JR Vibe Fifty, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...inches 1257mm Height 16 0 inches 406mm Main Rotor Diameter 52 8 inches 1341mm Tail Rotor Diameter 10 4 inches 264mm Gear Ratio 8 7 1 4 7 Weight 7 8 8 25 lb 3538 3742 g Engine 50 cu in 8 17cc Bearings...

Page 2: ...NSTALLATION 13 2 5 T ARM LEVER INSTALLATION 14 2 6 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 15 2 7 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 1 16 2 8 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 2 17 2 9 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 3 18 2 10 BODY...

Page 3: ...MENTS 44 JR X9303 2 4 AND XP9303 PROGRAMMING 45 48 JR 7202 AND SPEKTRUM DX7 PROGRAMMING 49 52 SPEKTRUM DX6i SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 53 55 6 1 SERVO INSTALLATION 1 56 6 2 SERVO INSTALLATION 2 57 6 3 SERVO...

Page 4: ...operation make your Vibe a joy to build and service Modular construction and careful engineering make the Vibe perfect for active 3D iers The engine drops out in a couple of minutes ditto for tank an...

Page 5: ...t of blue JR green is actually the equivalent of U S red Great care has been taken in lling the bags with the correct quantity of parts and hardware for each section However occasionally mistakes do h...

Page 6: ...ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 6...

Page 7: ...TIP Clean areas with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil residue before applying threadlock Be sure the bearing with the 6mm ID faces upward Install the bearing case as noted in the drawing 1 1 CLUTCH...

Page 8: ...ring F4x8x3mm 2pcs Complete Assembly Socket Head Bolt 2 3x15 mm Washer 3x4 5x0 4mm Special Button Head Bolt 3x27mm Assemble the T Arms as necessary for 120 or 140 CCPM depending on the type you will u...

Page 9: ...4 x d e R 4 x Tighten the bolts for the main drive gear and the tail drive gear Note the proper direction of Main Drive Gear and Tail Drive Gear Autorotation Spacer equally to prevent warping Importa...

Page 10: ...rame L Main Frame R Flat Washer 3mm 4pcs Governor Mount Use this for attaching an Optical Governor Sensor Optional governor magnets can be installed in the predrilled holes in the clutch bell Socket H...

Page 11: ...Don t tighten all bolts completely at this time Flat Washer 3mm 10pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x10mm 10pcs 2 2 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 2 11 Socket Head Bolt 3x10mm 10pcs Flat Washer 3mm 10pcs...

Page 12: ...Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 10pcs Cross Member 32mm 5pcs d e R 0 1 x 2 3 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 3 12 Cross Member 32mm 5pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 10pcs...

Page 13: ...NSTALLATION 13 Setscrew 4x4mm 4pcs Nylon Lock Nut 4mm 1pc 0 9 Secure so that the Setscrew 4x4mm engages in the D shape recess Make sure that the elevator control arm is installed so that it is 90 to t...

Page 14: ...20 CCPM Install the T Arms in the location as marked for 120 or 140 CCPM depending on the type you will use 2 5 T ARM LEVER INSTALLATION 14 Socket Head Bolt 3x28mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x35mm 2pcs Le...

Page 15: ...ber 32mm Tank Stay 2pcs Fuel Tank Holder 4pcs 2 x d e R d e R 4 x 2 6 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 15 Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 4pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x12mm 4pcs Fuel Tank Holder 4pcs Cross Member 32mm 1pc Nyl...

Page 16: ...lt 3x45mm I Beam Cross Member B Front Bed Frame 2pcs Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 2pcs 2 7 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 1 16 Socket Head Bolt 3x40mm 1pc Socket Head Bolt 3x45mm 1pc Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 2pcs Don t...

Page 17: ...t 3x10mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 4pcs Body Catch 37mm 2pcs Gyro Frame 2pcs Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 4pcs d e R 2 x 2 x d e R 2 x d e R 2 8 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 2 17 Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 6pcs S...

Page 18: ...3x6mm 6pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 6pcs Gyro Mount Gyro Frame Spacer 2pcs Radio Bed Mount 3pcs Front Radio Bed d e R 6 x d e R 6 x 2 9 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 3 18 Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 10pcs Fla...

Page 19: ...ch 21mm 2pcs Body Mount Plate 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 2pcs Nylon Lock Nut 2 6mm 4pcs 2 x d e R 2 10 BODY CATCH INSTALLATION 19 Socket Head Bolt 2 6x8mm 4pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm 2pcs Body Catch...

Page 20: ...Bolt 3x40mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x12mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x50mm 1pc Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 5pcs Cross Member 32mm 2pcs Flat Washer 3mm 6pcs Flat Washer 3mm 6pcs Don t tighten Bolts at this time Full...

