Fly Mentor 3D User Manual PDF

KDS Flymentor 3D User Manual
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Foreword........................................................................................................................... 3
Caution.............................................................................................................................. 3
1. Summary....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Attentions ............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 LED status ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Using flow ............................................................................................................ 6
2. Connect to computer..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Installing driver..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Adjustment and Saving ........................................................................................ 9
3. Mounting stage............................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Setu Transmitter setup ....................................................................................... 10
3.2 Mounting Flymentor 3D...................................................................................... 10
3.3 Adjusting 'Mounting parameters' ........................................................................ 12
3.4 Adjusting 'Servos parameters'............................................................................ 13
3.4.1 Servo Reverse ......................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Servo neutral ........................................................................................... 14
3.5 Adjusting 'Control parameters' ........................................................................... 15
3.5.1 Stick reverse ............................................................................................ 16
3.5.2 Stick travel ............................................................................................... 16
4.Flight Testing Stage...................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Adjusting 'Gyro parameters' ............................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Gyro settings............................................................................................ 19
4.1.2 Gyro Expert Setting.................................................................................. 20
4.2 Adjusting 'Advance parameters' ......................................................................... 20
4.2.1 Working mode.......................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Basic parameters ..................................................................................... 22
4.2.3 Mode parameters..................................................................................... 22
4.2.4 Expert settings ......................................................................................... 22
5. Usage of Config file..................................................................................................... 23
5.1 Export to Cfg file ................................................................................................ 23
5.2 Import from Cfg file ............................................................................................ 24
6. Restore factory settings .............................................................................................. 24
7. FAQ............................................................................................................................. 26
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing KDS Flymentor 3D, it is a high performance intelligent device. The
Flymentor 3D is suitable for beginners as well as experienced flyers. It will enable you to
make the helicopter hover easily, and makes practicing much easier and less stressful.
To gain the best effect, you should configure your Flymentor according to your own
situation, since the working of Flymentor relates to mechanic of the helicopter. We
assume in this manual you know your helicopter well (such as movement of swashplate)
before using Flymentor 3D. If you are not sure about these, it is recommended to find an
old experienced heli pilot to help you.
*Attention: The software may be different from this manual because of upgrades to the software.
Please base on the software you are using, and refer to this manual.
Caution
It is necessary to learn the proper techniques for assembling and operating model
helicopters. Be careful when operating. Improper mounting may cause serious damage or
injury!
KDS Flymentor 3D is designed for civil model helicopters only. It is not to be used on
manned aircraft or other devices! The Flymentor provides auxiliary controls for model
aircraft, but you cannot depend on it completely. You mush remain in control of your
aircraft at all times for safety.
1. Summary
1.1 Introducing
The Flymentor consists of three modules, Controller, Sensor and CCD. See Diagram
1.1.1.
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Controller
Device
Connector
Receiver
Connect
Line
USB Port
LED
CCD
Sensor
Diagram1.1.1 Flymentor 3D modules
Controller: it is the control center of the Flymentor, and takes care of balance
calculations and servo control. The Receiver Connect Line is used to link to the receiver
to obtain control signals. The Device Connector is used to link to the servos to control
them.
Sensor: It is used to induce the position of helicopter, and transfer the signal to the
controller. The sensor is a 3 axis MEMS gyro. The sensor must be mounted on suitable
place. Usually, the Sensor should be mounted on the place where the gyro would be.
CCD: used to 'see' ground to avoid drifting. To see ground effectively, CCD should be
mounted on suitable place, and lens must face towards the ground. There should note
be any obstructions such as landing gear which obstructs the CCD’s view of the ground.
KDS Flymentor 3D has following functions:
Controls all movement, including attitude stabilization, speed control, position locking.
CCD sensor captures pictures of ground, comparing pictures to avoid drifting.
Switchable working mode (horizontal mode and position mode) through AUX channel.
Integrated head locking gyro and swashplate mixer.
Control the sensitivity and mode of internal gyro through GEAR channel.
Support swashplates 3S 120º, 3S 140º, 4S 90º, 4S 90º+45º
Keeps balance in inverted flight.
Configurable by computer through USB.
If you are using FM/PPM remote control device, when helicopter is out of control, the
Flymentor will set aileron, elevator, rudder to neutral, and keep pitch in the final signal
position, and switch to positioning mode automatically, the sensitivity is 70%.
1.2 Specification
Voltage: 4.8-6.0V
Current: 55mA (under 5V)
Temperature: 0℃~ +40℃
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Maximum allowable rotation speed:

