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Assembly InstructIons

Vibe 500e Specifications

Overall Length ........................33.25 in (844.55mm)

Height ........................................11.75 in (298.45mm)

Main Rotor Diameter ...........37.75 in (958.85mm)

Tail Rotor Diameter ..........................7.3 in (185mm)

Main Gear Ratio ................................7.08:1 or 6.54:1

Tail Gear Ratio ........................................................ 4.5:1

Weight (without battery) ............... 3.9 lb (1800 g)

Control System ............................................120 CCPM

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Page 1: ...Overall Length 33 25 in 844 55mm Height 11 75 in 298 45mm Main Rotor Diameter 37 75 in 958 85mm Tail Rotor Diameter 7 3 in 185mm Main Gear Ratio 7 08 1 or 6 54 1 Tail Gear Ratio 4 5 1 Weight without...

Page 2: ...ching the Main Rotor Head 21 4 8 Attaching the Stabilizer Arm 21 4 9 Attaching the Paddle Decals 22 4 10 Attaching the Paddle 22 4 11 Installing Main Rotor Head Linkages 23 5 1 Assembling the Motor an...

Page 3: ...und up to dominate The design is all new and was conceived with one goal in mind being the smoothest most precise electric helicopter available Features like the belt driven tail aluminum head and tai...

Page 4: ...n threadlock Unlike conventional U S made threadlock JR red is the U S equivalent of blue JR green is the equivalent of U S red Great care has been taken in filling the bags with the correct quantity...

Page 5: ...mAh 2600mAh 6S Battery THP27006SP30 PAAPT39 30 Minute Z Poxy 3500G Gyro Servo JRPG3500G PAAPT02 Zap A Gap CA Rubbing Alcohol Nylon Wire Ties ASC7709 E flite 60 AMP PRO SB Brushless ESC EFLA1060 Double...

Page 6: ...Main Frame L Main Frame R Mini Servo 38 5mm Servo Adapters 4 Pcs Prepare 2 sets of the Guide Roller assembly Note the proper direction of the Guide Roller Install the servo adapter in the direction s...

Page 7: ...d 8 R e d 6 R e d 4 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 6 4 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 8 6 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 10 8 Pcs Guide Roller Assembly 2 Pcs SG Twist Support Upper 2 Pcs Absorber Post 2 Pcs Absorb...

Page 8: ...Temp 4 R e d 2 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 8 3 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 8 4 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 6 2 Pcs Frame Standoff Block Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 10 2 Pcs Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 8 2 Pc...

Page 9: ...elf Tapping Screw M2 6 10 6 Flat Head Screw M2 6 5 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 6 6 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 8 4 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 6 6 Pcs Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 10 4 Pcs Flat Head Screw M2 6 x 5...

Page 10: ...en the bolts left loose from Step 1 5 Note To easily pull the tail drive belt through the tail boom wrap a small piece of tape around the belt using great care to not pinch the belt at the bend and we...

Page 11: ...Pcs Tail Pitch Control Arm HG Tail PC Link Pin 2 Pcs Tail Pitch Control Lever E Retaining Ring M1 5 4 Pcs Tail Slide Ring Sleeve Socket Head Bolt M2 x 6 2 Pcs If the Tail Pulley has too much play to...

Page 12: ...ed 2 Degrease Red 2 Tail PC Slide Bolt 2 O Ring 3 8 7 6 1 9 90 1 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 6 2 Pcs O ring 3 8 x 7 6 x 1 9 90 Tail PC Slide Bolt 2 Pcs Tail Pitch Control Bearing Collar 2 Pcs Apply a thin...

Page 13: ...6 2 Red 2 O ring 3 5 x 5 5 x 1 2 Pcs Washer 3 x 4 5 x 04 2 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M3 x 10 2 Pcs Flat Head Screw M2 x 7 2 Pcs Nylon Lock Nut M2 6 2 Pcs Long Tail Rotor Blade 2 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6...

Page 14: ...n is set in a later step Note Insert the tail boom as far forward as it will go into the tail boom holders belt tension will be set later in the assembly Note Pay close attention to the direction of r...

Page 15: ...crew M2 6 x 8 4 Pcs Boom Support End 4 Pcs Carbon Tail Boom Support L275 2 Pcs Gyro Mount Note Prior to assembly lightly sand the ends of the carbon boom supports to ensure a good bond with the boom s...

