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1. Getting Started Guide International edition Rev 1 0 May 2015 Every Vortex is flight tested before leaving the factory Flight Tested By immersiog alid 5 Rent Winrar A 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 in fact it has no GPS at all and it does require a fair amount of skill to pilot it this isn t a quad built for strolling around the local park at walking pace With that being said the Vortex is a lot of fun remember to start slow get to know your quad before slamming it into a wall at race speeds Please carefully read the recommendations in this getting started guide as far as equipment battery selection and how to run the Vortex Wizard A REMOVE PROPS Mini quad props can do some serious damage when coming in contact with human skin risk of deep cuts and lacerations should be avoided at all cost So when you are working on a quad with the battery connected it is highly recommended to REMOVE ALL PROPS unless you are just about ready to fly Keep in mind that 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 of2. The Vortex ships with a default Tx frequency of 5740MHz which corresponds to ImmersionRC FatShark frequencies Channel 1 If you are running ImmersionRC receivers or a FatShark headset using the standard 5 8GHz module just select Channel 1 and the wizard image should be shown If you are running non ImmersionRC FatShark gear which cannot tune to 5740MHz it may be necessary to switch bands on the Vortex before the wizard image is displayed To do this set your receiver to Channel 1 and use the button on the LED board rear of the quad To switch bands press the button on the LED board hold for 2 seconds and release The Vortex will beep a number of times representing the band number Each time the button is pressed the band number will be incremented The band beep order is as follows Band 1 IRC FS 5740MHz Band 2 RaceBand 5658MHz Band 3 Band E 5705MHz Band 4 Band B 5733MHz Band 5 Band A 5865MHz For a full list of channel frequencies for each band please refer to the full Instruction Manual Immenan i 5 7 VORTEX 4 Run the Wizard In the world of R C there is little standardization between equipment manufacturers as far as control stick to channel mapping There is also little agreement between users as to which of the 4 control modes should be used Since in the Vortex both the OSD and the Flight Controller need to know the channel mappings a Tx Setup Wizard is included to greatly si
3. i Rom Verran ImmersionRC EZESC 12A continuous 17A peak OneShot1 25 and Motor Braking 32 bit ARM Absolute minimum four Five recommended to support mode switch 3 3v 5v PPM Sum all channels in one PPM stream 5v 200mA max 3 3v supplied using the optional Spektrum Rx cable Depends upon battery and flight style Highly dependent on battery and flying style FAST TODO Anyone interested in testing and documenting 5v at 1A Composite PAL or NTSC switchable using a camera mounted jumper 350g 528g w 1300mAh 45C 4s pack and EZUHF 4 CH receiver 283mm between diagonal motors 210mm and 195mm front rear 100 w x300 L x40 h mm without battery GoPro Mobius 14 Support First line of support is handled by the reseller If you encounter any problems with your ImmersionRC product please contact them first For support on issues involving equipment from other brands and also general support for ImmersionRC products the best place to go is the ImmersionRC section of FPVlab com We actively monitor this forum and provide support here A Regulatory notice The use of this product may be prohibited in your country region state please verify that the RF output power and frequencies used by this transmitter comply with local rules and regulations this product may require a license to operate Directions on safety ImmersionRC advocates the safe use of their products always make sure you equipment is in prope
4. Power Output Audio Recommended Antenna Power Train Standard Prop Upgrade Prop Maximum Prop Size Race Motors Recommended Battery Immers GIE me Larrea rr Invensense 6050 3 axis Gyro 3 axis Accelerometer Bosch BMP180 STM32F103 32 bit ARM processor Cleanflight compatible with API version matching that of the OSD STM32F373 32 bit ARM processor 440H x 280V White with black surround around all pixels Programmable Black White levels Socketed Custom NexWaveRF 5 8GHz module 40 Initially programmed via OSD 5 including the ImmersionRC FatShark bands and RaceBand 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 MHz 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917 MHz 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 MHz 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 MHz 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 MHz 350mW 1dB 25mW module available after launch Stereo Right channel used for Telemetry Left channel unused Supplied SpiroNET Omni Skew Planar 4 leaf Gemfan 5030 HQ 5040 6 OEM T Motor 1806 2300kV 1300mAh 3S 45 90C or 1300mAh 4S 45 90C 13 VORTEX ESC Type Rating Features Processor R C Receiver Channels Required Interface Standard Receiver Power Flight Characteristics Flight Time Maximum Range Maximum Speed Camera Support Onboard GoPro Supply Video Standard Weight and Size Weight as Shipped ARF Weight Typical RTF Size Folded Size immen anl 1S
