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ELEV-8 v3 Quadcopter Assembly Guide

Section 7: Configure the ESCs

With Parallax GroundStation software now installed on your computer, you can use it calibrate the throttle range of your ESCs and check the spin direction of your motors before mounting your ESCs to the booms, as you will do in the this section’s three steps.

This section will take approximately 20 to 60 minutes to complete, depending on skill level and equipment.

Tools Needed in this Section

  • Flat-Nose Pliers
  • Diagonal Cutters

Parts Needed in this Section

  • ELEV-8 v3 Assembly w/ LiPo Battery, prepared in Section 5
  • Computer with Software & Firmware installed in Section 6
  • USB A to Micro B cable (not included)
  • 8 – Zip Tie, 5.9″ length (#700-00099)

 


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