9 Aileron and Elevator: ≤200°/ s
9 Tail turning (if using external gyro): ≤360°/ s
1.3 Attentions
It is very easy to configure and use Flymentor, but if you are a beginner, it is
recommended to find an experienced pilot for help because of the complex adjusting of
the helicopter mechanics.
During adjusting, please be careful about following:
It is recommended to make electronic ground connections between tail pipe, motor
shell and helicopter base to reduce any potential static issue. If the tail drive structure
is belt driven, you should pay more attention to this issue. Attrition between belt and
metal will produce static electricity, and it will disturb other electronic device of
helicopter.
Confirm all parts of Flymentor have been mounted on helicopter firmly, and the lens of
CCD can 'see' ground. You should keep the lens clean. Check before use and after
landings of crashes which may cause dirt to get on the lens.
The sensor of Flymentor (gyro) must be mounted horizontal.
The Flymentor should be kept away from the engine and vent-pipe. Vibration of the
engine will disturb the balance sensor and the smoke and oil from the exhaust-pipe
will cover lens of the CCD.
You may add a magnetic ring on wires between controller, sensor and CCD to reduce
electronic disturbances. The wire should twist the magnetic ring for three loops at
least.
Channels of the aileron, elevator and pitch must be connected with receiver.
Connections of the gear and aux channels are optional.
Wires which are unused should be fixed in place to prevent unexpected issues.
Slots of the controller which are unused should be covered to prevent oil stain or
oxidation.
The maximum turning speed should not exceed 360°/s, otherwise the Flymentor may
work abnormally.
1.4 LED status

There are two LEDs in the controller to indicate status of the Flymentor, see following
table:
LED shine map Flymentor status Comment
No signal from
☉ ☉ ☉ ☉ ☉ Red fast blink
receiver
Red slow Flymentor initial Flymentor may be move during
☉ ☉ ☉
blink failed initial
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Under manual Manual control, Flymentor not

━━━━━━━━━ Red shine
control working
━━━━━━━━━ Red and Under horizontal mode, no
Horizontal mode on
━━━━━━━━━ Green shine anti-drifting
Under position mode, horizontal
━━━━━━━━━ Green shine Position mode on
with anti-drifting
CCD can not obtain enough
contrast can not switch to position
☉ ☉ ☉ ☉ ☉ Green blink Position mode failed
mode, Flymentor working on
balance mode automatically.
*Attention: please refer to section 4.2.1 for detail of working mode
1.5 Using flow

The flowchart for use of the Flymentor is shown as diagram1.4.1. You can divide it into two
stages: 'Mounting stage' and 'Flying stage'.
In 'Mounting stage', you should complete the mounting of all devices, then perform all
basic configurations so that the Flymentor can work normally. These basic parameters are
called 'Mounting parameters'.
In 'Flying stage', you may adjust some advanced parameters according to the result of
flight-testing to reach the optimum setup for your heli setup. These advanced parameters
are called 'Flying parameters'.
Mounting Connect to Adjust

'Mounting
Flymentor computer parameters'
Mounting
stage
Flying
Adjust Disconnect Flight test
'Flying from stage
parameters' computer
Connect to
computer
Diagram 1.5.1 Using flow of Flymentor
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2. Connect to computer
2.1 Install driver

