Leap 450 3D Quad User Manual - User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing Leap 450 3D Quad. We are delighted to bring you the most
advanced, powerful, fixed pitched 3D quad-copter to date! The innovation and technology
involved in the production of this RC model is second to none. Whether

you’re new to

multi rotors or have years of experience flying different RC aircraft, you will find Leap 450
3D Quad to be an exciting part of your hobby.

A) Features:
1.

Powerful 3D fixed pitch quad-copter utilizing bi-directional brushless motors.

Bail-out, self-leveling function enables easy learning for beginners and allows
experienced pilots to challenge their skills.

Multiple receiver compatibility: S.Bus, X.Bus, DSM2, DSMX, and DSMJ(partially
not compatible).

Precise CNC carbon fiber machining with strict quality control.

Flight control system engineered for extreme 3D maneuvers as well as stable
flight.

Powerful bi-directional brushless motors and specially designed ESC enables
lightening fast directional changes required for extreme 3D acrobatic flight.

Simple, robust design with low parts count allows easy maintenance and repair.

Portable for easy transportation.

Compatible with wide range of lithium polymer battery selections.

10. Aerial photography and FPV capable with additional equipment (not included).

B) Specifications:
1.

Model: Fixed pitch 3D quad-copter with bi-directional motors.

Blades: 8-inch high-strength polymer fixed pitch blades X 4

Motor: 1400kV X4

ESC: 25 Amp X4

Span: 450mm

Flight Controller: Six-Axis Advance gyro. 3D programming, auto leveling, bail-out
function.

Weight (w/o receiver and battery): 580-620 grams.

Battery: 7.4V - 14.8V (2S - 4S). 2200-2600 mAh. (not included)

Receiver: S.Bus, X.Bus, DSM2, DSMX, and DSMJ. (not included)

C) Pre-assembly Information
1.

Leap 450 3D Quad diagram:

Top view and components diagram:

Flight Control

Board

Motor And ESC

Arms

Font

Canopy

Center Frame

Flight Control Board diagram and ports

D) Assembly Instruction and diagram:
Step 1: Center frame and arms mount assembly.

Top plate screw

mount hole

Top plate

screw

mount hole

Flat side of

arms mount

3mm plastic nut

3*8mmSocket

button head

self tapping

screw

3*8mm

Socket

button head

screw

Carbon Fiber
Bottom Plate

Step 2: Control board mounting plate assembly

Step 3: Flight Control Board Assembly

Power Supply

Board Notice

the orientation

of board

installation

3mm Plastic Stud Nut

Rubber O-ring

Flight Control

Board Notice the

orientation of

board installation

Rubber O-ring

Step 4: Motor and ESC mount assembly

Step 5: Motor and rotor blades assembly

3*8mm socket

button head screw

2*4mm socket

button head

screw

Frame Mount

Bolt

3mm Plastic Nut

3mm Plastic

Nut

3*8mm socket

button head

tapping screw

Flat screw hole

Screw mount

Motor bottom plate

Notice the orientation

of the plate

ESC board

3*8mm socket

button head

screw

3*8mm socket

button head

screw

Screw Mount plate

Rotor Blades

Motor 1and 4(while)

Motor 2and 3(black))

Carbon Fiber Motor

Plate Notice the

orientation of the Plate

Step 6: Motor/ESC mount to arm tube assembly

Step 7: Center frame and arm tubes assembly

3*8mm socket

button self tapping

screw

3*8mm socket

button self tapping

screw

2*4mm socket

button head

screw

Arm tube

Notice the position of slit

3*8mm socket

button self tapping

screw

Rubber chassis mounting ring.

Must be installed on the tubes prior

to mounting the tubes on the center

frame

Step 8: Top frame assembly

Step 9: Wiring

3*8mm socket

button self tapping

screw

Carbon fiber top frame

Notice the direction of

installation

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Battery

connect

Receiver

Power

connect

ESC Power

connect

ESC signal connector

S.Bus or X.Bus

Receiver connect

Satellite

receiver

connector

Mini USB

connector

(Firmware update

and flight program)

Secure battery

with hook and

loop strap

Motor #1 Pay

attention to the

color of the wires

Yellow-Black-Red

White Propeller

Motor #2 Pay

attention to the

color of the wires

Black-Yellow-Red

Black Propeller

Motor #3 Pay

attention to the

color of the wires

Yellow-Black-Red

Black Propeller

Step 10: Canopy Installation

Motor #4 Pay

attention to the

color of the wires

Black-Yellow-Red

White Propeller

Secure canopy using rubber

mounting ring

Software Installation

Under driver menu, please open Installer.exe file and install Leap 450 control
board program.

