CONNECTING MOTORS TO PCB
BUILD HOPPER
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
First, flip over the airframe and place the PCB as pictured below so it fits over the bottom of the airframe
Be gentle with the PCB - it is the most sensitive part of Hopper
DO NOT SCREW THE PCB IN AT THIS TIME
Motor Wire Connections
Attach the motor wire to the corresponding port on the PCB as pictured
Make sure the [2] gold circles at the end of the wire are facing upwards when attaching to the PCB
Press firmly down at the end of the wire and click securely into place
Lightly pull on each wire to ensure they are attached properly
If you are having trouble with the PCB moving around, you may insert one screw to hold it in place. Do not overtighten!!!
Motor Wire/Antenna (White wires on PCB) Placement
When you are confident that the motors are connected, tuck each motor wire into its corresponding channel on the airframe
It is helpful to use the flat side of the tweezers to ensure the wire is properly embedded
Tuck the rear antenna into the slot on the airframe as shown in the picture below
Position the forward antenna off to the side as shown in the picture below
Don't forget to remove any screws that you used to secure the PCB while you connected the motors.
Install Feet
Install the feet by sliding the larger bottom notch of the foot over the tab on the airframe
Gently push down on the center of the foot towards the top tab
Slide the top notch over the top tab
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