To configure in the Flymentor you must use a computer. You need a computer with a USB
port and mouse, and it must have Microsoft Windows OS (Windows
XP/Vista/Windows2000).
Plug into USB port
KDS USB
adapter
Driver of USB
adapter
Plug into
Flymentor
Configure software
Diagram2.1.1 Connect Flymentor with computer
At first, please plug the USB adapter into Flymentor, then plug into the computers USDB
port (refer to diagram2.1.1.) When the computer notifies you it has found new hardware
and need a driver, choose the KDSLINK.INF. The adapter should install properly.
Then run HeliBal.exe, you will see the main interface of the configure software as shown
in diagram2.1.2.
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Auto scan adapter
Connect status
Diagram 2.1.2 Configure software
Initially the software will search for the KDS USB adapter automatically. If it is not found, a
balloon will show up as shown in a diagram 2.1.3. If so, please confirm the adapter was
connected properly then click 'Retry'. If the adapter cannot be found please contact your
distributor for help.
Diagram2.1.3 Adapter not found
After adapter is found, the software will try to communicate with the Flymentor. If the
Flymentor not powered on, you will see a 'No device' on the status bar. Otherwise it will
show 'Connected' after few seconds, as shown as diagram 2.1.4.
Diagram2.1.4 Flymentor connected
*Attention: Don't power up Flymentor before adapter found.
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2.2 Adjustment and Saving

Normally, you should read parameters from the Flymentor before adjusting, then change
parameters and save them. After the Flymentor is connected, click the 'Read' button to
have the computer obtain the current setup parameters (see diagram2.2.1).
'Read' button
Diagram2.2.1 Read parameters
After reading, you will see configuration page on the right side of the software window, as
in diagram 2.2.2. You can use the mouse to drag the sliders for fast tuning or use the
keyboard (left or right) for fine tuning.
Switch
Parameter bar
Diagram 2.2.2 Sample configure page
When adjustments are done, click the 'Write' button (see diagram 2.2.3) to save
parameters.
Modify flag
Saving 'Write' button

progress
Diagram 2.2.3 Saving changes
The saving will take a few seconds. During saving, a bar will indicate the progress. If the
'Write' button is gray (disabled). It means the parameters you set are equal to
parameters currently in the Flymentor, and therefore there no necessity to write. If they
are not equal, an exclamation mark will show to notify you.
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3. Mounting stage
3.1 Setup transmitter

Normally, the transmitter of a helicopter model has a mixer. However, the KDS Flymentor
has an internal mixer, so you must disable the mixing of the transmitter, otherwise the
Flymentor cannot work properly.
All mixing related to the swash plate must be disabled and travel of the aileron and
elevator should be set to 100% (you may use some EXP to make for a better feel), the
signal should be set to 1.5ms neutral. If you are using the internal gyro of the Flymentor,
all mixing related to the rudder must be disabled.
Receiver
BEC
Battery
Diagram 3.1.1 Test setup to ensure no mixing

*Attention: This diagram is for FUTABA REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, if you are using a JR
system, please link servos to the 2/3/4/6 channels.
To ensure you have disabled all mixing properly, you should make a test system like
diagram 3.1.1. After powering up, move the sticks on transmitter, if each direction of each
stick affects only one servo, that proves mixing is disabled successfully.
Please read manual of your transmitter carefully before making the changes.
3.2 Mounting the Flymentor

Firstly you should find a suitable place to mount the Flymentor. The lens of CCD should
face towards the ground, and the Sensor should be mounted where the gyro should be,
see diagram 3.2.1 for example. The controller can be mounted in any place you want but
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be careful to make sure it is adequately protected.
Mount CCD on the side of
the helicopter, lens facing Mount Sensor on gyro
to the ground, the arrow mount tail l (top or bottom of
points to forward. fl), the arrow points forward
Diagram3.2.1 A mounting example
*Attention: the arrow on CCD and the arrow on the Sensor must point in the same direction
After mounting the Flymentor, all electronic devices should be connected. There is a
internal gyro in the Flymentor, so an additional tail gyro is not necessary. Diagram3.2.2 is
an example, the connection between receiver and controller should refer to following
table.
See following
table
Tail
12345
Flymentor Servo
Receiver
Controller
Servo4
Battery
BEC
Servo3
ESC
Servo1
Servo2
Diagram 3.2.2 Electronic connection
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Flymentor FUTABA JR
Connector Name Comment
Connector Receiver Receiver
Black/Red/White
Aileron/Power connector Channel 1 Channel 2 Must connected
Three pin
Yellow solo pin Elevator connector Channel 2 Channel 3 Must connected
Orange solo pin Pitch connector Channel 6 Channel 6 Must connected
Gray solo pin Rudder connector Channel 4 Channel 4 Must connected
Green solo pin Gyro sense connector Channel 5 Channel 5 Optional, see 4.1.1
Blue solo pin Flymentor sense connector Channel 7 Channel 7 Optional, see 4.2.2
3.3 Adjusting 'Mounting parameters'

