diff --git a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-brushless.md b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-brushless.md index 5d1d91bf..6eb7e70c 100644 --- a/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-brushless.md +++ b/src/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-crazyflie-brushless.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Start by unpacking the box. It should contain the following items: * 5 x Legs (1 spare) * 5 x Legs/propeller guards (1 spare) * 14 x Short (black) screws -* 4 x Longer (silver) screws +* 5 x Longer (silver) screws * 1 x Foam battery pad * 5 x CCW propellers (3 spare) * 5 x CW propellers (3 spare) @@ -66,17 +66,17 @@ Attach the motor cables to their connectors and twist the wire 180 degrees to at {% si_step attach the propellers %} Now it’s time to attach the propellers. -Note: There are two types of propellers, the clock wise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) propellers. They need to be mounted on the correct arm. As a guide, you’ll find arrows next to each motor on the PCB. When determining the direction of each propeller, make sure to note the following: -{% si_step propeller direction %} +Note: There are two types of propellers, the clock wise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) propellers, each kind has their own bag in the box. The CW propellers are marked “55-35R”, while the CCW propellers are marked “55-35”. They need to be mounted on the correct arm. As a guide, you’ll find arrows next to each motor on the PCB. When determining the direction of each propeller, make sure to note the following: + * Make sure that the correct side is facing up, the top side should be convex. -* Look at the shape of the tip, the sharper corner is on the back side of the rotation direction +* Look at the shape of the tip, the sharper corner is on the back side of the rotation direction. * Look at the angle of the blades. The higher side is facing forward in the rotational direction. -{% endsi_step %} - Here’s a detailed view of where to attach CW and CCW propellers. {% img Crazyflie propeller mounting; medium; /images/crazyflie2-1brushless/bl_prop_direction.png %} +For safety or repair purposes, you may need to remove the propellers. This process can be challenging to perform by hand, which is why a propeller tool is included in the box. + {% endsi_step %} {% si_step attach the propeller guards or landing legs %} @@ -90,6 +90,8 @@ Slide the legs/guards on from below hooking the little plastic part on the circu {% tutorialVideo /videos/propguards_side.mp4 %} +While not recommended, you can fasten your legs/guards on the PCB using the long (silver) screws. This will prevent the legs/guards from detaching during a crush, which could potentially damage the Crazyflie. + {% endsi_step %} {% si_step attach the rubber pad %} @@ -170,7 +172,7 @@ The Crazyflie 2.1 Brushless is built to be flied using scripting or on board aut When flying using a script you also need a {% poplink crazyradio-2-0 %} or Crazyradio PA for communication. To start of you need to install and familiarize yourself with our library [cflib](http://localhost/documentation/repository/crazyflie-lib-python/master/). This software enables you to fly one or more quadcopters in predetermined way using python to control the quadcopter. -To get some inspiration on what can be done, please check out the [examples](https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-lib-python/tree/master/examples) +To get some inspiration on what can be done, please check out the [examples](https://github.com/bitcraze/crazyflie-lib-python/tree/master/examples). {% endsi_intro %} diff --git a/src/images/crazyflie2-1brushless/bl_prop_direction.png b/src/images/crazyflie2-1brushless/bl_prop_direction.png index fb65394b..d64e8b39 100644 Binary files a/src/images/crazyflie2-1brushless/bl_prop_direction.png and b/src/images/crazyflie2-1brushless/bl_prop_direction.png differ