XAircrartt Profile 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 XAircraft X450 ft f XAircrat ht Control b 7 9 ga Remote Control n f31 F 3 Fir 4 ad 4 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 3 FC1212 P Name XAircraft X650 V 8 Gimbal Mahase XAircraft X450 Pro Updated 2012 1 13 XAircraft HL c M 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 XAircraft X650 V 4 XAircraft Autopilot 2490 74 4 sc 2012 01 13 Firmware 1 35 FC1212 P v Last Updated 2012 1 13 Q Online Update Apply XAircraft Center version and Firmware version Language option Chinese and English available Disconnect FC1212 P from XAircraft Center Profile Including XAircraft and User group of profiles different frame use different profile Remote Control Configure and check the functions of transmitter Flight Control Tune the gains for Flight Control Gimbal Configure Gimbal auto compensation and the shutter AHRS Calibrate the AHRS and Compass Check the health of sensors Autopilot View the autopilot data including GPS and barometer 409 i me SS dx ce pe http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual XAircr
25. smitter Gimbal auto compensation is enabled by default You can configure a switch on transmitter to turn ON OFF the auto compensation in AUX function The picture shows a switch channel connected to Input7 and shows the state of auto compensation disabled AUX Input State Return to Home Off 4 Carefree Off 4 Heading Lock Show Lamp Off Disable Gimbal http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Gimbal Settings Gimbal Tilt 4 Angle Gain 60 Stick Speed Gain 50 Direction Min 700 us Home 1500 us Max 2400 us Gimbal 4 Angle Gain m 30 Home 2100 us Direction Focus Point 2000 us Min 200 us Focus Time 1000 ms Home 1500 us Max 2800 us Press Point 1800 us Press Time 500 ms Note FC1212 P does not support multi circle servos Multi circle servo has no end points Auto compensation Settings Angle Gain For the roll and pitch of Gimbal adjusting the gain can tune how much the servo compensates for different servo Stick Speed Gain Configure how fast the gimbal reacts to the pitch control from transmitter Max and Min Configure the servo end points Home The original position of the servo Configure Shutter Configure half press focus press shot actions for the shutter http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Gimbal Shu
26. te Compass in the next 4 power an Take effect after checked Step 2 Calibrate Compass outdoor in open air Note Since there s no light on AHRS P users have to watch the red light on GPS Suggest change the flight mode to GPS ATT mode to divide the flash mode of red light Important ensure the environment of calibration compass building concrete high voltage wire steeliness stuff will effect compass calibration Power on the copter calibrate the compass following the compass light l First fast flashing prepare for the Horizontal Calibration COE 2 Slow flashing do the Horizontal Calibration rotate the copter 2 circle at least 3 Second fast flashing prepare for the Vertical Calibration 4 Slow flashing do the Vertical Calibration rotate the copter 2 circle at least After vertical calibration the compass light is solid on For GPS red light the light will indicate the flight mode after vertical calibration Carefree In this mode the front of copter is no more front The front is defined base on the ground when motors start Turn On Carefree In Remote Control you can configure AUX function to assign proper transmitter switch for carefree AUX Input State Low Mid High Return to Home Of Carefree Heading Lock Off 4 Notice the direction of front and back is means flight direction is the front not depend on user Carefree Demo 1 Before takeoff copter heading orienta
27. tion towards the east http www xaircraft com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual 2 After takeoff push pitch stick forward copter fly to east push roll to right copter fly to south 3 Then use yaw stick to make copter revolve 90 degree head copter to north 4 Push pitch forward copter still fly to east push roll to right copter still fly to south Heading Lock Heading Lock function is useful for beginners When function is on yaw stick is not controlling the yaw speed but yaw to a certain angle according yaw stick position after yaw stick released the heading of copter will turn back to the original when motors start Turn On the heading lock Set up a switch for Heading Lock in AUX function You can use Input6 Input7 or Input8 State Return to Home Off Carefree Of Heading Lock On Heading lock function demo 1 Before takeoff turn off heading lock head to east 2 After takeoff turn off heading lock keep yaw stick to left copter rotates to left without stop released yaw stick copter stops rotation 3 Turn on heading lock heading turn to east automatic Keep yaw stick to left copter yaw to corresponding angle to left and stops at the position Released yaw stick copter heading is back to east Pilot Lamp XAircraft Pilot Lamp is an optional device for FC1212 P Pilot Lamp is used for indicating the status of copter showing flight mode function sta