The page 'Mounting' contains some basic parameters relating to the helicopter mechanics.
They must be configured correctly so that the Flymentor can work. The interface is shown
in diagram 3.3.1. There are three categories: mounting direction, rotor direction, and
swash plate type.
Diagram3.3.1 'Mounting' page
1) Mounting orientation
There are arrows on the Sensor and the CCD of the Flymentor. You can point the
arrows in any direction when mounting, but the two arrows must point in the
same direction (and the lens of the CCD must face towards the ground).
Normally, the arrows point to the front (helicopter head). After mounting, you
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should set this parameter according to how you have the arrows on your
installation.
2) Main rotor direction

You can look at your rotor, note the rotation direction (clockwise or counter
clockwise), and set this parameter.
3) Swash plate type

Select your swash plate type here.
*Attention: Please refer to chapter 2 for computer connection and parameters adjustment.
3.4 Adjusting 'Servos parameters'

The page sets servo reverse and neutral position. See diagram 3.4.1. The parameter for
servo 4 will only be enabled under four servo swash mode.
Servo Id refer
to this picture
Diagram 3.4.1 'Servo' page
*Attention: to avoid injury, please remove main rotor blades or disconnect the motor wires!
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3.4.1 Servo Reverse

You must set servo reverse before adjusting the neutral position. It is a little different from
adjusting a helicopter without a Flymentor, the adjustment should be done in the
Flymentor, not in the transmitter!
Please do make adjustments according to these steps:
1）Ensure Flymentor is mounted ok, and all electronic devices have been connected
successfully.
2）Turn on the transmitter and ensure the throttle stick is at the lowest position.
3）Place the helicopter on a horizontal surface, power up.
4）Wait for Flymentor initialization to be finished.
5）Lean helicopter to one side; look for the reaction of the swash plate. If the servo
reverse settings are correct, the Flymentor will control swash plate to the
opposite side. That means when helicopter leans to the left, the swash should
lean to the right (relative to main axis), when helicopter leans to the front, the
swash should lean to the rear, etc. See diagram 3.4.2.
Reaction
Lean helicopter Swash leans

to the left side to the right
Diagram3.4.2 Correct Flymentor reaction
6）If the reaction is wrong, connect the Flymentor to the computer, change reverse
setting and save. (You can keep the connection when doing Lean-testing)
7）Repeat step 4 and 5 until reaction of all directions are correct.
*Attention: to avoid injury, please remove the main blades rotary wing or disconnect the motor
wires!
3.4.2 Servo neutral

Servo neutral position should be set after reverse is set ok. You should adjust neutral
position to make set the servo arms at suitable position. Normally, the position means
angle between servo arm and pole the linkage is 90°, like in diagram 3.4.3.
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90° 90°
Diagram3.4.3 Servo neutral
Before adjusting neutral position using the Flymentor setting, you should adjust the
neutral positions mechanically on your helicopter, then use software to fine tune the
positions.
You should aware that the neutral is mixed neutral, for example, when we adjust the
aileron neutral of CCPM120°, servo1 and servo2 will wiggle at the same time (opposite
direction). So you should adjust neutral positions by the following steps. Suppose your
swash is CCPM120°:
1）Adjust the aileron neutral position; make servo1 and servo2 the same height.
Don't care about the height. This can be adjusted separately in step 3.
2）Adjust the elevator neutral position; make servo1, servo2 and servo3 the same
height (swash plate horizontal and level).
3）Adjust pitch neutral by setting so the blades are zero pitch when the collective
stick is at center position.
Adjusting of tail servo and servo4 are independent, you should adjust servo4 after aileron,
elevator and pitch.
wires!
3.5 Adjusting 'Control parameters'

