QUICK START GUIDE
6th-DEC-2016
V1.0
www.walkera.com
Contents
1.0 Get to know your aircraft
2.0 Get to know your Remote Controller
3.0 Specifications
4.0 Attention before flight
5.0 Charge the Battery
6.0 Prepare the aircraft
7.0 Prepare the Remote Controller
8.0 Ready to fly
8.1 Binding of the Rodeo 110
8.2 Motor Unlock / Lock
9.0 Operation Instruction
10.0 End flight
11.0 Additional remark
11.1 DEVO 7 Remote Controller Setting
11.2 TX5836/TX5837 Video transmitting channel selection
11.3 Brushless ESC and Brushless Motor connection diagram
12.0 In the Box / List of Articles
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Quick Start Guide
1.0 Get to know your aircraft
The Rodeo 110 body is created using CFP for outstanding crash survivability.
Modern industrial and modular design, improves the product performance and permit easy maintainance and upgrades.
Advanced 5.8ghz live video, for a unforgettable visual FPV experience.
The Rodeo 110 employ a modern flight control system for acrobatic flight routines such as roll, flip and race courstte moves.
1. Camera
2. Lighting Lamp
3. Upgrade port
4. Receiving red indicator
5. Status red indicator
6. Propeller(CW)
7. Propeller(CCW)
8. Motor x4
9. Li-Po Battery
10. Power port
11. 5.8G transmitter antenna
12. DUAL reciever antennas
for best performance
* always extend before flying
13. Fixed ID clearance button
14. Power red indicator
15. External receiver port
16. PPM and SBUS receiver switch
Factory default --PPM Port
External receiver --SBUS Port
* To avoid property loss and personal injury caused by wrong operation, please read the manual carefully
and watch the tutorial videos at www.walkera.com before flight.
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Quick Start Guide
2.0 Get to know your Remote Controller
The Rodeo 110 features 3 useful flight modes, STABILIZE / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED Flight modes are selected by the MIX switch. (Select the appropiate mode according to your flight skills.)
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STABILIZE Flight mode: the main flight controller system comes with stabilization function,
its operation is relatively stable, it can not roll, it is suitable for beginners.
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INTERMEDIATE flight mode: the main flight controller system comes with partial stabilization function,
its operation is relatively flexible, it can roll.
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ADVANCED Flight Mode: the main flight controller system without stabilization function,
its operation is very flexible, it can roll.
STABILIZE
Flight Mode
INTERMEDIATE
Flight Mode
ADVANCED
Flight Mode
MIX Switch to “0”
MIX Switch to “1” MIX Switch to “2”
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1. HOLD TRN switch
2. GEAR switch
3. AUX2 control
4. Left stick
5. Left trim
6. RUDD trim
7. UP+ key
8. DN- key
9. EXT key
10. FMD Switch
11. MIX - Flight Mode Switch
12. ELEV/AILE/RUDD D/R Switch
13. Right stick
14. Right trim
15. Power switch
16. AILE trim
17. R+ key
18. L- key
19. ENT key
Take the "MODE 2" as an example. The left stick controls the aircraft's altitude and heading, while the right stick controls its forward, backward, left and right movements.
Left Stick
Up
Right Stick
Forward
Down Backward
Turn
Left
Turn
Right
Left Right
* 1) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left): Left stick- THRO / RUDD; Right stick - ELEV / AILE.
2) MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right): Left stick- ELEV / RUDD; Right stick - THRO / AILE.
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Quick Start Guide
3.0 Specifications
Aircraft
Main Rotor Dia.:
Battery:
70mm
Overall (L x W x H):
Brushless ESC:
101 x 117 x 55mm
Weight:
Brushless Motor:
101g (Battery excluded)
Remote Controller:
Transmitter:
DEVO 7
Receiver/Main Controller:
Rodeo 110
TX5836(FCC)/TX5837(CE)
WK-WS-13-002
Rodeo 110
7.4V 850mAh 25C 2S Li-Po
Flight Time:
7~8mins
Working Temperature:
-10℃~ +40℃
Camera(600TVL)
Horizontal Resolution:
System Committee:
Video Out:
Power Input:
600TVL
PAL/NTSC
1.0Vp-p/75Ω
DC 5-12V
DEVO 7 remote controller
Frequency：
Output Power：
Current drain：
Power Supply：
Output Pulse：
2.4GHz DSSS
≤100mW
≤230mA(100mW)
5# Battery 8x1.5V or NiMH 8x1.2V 1600-2000mAh
1000-2000mS(1500Ms Neutral)
TX5836(FCC) / TX5837(CE) transmitter
5.8G wireless image transmission
TX5836(FCC) Bind B section: 8 channels
TX5837(CE) B section: 8 channels
TX5836(FCC) output power ≤200mW
TX5837(CE) output power ≤25mW
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117mm
Quick Start Guide
4.0 Attention before flight
1) The Rodeo 110 mini-quad is recomended for pilots, 14 years or older, with RC hobby experience.