5. of the quad on the shelf provided A velcro strap or a piece of double sided tape is the best way to mount the a receiver EZUHF Any EZUHF Rx will work although the cased 4 channel model is recommended for race quads due to its robustness and small size For the EZUHF upgrade firmware to v1 52 and setup using the Multicopter button in the IRC tools This will enable the UPSTAT channel which places all uplink status RSSI etc on screen Connect CH1 of the EZUHF to the supplied Vortex Rx connector DSM DSM2 DSMX Unfortunately none of the standard Spektrum receivers including their satellite receivers support CPPM output One option to fly the Vortex with the Spektrum equipment is to use the optional Spektrum gt CPPM cable Due for release mid May 2015 Another option is to use one of the 3rd party receivers such as the OrangeRx R615X available from retailers such as Hobby King or the Lemon LMO0007 from http www lemon rx com Futaba Futaba S Bus compatible receivers require the optional S Bus gt CPPM adapter cable due for release mid May 2015 FRSKY For the popular Taranis and other FrSky transmitters the DR4 I ACCST receiver is a good match immensam g en aL 6 VORTEX 3 Setup the Video Link To avoid the traditional dip switch chaos at race events the Vortex does not use a DIP switch to define Video Tx channels Instead the OSD is responsible for setting the channel and band
6. the Vortex Immersion i ma Dare pre 2 4 Steps Unboxing to Racing To get your ARF Vortex ready to race follow the simple 4 step process below 1 Install suitable battery 2 Install Compatible R C Receiver 3 Setup the video link 4 Run the wizard fmmensianl 5 LETEN ITS 3 1 Install a Suitable Battery The Vortex has a flexible battery mounting system and uses an industry standard XT 60 connector This allows it to use a wide range of different batteries To help select a suitable battery for your flying style read this section carefully Voltage First things first voltage For starting out with the Vortex a 3s 11 1V pack is recommended A Vortex running 4s 14 8V is an extremely fast race quad which can easily get a pilot into trouble A 3s pack calms things down a bit and is a good way to ease into the hobby hence novice pilots should certainly start out on 3s Capacity For capacity there are a few things to remember Firstly keeping weight down on a mini quad is the best way to increase crash survivability as well as improve acceleration climb speed and general agility of the quad Also remember that most races are just a few laps so a huge capacity battery is just dead weight and will never be drained in the typical race 1300mAh packs or similar are ImmersionRC s choice for racing 3s for beginners 4s for pros C Rating For C rating the Vortex in s
7. ed within the Pro Tuning profiles fmmensianl 5 Lara Fr 1 1 All Done Time To Fly At this point in the Getting Started manual the Vortex should be ready for its maiden flight The Wizard has setup the flight controller with our default Pro Tune generated by one of our expert team pilots PIDs and gains are unlikely to require major changes to achieve precise flight If the props were removed during setup as we highly recommend please re install taking care of the prop directions below Take it easy for the first few LiPos and get used to your new Vortex P S To arm the flight controller after running the wizard for mode 2 move the throttle stick down and to the right See Flight Controller Stick Commands in the main manual The ImmersionRC Team wishes you many hours of enjoyment with your new Race Quad and welcome any feedback that you may have at feedback immersionrc com The Getting Started Manual should have got you airborne It is a good idea to read the full Instruction Manual also which contains many more details than this abbreviated manual 7 J a immense Le 12 VORTEX Specifications Flight Controller IMU Altimeter CPU Firmware OSD CPU Resolution Style Output Video Tx Features Transmitter Module Channels Bands Frequency IRC FS Frequency RaceBand CH1 8 Frequency A Band CH1 8 Frequency B Band CH1 8 Frequency E Band CH1 8
8. estart the wizard at any time power up the quad and press and hold the button on the LED board for approx 8 seconds Once the wizard is finished various Cleanflight settings will be configured including enabling oneshot motor_stop and failsafe Another setting which is automatically made is the assignment of CH5 to the flight mode Acro Horiz and Angle To complete the setup configure your R C Tx to link CH5 toa 3 position switch Ensure that the switch correctly switches between the three flight modes reflected in the top right corner of the OSD main landscape Note that It is highly recommended to attempt the maiden flight in either Angle or Horiz mode Acro takes a little getting used to NOTE Even though the flight controller failsafe has been set by the wizard it is important to also set the R C Rx failsafe On the EZUHF this is as easy as setting the controls in a safe position very low throttle for example and holding down the bind button on the EZUHF Tx until a beep is heard Flyaways with mini quads are almost always caused by incorrect failsafe settings NOTE Currently there is no servo reverse feature in Cleanflight This means that if one of the R C transmitter channels is reversed the wizard will not complete correctly It is highly recommended to start the wizard with a new profile in the R C radio without any channel reversing and also without any expo Expo is all handl