This page sets Flymentor to fit the signal of transmitter. The Flymentor and manual inputs
need to be controlling in the same direction. There are two categories in the page, stick
reverse and stick travel, see diagram 3.5.1. In fact, these setting can also be set in
transmitter. You can choose either way you prefer
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Diagram3.5.1 Control page
wires!
3.5.1 Stick reverse
Set stick reverse according to the following steps:

1）Ensure the Flymentor is mounted correctly and all electronic devices have been
connected successfully.
2）Turn on the transmitter; ensure throttle stick is at the lowest position.
3）Place the helicopter on a horizontal surface, power up.
4）Wait for the Flymentor initialization to finish.
5）Move each stick; note the reaction of the swash plate.
8）If the reaction is wrong, connect Flymentor with computer, change reverse setting
and save. (You can keep the computer connection when doing stick-testing)
6）Repeat steps 5&6 until all reactions are correct.
wires!
3.5.2 Stick travel
Set stick reverse according to the following steps:

1) Ensure Flymentor is mounted correctly and all electronic devices have been
connected successfully.
2) Turn on the transmitter; ensure the throttle stick is at the lowest position.
3) Place the helicopter on a horizontal surface, power up.
4) Wait for the Flymentor initialization to finish.
5) Move each stick to its extreme position, and note the movement range of the
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swash plate.
6) If the range is not suitable, connect Flymentor with computer, change travel for
the channels with the incorrect range setting and save. (You can keep the
computer connection when doing travel-testing)
7) Repeat step 5 6 until all reactions are correct.
wires!
4.Flight Testing Stage

Normally, the default settings can be used for flight. But if you want optimize the Flymentor
performance to your needs you should adjust the 'Flying parameters'. This chapter will tell
you how to adjust these parameters.
4.1 Adjust 'Gyro parameters'

There is a gyro in the Flymentor, this page used to configure the gyro. You may use the
default setting for most flying, but for advanced users, it may be necessary to make some
adjustments to achieve better performance.
Diagram 4.1.1 Gyro page
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4.1.1 Gyro settings

1）Gyro gain
The gain of the gyro can be set between -100 and +100. The positive value means
the gyro is working under 'heading hold' mode, negative values means the gyro is
working under 'normal mode'. It is recommended to use 'heading hold' mode. Same
as other gyros, the gain should be as large as possible until the tail wags then backed
down slightly just enough to eliminate tail wag.
If the gain channel on the Flymentor has been connected to the receiver, the setting
in this page will be disabled. The internal gyro of the Flymentor will use the signal
from receiver as the gain value. If you do not want to modify the gain value frequently,
you can keep the sense channel empty (the blue line), then the channel on receiver
can be used for other purposed if desired.
2）Yaw rate
This parameter controls the rate of change in direction. Normally, the value should be
set to maximum, but if you slower reaction of direction, you may adjust it as you want.
3）Yaw expo
This parameter controls the exponential of the rudder. Small values will cause fine
response in slim motion of stick. You may adjust it as you want.
4）Pitch to tail mix

This mix can improve tail control when pitch is changed. You can choose a suitable
value, to give a better response of the gyro to pitch changes.
5）Servo travel limit

This parameter controls the signal for tail servo to avoid mechanical conflict of the tail
pitch mechanism. The movement of the tail servo should be limited to the range of the
trail mechanism.
4.1.2 Gyro Expert Setting

1）Sensor gain
This parameter controls the gain of the signal amplifier; you do not need to modify it in
most cases.
2）Tail delay
The parameter is used in controlling the tail servo. The response speed of tail servo is
slower when the parameter is larger. If some high quality servos are used, you should
use a small value, such as 0.
3）Head holding angle range

This parameter controls the inertia of turning. The inertia means the extra rotation
when you make a direction turning.
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Diagram 4.1.1 Gyro page
4.1.1 Gyro settings