2) Only fly the Rodeo 110 in dry weather, with low wind, please do not fly in rain or heavy foggy conditions.
3) Always choose large open fields for flying. Check local LAW and ordinances for legal flying areas.
4) Always keep at least 10 feet distance to the aircraft when armed, to avoid injury from high-speed
propellers on the ground or while flying. Always disarm before handeling the aircraft.
5) Do not fly close to high-voltage power lines, cellphone towers, or radio towers,
as these may disrupt your control signal.
6) ALWAYS check local laws BEFORE flying. NEVER fly over crowds, concerts or sports stadiums.
5.0 Charge the Battery
Connect the charger to the AC power
(100 ~ 240v 50/60hz).
Charging indicator status:
Stable red--charging;
Stable green--finished charge.
6.0 Prepare the aircraft
Battery installation
First put the battery anti-slip mat into the battery compartment. Put the battery on top and move it forward-backwards as required for perfect balance, then firmly secure the battery with the velcro strap.
Gravity center adjustment
Grab the Rodeo 110 mini-quad by the COG line
(center ofgravity).
See the illustration for the COG.
Adjust the battery forward-backwards until the quad balances.
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Power Outlet
100~240V
Gravity
Center
Line
Front
Quick Start Guide
7.0 Prepare the Remote Controller
Open the battery cover and remove the battery box. According to the battery positive and negative polarity, install 8pcs 5# batteries or 8pcs NiMH batteries with same volume.
Warning:
Battery polarities must be correctly installed. When insert the plug of battery box into power socket of remote controller, the foolproofing port must be inserted into fool-proofing port.
Battery box
8.0 Ready to fly
Attention:
Place the aircraft in a wide open space, with the rear facing you. (This position is known as “TAIL IN”)
Put all the function switches to the 0 position, put all trims and dials to the Middle position, move the throttle to the lowest position, then turn on the Remote Controller.
A video receiving equipment is needed(Goggles glasses, etc. ) to display an image.
(Setting method please refer to P13)
The Rodeo 110 mini-quad have a low-voltage alarm beeper.
When voltage reach below 7.0 volts the Power red LED light will flash quickly and the beeper will sound alarm.
WARNING:
Do not hesitate to land when you hear the alarm.
8.1 Binding of the Rodeo 110
Turn on the Remote Controller.
Connect the aircraft power, then put the aircraft on a horizontal position place, the buzzer will send out the voice of "BB". (make sure the positive and negtive connected correctly )
In the process of binding, the status red LED light indicates slowly to run out means binding finished successfully. If your aircraft is keeping making a BB sound, it means binding failed.
status red LED light
Tips:
Do not move the Rodeo 110 during binding.
ALWAYS unfold the two reciever anteannas to their correct STRAIGHT UP position before flying.
Do not fly without properly unfolding the antennas.
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Quick Start Guide
8.2 Motor Unlock / Lock
Motor Unlock
After binding the DEVO 7 to the Rodeo 110, Check that all trims are neutral, the throttle stick is ALL the way Down with the display indicating 0% throttle. Check that ALL switches are in the UP position.
Gently push the throttle stick down and move the rudder (YAW) stick to the left side and hold for more than 2 seconds. (on mode 2 radios throttle and rudder is the same stick).
You will see the status red LED light keeps on and buzzer issues a “B B” sound, indicating that motors are unlocked.
Be very careful at this point, as pushing the thottle up will start the motors.
You can test by pushing the stick up a little, the motors should start.
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)
ELEV/Rudder stick
Throttle stick Throttle / Rudder stick
ELEV stick
Motor Lock
Lock the motors by moving the throttle stick all the way down and the rudder (YAW) stick all the way to the right.
The status red LED light turns off and buzzer issues a “B B” sound when the motors are disarmed.
TEST: Push the throttle stick up a little, the motors will not start when locked.
NOTICE: The motors are LOCKED by default after successful binding.
MODE 1 (Throttle stick on the right) MODE 2 (Throttle stick on the left)
ELEV/Rudder stick
Throttle stick
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Throttle / Rudder stick ELEV stick
Quick Start Guide
9.0 Operation Instruction
The aircraft roll forward
FLIP & ROLL’S
Are only available in the intermediate & Advanced flight mode.
Set MIX switch to position 1 or 2, to select the appropiate flight mode.
The tail toward operator
MIX Switch to “1”
or
MODE 1
The aircraft roll backward
The tail toward operator
MIX Switch to “2”
MODE 2
Attention:
1) Always select large open spaces with soft ground for flying.
2) Rolls and flips are best suited for expereinced pilots.
3) Match throttle power to the flight to manage altitude.