Page 16: ...x 10 2 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 6 4 Pcs Cross Member 25mm Black Nylon Lock Nut M3 Flat Washer M3 4 Pcs Autorotation Sleeve T85 Main Drive Gear Autorotation Unit Top Bottom Note Do not fully tighten...

Page 17: ...Ensure the Tail Blades rotate in the proper direction prior to flight Note After the direction of the Tail Drive Belt has been confirmed set the belt tension The belt tension should be set by pulling...

Page 18: ...olt M2 x 15 120 Swashplate Assembly Washout Arm Collar 2 Pcs Washout Arm 2 Pcs Washout Base Swash Pin Joint Ball 9 Pcs Note Assemble 2 Washout Arm Assemblies Apply a light even coat of red threadlock...

Page 19: ...s Spindle Washer 2 Pcs Flat Washer M3 2 Pcs Parts Bags 1 50 2 70 For 3D performance install 70 O rings Note Assemble 2 Main Blade Holder sets Note Apply a small amount of Thrust Bearing Grease to the...

Page 20: ...cs Flange Inner Hole Flat Head Screw M2 x 8 4 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 14 2 Pcs Washer 2 6 x 4 5 x 0 5 2 Pcs Seesaw Arm Collar 2 Pcs Button Head Bolt M2 5 x 6 2 Pcs Seesaw Assembly 3D Seesaw Arm 2...

Page 21: ...er Arm A 2 Pcs This side to inside Socket Head Bolt M2 x 8 4 Pcs Stabilizer Arm B 2 Pcs Special Socket Head Bolt M3 x 18 Note Be certain that the washout pins engage in the slots in the Washout Base t...

Page 22: ...o inside This side to outside Paddle Stopper 2 Pcs Paddle 2 Pcs Paddle Decal 4 Pcs Install the paddles so they are even and parallel with each other and the flybar cage Note Ensure that A and B are eq...

Page 23: ...2 Pcs Flat Washer M3 2 Pcs Cut Universal Link 4 Pcs Universal Link 4 Pcs Parts Bags T12 Pinion T13 Pinion If a replacement Universal Link S is purchased for repair cut it by 3mm for this assembly Note...

Page 24: ...Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 10 12 Pcs Swash Servo L Flat Washer M2 6 12 Pcs Rudder Tail Servo Swash Servo F Flat Washer M2 6 4 Pcs Socket Head Bolt M2 6 x 10 4 Pcs Note Either Mini Servos such as the D...

Page 25: ...apping Screw M2 6 12 Flat Washer M2 6 12 2 2 4 Self Tapping Screw M2 6 10 Flat Washer M2 6 4 Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 10 4 Pcs Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 12 12 Pcs Swash Servo R Swash Servo L Swash Se...

Page 26: ...M2 6 12 Flat Washer M2 6 4 2 2 Nuts M2 4 Flat Head Screw M2 10 4 Flat Washer M2 6 4 Pcs Self Tapping Screw M2 6 x 12 4 Pcs Swash Servo R Servo Plate B 2 Pcs Joint Ball 4 Pcs Rudder Tail Servo Arm Pre...

Page 27: ...operate with the appropriate control stick 3 Reset the throttle stick to the center position making sure the throttle trim is still at low 4 Turn off the receiver switch first followed by the transmit...

Page 28: ...e left and right If an elevator pitch input is given all three servos work together to move the swashplate fore and aft For collective it s also the strength of three servos that will move the swashpl...

Page 29: ...ough the radio s CCPM program 2 ELEVATOR PITCH When an elevator input is given all three servos must move to tilt the swashplate fore and aft but their directions vary The servos move together in the...

Page 30: ...eron Elevator Collective will not move properly In the event that a control surface is working in the wrong direction the control function can only be reversed by changing the desired CCPM value for t...

Page 31: ...DX7 DX6i as well as older 10 series systems are equipped with 120 CCPM electronics for use with JR CCPM machines Radios you may be flying now like the X347 X388S XP783 and XP8103 have 120 CCPM capabi...

Page 32: ...r switch on to enter the system mode Next move the cursor to the MODEL SEL function Press the roll selector to enter the model select function Select the desired model number to be used then press the...

Page 33: ...o select the CCPM type 120 Move the roll selector to highlight LST and press the roll selector to exit the system mode D D R and EXPO Selection Turn the power switch on then press the ENT key to enter...

