VBAR NEO Quick Start Guide Express-Firmware
Welcome to VBar NEO! VBar NEO is an innovative product setting new standards for model helicopters in terms of flight performance and programming capacity. Features: • Easy Start setup via using either VBar Control. • Fine adjustments can be done at the field using VBar Control. • Ready for online updates as they become available. • Built-in Governor for electric model helicopters (IC powered models require the Pro firmware). • Fully compatible with VBar Control.
Safety Instructions An R/C controlled helicopter is not a toy! While moving, the rotor blades pose a serious danger to persons and things. You must obey all safety instructions of the manufacturer for operation of your helicopter. VBar is not an autopilot! VBar may be installed in model helicopters which are suitable for flying without flybar. During installation and operation you must follow all instructions given in the software of the radio and in manuals.
1. Items needed for first installation On first installation, you will need: • VBar NEO with built in VBar Control Satellite and a VBar Control radio • Power supply (BEC or receiver battery). • Helicopter with servos installed, but not yet connected! Only digital servos allowed! • Pitch Gauge (swash plate levelling tool) • For updates and extensions of VBar NEO you need the VBar Control Manager software which you can download conveniently from www.vstabi. info as well as a Mini USB wire and a Boot Plug.
2. Update and Registration Before beginning a setup, update your VBar Control and VBar NEO. Open the VBar Control Manager, plug the Boot Plug into the Sensor port, connect to your computer and power up your VBar. The LED will flash white. The update will be performed automatically if necessary. During the update, the LED will light up yellow briefly, then start flashing green. Disconnect the Boot Plug and the USB wire and power cycle your VBar. If you want to use the VBar Control Manager again (e.g.
4. Bind procedure, programming VBar will go into bind mode after approx. 10 seconds. The LED will flash green-red to indicate it‘s ready for binding. Refer to your VBar Control Manual to bind your VBar to your VBar Control Transmitter. 5.
. Initialization (Pitch Twitch, V is lit) During Initialization, VBar goes through a self-test. The helicopter must be at rest during this test. When the test is finished, you will see a brief twitching (jump) of the swash plate, VBar Control will show ‚Connect‘. Also the V will light up solid green. 11. Operation Upon successful initialization of the VBar and pre-flight check you may proceed to the maiden flight with your VBar. At the field you may further adjust any setting using your VBar Control.
9. Miscellaneous Exemption from Liability Mikado does not assume liability for completeness or correctness of the content of this manual and of the software. The user assumes all liability for all potential damages or claims that might arise from the operation of the VBar and his helicopter. Technical Data Supply Voltage 3.5-8.4 V (2S LiPo) Current Consumption ca. 80 mA Operating Temp. -5 to 60 °C / 23 to 140 °F Dimensions/weight 45 x 25 x 15 mm / 14 g .177 x .098 x .059 in / .