The aircraft roll left
FLIP & ROLL’S
Are only available in the intermediate & Advanced flight mode.
Set MIX switch to position 1 or 2, to select the appropiate flight mode.
The aircraft roll right
MIX Switch to “1”
or
MODE 1/ MODE 2
MIX Switch to “2”
Attention:
1) Always select large open spaces with soft ground for flying.
2) Rolls and flips are best suited for expereinced pilots.
3) Match throttle power to the flight to manage altitude.
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DERAM Baron AKA Proximity FPV obstacle flying
Quick Start Guide
Attention:
1) Dream Baron is more suitable for experienced pilots,
highspeed obstacle avoidance flights require advanced skills.
2) Recommended FPV range 300m depending on enviroment.
3) Avoid flying over people, animals, do not fly over crowds, concerts or sports stadiums.
Avoid flying close to powerlines and cellphone towers as these may crash you.
Visit walkera.com for more suggestions and for WALKERA racing gates.
10.0 End flight
Land the aircraft, disarm(lock) the aircraft.
First Power off the aircraft by unplugging the battery, then turn off the radio.
Finally, remove the battery from the aircraft.
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Quick Start Guide
11.0 Additional remark
11.1 DEVO 7 Remote Controller Setting
Boot Screen(Main interface)
Timer display
MODE 1(ELEV trim)
MODE 2(THRO trim)
Rudder trim display
00 00
TH
0%
Battery remaining power
MODE 1(THRO trim)
MODE 2(ELEV trim)
Throttle/Model display
Aileron trim display
Model Select(SELEC)
Main interface
ENT
UP/DN
MODEL
ENT
UP/DN
SELEC
ENT
Press UP or DN to select “MOD 1”, press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to MODEL.
Model Name(NAME)
MODEL
UP/DN
NAME
ENT
MODEL
MOD 1
MOD 2
Type Select(TYPE)
MODEL
UP/DN
TYPE
ENT
MODEL
0 1
Rodeo
MODEL
HELI
AERO
Press R or L button to change the character and figure, named model as Rodeo. Press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to MODEL.
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Press UP or DN to select AERO,
Press ENT to confirm and then press
EXT to return to MODEL.
Quick Start Guide
Wing Type(WING)
MODEL
UP/DN
WING
ENT
MODEL
WING
NORM
Press R or L to select NORM, Press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to MODEL.
Device Output(OUTPU)
MODEL
UP/DN
MODEL
AUX2
ACT
OUTPU
ENT
R/L
DN
R/L
MODEL
AUX2
GEAR
MODEL
GEAR
MIX
DN
R/L
MODEL
FLAP
FMD
DN
R/L
MODEL
GEAR
ACT
DN
R/L
DN R/L
MODEL
FLAP
ACT
After setup, press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to Main interface.
Reverse Switch(REVSW)
Main interface
ENT
UP/DN
FUNCTION
UP/DN
REVSW
Press ENT to enter the “REVSW” setting interface.
Press R or L to select “NORM”.
ELEV AILE THRO RUDD GEAR FLAP AUX2
NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM NORM
FUNCTION
ELEV
NORM
After settings, press ENT to confirm and then press EXT to return to Main interface.
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Quick Start Guide
11.2 TX5836/TX5837 Video transmitting channel selection
There are 8 channels avilable, chose the best channel based on the image quality on your screen. Select the channel by adjusting the dip-switches on the video-transmitter according to the diagram.
Channel
Frequency
1
5866MHz(CE)
5847MHz(FCC)
2 3 4 5 6
5847MHz 5828MHz 5809MHz 5790MHz 5771MHz
7 8
5752MHz 5733MHz
O N O N O N O N O N O N O N O N
Code position
(on/off)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Attention:
Video transmitter channel must match the reciever channel.
11.3 Brushless ESC and Brushless Motor connection diagram
Head
Brushless motor
Brushless
ESC
V
U
W
Brushless
ESC
W
U
V
Brushless motor
Brushless motor
Brushless
ESC
V
U
W
Brushless
ESC
W
U
V
Brushless motor
Front
Attention:
The red, blue and black wires of the brushless motors must be soldering to the brushless ESC according to the illustration.
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12.0 In the Box / List of Articles
Check all the following items in your package. If any of them is missing, please contact walkera or your local dealer.
Quick Start Guide
Aircraft Body x1 Remote Controller x1 Charger
x1
Propellers (Pair) x2 Aircraft Battery x1 Training cable x1
Micro-USB Cable x1 Manuals
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Manual of DEVO 7(DVD)
B0
DEVO 6 DEVO 7
DEVO 8S
DEVO 7E DEVO 8
DEVO 10 DEVO 12
NOT FOR SALE
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Tips:
Rodeo 110 BNF Package: no remote controller, Training Cable, Manual of DEVO 7(DVD)
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Tel: 400-9318-878
User manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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