BODY PANELS
BUILD HOPPER
Next we will install the body panels on Hopper.
Hints for success with very small screws
The screws are magnetic; if you are having trouble magnetizing them to the screwdriver, rub the screwdriver along the motor to help
If you seem to be missing screws, check to see if any are stuck to the motors
When installing screws DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! This will cause the screws to become stripped and make removing them difficult
1st: Bottom Body Panel Installation
Use [4] screws to attach the bottom body panel [BLACK] to the airframe
Make sure the PCB is lined up properly under the panel
Note: If screws were used in the previous step to hold the PCB in place, make sure to remove before installing the panel
2nd: Inner Front Body Panel Installation
Use [2] screws to attach the inner front body panel [BLACK] to the airframe
Note: There are [4] screw holes; The bottom two will be used for this step
3rd: Top Body Panel Installation
Use [3] screws to attach the top body panel [GRAY] to the airframe
4th: Outer Front Body Panel Installation
Use [2] screws to attach the outer front body panel [GREEN] to the airframe
5th: Top Hat Installation
Align the small rectangular panel with the upper holes on the airframe and snap it in.
Airfoil
A body (such as an airplane wing or propeller blade) designed to provide a desired reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding air
Airframe
The Airframe is the main body of the drone that every other component attaches to
Anti-Clockwise [A]
Anti-Clockwise (or Counter Clockwise) [A] motion is one that proceeds in the opposite direction as a clock's hands
Battery
Energy source used to supply power to the drone
Clockwise [C]
Clockwise [C] motion is one that proceeds in the same direction as a clock's hands
Firmware
Firmware is permanent software programmed into a read-only memory
Gimbal
The mechanism that allows for different position of the camera on the drone
Micro-USB
a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus interface which enables the direct charging of the drone's battery
Motor
A motor is powered by electricity that supplies motive power for moving parts
PCB
A Printed Circuit Board is a board design with a base board and copper traces to maintain connectivity between electronic components such as LED's, integrated circuits, and resistors for your devices
Propeller Twist
A differece in angle between the blade at its tip, and at the point where it meets the propller hub
Propellers
Mechanical device for propelling an aircraft or boat, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it
MEET HOPPER
HOPPER BUILD OVERVIEW
INVENTORY
INSTALLING THE MOTORS
CONNECTING MOTORS TO PCB
BODY PANELS
PROPELLERS & PROP GUARDS
BATTERY & BATTERY CHARGER
FIRMWARE UPDATE
TROUBLESHOOTING
