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Welcome to the installation site

On this page, we will share with you how to install the Maki Kayak Kit Set on Maki Kayak. To make it easier, the kit set being used on this tutorial page will be using our controller and battery.

Tools you may need:

- Screw drivers

Order Maki Kayak Kit Set

Install the fin onto the support board

Position the kayak

Lift the stern of the kayak off the floor with a stand. Make sure the kayak is stable and safe to be worked on.

Install the support board

Two boards are included in the package. Board 1 is located closer to the bow while board 2 is located closer to the stern. Make sure the side with Velcro is facing downward. Arrows should point to the bow.

Install the fins

Fins are to be installed on Board 2. Holes have already been drilled for you. Line them up with the bolts and install.

Install the linear actuator

The rod end of the actuator should be positioned on top of the fin and the end of the bracket should be on the Board 2.

Install the motors onto the fins

Fins should be preinstalled with motors. For those cases in which it is not, attach the mounting so the motor is parallel to the fin like the photo below.

Tidy the cable

Cables of motors and actuators should hang freely.

Secure the battery & Control Box onto the kayak

Locate the battery

Install the battery under the cover at the stern with the connections facing the bow.
If you want to minimize movement of the battery, tie it down with bungy or rope.

Install the control box

Install the control box on to Board 2 as with the connections facing the stern.

Install the antennas

Attach the antennas to the control box.

Connect the cables

Connect the motors cables

Connect the waterproof connectors to the control box accordingly, making sure the port side matches the port side and the starboard side matches the starboard side. Motor cable connectors should have five holes.

Connect the Linear Actuator cables

Connect the waterproof connectors to the control box accordingly, make sure the port side matches the port side and the starboard side matches the starboard side. Motors cable connectors should have two holes.

Connect the Battery cables

Connect the battery and the control box.

Land Testing & Water Testing

Turn on the battery

Press the On/Off button

Turn on the remote

On the remote, press the on/off button once. Press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds when you can see the lights. For more information, consult the user manual.

Open the app and test

Maki is currently using Qgroundcontrol as the ground station. Visit their website to learn more about it or watch our tutorial videos to get started. Maki is developing an easier-to-use app with your help.

Manual mode testing

Once you change the mode to manual, you should be able to control the kayak with the joystick on the MK15 controller.

Enjoy and Share your Maki time with us

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Welcome to the installation site

Install the fin onto the support board

Position the kayak

Install the support board

Install the fins

Install the linear actuator

Install the motors onto the fins

Install the motors onto the fins

Tidy the cable

Secure the battery & Control Box onto the kayak

Locate the battery

Install the control box

Install the antennas

Connect the cables

Connect the motors cables

Connect the Linear Actuator cables

Connect the Battery cables

Land Testing & Water Testing

Turn on the battery

Turn on the remote

Open the app and test

Manual mode testing

Enjoy and Share your Maki time with us