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ImmersionRC Vortex - User Manual

ImmersionRC Vortex
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Instruction manual
International edition
Rev 1.0 - May 2015 (Preliminary)
‘Living Manual’
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Summary

Getting Started, ARF Version

The Anatomy of a Vortex

USB Connector

Used to configure flight controller and upgrade Vortex firmware. Requires battery.

LED Board Button

Used to change Video Tx band and restart the wizard.

Fusion FC;OSD Button

Used to enter firmware update mode.

Socketed Video Tx Module

350mW 5.8GHz Custom NexWaveRF module, 25mW version later.

Flight Camera Video;Power Connector

3-pin Picoblade connector for flight camera video and power.

GoPro Power Connector

2-pin Picoblade connector for powering a GoPro.

Receiver PPM Connector

3-pin JST-PH connector for receiver PPM signal.

XT-60 Battery Connector

Connector for connecting the battery. Extreme care with polarity.

Folding Arm Assembly

Camera Mounting Plate

Flight Camera Mount

Suspended from dampened carbon fiber plate, reduces Jello effect.

HD Camera Support (GoPro;Mobius)

Plate includes slots for GoPro or Mobius cameras.

The On Screen Display (OSD)

The Welcome Screen

Displays status information on power-up before sticks are moved.

The Main Menu

Accessed by holding throttle stick down and left; navigated with pitch/roll stick.

OSD Setup Parameters

Details on Landscape, Pseudo, Pack Capacity, Beeper Freq.

Alarms Setup Menu

Enables/disables alarms for Battery mAh, Battery mV, UHF Status, Flight-Time.

The LED Setup Menu

LED Mode Configuration

Details on LED modes like Intensity, Frequency, and Gradient.

Flight Controller Menus

PID Setup

Adjusts PID values for Roll, Pitch, and Yaw.

RC Setup

Configuration for RC rates, expo, rates for Roll, Pitch, Yaw, and Throttle.

FC Setup

Settings for LoopTime and PID Controller.

The Video Tx Menu

Frequency and Band Configuration

Details on IRC/FS, RaceBand, and other band frequencies.

Flight Controller

R;C Transmitter Control Modes

Illustrates different R/C transmitter control modes (Mode 1, 2, 3, 4).

Flight Modes

Acro Mode

Advanced mode, no self-leveling, good for flips and rolls.

Angle Mode

Easiest to learn, auto-levels the quad. Good for maiden flight.

Horiz Mode

Hybrid mode, auto-levels but allows flips and rolls.

Cleanflight; Baseflight; Multiwii; Open-Source

Cleanflight Configurator Connection

How to connect to the Cleanflight Configurator via USB.

Flight Controller Stick Commands

Enter Menu;Disarm Commands

Stick commands to enter menu or disarm the flight controller.

Arm Flight Controller Commands

Stick commands to arm the flight controller.

Reset vTx Channel Commands

Stick commands to reset the Video Tx channel.

ESCs - The 12;16 A Vortex ESC

RotorSENSE Feature

Feature to program motor rotation sense easily.

Pro-Tuning

Expert Setup Profiles

Option to load profiles based on pilot, props, battery, and style.

Gaming (Beta)

Gaming Mode History

Explains the origin and concept of the gaming mode.

Gaming Mode Operation

Details how the altimeter is used to score points based on altitude.

Enabling Gaming Mode

Steps to enable and configure the gaming mode in the OSD menu.

Gaming Mode Display

Shows the 'Get Ready' screen and the in-race display elements.

Gaming Mode Results

Displays race results including time, altitude, and points.

Race Guidelines - Flying with Friends

General Race Guidelines

Rules include not landing near pilots, not walking with powered-up quad, and warning others.

Firmware Upgrades

OSD Firmware Upgrades

Step-by-step guide to updating the OSD firmware using PC tools.

Flight Controller Firmware Upgrades

Instructions for upgrading Flight Controller firmware using Cleanflight Configurator.

Appendix A: EzUHF Configuration

EzUHF Configuration Details

Settings for PPM output, servo channels, and UPSTAT on the EzUHF receiver.

Appendix B: The Wizard - What else does it setup?

Default Wizard Configurations

Lists default Failsafe, OneShot125, Rx Mode, and tuning settings.

Appendix C: Video Tx - Staying Legal

ITU Region 2 Frequencies

Legal frequency bands for Americas, Greenland, and Pacific Islands.

ITU Region 1 Frequencies

Legal frequency bands for Europe, Africa, Middle East, Iraq, Soviet Union.

Troubleshooting; Known Issues

Common Flight Issues

Solutions for ground view, unpredictable yaw, and flip-on-takeoff issues.

OSD Text Clarity Issue

Discusses OSD text clarity and potential firmware fixes.

Looking after your Vortex

Environmental Protection

Recommendations for handling water, sun exposure, and dirt.

Protecting from Friends

A humorous warning about protecting the Vortex from friends.

Specifications

Core Component Specs

Specs for Flight Controller, OSD, Video Tx, and Power Train.

ESC and Receiver Specs

Specs for ESC type, rating, processor, and R/C receiver requirements.

Performance and Dimensions

Flight characteristics, weight, and size specifications.

Spare Parts and Upgrades

Available Parts List

Comprehensive list of part numbers for crash kits, props, ESC, etc.

Support

Contacting Support

Guidance on contacting resellers and ImmersionRC support channels.

Regulatory Notice

Safety Directions

Recommendations for safe operation and flying practices.

Warranty

Social Networks

Follow ImmersionRC Online

Links to ImmersionRC's Facebook, Google Plus, and Twitter pages.

ImmersionRC Vortex Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandImmersionRC
ModelVortex
CategoryDrones
LanguageEnglish

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