Page 34: ...he function Adjust the values as shown by moving the roll selector to highlight the desired channel while using the control stick to select up down or left right values to be adjusted Please note that...

Page 35: ...starting point for the G770 3D gyro Adjust the percentage as necessary when flying the heli Other gyros may require different settings consult your gyro manual for further information on setting the g...

Page 36: ...n Press the roll selector to enter the model select function Select the desired model number to be used then press the roll selector Next move the roll selector to highlight LST and press the roll sel...

Page 37: ...lect the desired CCPM type 120 Move the roll selector to highlight LST and press the roll selector to exit the system mode D D R and EXPO Selection Turn the power switch on then press the ENT key to e...

Page 38: ...er the function Adjust the values as shown by moving the roll selector to highlight the desired channel while using the control stick to select up down or left right values to be adjusted Please note...

Page 39: ...he heli Other gyros may require different settings consult your gyro manual for further information on setting the gain Press the LST key to return to the menu Note When using a 6 channel receiver it...

Page 40: ...will be necessary to select the desired model number to be used A Model Select Data Reset Press the Down and Select keys while turning the power switch on to enter the system mode Next move the curso...

Page 41: ...be used for the Gyro gain If using a 6 channel receiver use the Gear channel press the down and select keys together to exit the system menu D D R and EXPO Selection Turn the power switch on then pres...

Page 42: ...INCREASE key as needed to change from NORM to REV F Travel Adjustment Press the UP key to select the TRAVEL ADJUST function Set the Travel Adjust values as shown as initial settings while using the co...

Page 43: ...INCREASE key to activate the function Set the hold position in this function so that when the throttle hold switch is pulled the motor does not run with the throttle stick at idle and throttle trim s...

Page 44: ...prevent the motor from arming and running while setting up the servos and linkages Failure to do this can lead to the motor running possibly causing bodily injury and property damage Install the serv...

Page 45: ...Linkages Screw Rod M2 3 25 1 Screw Rod M2 3 40 1 1 Screw Rod M2 3 50 2 2 2 2 21mm JR PROPO C 32mm B 6 5mm A JR PROPO JR PROPO Universal Link 5 Pcs Universal Link S Screw Rod M2 3 x 25 Screw Rod M2 3 x...

Page 46: ...Control Rod 1 2 m m 1 2 m m JR PROPO 160mm Approx 190mm Approx Self Tapping Screw M2 8 2 Logo JR PROPO Logo JR PROPO Tail Control Rod L460 Self Tapping Screw M2 x 8 2 Pcs Tail Control Rod Guide B 2 P...

Page 47: ...47 6 1 Installing the Speed Controller 6 2 Installing the Receiver and Gyro 2 2 2 2...

Page 48: ...48 6 3 Fixing the Wiring 6 4 Installing the Battery 2 2 6S Li Po Battery Not Included...

Page 49: ...49 6 5 InstAllIng the body 2 2 Body Rubber Grommet 3 Pcs...

Page 50: ...ceiver differs between them 3 Servo Neutral Adjustment 1 Turn on the Radio and the receiver switch on the helicopter to confirm that all the servos function properly first disconnect the wiring to the...

Page 51: ...p of one blade so the center of gravity position of the two blades is within 5mm Note Screw in the Special Cap Bolts until they have fully engaged with the nylon area of the Nylon Lock Nuts and tighte...

Page 52: ...It is suggested that the swashplate first be checked from the rear of the model to ensure that it s level from left to right If the swashplate is not level as compared to the frame of the model adjus...

Page 53: ...ing the swashplate look for any tendency for the swashplate to roll to the left or right as it reaches the high pitch position Repeat this procedure several times to be sure that your observations are...

Page 54: ...own that the swashplate has tilted forward as the collective has been increased to full high pitch This would indicate that the front servo s maximum travel is less than that of the two left right ser...

Page 55: ...Reverse Switch servo direction The direction of the tail rotor servo movement is set in the Radio using the servo reversing function To check if the servo moves in the correct direction move the rudd...

Page 56: ...otal The maximum pitch range mentioned above must be established through the use of the pitch travel value in the CCPM function As mentioned previously do not try to establish the maximum pitch curve...

Page 57: ...when the rudder stick was moved to the right If the arm moves in the opposite direction reverse the gyro and re test Generally with the G770 3D Gyro the gyro reversing switch will be left set to NORM...

