Tbs discovery / discovery pro endurance kit high speed and endurance upgrade for the tbs discovery quadcopter platform revision 2014-09-10 tbs discovery and tbs discovery pro owners will enjoy the ability to add larger props and higher cell motors to get the endurance or long range juices going. Als...
Before we begin thank you for buying a tbs product! The tbs discovery is a new multirotor aircraft from team blacksheep (tbs) for hobbyist, semi-pro and pro aerial videographers. It features the best design practices available on the market to date, providing great flying stability and incredible fp...
Specifications the following specifications list our target for the tbs discovery endurance upgrade kit. Type: asymmetric spider quadrotor arms: carbon fiber tubes, 83g, length 330mm, Ø16mm, thickness 1.2mm (ea.) airframe: reinforced black fiberglass (rear top rf transparent, bottom pdb) battery: 6s...
Required parts before upgrading your tbs discovery, be sure you have acquired the following parts, or similar grade. We provide an upgrade kit which has been proven to work and include everything, except propellers which is up to the builder to choose. 1x aerialmob arm extensions set 1x tbs 4-6s esc...
Endurance upgrade it is finally here! The endurance upgrade kit for the tbs discovery quadcopter series. All the pieces for a 25 minutes flight time solution, for your convenience everything required is available from tbs. The new tbs 400kv lr motor is the cornerstone in this kit. One of the reasons...
Choosing the right endurance setup the following list recommendations are based on tbs discovery and tbs discovery pro base setups and you might already have most of the suggested equipment if you are upgrading an existing platform. Tbs discovery / tbs discovery pro setup for short range endurance f...
Tbs discovery / tbs discovery pro setup for long range endurance flights ● expected flight time: 35-45 min ● cost range: us$ 3’000 - us$ 3’500 ● experience level: expert ● ideal for: long, wide open fields, plains, coastlines and valleys or urban flying r/c transmitter/receiver: futaba 8fg / 7c or g...
Installation preparation remove the current drive train setup (propellers, motors, escs) from the dji arms, remove the arms and clean the escs solder pads. If you are going to reuse the motors, clean the top of bearings with a cotton-bud. It is imperative to remove as much excessive weight from the ...
Motor mount if you are going to use your current setup or motors with short motor wires, it is necessary to extend the motor wires to reach at least the length of the tubes, plus 20%. Wire gauge should be 18 to 20 awg. Heatshrink to protect against short-circuit. The motors arrive in two turning dir...
Add small amount of thread-lock to the m3x8mm motor screws and fasten properly. Thread the motor wires through the slot on the motor mount part and align the back of the motor with the mounting pattern on the motor mount part. 10
The motor mount section of the assembly is now complete. Mount boom now, thread the motor wires through the carbon fiber tube and position the motor assembly on to the boom. Keep these screws fairly loose until the end of the install to allow you to vertically tweak the final alignment of the propel...
Mount boom support prepare the boom support parts; boom mount, boom brackets, landing gear and 4x m4x20mm screws. You have three choices to support the motor mount to the boom, pick one: ● boom mount - wide mount with notch which locks into the end of the carbon tube (original length) ● boom bracket...
Align the carbon fiber tube to the opposite side of the motor assembly, the notch in the mount should be arranged with the corresponding hole on the carbon fiber tube. The boom mount and boom brackets provides a low profile and saves weight. It is recommended to use the boom brackets when using cust...
Use four m4x20mm screws to secure the motor mount to the boom. Use a small drip of thread-lock to make sure vibrations from the motor will not weaken the boom grip. The motor and boom support assembly is now complete. Note: on the v1.0 and v1.5 kits, there are two mounting holes from the top and two...
Mount frame clamp feed the wires through the frame clamp part and slide the part onto the boom. Align the hole on the boom with the corresponding guide screw hole on the frame clamp. Use the longest m4x25mm set screw in the kit, add thread-lock and insert it into the guide hole to lock the boom and ...
Next, use a m4x20mm screw and insert it into the second screw hole beneath the boom to ensure a good fit. Do not over tighten, the last screw is designed to keep the boom secured to the frame clamp. If the boom clamp is a little loose, use a small strip (halfway around the tube) of electrical tape t...
Mount propellers mount the propellers using our new innovative way to mount and dismount low level propellers on the new tbs 400kv “pancake” motor. Prepare the motors and propellers, together with the supplied mounting accessories. Make a note of the rotation of both the propeller and motor header. ...
Other disc with the counter-sunk screw holes, also facing up. Add a small amount of thread-lock to the two screws and tighten properly. 18.
The complete propeller assembly should be absolutely flush. If there are any noticeable misalignment, remove the discs and sand the surface to remove any carbon fiber specs or foreign particles. Mount the propeller assembly to the motors by spinning them a few turns while holding the motor bell. For...
Install arm first put the motor and esc wires through the bottom “u” of the frame clamp if you are going to install the escs on the boom, or leave the wires go through inside the frame. Hold the bottom of the frame while positioning the arms over the mounting pattern. Use four screws on the top fram...
Speed controller mount cut the escs power leads to length and solder wires to the “+” and “-” pads on the bottom frame. Connect the motor wires to the escs. Position the escs either on the booms using zip-ties to securing them, or staggered inside the frame for a cleaner look but at the expense of l...
Flight controller configuration if you use the dji naza flight controller, update the pid settings to reflect the new power train and flight dynamics. Setup gain pitch roll yaw vertical tbs 400kv 15x5 6s4000mah 30a basic/manual 145% 110% 120% 135% nazam v2 attitude 150% 150% 22.
Vibration damping system (tbs discovery pro only) with larger motors and propellers spinning at relatively low rpm, the platform will experience different harmonics and vibrations compared to a regular setup. These vibrations will normally be at lower frequencies and are harder to get rid off. It is...
Diagrams the diagrams below shows the exploded view of the aerialmob arm extensions to make it easy to see the different assemblies (brackets, landing gear, boom support). 24.
Good practices we have compiled a list of all of the things that have been tried and tested in countless environments and situations by tbs crew and other experienced fpv pilots. Follow these simple rules, even if rumors on the internet suggest otherwise, and you will have success in fpv. ● start wi...
● try to achieve as much separation of the vtx and r/c receiver as possible to lower the rf noise floor and emi interference. ● do not buy the cheapest equipment unless it is proven to work reliably (e.G. Parts falling off, multitudes of bug fix firmware updates, community hacks and mods are a good ...
Appendix manual written and designed by ivc.No in cooperation with tbs. 27.
