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Micro Star 1000

 

 

Before you attempt to fly the model we recommend that you study the subject of heli-

copters in depth, so that you have a basic understanding of how the machines work. 

Read everything you can on the theory of rotary-wing aircraft, and spend as much 

time as possible watching other model helicopter pilots flying. Talk to chopper pilots, 

ask their advice, and enrol at a specialist model flying school if you need to. Many 

model shops will also be prepared to help you. 

 

Please be sure to read right through these instructions before you start work on the 

model. It is important that you clearly understand each individual stage of assembly 

and the correct sequence of events before you begin building. 

 

Don’t make modifications to the model’s construction by using parts other than those 

specifically recommended, unless you are certain of the quality and suitability of these 

alternative parts for the task. 

 

We have made every effort to point out the dangers inherent in operating this model 

helicopter. Since neither we, the manufacturer, nor the model shop that sold you the 

kit have any means of ensuring that you build and operate your model correctly and 

competently, we are obliged to disclaim any liability in connection with it. 

 

Liability exclusion / Compensation 

As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to influence the way you build 

and set up the model, nor how you install, operate and maintain the radio control system 

components. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs 

which  are  incurred  due  to  the  incompetent  or  incorrect  use  and  operation  of  our  prod-

ucts, or which are connected with such operation in any way. 

Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company 

to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice 

value  of  that  quantity  of  GRAUPNER  products  which  was  immediately  and  directly  in-

volved in the event in which the damage occurred. This does not apply if GRAUPNER is 

deemed  to  be  subject  to  unlimited  liability  according  to  binding  legal  regulation  on  ac-

count of deliberate or gross negligence. 

Summary of Contents for Micro Star 1000

Page 1: ...this kit can be assembled to produce a working helicopter but the model is by no means a harmless plaything If assembled incorrectly or handled incompetently or carelessly it can cause serious injury...

Page 2: ...ows that a duration of around eleven minutes is possible under normal conditions if the recommended LiPo battery is used The control functions roll pitch elevator and collective pitch are mixed electr...

Page 3: ...d maintain the model regularly It is standard practice with full size aircraft to give the machine a thorough pre flight check before every flight and this is equally important with your model helicop...

Page 4: ...nt in operating this model helicopter Since neither we the manufacturer nor the model shop that sold you the kit have any means of ensuring that you build and operate your model correctly and competen...

Page 5: ...s refer to the operating instructions supplied with your charger discharger The intended purpose of the white multi pin plug cell count 1 terminal attached to each LiPo pack is for connecting the batt...

Page 6: ...terminals Please note that the battery terminals are not as robust as those of other battery types This applies in particular to the aluminium tags which can easily break off Never solder directly to...

Page 7: ...ort in producing these instructions with the aim of ensuring that your model helicopter will fly reliably and safely Please take the trouble to follow the instruc tions step by step exactly as describ...

Page 8: ...iPo 3 3200 25 C Set contents Bag A Main rotor head collective pitch compensator swash plate main rotor shaft screw set Bag B unmarked chassis side frames carbon stabiliser pan els and carbon speed con...

Page 9: ...o 2 5 x 8 mm self tapping screws then position the flybar so that the two machined flats coincide with the threaded holes in the annular clamps of the control bridge tighten the two M3 x 4 grubscrews...

Page 10: ...l with each other and with the control bridge as shown in the drawing right hand main rotor rotation i e clockwise then tighten the two M3 x 3 grubscrews to prevent the paddles rotating on the flybar...

Page 11: ...low are supplied in pre assembled form the exploded drawings are only required for repair and maintenance purposes Fig 6 Collective pitch compensator Fig 7 Swashplate Fig 8 Swashplate rotor head pushr...

Page 12: ...s supplied in bag C Please ensure that the main rotor shaft is fitted the right way round the end with one transverse hole is the top end that with two transverse holes the bottom end Check also that...

Page 13: ...e note that the bearings in the upper bearing bracket face up and those in the lower bearing bracket face down One of the bearing brackets features a through hole on one side for the threaded rod this...

Page 14: ...ls and ballraces al ready fitted and not separately as shown in the drawing Fig 13 Installing the bellcranks Fig 14 shows the method of mounting the tail rotor gearbox on the tail boom and fitting the...

