Heli-Max HMXE0832 User Manual

1Si Quadcopter

Instruction Manual

WARNING

Please fully read and understand this manual and the operation and all safety aspects required of you for the safe operation of this product. Before use, if you feel this product is not for you please return it to your place of purchase.

Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

Manual Specifications and Description Changes

The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation is subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to this manual.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max 1Si Quadcopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at: helihotline@hobbico. com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections visit the Heli-Max web site at www.helimax-rc.com. If there is any new technical information, changes or important updates to this model a “tech notice” box will appear on the 1Si product page. Click the “tech notice” box to learn more about this

important update.

When you see this symbol, please pay special attention and heed all warnings regarding the information within.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Please note that we cannot provide you information on the pricing you will ﬁ nd in your local retailer’s store for any products.

If you need technical support or have any questions, you can reach us by one of the following means. When contacting us, please include the name of the product you are referring to, its stock number and as much information about your question or issue as possible.

For support outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the distributor in your country. If unable to contact the appropriate distributor, please contact us. However, we are unable to respond to emails in languages other than English.

Email us at helihotline@hobbico.com. Please try to include as much

information as possible when asking your question. Also please be sure to list your full email address (ex: johndoe@aol.com) as well as at least one other means of daytime contact in your email.

Phone

1-217-398-8970 Select option 6.

Available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm U.S. Central Time.

Fax

1-217-398-7721 Please be sure to

include a daytime telephone number or return fax number so that we can contact you.

Regular Mail

If you prefer, we can always respond with a regular mailed letter. Simply write to us, including a brief explanation of your problem or question along with the product name you are referring to. Use the Hobby Services address below.

WARRANTY SERVICE

Heli-Max guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Heli- Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Heli-Max has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user assembled product, the user accepts all resulting

liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim, Hobby Services send the defective part 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 or item to Hobby Services Champaign, IL 61822 at this address. USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact

information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

1. 1Si Quadcopter

2. HMX 465 SLT Transmitter

3. Heli-Max 350mAh LiPo

Battery pack (1)

4. USB Charger

RTF KIT CONTENTS

5. Extra set of blades, 2 black, 2 white

6. Small Phillips screwdriver

7. 4 Blade Guards with screws, 2 gray, 2 white

8. AA Batteries (4)

9. 2G MicroSD card (HMXE0832 only)

10. Card reader (HMXE0832 only)

11. Camera (HMXE0832 only)

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Features

● Switchable TAGS-FX™ Sensor Fusion stabilization system

● On board micro digital video camera (HMXE0832 only)

● On board micro snap-shot digital picture camera (HMXE0832 only)

● USB MicroSD Card reader (HMXE0832 only)

● 2G MicroSD removable card (HMXE0832 only)

● LEDs for orientation built into frame

● Actual Direction Control ﬂ ight mode

● Auto Return function

● Optional rotor blade guards

Product Speciﬁ cations

Size: 125mm (4.92") Quadcopter (Diagonal from motor

center to motor center) Motors: 20×7 Coreless (4) Empty Weight: 31g (1.09 oz) 35g with camera Weight RTF: 41g (1.62 oz) 45 g with camera Blade Length: 56 mm (2.20") Overall Length: 138 mm (5.44") Height: 45 mm (1.77") Width: 138mm (5.44")

Camera Speciﬁ cations

Memory: Accepts MicroSD card Size: 40 mm×20 mm×8 mm L×W×H Codec Video: Motion JPEG, 1280×720, 30 fps, file extension .avi Codec Audio: PCM S16 LE, mono Still Image capture: 1280×720, 96 dpi, file extension .jpg

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operational Warnings

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in injury to yourself and others.

● Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the rotating

blades whenever the battery is connected.

● Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects

such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets

away from the rotors. The spinning blades of a model of this type can cause serious injury.

● When choosing a ﬂ ying site stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines.

AVOID ﬂ ying in or near crowded areas.

● DO NOT ﬂ y close to people or pets. Maintain a safe distance from the

quadcopter.

● Do not alter or modify the model. Doing so may result in an unsafe or un-

ﬂ yable model.

● When and if repairs are necessary you must correctly install all components

so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the air. Please check the operation of the model before every ﬂ ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound.

● Please allow a 10 minute cool down period after each ﬂ ight so the motor

controller and motors can cool down. Failure to do so may cause loss of control due to the controller overheating and shutting down.

● Inspect the rotor blades before each ﬂ ight for nicks. If any damage is found

or if the blades have been damaged, replace the blades before ﬂ ying the model again.

● After a crash you must inspect all plastic parts on the quadcopter for

damage before attempting to ﬂ y the model again.

Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

Please read and understand the following regarding the usage of LiPo batteries.

● NOTE: Heli-Max Quadcopter battery packs are not

cross compatible with Heli-Max NOVUS brand battery packs or chargers.

● Through the use of the included LiPo battery you have assumed all risk

and responsibility regarding a LiPo battery and its use.

● ALWAYS unplug your battery from either the charger or Quadcopter after use.

NEVER store your Quadcopter with the battery plugged into the Quadcopter.

● Do not attempt to charge your battery if it becomes swollen or hot.

● It’s best to store your batteries charged and at room temperature. Storing

a fully discharged battery may cause irreversible damage to the battery.

● Never disassemble, puncture or modify the battery pack in anyway.

● Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].

● If your battery begins to swell or “puff” during charge or discharge or

becomes damaged in any way, stop using it and contact Hobby Services at 217-398-0007 to learn the proper way to dispose of your battery.

Charge Warnings

● Only use the included charger with the included LiPo battery.

Do not attempt to use the provided charger with NiCd, NiMH or batteries with other chemistries.

● Do not leave the charger unattended while in use and always charge your

battery in a ﬁ re-resistant location.

● Disconnect the battery and remove input power from the charger immediately

if either becomes hot!

● Do not allow water or other foreign objects to enter the charger. Keep the

charger away from moisture and do not submerge in water.

● Please keep all electronic components out of the reach of children!

BATTERY CHARGING

● WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max 1Si

Quadcopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the

battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.

❏ Plug the flight battery into the end

of the USB charger.

❏ Plug charger into a USB port. A

steady red light will glow letting you know the battery is charging. The light will flash slowly when the charge is complete. Remove the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to 60 minutes to recharge. Never leave the battery attached to the charger after charging is complete.

NOTE: A fast flash indicates a charge error. This is usually an indication that your battery is defective and should be replaced.

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