28. tter Home 2100 us Focus Point 2000 us Focus Time 1000 ms Press Point 1800 us Press Time 500 ms In Remote Control when Input10 signal arrives or exceeds the red neutral line the shutter servo starts a sequence of half press focusing and press shot actions The shutter triggered Input10 Note if the switch keeps stay at the position of triggering shutter the shutter will keep doing the focus shot again and again The shutter untriggered Input10 10 Shutter 12160 P 20ms Servo Output Period Click the Output Period button to set the period for different servo Period of digital servo can setting lower for example 3ms but the analog servo need to set to 10ms or more Output Period Setting Output 9 Tilt 20 Output 10 Roll 20 Output 11 Shutter 20 OK 1 Cancel Autopilot After install autopilot module can use GPS Attitude mode Height Hold and Return to Home functions GPS ATT Mode Warning Using GPS attitude mode please ensure GPS has got enough satellites before the engines start General Input in Remote Control shows the flight mode In GPS ATT mode the copter will try to hold its position after release the sticks of pitch and roll in 2 seconds The picture below shows FC1212 P is under GPS ATT Mode http www xaircratt com XAircraft FC1212 P User Manual Mode NOR ATT GPS ATT IMPORTANT There might be a brake before Position Hold entered in GPS ATT Mode the brake d
29. tus and warning You only need to plug the Pilot Lamp to output12 on FC1212 S to start to use it And it requires v1 33 or higher FC firmware Design Rules There s several rules when designing the indications that will make users understand the beeps and light flashes more easily faster the buzzer beeps the more emergent is faster the flight flashes user should pay more attention for that situation RED light only light up when serious problem occurred Symbol eng beep llong flash http www xaircraft com FC1212 P User Manual interval the interval between two indications yowl beeping always Solid ON For example buzzer x means the buzzer will short beep again and again x means the buzzer will has a long beep then a short beep and repeats long beep short beep Indication Function Changed When you switch the function status change Flight Mode turn on off carefree turn on off heading hold etc then buzzer will beep once to tell you the FC has reacts your a CIT Ep radio But not all the receivers ___ flight Mode is NORMAL Mode is NORMAL a i P TOV This is a special signal that can be turn by your radio When Show Lamp is on the buzzer and lights will shows this signal It can help you to find the copter when you lost it in the grass Sh
30. ual FC1212 P Interface Power Manitar amp Bus Camera Mount Shutter Camera M aunt Pitch Pilat Lamp Camera M aunt Shutter Serva Camera M aunt Roll Serva Camera Mount Pitch Serva AUX3 ESC ME AUX2 ESC MT ALM ESC M6 Flight Made Switch GEAR ESC M5 RUDD Yaw ESC M4 AILE ESC M3 ELEV Pitch ESC M2 THRO ESC MI Note 1 AUX Function XAircraft Center software set up for AUX1 3 2 Output 1 Output 8 Default output is UltraPWM output adequate for XAircraft UltraPWM high speed ESC using other ESC need to create custom profile 3 INPUTS Flight mode please connect XAircraft software to make sure the RC reflect correct INPUTS disconnected Attitude Mode Normal Mode No Auto leveling ability No recommend to beginner Attitude Mode ATT Has the ability of auto leveling Height Hold is available if autopilot is plugged in and function is enabled GPS Attitude Mode The copter will try to hold its position by GPS Warning must ensure the GPS has GPS ATT when you release the pitch and roll sticks got enough satellites before flight Height Hold is available see the autopilot manual FC1212 P LED Indication light Irregular Flash FC1212 P is communicating with XAircraft Center software ware Unconnected with software ware or no communication with PC Port A Port B No module connected Solid ON Module connected and works normal Flashing once i
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search