Wing Wing Z84 (Pixracer)

The Wing Wing Z-84 is a flying wing frame. It is small, rugged and just large enough to host a Pixracer.

Key information:

  • Frame: Wing Wing Z-84

  • Flight controller: Pixracer

Wing Wing Z-84 build

Parts List

Z-84 Plug n' Fly (PNF/PNP) or Kit

One of these:

:::tip PNF (or "PNP") versions include motor, propeller and electronic speed controller. The "kit" version does not include these components, which must be purchased separately. :::

Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)

One of these (any small (>=12A) ESC will do):

Autopilot and Essential Components

Wiring

Wire the servos and motors as shown. Use the MAIN outputs (not the ones labeled with AUX). The motor controller needs to have an in-built BEC, as the autopilot is not powering the servo rail.

Port
Connection

RC IN

PPM or S.BUS / S.BUS2 input

MAIN 1

Left Aileron

MAIN 2

Right Aileron

MAIN 3

Empty

MAIN 4

Motor 1

Build Log

The images below give a rough idea about the assembly process, which is simple and can be done with a hot glue gun.

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PX4 Configuration

Airframe Configuration

Select Flying Wing > Generic Flying Wing in the QGroundControl Airframe Configuration:

QGC - select firmware for West Wing

Actuator Mapping

Set up the Actuator Configuration to match the wiring for the ailerons and throttle as indicated above.

QGC - set the actuators

Other Configuration

Perform all the the other Basic Configuration, including Autotuning.

Advanced tuning is optional - see Fixed Wing Vehicle Configuration.

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