9. mplify the process This wizard also configures various flight controller parameters which would normally require a personal computer with a USB connection to the quad copter NOTE The wizard should allow a brand new unconfigured Vortex to be removed from its shipping box at a race event and prepared for flight in less than a minute with no tools or USB hookups required For the techies there is a full description of the configuration steps performed near the end of the full user s manual under Appendix A The Wizard Details The first time the Vortex is powered up the Tx Setup Wizard is presented as shown after the mode 1 mode 2 control descriptions below Following the instructions on screen 5 simple steps will configure the 4 flight channels and one auxiliary control CH5 which will control the flight mode r Emmeni r mi arr rr 8 Mode 2 Controls Mode 2 arguably the most common stick mode is common in the USA and is a natural fit to helis and multirotors A Mode 2 transmitter is easily identified with the un sprung i e doesn t return to center throttle control on the left stick For this mode the multi rotor controls are typically as follows Throttle Pitch Yaw Roll Mode 1 Controls Mode 1 is common in Europe A Mode 1 transmitter is easily identified with the un sprung i e doesn t return to center throttle control on the right stick For this mode the multi roto
10. r controls are typically as follows Pitch Throttle Yaw Roll Note Modes 3 and 4 are intentionally left out of this abbreviated Getting Started guide It is assumed that pilots flying these more uncommon modes are already very familiar with their remote and their contro mapping Immersion FE TEA o VORTEX Following the Wizard The wizard is used primarily to let the Vortex learn the flight channel order and R C Tx mode 1 2 3 4 Left refers to moving the stick left and Back refers to moving the stick back towards you T VORTEX Tx Setupnuhizard Ay La Move Rol control LE and ho id ra Follow the prompts ensuring that the correct stick is moved each time As each control is recognized it s name will appear to the left of the servo bar Take your time with this step if the wrong stick movements are fed to the wizard it will be difficult to navigate the OSD to complete the setup i Wer Tx Setury 2 Nigh ey Return controls Uol i rs UL Immenan i i 10 Once the four primary flight controls have been learned place the quad on a flat and level surface and move the right stick back This will calibrate the accelerometer It is important that the quad is level when this step is performed or the auto level flight modes will not function correctly at VORTEX 1 ya setup me B Levelt uao Movei a WET eo and hold a ROL PIT THR YAW NOTE To r
11. r working order is checked prior to every flight and that your are familiar with and respect the equipment s capabilities and limitations Do NOT fly recklessly do NOT fly near airports freeways towns people etc basically anywhere where a equipment failure or pilot error can result in injury or damage to people and or property Even a lightweight mini quad when travelling at high speed can do some serious damage to property or persons please always consider what could possibly go wrong and plan your flight and selection of location responsibly Warranty For warranty claims or repair requests please consult the retailer that you purchased this product from they will be able to help you with your warranty claim or repair request Immersion d ma Larrea rr 1 5 Social Networks Like Us HD We would like thank you for purchasing this ImmersionRC product Like ImmersionRC s Facebook page and be kept up to date with news product releases firmware updates tips and tricks and other information relevant to the FPV hobbyist http www facebook com ImmersionRC ba You can also follow us on Google Plus google com immersionrc We have even been known to Tweet on occasion https twitter com immersionrc fmmensianl 5 mi Deere rs 1 6
12. tock setup with 5040 props can pull over 64 Amps during fast pull outs A 1300mAh pack with a 25C rating is good for about 32A and will have it s usable life reduced when pulling much more than that These packs have been tested for the 3s configuration Turnigy nano tech 1300mAh 3S 45 90C Lipo Pack Lumenier 1300mAh 3s 60c Lipo Battery XT60 And these for the 4s Turnigy nano tech 1300mAh 4S 45 90C Lipo Pack Lumenier 1300mAh 4s 60c Lipo Battery XT60 When installing the selected battery pay attention to the Center of Gravity mark on the bottom immensa g Feni TERE 4 VORTEX of the Vortex The COG is not that critical on a quad of this class but it doesn t hurt to respect it if possible The addition of a heavy GoPro or Mobius camera on the nose of the quad may need a heavier battery to re balance the quad Note that the largest battery that can be installed safely on the Vortex is approx 86mm long by 50mm wide These larger packs are not generally recommended due to the damage that the extra mass can do in a crash Immersion i ma Dare pre 5 2 Install Compatible R C Receiver The Vortex is compatible with CPPM all PPM channels down one single cable receivers out of the box and can support S Bus or Spektrum receivers with an optional cable It is not compatible with standard R C receivers with multiple channels of PWM out standard servo hookups The receiver should be mounted on the rear
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