6）Gyro gain
The gain of the gyro can be set between -100 and +100. The positive value means
the gyro is working under 'heading hold' mode, negative values means the gyro is
working under 'normal mode'. It is recommended to use 'heading hold' mode. Same
as other gyros, the gain should be as large as possible until the tail wags then backed
down slightly just enough to eliminate tail wag.
If the gain channel on the Flymentor has been connected to the receiver, the setting
in this page will be disabled, the internal gyro of the Flymentor will use the signal from
receiver as the gain value. If you do not want to modify the gain alue frequently, you
can keep the sense channel empty (the blue line), then the channel on receiver can
be used for other purposes if desired.
7）Yaw rate
This parameter controls the rate of change of in direction. Normally, the value should
be set to maximum, but if you slower reaction of direction, you may adjust it as you
want.
8）Yaw expo
This parameter controls the exponential of the rudder. Small values will cause fine
response in slim motion of stick. You may adjust it as you want.
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9）Pitch to tail mix

This mix can improve tail control when pitch is changed. You can choose a suitable
value, to give a better response of the gyro to pitch changes.
10）Servo travel limit

This parameter controls the signal for tail servo to avoid mechanical conflict of the tail
pitch mechanism. The movement of the tail servo should be limited to the range of the
tail mechanism.
4.1.2 Gyro Expert Setting

4）Sensor gain
This parameter controls the gain of the signal amplifier; you do not need to modify it in
most cases.
5）Tail delay
The parameter is used in controlling the tail servo. The response speed of tail servo is
slower when the parameter is larger. If some high quality servos are used, you should
use a small value, such as 0.
6）Head holding angle range

This parameter controls the inertia of turning. The inertia means the extra rotation
when you make a direction turning.
When you begin moving the rudder stick, it will cause a rotation (head direction
change of the helicopter), when you stop moving the rudder stick, the helicopter will
not stop rotation immediately because of the inertia, it will rotate some amount before
stopping. The parameter controls the amount. A low setting will stop quicker than a
large setting.
4.2 Adjusting 'Advance parameters'

The page controls working mode of Flymentor. It is strongly recommended to keep them
at factory setting when you do not full understand the purpose of the settings.
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Diagram4.2.1 Advance page
4.2.1 Working mode

The Flymentor has two working mode: horizontal mode and position mode. See section
4.2.2 for details of mode switching.
1）Horizontal mode
This mode makes the helicopter horizontal automatically. In this mode, the helicopter
can keep flying horizontally. It is not affected by illumination or temperature, but
ground effects and airflow still affect the helicopter. It is recommended when flying
indoors.
2）Position mode
Makes the helicopter horizontal and keeps its position automatically. This mode can
make the helicopter hover at a fixed point automatically; the valid height (relative to
ground) is 0.3~3 meters.
When hovering, you can release aileron and elevator sticks of the transmitter, the
Flymentor makes the helicopter hover at a fixed point automatically. Lack of
illumination or changing of temperature will affect the position at stability. But even if
the position affected by the environment, you can fix the drifting easily thru small
manual adjustments from your transmitter.
When you are doing forward flight under position mode, there are only two things you
need to do: control the elevator stick for forward or backward, control the rudder stick
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for direction.
4.2.2 Basic parameters

1）Flymentor gain
This parameter controls gain and mode of attitude control of the helicopter. Negative
values make the Flymentor enter horizontal mode, positive values make the
Flymentor enter position mode. A zero value will shutdown the Flymentor, in this
mode the helicopter is controlled by pilot only.
If the AUX channel is connected to receiver, the parameter here will be disabled. The
Flymentor mode and gain will be determined by the transmitter settings for the
connected channel.
2）Neutral roll attitude
This parameter controls the attack angle when stick is in neutral position. It is
recommended to keep default value for new pilots.
*Attention: It is recommended to choose a three-status-switch for Flymentor sense

(AUX channel). By setting negative, positive and zero value relative to the
three switch positions you can switch the working mode between horizontal
mode, position mode and manual mode. It is very important to control the
helicopter yourself when switching!
4.2.3 Mode parameters

