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Manual of Multi copter Controller I86Manual of Multi copter Controller I86

Thanks for purchasing this Multi copter Controller Series. I86 is a flight control board especially developed for

remote Control Multi copters. Its working principle is to measure the angular speed of the aircraft rotating around

reference axis of Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and make necessary correction automatically,

so as to maintain the stability of the aircraft during flight.

I86 uses AVR high-performance, low-power 8-bit micro controller and

High-precision MEMS digital three-axis gyro from ST Microelectronics. It offers

advantages of good stability, flexibility, impact-resistant ability and reliability.

1. 8 Multi copter Types are in support including Aero Copter. Dual Copter. Tri Copter. Quad+4Copter. Quad×4

Copter. Hex Copter. H6 Copter and Y6 Copter, which could be easily switched through on-board DIP-Switches;

2. 2 Flight Modes to choose from, including Normal Mode and Sport Mode, which could be easily switched through

on-board DIP-Switches;

3. Maximum of 6 PWM output channels, compatible with most Electronic Speed

Controllers (ESC) and servos;

4. Independent gyro gain adjustment for Pitch, Roll and Yaw;

5. Basic setting function including stick centering and ESC throttle calibration;

6. Blue and Red LED for working status display and error report;

7. Convenient firmware upgrade.

Remote Control Models are NOT toys, The high-whirling propeller of aircraft is very dangerous, therefore please

carry out debugging and test flight in open space far away from the crowd. The beginner should be directed by

someone experienced. The effect of flight depends on many factors, and the control board just makes necessary

adjustment and correction, but it cannot totally take the place of other devices. To better use your multicopter

controller, please take the following suggestions into consideration:

Read this instruction manual carefully to understand the product’s feature, installation, setting method, etc.;

Choose high-linear, quick-response ESCs or servos;

Tak e a ll mea sur es to red uce vi bra tio n, avo idi ng dis tur ban ce

to the controller caused by mechanical shock;

Upgrade the firmware as soon as releases new version.

Specifications

Input Voltage: 4 V to 6 V

Input Signal: 50 Hz standard PPM signal

PWM Frequency: 400 Hz for ESC, 50 Hz for Servo

Gyro: Scale: ±500 dps. ODR:800 Hz

Operating Temperature: -40 ℃ to + 85 ℃

Dimension: 40 mm×40 mm

Weight: 8 g

【Features】

【Special Note】

·Choose high-precision, good-quality stander;

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【Installation & Wiring】

Please use the supplied double-sided adhesive tape for installation. Application of two

pieces of tape is recommended to better reduce the vibration. Firmly fix the control board in the centre of the body.

The board must also be mounted with the white arrow facing the direction of forward flight. Incorrect or careless

installation might harm the performance of the Multi copter controller or even result in complete failure.

Connect the channels (Aileron, Elevator, Throttle and Rudder) from your receiver to the pins on the board marked

No.1 to 4 and plug the ESCs or servos onto the pins M1 to M6 in the correct order according to the Multi copter Type

you select (see P4 “Supported Multi copter Types”). When connecting, please pay attention to the colors of wires to

avoid anti-plug. The WHITE(or YELLOW)signal wires should be connected corresponding to the inner pins on the

board, the RED(VCC)wires to the center pins, and the BLACK (GND) wires to the pins on the outer edge of your

board, as shown below:

VERY IMPORTANT!

Side View Top Vi ew

The control board

Double-sided

adhesive tape

The body

The direction

of forward flight

The centre

of the body

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Wiring Diagram

GND (-,Black)

VCC (+,Red)

Signal (Yellow or White)

VCC (+,Red)

GND (-,Black)

ESC

BLDC

Receiver

④

③

②

①

Rudder

Throttle

Elevator

Aileron

0% 100%

Pitch

Roll

Yaw

Pitch

RollYaw

Overview of I86

M1~M6 Output

(ESC or Servo)

MCU

LED1(Blue)

LED2(Red)

MEMS digital

three-axis gyro

Yaw Gyro

Gain Adjustment

Roll Gyro

Gain Adjustment

Pitch Gyro

Gain Adjustment

AVR I SP P ort

Multicopter

Types Setting

Flight Mode

Setting

Rudder

Throttle

Elevator

Aileron

No. Flight Mode SW1 Sw2 SW3 Sw4

1 Normal Mode (Recommended for beginners) X X X 0

2 Sport Mode X X X 1

No. Multicopter Types SW1 Sw2 SW3 Sw4

1 Aero Copter 0 0 0 X

2 Dual Copter 1 0 0 X

3 Tri copter 0 1 0 X

4 Quad+4 Copter 1 1 0 X

5 Quad X 4 Copter 0 0 1 X

6 Hex Copter 1 0 1 X

7 H6 Copter 0 1 1 X

8 Y6 Copter 1 1 1 X

Multi copter Types Setting Table

Flight Mode Setting Table

【Multi copter Types & Flight Mode Selection】

has a 4-bit DIP-Switch for Multi copter Type and Flight Mode selection, the first three bits for Multi copter

Type selection and the last bit for Flight Mode selection. Please repower the controller to make

the newly-selected mode effective.

Notes:”0” represents “OFF”.”1” represents “ON”,”X” representes influence- proof for the mode set. i.e. Modes between Normal and Sport are either available for any

Multi copter Types: “▲ the default setting.

【Gyro Gain Adjustment】

I86 offers three Trimming Potentiometers to control the gyro gain of pitch, roll and yaw,

Clockwise for increase, anticlockwise for decrease. Please adjust the gain to meet

Your needs . The adju stme nt b ecome s effe ctiv e im medi ately and you don 't n e ed t o re star t it .

For your safety, please do not readjust the gain until all the propellers become motionless.

【Stick Centering】

Since different transmitter has different signal range, we strongly suggest you apply this

function to calibrate channel range after first-time installation or application of new radio system. N6 will

automatically calculate and save the range of PPM signal from the four channels of your receiver in order to provide

better linearity afterwards in daily usage.

Step 1 Turn pitch pot to 0℅ position, Roll and Yaw to about 50% as shown on the right:

Step 2 Turn on the transmitter, put the trimming buttons of all channels to zero, move

throttle stick to the bottom position, the other stick stay in the middle position;

Step 3 Connect the battery pack to ESC or receiver. You will see the blue and red led

flash simultaneously for once. Wait about 1 second. Sync fast flash of both blue

I86

VERY IMPORTANT!

No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 No.7 No.8

Aero Copter Dual Copter Tri copter

Quad+4 Copter

Quad X 4 Copter Hex Copter H6 Copter Y6 Copter

No.1 No.2

Normal Mode

Spolt Mode

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Manual of Multi copter Controller I86 Thanks for purchasing this Multi copter Controller Series. I86 is a flight control board especially developed for remote Control Multi copters. Its working principle is to measure the angular speed of the aircraft rotating around reference axis of Pitch, Roll, Yaw, and make necessary correction automatically, so as to maintain the stability of the aircraft during flight.
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Manual of Multi copter Controller I86 Manual of Multi copter Controller I86 and red led represents that the system has been calibrating signals. After the calibration has been succeeded, the blue led will turn ON while the red turn OFF, please disconnect the battery pack and restore the pitch pot in order to avoid entering this setting mode when restart the controller. Notes: Under the Aero Copter Multi copter Type, the throttle channel of the receiver is directly connected to the ESC.