N7 Autopilot User Manual (ArduPilot) v1.0
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CONTENT
READ TIPS ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Icons ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage / Carrying / Recycling ............................................................................................................................. 9
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Product Features ........................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Interface & Pinouts ........................................................................................................................................ 13
1.3 Typical Connection Diagram ....................................................................................................................... 15
1.4 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 16
1.5 Packing List .................................................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 GPS Indicator Definition ............................................................................................................................... 19
2 FIRST TIME SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 20
2.1 Ground Control Station ................................................................................................................................. 20
2.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................ 20
2.3 Mounting the Autopilot .................................................................................................................................. 25
2.3.1 Orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.2 Mounting the GPS Module ................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.3 Motor Order Diagrams........................................................................................................................... 27
2.3.4 Vibration Damping ................................................................................................................................. 28
2.3.5 Magnetic Interference ............................................................................................................................ 31
2.4 Mandatory Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................................... 33
2.4.1 Basic System Overview ........................................................................................................................ 33
2.4.2 Frame Class and Type Configuration ................................................................................................. 33
2.4.3 Motor Numbering and Direction ........................................................................................................... 34
2.4.4 Remote Controller Calibration .............................................................................................................. 34
2.4.5 Accelerometer Calibration .................................................................................................................... 38
2.4.6 Compass Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 41
2.4.7 Remote Controller Flight Mode Configuration ................................................................................... 43
2.4.8 Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Calibration.................................................................................. 45
3 FIRST FLIGHT & TUNING .................................................................................................................................. 47
3.1 Pre-arm Safety Check .................................................................................................................................. 47