1）Total sensor gain
This parameter controls the gain of the signal amplifier for the internal gyro. Keep the
default value in most cases.
2）Stick sensitivity gain

This parameter controls the gain of the signal amplifier for the receiver inputs. Keep
the default values in most cases.
3）Position sense. gain

This parameter controls the gain of signal amplifier for the CCD. Keep the default
value in most cases.
4）Forward freewheel
When using position mode, the Flymentor will try to move the helicopter to a place.
After the helicopter has arrived at the place, it will keep moving a little distance
because of inertia. This parameter controls the amount of inertia, 'free' means large
inertia (slow stops), 'firm' means little inertia (fast stops).
4.2.4 Expert settings

Parameters in this section are designed for experienced pilots. For new pilots, it is
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recommended to keep the default values.
1）Manual override ability

Because the pilot and the Flymentor are controlling helicopter at same time, the
Flymentor must mix the two control signals. This parameter controls the scale of the
mixer. Larger values mean more manual control.
2）Elevator gain
This parameter controls the gain of the signal amplifier for the pitch sensor. Keep the
default value in most cases.
3）Stick response acceleration

This parameter controls the response speed of the Flymentor to stick motion. Keep
the default value in most cases.
4）Positioning speed
This parameter controls location speed. Larger values mean faster control, and
helicopter will arrive at the place more quickly.
5. Usage of Config file

The Config file can be used for multiple helicopters. You can export parameters to a cfg
file after adjusting one helicopter, then you can mount Flymentor on other helicopter and
change settings for it. When you want to use Flymentor on the old one, you can import
parameters from the cfg file so it is back to the settings you used on the first helicopter.
You can setup different configurations from a given helicopter as well and change from
one configuration to another by importing the config file you desire to use. If you have two
Identical helicopters and two Flymentors, you can transfer settings between helicopters.
5.1 Export to Cfg file

Click the 'Save' button, then choose the file location, name it, all the settings will be
exported into the file.
'Export' button
Diagram 5.1.1 Export config file
Note, the parameters be exported are the parameters in the software interface, not
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parameters in Flymentor. So if you want to export the parameters in Flymentor, you must
first execute a 'Read' operation and then export.
5.2 Import from cfg file

Click the 'Load' button, then choose the file, settings will be imported from the file without
any other notification.
'Import' button
Diagram 5.2.1 Import config file
After importing, you must click 'Write' button to save them into Flymentor, because the
importing only load parameters to the pages for adjusting.
*Attention: the exporting and importing of config files are all based on the software
interface. In another words, when importing the software loads parameters from the
config file and updates the elements on the pages, when exporting, the software
takes parameters from pages then store them into config file. In order to save the
values in the Flymentor, you must read them from the Flymentor before saving and
likewise to use the parameters imported from a file you must “Write” them to the
Flymentor after importing them to the interface.
6. Restore factory settings

After modification of parameters, the effect may not be what you desire. In this case you
can use this function to restore the Flymentor to factory settings.
Click the 'Reset' button, settings on screen will restore to factory default value, then click
'Write' button, settings will be save into Flymentor after progress bar shows finished.
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'Reset' button
Modify flag
'Write' button
Diagram 6.1 Reset to factory settings
*Attention: if the 'Write' function did not execute, the factory setting will not be
saved into the Flymentor.
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7. FAQ
Q: Servos have no action
A: Refer to section 1.4, make sure the Flymentor is working properly.
Q: Helicopter drifting under position mode, especially when flying near the ground.
A: Check following items
9 Decrease Flymentor gain, see section 4.2.1. If AUX channel is used, modify gain in
the transmitter, if not, modify it in software.
9 The mounting position of the CCD may be too low, you may try to mount it higher.
9 Try to increase the travel of aileron and elevator.
9 Maybe something moved in the field of view of the CCD.
9 May be some plants are moving under helicopter and they are in field of view of the
CCD. If then, you should switch to horizontal mode.
Q: Flight is not stable, especially when flying in upper air

A: Clean the CCD lens frequently and the lens should be kept away from the exhaust pipe
and smoke coming the exhaust.
Q: How to fly above low contrast environment? Such as snow, and water.
A: Position mode cannot be used in these environments, you must switch to horizontal
mode.
Q: How to modify Flymentor sense?

