INTRODUCTION
Build Mambo
This lesson will guide you in assembling your Parrot Mambo DIY. For each of the steps in this build process, you will have access to instructions and animations of the Mambo drone components, that if followed carefully will result in a successful build.
While the Mambo is robust compared to many other drones, please exercise caution when building your drone as some components are more susceptible to damage than others. With careful handling of parts, they will last for many more flight hours.
If you run into roadblocks during the build, please refer to the FAQ/Troubleshooting page (link) which has extra information around the most common issues. If you do not find the information that you need, you may email us for assistance at support@ftw-robotics.com.
Included Tools:
T-3 Screwdriver
Pair of Tweezers
Prop Tool
Other things that might come in handy:
Magnetic tray for screws
Motor Tool
Placemat
Airfoil
A body (such as an airplane wing or propeller blade) designed to provide a desired reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding air
Airframe
The Airframe is the main body of the drone that every other component attaches to
Anti-Clockwise [A]
Anti-Clockwise (or Counter Clockwise) [A] motion is one that proceeds in the opposite direction as a clock's hands
Battery
Energy source used to supply power to the drone
Clockwise [C]
Clockwise [C] motion is one that proceeds in the same direction as a clock's hands
Firmware
Firmware is permanent software programmed into a read-only memory
Gimbal
The mechanism that allows for different position of the camera on the drone
Micro-USB
a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus interface which enables the direct charging of the drone's battery
Motor
A motor is powered by electricity that supplies motive power for moving parts
PCB
A Printed Circuit Board is a board design with a base board and copper traces to maintain connectivity between electronic components such as LED's, integrated circuits, and resistors for your devices
Propeller Twist
A differece in angle between the blade at its tip, and at the point where it meets the propller hub
Propellers
Mechanical device for propelling an aircraft or boat, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it
INTRODUCTION
COMPONENTS
PARROT MAMBO BUILD [DO IT YOURSELF]
PART 01: UNBOXING
PART 02: INSTALLING THE MOTORS
PART 03: PCB [PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD]
PART 04: ATTACHING MOTORS TO PCB
PART 05: BODY PANELS
PART 06: PROPELLERS & PROP GUARDS
PART 07: BATTERY & BATTERY CHARGER
PART 08: FIRMWARE UPDATE
TROUBLESHOOTING