Page 58: ...that all bolts and screws have been completely tightened and secured with threadlock where indicated Verify that the gyro is operational and compensating in the correct direction Make sure that both...

Page 59: ...ne another can cause vibration instability and a loss of power due to additional drag On the initial flight it will be necessary to increase the blade speed to just before lift off rpm and view the ro...

Page 60: ...e the washout base using light oil every 10 15 flights to ensure smooth operation and reduce wear Inspect the washout base every 50 75 flights If excessive wear is noted replace as needed Tail Pitch S...

Page 61: ...Bearing 03 x 07 x 3 2 Pcs Seesaw Washout Arm 2 Pcs Washout PIn 2 Pcs Shield Bearing 03 x 06 x 2 5 4 Pcs Guide Roller 2 Pcs Shield Bearing 03 x 07 x 3 2 Pcs Main Rotor Head Guide Roller and Washout Ar...

Page 62: ...Control Lever Shield Bearing F03 x 06 x 2 5 2 Pcs Tail Slide Ring Shield Bearing 07 x 11 x 3 2 Pcs Shield Bearing 04 x 07 x 2 5 2 Pcs Tail Rotor Grip 2 Pcs Shield Bearing 03 x 06 x 2 5 2 Pcs Washer Sm...

Page 63: ...63 Record Information about your helicopter...

Page 64: ...81029 981049 981071 980001 980001 980041 980006 961268 970545 961265 970546 961274 961267 970184 970535 981049 970006 980197 980198 980194 970098 961271 980193 970548 961266 961272 970554 980039 98008...

Page 65: ...ng 70 4 5 2 10 4 2 6 970536 Paddle Stopper 2 Setscrew M3 4 970541 Bearing Collar VET 039 2 970545 Spindle Washer 2 970546 Grip Spacer 2 970548 Seesaw Center Collar 2 970554 Damper O ring 50 4 5 2 10 4...

Page 66: ...ng 961241 980089 980115 961381 960655 961235 970582 970580 961384 961383 980206 960658 960658 961380 970581 981026 961235 980115 970538 970555 980117 980014 981032 961239 970540 980014 980147 980026 9...

Page 67: ...oller Block 2 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 6 970539 Brace Mount 2 970540 Body Catch 23mm 1 970555 Body Catch Mount 1 970557 Absorber Post L16 2 Absorber Cap 970580 Body Catch 4mm 1 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 8 97...

Page 68: ...980044 970004 980037 980147 980027 980035 980032 970274 980035 Standard Servo Standard Servo MiniServo 980129 970250 980067 961242 970537 980010 961391 981074 961390 980129 980010 970251 961231 96138...

Page 69: ...llar 1 Setscrew M3 3 970251 Autorotation Collar 1 970274 Joint Ball F 10 Flat Head Screw M2 10 970537 Main Shaft Spacer 1 975059 Nylon Strap S 10 980004 Setscrew M4 4 10 980010 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 1...

Page 70: ...Diameter 7 3 in 185mm Main Gear Ratio 7 08 1 or 6 54 1 Tail Gear Ratio 4 5 1 Weight without battery 3 9 lb 1800 g Control System 120 CCPM Assembly Manual 983109 980024 960661 980188 980117 961244 960...

Page 71: ...Rubber 4 980009 Socket Head Bolt M2 6 12 10 980014 Socket Head Bolt M3 10 10 980024 Self Tapping Screw M2 8 10 980035 Flat Washer M2 6 10 980036 Flat Washer M3 10 980039 Nylon Lock Nut M3 10 980079 S...

Page 72: ...81059 980009 980129 980130 970272 980083 980117 961280 961285 980073 980073 961279 970549 961284 970551 961281 970530 980039 980195 961282 980037 970553 961283 961278 961277 961201 970552 980001 98000...

Page 73: ...Ball E 10 Flat Head Screw M2 8 970293 HG Tail PC Link Pin 2 970530 Tail PC Slide Bolt 2 970551 Tail Slide Ring Sleeve 1 970552 Tail Output Shaft 1 970553 Tail Pitch Control Bearing Collar 2 970549 Ro...

Page 74: ...ely and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly Do not fly near power lines Warranty Information Warranty Period Horizo...

Page 75: ...designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchan...

Page 76: ...14572 Printed 01 09 2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com...

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