3D Robotics DIY Quad Kit - Manual (Page 6)

5
INSTALL APM
4
Connect power module to PDB
Connect power module 6-position cable to the power module 6-position port. Place power
module in the center of your copter near the PDB. Connect PDB red and black cable (with yel-
low XT60 connector) to power module XT60 connector.
1
Mount APM
Place the APM 2.6 in the center of the APM plate
with the arrow on the case facing as shown.
Use the mounting foam to secure the APM
to the plate.
Ensure mounting tape is firmly attached so the position of the APM doesn’t shift during flight.
For APM 2.5: Mount the APM to the top of the accessory plate.
For plus configuration: Mount the APM with arrow pointing toward blue arm.
Ensure arrow on APM
points forward!
3DR APM 2.6
APM plate
Power module with 6-wire cable
2
Connect APM to power module and PDB
Connect the power module six-position cable (red and black) to the APM PM port. Connect the
PDB four-wire cable (multicolored) to the APM Outputs signal pins (top row). Ensure that the
wire originating in the position on the PDB pins labeled M1 connects to the APM Output signal
pin labeled 1, the M4 wire connects to position 4, etc.
PDB to APM wiring
APM output
pin positions
PDB wire
positions
Power module
PDB