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5	5	**Table of Contents**
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13		-**VTail Origin**
14		-The VTail frame you see here was originally made after Bledi contacted DiaLFonZo, requesting a professional platform design based on his prototypes. After many hours of design and talk, they came with this awesome flying beast.
15		-\\**About the VTail 400**
16		-The VTail multi-rotor UAV is a high performance quadcopter. Unlike other 'x' (where the front of the UAV is facing between two legs) or '+' (where the front is facing one of the legs) quadcopters and Y-shaped tricopters, the VTail concept uses two angled rear propellers, merging both concepts. Many tricopter designs use a servo to angle the rear propeller to Yaw (rotate horizontally) the aircraft clockwise / counter-clockwise, and have an issue with asymmetry (only two propellers can counter-rotate while the third causes a bit of rotation). A 6-rotor tricopter solves the symmetry issue, but is more expensive as it requires three additional motors and ESCs.
	13	+**HQuad500 Kits**
	14	+The HQuad500 is a 500mm quadcopter built using the new Lynxmotion M.E.S. (MultiRotor Erector Set) system. The design uses our new aluminum clamps along with 16mm carbon fiber tubes. This combination of parts allows the frame to be:
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18		-**The Mechanics**
19		-The frame uses G10 fiberglass composite which is incredibly rigid and lightweight and offers significant price advantages over carbon fibre. The hardware is entirely metal, using lightweight aluminium standoffs, steel screws and lock nuts.
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21		-The VTail 500 is larger than the VTail 400. The "400" refers to the diameter of the circle which passes through all four motors and is commonly used as a size reference for multi-rotor UAVs. See specifications below for more information.
	17	+* Incredibly rigid (minimal flexing)
	18	+* Versatile (Integrated mounting for upgrades)
	19	+* Lightweight (use of composites and Aluminum)
	20	+* Modular (change the frame / use different length tubes)
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23		-**Electronics**
24		-The VTail design requires a controller which has is VTail compatible. The controller's function is to stabilize the aircraft using onboard sensors (usually a multi-axis gyroscope and/or accelerometer). In addition to the main controller, each motor needs an electronic speed controller (ECS) ideally designed for the very fast response time needed by performance multi-rotor aircraft.
	22	+We equipped the HQuad500 with a camera plate up front which is removable. Different plates will be available as well as a stabilized gimbal system. The flight controller mounting is located at the "dead center" of the frame with slots accommodating 30.5mm to 45mm mounting. The frame is compatible with the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Flight Controller with a section designed for the GPS antenna and access to the underside ports. There are integrated mounting plates for the ESCs which allow for easy access.
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26		-* Controller: FLIP (Multi-Wii compatible flight controller). This is one of the least expensive flight controllers on the market and uses the Arduino programming language. Onboard is an ATMega328 chip, a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyro. All pins are pre-soldered.
27		-* Alternately you can incorporate your own controller which uses a standard 30mm x 30mm or 45mm x 45mm mounting hole pattern (and includes compatibility for VTail designs)
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	25	+**Specifications**
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	27	+* G10 plates / panels
	28	+* Carbon fiber tubes
	29	+* Aluminum brackets and standoffs
	30	+* Motor to Motor: 500mm (492.29mm)
	31	+* Propellers: 8" to 10"
	32	+* Front Arm Angle: 150° (149.05°)
	33	+* Assembled Weight: 383g (frame only)
	34	+* Flight Controller Mount: Flat surface as well as 30.5mm to 45mm slots (direct compatible with the Quadrino Nano)
	35	+* Mounting holes on the lower frame for use with a Lynxmotion pan/tilt and/or gripper
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29	29	**Important!**
30		-To keep costs down we are not providing printed Assembly Guides. They are provided online, so you will need to print them when you order the kits. By providing the assembly guides online we can provide more detailed and up to date information than the old hardcopy method allowed.
	38	+To keep costs down and ensure you have the most recent version, we are not providing printed assembly guides. They are provided online, so you will need to print them when you order the kits. By providing the assembly guides online we can provide more detailed and up to date information than the old hardcopy method allowed.
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39	39	= User Guide =
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41		-* [[VTail 400/500 Frame Assembly Guide>>attach:multirotor-erector-set.WebHome@vt45-kt-assembly-guide.pdf]]
	49	+* [[Lynxmotion UAV - HQuad500 Assembly Guide V1.0>>attach:multirotor-erector-set.WebHome@hq5a-kt-assembly-guide.pdf]]
42	42	* [[Lynxmotion - MultiWi Software Configuration v1.2>>attach:multirotor-erector-set.WebHome@lynxmotion-uav-multiwii-software-guide-v1.2.pdf]]
43	43	* [[Lyxnmotion - UAV Electronic Guide v1.1>>attach:multirotor-erector-set.WebHome@lynxmotion-uav-electronic-guide-v1.1.pdf]]
44	44	* [[Lynxmotion - SimonK ESC - User Guide>>attach:multirotor-erector-set.WebHome@lynxmotion-uav-simonk-esc-guide.pdf]]