Page 15: ...Push the cross pin through the hole in the main rotor shaft provided that the hole is still accessible above the belt pulley then press the shaft into the belt pulley to the point where the cross pin...

Page 16: ...ly in this position The blade holder linkage point is at the leading edge of each rotor blade bear this in mind when assembling the blades and the control bridge Fig 16 Assembling the tail rotor head...

Page 17: ...ngth The lever length of the servo output arms must also be 12 mm so that the hole spacing is exactly the same as that of the bellcranks Figs 17 18 Installing the swashplate servos The stated pushrod...

Page 18: ...or mounting the motor designed to enable the builder to set the requisite very slight meshing clearance between the motor pinion and the main gear Fix the pinion on the motor shaft with its top edge f...

Page 19: ...er to retain the tail boom braces Fig 21 Installing the stabiliser panels You will find the tail rotor pushrod in bag G Slip the pushrod through the pushrod guide on the horizontal stabiliser clamp as...

Page 20: ...lamp as shown in Fig 23 At the front the braces are secured with M3 x 15 screws these are first fitted through the hole in the brace then through the plastic spacer sleeve and the chassis tighten the...

Page 21: ...on the lower platform in the chassis The swashplate linkage takes the form of a symmetrical three point arrangement with two roll collective pitch servos at the sides and one pitch axis collective pi...

Page 22: ...stick which is generally fitted with a ratchet for this purpose This collective pitch control system collective rotor blade pitch control should now be adjusted in such a way that the main rotor blad...

Page 23: ...ings but the optimum values may well vary slightly according to your particular model and the rotor blades you are using Minimum Hover Maximum Hovering and practice 3 0 3 5 7 10 Aerobatics 10 7 0 7 10...

Page 24: ...s The collective pitch servo should produce a range of blade pitch angles covering 10 to 10 with symmetrical travels you may find it necessary to remove the servo output arm move it round by one splin...

Page 25: ...y the manual again and ensure that all the stages of assembly have been completed correctly Check that all the screws in the ball links and brackets are tightened fully after you have ad justed gear m...

Page 26: ...ays replace them with new ones 6 General safety measures Take out adequate third party insurance cover Wherever possible join the local model flying club At the flying site Never fly your model above...

Page 27: ...n lift a greater weight but its positional stability is reduced with the result that it tends to drift off in an unpredictable direction Climb Any excess power above that required for hovering can be...

Page 28: ...gh speed as the machine descends The rotational energy stored in the rotor by this means can be converted into upthrust if the pilot applies positive collective pitch when the helicopter is close to t...

Page 29: ...Order No 4487 GRAUPNER GmbH Co KG D 73230 KIRCHHEIM TECK GERMANY Modifications errors and printing errors reserved ID 61792 06 10 Micro Star 1000 Replacement parts summary Date of issue 4 2010...

Page 30: ...Micro Star 1000 2 Replacement parts...

Page 31: ...blades 2 08 Mixer lever 2 09 Flanged radial bearing 6 3 x 2 5 5 3 x 2 5 2 2 10 Double ball link set 1 11 Rocker 1 12 Flanged radial bearing 6 3 x 2 5 6 2 x 2 5 2 2 13 Control bridge 1 14 Flybar 1 15...

Page 32: ...Micro Star 1000 4...

Page 33: ...1 31 Cabin support pillar 1 set 32 Swashplate bellcrank R H L H 1 set 33 Rear swashplate bellcrank 1 set 34 Radial bearing 7 3 x 3 6 35 Battery support 1 36 Swashplate guide 2 37 Toothed belt guide p...

Page 34: ...Micro Star 1000 6...

Page 35: ...3 Tail rotor bellcrank 1 54 Radial bearing 6 2 x 2 5 2 55 Control bridge 1 56 Radial bearing 10 6 x 3 2 57 Tail rotor hub 1 58 Tail rotor blade holder 2 59 Thrust bearing tail rotor 9 4 x 4 2 60 Tail...

Page 36: ...eable batteries In Germany the Battery Regulation places a legal requirement on all consumers to return all used and exhausted dry and rechargeable batteries It is prohibited to discard these items th...

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