Hi everyone,
I wasn't very happy with the last part of the setup video so I've been preparing an outline to more precisely explain the steps I was attempting to demonstrate. I'll try to answer any questions that the outline might generate but it should serve as a pretty good structure to do the initial set up of a NAZA controller for first time users. If the DJI forums help guys could review this and suggest additions or changes I'd appreciate it.
NAZA-M V2 ASSISTANT REVIEW
INITIAL SET-UP
1. CONNECT
* Open NAZA Assistant
* Turn on RC system Transmitter
* Apply power to Helicopter
o Remove propellers first, remove propellers first, remove propellers first, IMPORTANT
o Can use smaller pack for added safety (2S instead of 6S for example)
* Attach USB cable to Remote LED
2. Registration
* Occurs automatically if computer or NAZA is not recognized by the Assistant software
* Email address
* Serial number from NAZA packaging
3. Check installed firmware version
* Occurs automatically if computer or NAZA is not recognized by the Assistant software
* Update if necessary
* Follow instructions in NAZA Quick Start Guide, page 23
* After firmware upgrade, recheck all settings in NAZA Assistant
4. VIEW Button
* Overview of important settings
* Information is advisory only (settings changed in other areas of the software)
* Gains are only settings that can be changed on this page of the Assistant
5. BASIC Button
* Use AIRCRAFT tab to set configuration of your helicopter
* RC Tab
a. RECEIVER TYPE, select appropriate option
b. RECEIVER ADVANCED PROTECTION, OFF
c. COMMAND STICKS CALIBRATION
i. Complete, then check stick throws match indications
ii. Adjust centers of A/E/R using Sub-trim in radio menu if necessary
iii. Check travel direction of each channel, reverse if necssary, use mouse-over menu for guidance on correct movement of sliders
d. X1 & X2 STICKS MONITOR, not part of initial set up
e. X1 CALIBRATION, not part of initial set up
f. CONTROL MODE SWITCH
i. Assign 3-position switch to channel assigned for this function
ii. Move switch to confirm slider responds
iii. Adjust center position first using Sub-trim function in radio menu
iv. Adjust end points individually using end point adjustment function in radio menu
v. If this is your first RC aircraft of any kind, good idea to select Atti from right side drop-down box (3 positions will then be Atti-Atti-GPS)
* MOUNTING Tab
a. Measure position of GPS antenna from CG in three directions
b. Use diagram to determine correct + and – orientation
c. X/Y CG should be at the geometric center-of-lift of the heli
d. Determine Z axis center and enter value in appropriate box
* GAIN Tab
a. Leave settings at factory defaults for initial flights
b. Tuning should be done at normal flying weight and configuration
c. May need to make changes whenever weight or configuration of heli changes
6. ADVANCED Button
* MOTOR Tab
* MOTOR IDLE SPEED
a. ECCOMENDE position for most helicopters
b. Consider next position to the left for heli’s with low weight and larger motors
* CUT OFF TYPE
a. Matter of personal preference, I use Intelligent
b. Immediate Mode, good for beginner because props stop when stick is back under 10% (immediately after a crash), bad because props stop when stick is back under 10% (may cause a crash)
c. Intelligent Mode, built in safety if throttle isn’t advance within three seconds of motor start, motors can be manually turned off after landing or at moment of impact in a crash, throttle can be idle in flight without motors stopping
* F/S MODE Tab, not part of initial set up
* IOC MODE Tab, not part of initial set up
* GIMBAL Tab, OFF (Initial flights shouldn’t have camera gimbal installed)
* VOLTAGE Tab, Protection Switch, OFF
* LIMITS Tab
a. Max Height, 135m
b. Max Radius, 100m (initial set up)
c. Please read paragraphs 1 to 4 listed under “Important” on the left side of this tab’s display
7. TOOL Button, shouldn’t be necessary for initial set up
8. UPGRADE Button, should have been addressed at initial start up of NAZA Assistant
9. REVIEW AND CHECK
* Return to VIEW Button and double check all settings
* Disconnect
a. Close NAZA Assistant software
b. Unplug USB cable from Remote LED
c. Remove power from aircraft
d. Turn off RC transmitter
* Connect aircraft and NAZA Assistant according to CONNECT directions at the beginning of this outline
* Review all settings and then disconnect according to above steps
10. Enjoy first flights
* Not too high or too far, remember it’s very easy to lose orientation of heli which can cause a crash
* 400 ft altitude limit according to AMA/FAA agreement
* Use fully charged batteries and limit flights to 2 or 3 minutes
* Keep track of mah replaced during battery charges so as to determine maximum duration of your batteries on your heli
11. Consider configuring advanced features one at a time as flying skills and system understanding improves (In all cases, read and understand operating principles behind advanced functions as they are added)