DISASSEMBLY OF HOPPER
Build Hopper
To disassemble Hopper, simply deconstruct Hopper in the reverse order of the build.
Consider the following during disassembly:
The tweezers included in Hopper’s case can be useful when handling the small components.
Use the propeller tool included in Hopper’s case to remove the propellers. Slide the “forks” of the tool under each propeller and gently pry it off.
Use the motor tool included in Hopper’s case to remove the motors. Grip each motor with the tool, and remove it by gently pulling and twisting simultaneously.
When removing the motor wires from the PCB, it is important to remember to pull upward, perpendicular to, and away from the PCB. Do not pull parallel to the PCB as this will most likely damage the terminal on the PCB, rendering the PCB useless.
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
BUILDING HOPPER OVERVIEW
INVENTORY
INSTALLING MOTORS
CONNECTING MOTORS TO THE PCB
INSTALLING BODY PANELS
INSTALLING PROPELLERS & PROPELLER GUARDS
BATTERY CHARGER & INSTALLING BATTERY
DISASSEMBLY OF HOPPER