Quad H2O HexH2O V2 User manual
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The HexH2O V2 Build Guide
The following build guide is specifically for the HexH2o Version 2 model (go here for Version 1
models).
You are free to build the HexH2o in whichever way you wish, however we recommended you follow
is guide closely in order to get the most from your machine.
This tutorial is based on using the DJI E600 Tuned Propulsion System
HexH2o V2 is specifically designed for the DJI E600, if you wish to use a different propulsion
system please contact us before placing your order and we can supply you with the V1 model.
1. UNPACKING YOUR HEXH2O
Your kit will include:
Painted HexH2o V2 body
Foam buoyancy aids & retainer strips
Perspex viewing dome and rear hatch with retaining clips and seal
Carbon top and bottom plates
6 x Carbon Fibre 16mm arms
6 x Lightweight carbon motor mount assembly
6 x Folding centre arm assembly
HexH2o sticker kit
GoPro (3 & 4) anti reflection sticker
Electronics tray with DJI Naza and gimbal mounts
Distribution board mount
24v Cooling Fan
Bolt, washer and grommet kit
GPS Mount/casing assembly
Naza LED stand off and grommet assembly
Cable location mounts & cable ties
Velcro
Breather kit
2 x HexH2o hex keys and mini level
Gimbal lock (locks gimbal in place during transportation)
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1. TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Soldering Iron, flux, solder
Heat shrink (various sizes)
Quick drying (5min) Epoxy
Clear marine grade sealant (Sikaflex 291i recommended)
Hot (glue) gun
Cable for wiring harness and extending motor cables
Servo cable for extension LEDs (optional)
Bullet connectors, 18 x female (3.5mm)
Parallel lead (if using 2 lipos) (eg: XT60/XT90)
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Power connectors (eg: XT60)
Thread lock
Wire cutters
Hobby knife
Small socket set (7mm)
3. Dome and rear hatch
When removing the dome or rear hatch, turn the retaining clips quarter turn ANTI-CLOCKWISE. If
you try to open them by turning clockwise you will over tighten them and this may damage the
paintwork. To fit the dome, carefully align the dome evenly on the rubber seal and turn each
retaining clip quarter turn CLOCKWISE. Work around each opposing clip.
Use a finger to apply light pressure to the lip of the dome next to the retaining clip you are turning.
Lightly sand the dome lip if you find the clips are hard to turn.
Carefully fit the dome and proceed to do a water test. Fill your sink, bath or other suitable water
container. Carefully lower the front of the HexH2o into the water, just enough to ensure the dome is
submerged and check to ensure it’s water tight.
If water does come through check the following things:
1. Ensure your dome is seated correctly
2. Ensure the dome seal is in place
3. Check, and where required tighten the retaining clips *
4. Apply some silicone grease to seal as this will help to retain a water tight seal
* To tighten the retainer clips: remove the dome, put the clip to its ‘closed’ position. Holding the
clip in place carefully tighten the screw. Do not over tighten, otherwise you will not be able to get
the clip over the dome and/or may damage the paintwork.
If adjustment is required, only tighten the nuts 1 quarter turn at a time. Do not over tighten.
Once you are happy the dome is watertight, repeat the process with the rear hatch.
Once completed, remove both the dome and rear hatch and put to one side.
Keep your dome protected when not in use.
4. Fitting foam buoyancy aids
Using the provided velcro fit the buoyancy aids to either side of the hull, space the velcro evenly as
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this will allow you to adjust the buoyancy aids as required.
5. Top plate assembly
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Using the provided components, build up the top and bottom carbon plates, arms and mounting
clamps. You will note that the arms have holes pre-drilled at the ends. The arms can only be
inserted one way in order for the holes to line up.
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Ensure the non folding clamps are fitted with the provided 1mm washers – 2 at the top and 2 at the
bottom.
Don’t fit the motor mounts to the arms just yet.
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Note the bottom plate has 4 counter sunk holes (for the stand off bolts) – there are access holes in
the top plate allowing you to access the bolts after the plates have been built/fitted.
Don’t fit the top plate assembly to the HexH2o/stand-offs just yet.
6. Fit the grommets, stand offs, breather tubes
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Carefully fit the 6 larger motor cable grommets into the pre-drilled holes in the top of the hull, then
fit the 2 remaining smaller grommets into the pre-cut breather tube holes.
Fit the provided breather tubes through the breather tube grommets (leave approximately 4?
sticking out). The tubes are fixed in plan on the inside of the HexH2o using two of the supplied
cable tie clips, and supplied cable ties as per the picture below.
Use some 5min epoxy to fix the cable tie clips to the inside of the HexH2o body.
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Next, fit the supplied top plate stand offs to the HexH2o, ensuring you fit the supplied 2mm
washers on either side of the HexH2o body: bolt – washer – HexH2o – washer – stand off
(don’t forget blue thread lock).
Finally fit your top plate assembly to the stand offs using the provided counter sunk stand off bolts
(don’t forget blue thread lock).
7. Fitting GPS Unit
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Next mount the base of GPS holder (the smaller half) to the top plate using some of the provided
3M tape or one of your Naza GPS stem 3M pads as pictured, (do not cover any top plate screws or
the stand off location holes). Ensure the opening for the GPS cable is pointing to the front of the
HexH2o.
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