Operation Instruction

Leap 450 3D Quad supports Futaba S.Bus, Spektrum Satellite receivers
DSM/DSMX, and JR X.Bus Mode B. Please refer to assembly instruction above
for wiring.

In order to bind to your satellites.

Plug in the power wire (Red/Black) into the S.Bus/X.Bus port. Make sure to
check the Leap Control Board diagram for proper polarity. If using Futaba
S.Bus receiver plug the power wire into the RX S.Bus battery port. At this
time connect S.Bus wire to Leap 450 and RX S.Bus.

Open Leap Firmware.

Use mini USB chord to connect to Leap 450.

On screen you will see in green connected when USB port is plugged into
Leap 450.

Assembled View

Go to receiver type select S.Bus, X.Bus (Mode B), SPK Sat DSMX, or SPK
Sat DSM2.

Go to binding select On.

Then remove mini USB from port. Now reconnect the mini USB to Leap 450.
Your satellites will be blinking.

Now press the bind button on your radio and satellite will go solid. Your
status light on the Leap Control Board should now be solid green.

The Leap Setup Program allows you to bind and setup your radio to make
sure all controls are moving in the correct direction prior to use. For all radio
types Futaba, Spektrum, and JR the binding process can be achieved by
use of the mini USB connection on the main control board.

10) Testing of all functions can be checked prior to use via the Leap Quad

Software.

Connect Leap 450 to computer via USB port and run Leap Setup Program.

3. Transmitter Settings

Set up your transmitter according to the receiver installed. Select Airplane

mode and restore all settings to factory. Set all sub trims and expos to zero.
Channel 5 will be used for flight modes.

Using the transmitter input panel, ensure proper value and direction of

travel for all channels.

Receiver selection

Leap450 connect status

Transmitter input panel. Check the
direction of travel and value of input.
User may need to reverse direction of

travel on the transmitter

Flight settings recommendations:

Futaba:
Set Reverse Throttle. Set Channel 5 for flight mode selection.

Spektrum:
Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Gear channels set to Reverse. Set Gear for flight mode
selection.

JR PROPO:

Aileron,  Elevator,  Rudder,  Gear  channels  set  to  Reverse.  Set  Gear  to  for  flight
mode selection. Use Mode B for Bus type in your radio menu.

Flight control board LED Indicator

Green LED constant on - Idle mode (Standby mode)

Green LED fast flash - Manual mode (3D mode)

Green LED slow flash- Attitude Mode

Red LED constant on - transmitter signal search.

4. Flight settings and adjustments

Using

transmitter’s Aileron, Elevator, Rudder endpoints and expo, adjust manual

mode roll rate. Higher endpoints will yield faster roll rate.

Set Throttle endpoints higher for more sensitive throttle input. For manual mode,
highest throttle endpoints is recommended.

Flight operation:

From Idle Mode, switch to either Manual mode (3D mode) or Attitude Mode.

Slowly increase Throttle and the LED lights on the arms will flash rapidly. Keep
increasing the throttle slowly until the LED lights turn constantly on. Once the LED
lights on the arms are on constant, the quad is ready for taking off.

Power down:

Find a safe area for landing and switch to Idle mode once landed. This will

power down all motors.

Attention:

Throttle stick above mid-stick will give positive lift. Mid-and below will give

negative lift.

Warning!

This is not a toy. User must have basic concept of remote control aircraft and

experience.  This  product  contains  parts  and  motor  capable  of  inflicting  serious
injury or property damage. It must be operated in an area designated for remote
control  flying.  Avoid  close  proximity  with  people,  structures,  power  poles,  wires,
other  vehicles.  Failure  to  comply  may  result  in  property  damage  and/or  serious
injury. User must be aware of his/her surroundings and other spectators nearby.
Inexperienced  pilots  must  seek  advice  and  supervision  from  experienced  pilots.
Adult supervision and parental consent must be obtained by minors operating this
RC model.

Manufacture, distributors, and retailers are not responsible for any damage

and/or injury caused by the operation of this RC model under any circumstance.
Users assume all responsibility when assembling, building, flying, testing,
maintaining, repairing, this RC model.