A: If AUX channel is used, modify sense in transmitter, if not, modify it in software through
the PC. It is suggested to keep the AUX channel empty because the Flymentor sense
may not need to be adjusted frequently.
Q: There is thick smoke in field of view of the lens, what can I do?
A: Don't let engine rich oil, and keep lens away from vent.
Q: Flight is not stable under horizontal mode and position mode both
A: There may be vibration causing the Flymentor to work abnormally (especially when
using a gas engine), you can try to add dampening sponges between Flymentor and
helicopter.
Q: The swash actions when open/close Flymentor

A: Because the Flymentor needs a few seconds to sync with the helicopter when the
working mode is changed. See 4.2.2 for more details, and see following items
9 Flymentor will take effect in several seconds by degrees after helicopter take off.
9 The environment temperature may change sharply (for example, from your car to
ground), please leave helicopter and Flymentor in the flying environment for five
minutes at least before power on.
9 Serious vibration may exist, refer to previous question.
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Q: There is drifting after turning

9 The sensor may not be mounted horizontal,
9 You are flying a helicopter with large attack angle rotor
9 Confirm the neutral signal of transmitter is 1.5ms
9 Keep the helicopter static, check that the tail pitch is fixed. If the tail pitch is moving
when helicopter is static, make fine tune of rudder to stop it.
Q: There is drifting when changing between hover and inverted hover

9 Try adjusting parameters of 'Neutral roll attitude'
9 The speed of rotation of helicopter may be exceeding 360°/ s
9 You may a serial aerobatic flight.
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Diagram1.1.1 Flymentor 3D modules

 Maximum allowable rotation speed:

1.4 LED status

LED shine map Flymentor status Comment

Under manual Manual control, Flymentor not

1.5 Using flow

Mounting Connect to Adjust

Diagram 1.5.1 Using flow of Flymentor

2.1 Install driver

Plug into USB port

Diagram2.1.1 Connect Flymentor with computer

Auto scan adapter

Diagram 2.1.2 Configure software

Diagram2.1.3 Adapter not found

Diagram2.1.4 Flymentor connected

*Attention: Don't power up Flymentor before adapter found.

2.2 Adjustment and Saving

Diagram2.2.1 Read parameters

Diagram 2.2.2 Sample configure page

Saving 'Write' button

Diagram 2.2.3 Saving changes

3.1 Setup transmitter

Diagram 3.1.1 Test setup to ensure no mixing

3.2 Mounting the Flymentor

be careful to make sure it is adequately protected.

Mount CCD on the side of

the helicopter, lens facing Mount Sensor on gyro

to the ground, the arrow mount tail l (top or bottom of

points to forward. fl), the arrow points forward

Diagram3.2.1 A mounting example

Diagram 3.2.2 Electronic connection

3.3 Adjusting 'Mounting parameters'

Diagram3.3.1 'Mounting' page

2) Main rotor direction

3) Swash plate type

3.4 Adjusting 'Servos parameters'

Diagram 3.4.1 'Servo' page

3.4.1 Servo Reverse

Lean helicopter Swash leans

Diagram3.4.2 Correct Flymentor reaction

3.4.2 Servo neutral

Diagram3.4.3 Servo neutral

3.5 Adjusting 'Control parameters'

Diagram3.5.1 Control page

3.5.1 Stick reverse

Set stick reverse according to the following steps:

3.5.2 Stick travel

Set stick reverse according to the following steps:

4.Flight Testing Stage

4.1 Adjust 'Gyro parameters'

Diagram 4.1.1 Gyro page

4.1.1 Gyro settings

4）Pitch to tail mix

5）Servo travel limit

4.1.2 Gyro Expert Setting

3）Head holding angle range

Diagram 4.1.1 Gyro page

4.1.1 Gyro settings

9）Pitch to tail mix

10）Servo travel limit

Maximum allowable rotation speed: