XTIM BB1 User manual

XTIM SARL - 10, Bd Maire 13008 MARSEILLE – FRANCE
email: contact @mybionicbird.com tel : [phone]
website: www.mybionicbird.com

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(To read imperatively before use. Adjustments required during the first flight)

14+

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING BIONIC BIRD

The first Bionic Bird !

Technical Specifications

Bird

- Ultra light bird, weight 9.2 g.

- Powerful main motor (1.2 watt output) with aluminum heat sink.

- Electronic protection against overheating.

- 1:36 Reducer (patented) ultra-compact and lightweight (0.3 g).

- Precise power control (128 steps).

- Adjustable tail angle for slow or fast flights (indoor/outdoor).

- Sharp and immediate steering control by wing distortion (patented) for aerial stunts.

- Impressive gliding due to its very low ratio weight/wing area (3.42 g/dm²).

- On-board hybrid lithium polymer battery, 50 mAh (1.6 g).

- Full battery protection against short circuit, overload and complete discharge, for a
longer life.

- Up to 6 min flight at full speed, 7.5 min max for normal flight, or a distance of 1.8 km.

Egg – Stand-alone charger

- 36 grams, 57 x 45 mm.

- Hybrid lithium polymer battery (800 mAh) included.

- Total capacity of the egg: 10 full flights, or 75 minutes of flying time.

- Short charging time of the Bird, only 12 minutes thanks to a proprietary smart charging
cycle "Turbo Charge®".

- The bird charges on the egg on which it connects automatically by retractable magnetic
contacts.

- Charging time of the egg: 90 minutes.

- Egg auto power-off after 12 minutes (battery saving).

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Application The Flying App:

- Compatibility: Check compatibility with systems and devices on www.mybionicbird.com,
which will be updated continuously.

- Range: 100m

- Protocol: Bluetooth

- Multiplayer system with Bluetooth connection, ability for several players in one place. No
limitations.

- User Interface: 2 modes easy/expert.

- Expert: touch control for both throttle and steering. Right and left hander modes.

- Easy: touch throttle control, steering control by tilting the phone.

- Sensors used: magnetometer, accelerometer.

- Configurable sensitivity.

- Spring back effect on throttle can be activated or not.

- Battery level of the bird and strength of the BT signal.

- Interactive Sound.

- Immersive sound environment.

Dimensions & performance:

Bird length: 17 cm
Bird wingspan: 33 cm
Bird weight: 9.20 g
Bird controls: Power (altitude) and steering
Egg – Stand-alone charger: LiPo Battery capacity 800 mAh
Onboard accumulator: LiPO 50 mAh, 20 C- 1100 mA
Autonomy of the bird in normal flight: 7.5 min
Egg Autonomy: 10 loads / 75 minute flight
Charging time of the bird: 12 min
Charging time of the egg by USB: 90 minutes
Auto power off of the egg after: 5 minutes
Range control of the bird in flight: 100 m
Protocol: Bluetooth 4
Engine rotation speed (no load): 53,000 rpm
Engine rotation speed (full load): 35,000rpm
Wings flapping frequency max: 18 Hz
Wings flapping amplitude: 55 °
Ratio weight/wing area: 3.42 g/dm²
Max wing thrust: 10 g
Required Level: Beginner

This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase (Keep your purchase receipt).
For any questions regarding this product, please contact our customer service by email:

[e-mail]

You can find video instructions at:

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www.mybionicbird.com

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WARNING:

This product complies with the following standard and complies with FCC part 15 (2008);
R&TTE 2008 (EN300440-2. EN301489-1. EN301489-3);
DEEE (WEEE) directive 2002/96/EC.

FCC ID: 2ADQDBB1

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Users should keep and retain this manual for future reference.

Keep the packaging since it contains important information.
Keep name and address.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

Not suitable for children under 36 months, small parts may be swallowed.
Do not play next to an animal or a person.
Do not use near electrical lines or during a storm.
Do not fly Bionic Bird near electrical lines, trees, buildings and any other obstacles.
Keep away from water.
Never fly or follow Bionic Bird in the streets.
Keep away Bionic Bird from face and eye.
Never put your fingers close to Bionic Bird when it moves.
Always use the egg charger included in this equipment.
Always place the Bionic Bird on the "OFF" position when not flying.

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BATTERY CAUTIONS:

Works with 2 rechargeable LI-PO (lithium-polymer) battery (included).
One inside the egg and one inside the bird.They cannot be extracted or replaced.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by an adult.
Respect the correct polarity (-) or (+)
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Only use the battery charger provided with the box to charge the LI-PO battery of your
product, either the USB cable to the egg, and the egg to the BIONIC BIRD.

DEEE:

When this appliance is out of use, please remove all batteries and dispose of
them separately. Bring electrical appliances to the local collecting points for
waste electrical and electronic equipment. Do not throw in domestic refuse.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUFACTURER NOTES:

*The suitcase packing must be kept and used to store and carry the product in good
conditions. This will increase product lifespan a lot. Before to put the bird into the box, use
the app to adjust wing position. NEVER TRY TO MOVE WINGS MANUALLY!
*This product was tested for a lifespan of hundreds of cycles in flight; however it remains
a high technology product that should be handled with care when not flying. Avoid seizing
it by the wings or tail, place it carefully and gently on the charging slot, proceed gently
also when replacing wings.
*It is strongly recommended not to let children handle the bird, or pick it up from the
ground after a flight. On the other hand, according to their aptitude, they can certainly try
to control it in the air, under adult monitoring. Or simply enjoy watching BIONIC BIRD
flying!

I – UNPACKING YOUR BIONIC BIRD

Check your product is complete as described above.

II – INSTALLING THE APPLICATION ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

Visit the app store using your smartphone and search for “The Flying App” or “Bionic Bird”.

Then, install The Flying App on your device.
Before launching the application make sure your Bluetooth is activated.

NB: For optimal and safe use, disable your Wi-Fi and call reception, and adjust
your power saving options to restrict your phone from sleeping to ensure The
Flying App isn’t interrupted during your flight!
The language used by the app is automatically adjusted to the language of your
OS. French/English (for all other languages).

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III –APPLICATION OPERATION

Bird detection: You must launch the app first, the screen “Searching bird” above will
appear, then quickly switch BIONIC BIRD ON. The bird will be detected immediately.

If this is the first time you use it, another screen appears to name your BIONIC BIRD. Next
time, it will be recognized automatically with its name, and this screen will be skipped.

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