PathFinder is a flight logger for model aircraft. It records the position and orientation of the model during a flight.
The accurate flight path and attitude log are from range of sensors including 3-axis gyros, 3-axis accelerometers, barometer, magnetometer (compass) and GPS with 15 ~ 25 points per second.
It is the plug & play version. Consumers no longer have to do calibration. Just insert the SD card into the PF and take off.
Specification
Size : 75.5 X 41.5 X 17 mm, (2.97" X 1.63" X 0.67")
Weight : 42 g (1.45 oz)
Input voltage : 4.8 V ~ 7.4 V
current consumption : 30 mA
Connector type and wire length : JR type, 250 mm
Contents
PathFinder ————————— 1 pcs
5V Regulator ————————- 1 pcs
Instruction manual ———-—— 1 pcs
Proton sticker ———————— 1 pcs
Velcro type ————————— 1 pcs
Micro SD memory card (Low capacity below 64G, Sandisk Extreme or Extreme plus recommended)*, USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B Male (5-Pin) Cable*
* These items are not included in the package.
Installation
Set the triangle mark on the case towards the front of plane and fixed the pathfinder at the position center line of the plane and parallel with ground.
Input the power plug in the extra slot of receiver. If the voltage of receiver battery is 6 ~ 7.4V, plug in the 5V regulator between the pathfinder and the receiver.
Insert the micro SD card into the slot at the side of pathfinder.
Notice :
Do not install on or behind the receiver, ESC, servos and battery pack. They can disturb the reception of GPS signal.
PF is an instrument that needs calibration and requires regular calibration for more accurate measurements.
Operation
Power on the receiver and wait* till the blue and yellow (or green) LED on (not blinking).
*Wait for a while for the GPS positioning time.
(Cold start : 2 minutes, Hot start : 20 seconds, Warm start : 30 seconds)
Take off the model.
Panther contra drive unit is the contra drive unit for full scale (2M class) F3A airplane. The main parts, shafts, gears, pulleys of Panther contra are CNC precision processed for high performance and excellent durability.
Notice : This contra drive unit doesn't included the motor. The Egodrift TENGU 4025EC (Eclipse) 650 Kv, 40mm (outer shaft length) motors and other equivalent motors are recommended for this unit.
Specification
Weight : 182 g without motor and mount
Outer size : 84 X 76 X 101 mm
External shaft diameter and length : ø 6mm, 40mm
Reduction rate : 4.77
Contents
Panther Contra Unit ----------------------------------- 1 set
Mount set, ø 82mm ----------------------------------- 1 set
Repair Parts of Panther Contra
Main helical gear
Belt HTD 207-3M
Inner Shaft
Collet set
Motor Pulley & Gear
Prop adapter
Motor mount set
Spinner set
Ball bearing set
Panther SD 70 is a single belt drive unit for 70 class F3A planes.
Notice : This unit doesn't include the motor. The pilots select the motors according to type and weight of their airplanes. We recommend Scorpion HK3226-1530 Kv or equivalent motors for this unit.
Warning : The Panther is a device that operates at high rotational speed, and always make sure there ate no people around before operating it.
If you feel any unusual vibration and nose during use, please stop operating immediately and determine the cause.
Specification
Weight without motor : 146 g
Size : 141.5 X 110 X 90 mm
Contents
Panther 70 ——————————— 1 pcs
Motor pulley ID 5mm —————— 1 pcs
Motor pulley ID 6mm —————— 1 pcs
70 mm mount set ———————— 1 set
Repair parts of Panther 70
Belt, HTD204-3M
Collet set
Panther SD F3A is the single belt drive unit for full scale (2M class) F3A airplane. The main parts, shafts, gears, pulleys of Panther SD F3A are CNC precision processed for high performance and excellent durability.
Notice : This contra drive unit doesn't included the motor. The Egodrift TENGU 4025EC (Eclipse) 650 Kv, 40mm (outer shaft length) motors and other equivalent motors are recommended for this unit.
Specification
Weight : 182 g without motor and mount
Outer size : 84 X 76 X 101 mm
External shaft diameter and length : ø 6mm, 40mm
Reduction rate : 4.77
Contents
Panther SD F3A Unit ----------------------------------- 1 set
Mount set, ø 82mm ----------------------------------- 1 set
Repair Parts of Panther Contra
Pinion pulley
» Belt HTD 207-3M «
