Lynxmotion - Hunter VTail 400 & 500

[zxiii]

@DiaLFonZo

@ZXIII

had a quick about the VTail 400 Rear V Support as i have gone through 2 sets now. i was wondering if you designed those to have stress/break points where the cutout in the middle is and the divots where the frame interlocks together. i ask this, because they keep snapping at these points with a not so smooth landing and would there be any way to reinforce these points?

The part itself was not designed with a stress point at first. The hole is mostly to run wires for the motors.
We’ve not seen much break on normal landing, what kind of motor are you running ? Pictures ?

i might still have the broken set from this weekend but if not I will take a picture of a new pair and ill mark in where the breaks happened after work.
motor wise im only running EMAX 2212’s.

[jonas_402]

hi there,

i recently bought a hunter 500 and a pixhawk, and im trying to set them up but i cant find the correct firmware or the ‘FRAME’ type to change. is there something im missing?

if theres anyone out there with a 500 and pixhawk running together that could talk me through it or give me a few pointer id be eternally greatful!

[dialfonzo]

@JONAS_402

hi there,

i recently bought a hunter 500 and a pixhawk, and im trying to set them up but i cant find the correct firmware or the ‘FRAME’ type to change. is there something im missing?

if theres anyone out there with a 500 and pixhawk running together that could talk me through it or give me a few pointer id be eternally greatful!

We’ve never test-flown a VTail with a PixHawk or any APM based controller.
However, there is VTail configuration available in Mission Planner now.

[jonas_402]

brilliant ill check this out tonight, being a total noob, would you be able to advise me on what parameters i would need to change/fine tune?
also what heading is that menu under? it looks different to the one i was on last night…

[dialfonzo]

@JONAS_402

brilliant ill check this out tonight, being a total noob, would you be able to advise me on what parameters i would need to change/fine tune?
also what heading is that menu under? it looks different to the one i was on last night…

You will only get this menu after loading the PixHawk with APM Copter (Quadcopter for example) and have it connected (top right). It’s available in the “Initial Setup” tab.
We didn’t test this setup so we can’t recommend anything to change and/or try at this point. Sorry about that.

[jonas_402]

great ill try that later. thanks for your help. when i get it up and running ill try and update with what ive learned

[innerbreed]

Just thought i would share my design for the [h1]HUNTER KILLER Aerial Drone Main Canopy[/h1]Will fit the 400 V-tail only.
This is a replacement (Center) canopy for your dialfonzo copter vtail existing canopy owners.
The HUNTER KILLER Aerial Drone Main Canopy is to be used in conjunction with its predecessors arms as now sold by Robotshop. robotshop.com/en/vtail-400- … anopy.html

shpws.me/GXeF

[dialfonzo]

Nice design innerbreed (as always) …!
Definitely look more “dangerous” that way.

[regor]

Hi dialfonzo

Thanks for the New FPV Top Plate.

Regor

[dialfonzo]

@regor - Nice picture, i think it’s the first time i see it in real from a user

[regor]

Thanks dialfonzo,

Here is the FPV circuit I used for a
TBS Unify Pro 5GB HV 25-800 mW Transmitter (SMA) and a
RunCam Night Owl Camera and a RunCam2 Camera. I use the Dean Connector
for testing and Run Lights. If you want to create another Power Distribution
Board you can use this FPV Circuit.

Regor

[robotsri]

Hi dialfonzo and forum,
I just assembled the Hunter VTail 500.

Scanned_20190305-1558.pdf (295.1 KB)

1. On page 12 of the assembly guide rev 1.1, there appear to be white color (possibly aluminium) appendages on the very front and at the very rear. Those did not come with the hardware bag. Are they absolutely required?
2. I’m placing a Pixhawk 2.1 as the flight controller. Are there any recommendations where to place it in the frame considering the Pixhawk 2.1 does NOT use a standard 30mm x 30mm or 45mm x 45mm mounting hole pattern? I’m not sure about compatibility for VTail designs.

[cbenson]

1. Second to last page? Those are clips for the optional shell (included with the shell):
   https://www.robotshop.com/en/vtail-500-white-canopy.html

2. Internally is always best if possible, roughly centered where the main “flower” opening can be found. Check the Pixhawk software (is it genuine?) to know if a VTail design is compatible. You need to orient it correctly, and offset the weight of the battery so the center of weight of the VTail is correct. Ex: https://diydrones.com/forum/topics/pixhawk-with-v-tail-quadcopter

[robotsri]

Thank you. 1. Is there any actual aerodynamic or safety advantage of the white canopy?

[cbenson]

The canopy can help keep “internals” from flapping around, and provides a little protection, but it’s mostly aesthetic. No testing has been done to gauge the aerodynamic advantage.

[robotsri]

I’m missing one spinner for a MT2216 T-motor. Is this an equivalent replacement? https://www.robotshop.com/ca/en/spinner-m6-propeller-adapter.html

[cbenson]

Normally the package should contain the adapter - was it lost? You should contact us at [email protected] with your order number.
The shaft diameter of the MT2216 is M5, but the one in your link is M6.

[robotsri]

Yes. It was lost. I will obtain the order number from my colleagues. Is there any other option just in case?

[robotsri]

Where is the MultiWii Quick Start guide referred to on page 3 of Lynxmotion Electronic Configuration? I’m looking for the flight controller installation information. I don’t see it here.
http://www.lynxmotion.com/s-4-electronics-guides.aspx

[cbenson]

MultiWii or Quadrno Nano Quick Start?

Quadrino Nano: http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/document/PDF/LynxmotionUAV-QuadrinoNano-UserGuideV1.1.pdf
MultiWii: http://www.multiwii.com/wiki/index.php?title=Multiwii_Beginners_Guide_to_Basic_First_Flight

We don’t offer any M5 prop adapters currently, so the easiest alternative would be an M5 nylock nut.