tbs electronics XRACER Manuel utilisateur
TBS XRACER Micro FPV Racer
Revision 2016-10-30
Ready-to-fly micro fpv racer
It's a parrot frame, that we build up with BetaFlight, Spektrum R/C receiver and a TBS UNIFY PRO VTX. Aimed
at indoor office/warehouse race flying, or people getting started with carpark racing and other shenanigans.
Key features
●Ready-to-fly 120-size FPV racer
●Brushed motors, 56mm Props
●32-bit Brushed CleanFlight Flight Controller
●BNF Spektrum R/C receiver
●55g weight incl. battery
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Table of content
Attention
Disclaimer
Overview
Quick Start Guide - BNF set
Setup
Charging battery
Mounting battery
Changing video transmitter settings
Channel select mode
Band select mode
Unlock and power select mode
Saving settings
LED flash codes for channel, band and power
Radio channel setup
Binding Spektrum receiver
Flight controller setup
Low battery warning
Accelerometer and gyro calibration
Flight modes
Status LED
Ready to fly!
Advanced configuration
Flight controller configuration
Settings dump
Maintenance
Replacing propellers
Replacing motors
Firmware upgrade
Updating FC firmware
Good practices
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Specifications
Type:
120-size micro quadrotor FPV racer
Propellers:
Ø56mm white propellers
Motors:
CK 20x8.5mm brushed coreless micro motors, 1x5mm shaft
Battery:
3.7V 600mAh 1S1P LiPo battery pack, 42 x 24 x 9 mm, 15 grams
Main board:
Pico STM32F1 32-bit brushed flight controller, MPU-6050 IMU sensor -
BetaFlight (v2.6.1 as of Oct 2016) fully configurable
R/C system:
FrSky Version:
Built-in short-range FrSky receiver
Futaba Version:
Built-in short-range Futaba S-FHSS receiver
Spektrum Version 1.0:
Built-in Spektrum DSM2 7-channel R/C receiver, no bind button, >10s boot-up
bind procedure
Spektrum Version 1.1:
Built-in Spektrum DSM2/DSMX 7-channel R/C receiver, no bind button, >10s
boot-up bind procedure
ESCs:
Max. 4.3A per brushed motor, 32KHz, built-in 5V 500mA BEC
Connectors:
JST-SH 1.25mm 4-pin
FPV camera:
Micro 600TVL FPV 5V camera
Video transmitter:
TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 V2 24/40-ch user selectable 25/200/500/800 mW video
transmitter, default channel 5860 MHz
VTX antenna:
On-board UNIFY PRO 5.8GHz FPV antenna
Flight time:
5.5 minutes (hover)
Range:
100 m - radio dependant
Max. altitude:
1300 m ASL
Working temperature:
0 - 40°C
Frame size:
Parrot 120 mm, diagonally
Size:
140 x 140 x 30 mm, prop tip-to-tip
Weight:
55 grams incl. battery
Kit contents:
1x TBS XRACER, 1x 600mAh battery, 4x Extra propellers (2x CCW, 2x CW), 2x
Extra motors
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Attention
Thank you for buying a TBS product! The TBS XRACER is a new micro racing multirotor aircraft from Team
BlackSheep (TBS).
A general rule for RC aircrafts is that they must be controlled always under sight of view, check your RC
regulation to keep up to date with regulations.
Please read this manual carefully before assembling and flying your new TBS XRACER quadcopter. Keep this
manual for future reference regarding tuning and maintenance.
Disclaimer
Our request to you; the aircraft may not be used to infringe on people's right to privacy. We have designed a
toy with mind blowing capabilities. It is your responsibility to use it reasonably and according to your
experience level. Use common sense. Fly safe. You are on your own. TBS has no liability for use of this
aircraft.
●Locate an appropriate flying location
●Obtain the assistance of an experienced pilot
●Practice safe and responsible operation
●Always be aware of the rotating blades
●Prevent moisture
●Keep away from heat or excessive amounts of sunlight
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Overview
The following diagram shows the main features of the TBS XRACER and the component layout.
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Quick Start Guide - BNF set
The following steps will get you setup and ready to fly quickly. It is a condensed version intended for
experienced pilots/builders. Each step is elaborated in more detail in this manual if you are new to this.
You will need to charge and mount the battery, bind the R/C receiver, configure the flight control, and
potentially adjust VTX channel.
This section requires the following equipment.
●Depending on the version you have, 5-channel Spektrum, FrSky or Futaba S-FHSS R/C radio
transmitter with one of the supported protocols (Check page 3)
●5.8 GHz FPV receiver system/display/goggles
●BetaFlight on a computer (PC/Mac) for detailed configuration
Let’s go!
1. Charge the battery with the supplied JST adapter cable on 1C/600mA rate using a LiPo charger
2. On the radio, hold the bind-button while powering on the transmitter
3. Plug in the battery on the frame and within 10 seconds the Spektrum receiver should bind to the
transmitter, the red LED should stop flashing
4. On the radio change the end-points for all channels to 130%, if needed, to reach the approx. range of
1050 to 1950, connect to BetaFlight (SiLABS VCP drivers) and check under the “Transmitter”-tab to
verify
5. Next, to set the video transmitter channel and power setting, hold the menu button for 3 seconds
and use the table later in the manual to change the settings
6. Lastly, power on your vrx/goggle/display (default channel 5860 MHz) and spin up by holding throttle
down-right (mode 2) and turn off by holding throttle down-left or turning off the radio (failsafe)
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Setup
Getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task, as mostly everything comes pre-built from the TBS
factory. When using TBS equipment, it is plug & play to get ready. Follow these easy steps and you will be
shredding the sky in just a few minutes!
Charging battery
The supplied 1S 600mAh battery is charged for storage and transportation (50%). It needs to be charged at
1C, 600mA, before being used. You can still setup and configure the XRACER but it is not recommended to fly
without charging the battery fully first.
The kit comes with a white spade type male plug to JST male plug adapter to make it easier to connect to a
LiPo charger (charger not supplied). You can use any regular R/C LiPo charger or a simple USB stick charger.
The size of the battery is x x x mm.
Mounting battery
Getting the battery mounting is easily done by connecting the two spade connectors (always check the cable
polarity, red-to-red) and slipping the battery into the black battery strap on the underside of the XRACER.
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Changing video transmitter settings
On the underside of the XRACER is a slot to access the menu button and two status LEDs for the VTX.
In the menu there are categories and setting entries. Pressing the button for 3 seconds will toggle between
categories, pressing it for a short (1 second) press toggles between settings. To enter the menu, hold the
button for 3 seconds. LED colors will signal the state of the menu, for an overview see the following table.
Channel select mode
Enter menu by pressing the button for 3s. Red LED will flash 1 time. Select channels by simple short presses.
Band select mode
Press the button for an additional 3s. Red LED will flash 2 times. Select band by simple short presses.
Unlock and power select mode
The default VTX power level is 25mW and is fine for all close proximity flight where there are no other FPV
pilots around. To change this value you need to unlock the VTX.
(FOR HAM USERS ONLY!) To unlock, press button for 20 to 25 seconds. The Red LED will flash 3 times to
confirm. You have unlocked the video transmitter for use with all frequencies (see frequency table below).
The power select mode is now accessible. Once unlocked, you can select the power level according to the
table below. To lock the transmitter, go back into band select menu and press the button for 20 to 25 seconds
again.
Saving settings
Press button for 3 seconds. Blue LED will turn on, settings are saved and it will exit the menu.
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LED flash codes for channel,
band and power
The TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 signals selected
channel, band and power levels using a
startup sequence of LED codes. The same
sequence is also repeated in the menu to
make it unified. First the RED LED flashes
to indicate the item being shown. One
flash for channel, two flashes for band,
three flashes for power level.
Subsequently, the BLUE LED will indicate
the value.
Red LED:
Indicate item - Channel, band or power setting
Blue LED:
Indicate value
For example, Channel 6, Band B, Power of 500mW, will have the following startup LED code:
1. 1x Red and 6x Blue = Channel, 6
2. 2x Red and 2x Blue = Band, 2 (=B)
3. 3x Red and 3x Blue = Power, 3 (= 500mW)
Once the Video transmitter has successfully booted up, it will show a constant BLUE for locked state, and a
constant RED + BLUE for unlocked state. For reference, see the following menu tables.
RED LED
BLUE LED
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
8x
1x
Channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2x
Band
A
B
E
Airwave
Race
3x
Power Level*
25
200
500
800
Channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Band A
5865
5845
5825
5805
5785
5765
5745
5725
MHz
Band B
5733
5752
5771
5790
5809
5828
5847
5866
MHz
Band E
5705
5685
5665
5645
5885
5905
5925
5945
MHz
Airwave
5740
5760
5780
5800
5820
5840
5860
5880
MHz
Race Band
5658
5695
5732
5769
5806
5843
5880
5917
MHz
PowerLevel
25
200
500
800
mW
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The selections in orange requires HAM license to operate legally. The video transmitter ensures that you
cannot select illegal channels or power levels by accident:
●When controlled by the push button, you will need to confirm having a HAM license by following the
steps described above to unlock your video transmitter
●Through the CORE PRO, you are required to enter your HAM license number under the “Callsign”
menu before you can access the high power transmission settings and the locked out channels
For further details on the TBS UNIFY PRO, see the official manual:
http://www.team-blacksheep.com/tbs-unify-pro-5g8-manual.pdf
Radio channel setup
On the radio, especially on the DX6/DX7/DX8/DX9 models, you need to reverse 2 channels and extend the
end-points 125% in both directions for all 4 main channels. In BetaFlight, the end-points should be in the
1050-1950 range.
Channel
Direction
End-point
Throttle
Normal
125% / 125%
Aileron
Reversed
125% / 125%
Elevator
Normal
125% / 125%
Rudder/yaw
Reversed
125% / 125%
Binding Spektrum receiver
The main controller board has a receiver on-board that is based on the either Spektrum DSM2(V1.0 &
V1.1)/DSMX(V1.1), FrSky or Futaba S-FHSS protocol. To bind the receiver you need a compatible radio or
transmitter module.
To bind the XRACER to a Spektrum radio:
1. Power on the XRACER, either by connecting the battery or USB power, and wait 10 seconds or longer
for the receiver to enter bind mode, indicated by rapid red LED flashing
2. Now, on the radio, hold the bind-button while powering on the radio (or what it takes to enter
bind-mode)
3. The red light on the XRACER should stop blinking when the bind is completed.
To bind the XRACER to a Futaba S-FHSS radio:
1. Power on XRacer while holding down the bind button. XRacer is now in bind mode.
2. For binding instructions with your remote control, please refer to the transmitter manual. For
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