3drarducopterhexa-b.docx

3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B3DR ArduCopter Hexa-BThank you for purchasing an 3DR ArduCopter Hexa kit. The 3DR ArduCopter Hexa is a stableand supported multi-rotor frame in the ongoing development of the ArduCopter codebase onDIYDrones. It features a very durable Aluminum and G10 FR4 frame that can withstand hardimpacts. The wide legged stand allows for more stable takeoffs and landings and provides anunobstructed view for a bottom mounted camera. The 3DR ArduCopter Hexa is designed by3D Robotics in San Diego, California and manufactured by 3D Robotics in Tijuana, BajaCalifornia.Revisions to frame:Revision B - Shorter arms. Motor mounting is no longer done with a bolt through the entire arm,but now the motor just mounts to a single face of the arm. Previous mounting method causedthe arm to sink in. Center plates design changed to accommodate the shorter arms. Addedblue arms. Reduced frame weight.3DR ArduCopter Hexa-B HardwareM3 Rubber Washer M3 Lock Washer M3 Metal Nut M3 Thumb Nut M3x5mm Plastic Screw M3x5mm SS316 Screw M3x25mm SS316 Screw M2x35mm SS316 Screw M3x18mm Spacer M3x30mm Spacer Assembly GuideSolder Motor and ESC ConnectorsNote: You may choose to solder the ESCs directly to the PDB. This will save time on this buildand not require you to solder connectors to both the ESCs and the PDB. Soldering connectorshowever will allow you to easily remove components in the future.1. Solder all bullet connectors to the motors and ESC. Male connectors go on themotors and female on the ESC. Make sure to heat up both the cable and theconnector to avoid a cold solder joint. For a short video demonstrating how to solderbullet connectors follow this link: /watch?v=aEK2e0xUi5s2. Slide a piece of shrink tubing over the bullet connectors and apply heat to shrink.Heat can be applied with a soldering iron or a heat gun. Note: Female connectorsshould be fully covered by shrink tubing to avoid shorts.3. Slide two pieces of shrink tubing on the red black wires on the ESC.4. Solder male De