Page 21: ...time Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 4pcs Flat Washer 3mm 12pcs Bottom Frame Plate Landing Skid Long 2pcs Landing Skid Cap 4pcs Setscrew 3x4mm 4pcs A C 4 x 2 12 LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION 21 Socket Head Bolt 3x8mm...

Page 22: ...AFT MAIN DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION 22 Setscrew 3x4mm 1pc Socket Head Bolt 2 6x8mm 1pc Special Socket Head Bolt 4x26mm 1pc Nylon Lock Nut 4mm 1pc Fastening the Main Rotor Shaft Collar push it down and pu...

Page 23: ...clutch fan assembly to check for trueness If any clutch runout is detected reposition the clutch at 90 degree intervals through the use of the four holes in the fan hub until optimum clutch trueness i...

Page 24: ...3 at this time To set the proper mesh insert one thickness of paper the same thickness as the pages of this manual between the pinion gear and main drive gear push the pinion bearing block until there...

Page 25: ...or shaft so the longer portion of the washout base faces downward toward the swashplate It is a good idea to size the ball links with the JR Ball Link Sizing tool prior to attachment 4 1 SWASHPLATE WA...

Page 26: ...1 5mm 2pcs Flat Head Screw 2x10mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x14mm 2pcs Washer 3x4 5x1mm 4pcs 2 x d e R 4 2 MIXING ARM INSTALLATION 26 Flat Head Screw 2x10mm 2pcs Washer 3x4 5x1mm 4pcs Socket Head Bolt 3...

Page 27: ...cket Head Bolt 4x35mm 2pcs d e R 2 x d e R Attention The main rotor head dampeners should be inspected after 30 to 50 ights and replaced as needed When replacing the dampeners it is also suggested tha...

Page 28: ...per 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 2x8mm 4pcs Flybar Arm A 2pcs Flybar Arm B 2pcs Seesaw Shaft 4 x d e R 2 x d e R 4 4 SEESAW SHAFT INSTALLATION 28 Socket Head Bolt 2x8mm 4pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x6mm 2pcs Seesa...

Page 29: ...any people over time replace these with standard bolts This increases the chances of failures in ight Be sure to engage the rotor head pins 2 into the washout base driver before securing the rotor hea...

Page 30: ...of the best links available It is important to note that very little force is needed on the ridges to resize the link Using pliers on any other part of the link can cause the links to break 4 6 CONTRO...

Page 31: ...o center as shown to prevent resonance vibration and fatigue 5 1 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 5 2 TAIL BOOM INSTALLATION 31 Setscrew 3x10mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 3x40mm 4pcs Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 4pcs Flat...

Page 32: ...late B Setscrew 3x3mm PolySlider 0 13mm 2pcs for gear mesh adjustment Button Head Bolt 3x8mm 2pcs 3 x d e R d e R d e R d e R 3 x d e R 5 3 TAIL GEAR CASE INSTALLATION 1 32 Setscrew 3x3mm 1pc PolySlid...

Page 33: ...2pcs d e R 2 x Position the vertical n so that it is perpendicular to the building surface parallel with the main rotor shaft and tighten the tail gear case clamp bolt from the previous step 5 4 TAIL...

Page 34: ...verse left hand thread Use caution when installing d e R 2 x 5 5 TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION 34 Button Head Bolt 3x8mm 2pcs Tail Pitch Slider Bolt 2pcs Tail Pitch Base Bearing Collar 2pcs CA...

Page 35: ...hub When attaching the tail rotor hub be certain that the setscrews 4x3mm engage into the holes at the end of the tail output shaft Check to make sure the tail blade holder bearings can rotate freely...

Page 36: ...Lock Nut 2mm 8pcs Nylon Lock Nut 3mm 2pcs Socket Head Bolt 2x10mm 8pcs Rotation direction Be sure to note the correct direction of the tail rotor blades during assembly 5 7 TAIL BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY...

Page 37: ...ontal n so that it is level to the building surface 90 degrees to the main rotor shaft and tighten the two Tail Support Clamp Bolts 5 8 TAIL BOOM BRACE ASSEMBLY 5 9 TAIL BOOM BRACE INSTALLATION 37 Soc...

Page 38: ...0 4mm Mounting Bracket Brass Spacer Socket Head Bolt 3x16mm Steel Joint Ball 2pcs Bell Crank d e R d e R 2 x 5 10 TAIL BELL CRANK INSTALLATION 38 Socket Head Bolt 2 6x6mm 2pcs Flat Head Screw 2x10mm 2...

Page 39: ...8mm 3pcs Universal Ball Link 2pcs Tail Control Rod Tail Rod Guide Collar B 3pcs 665 5mm approximate Tail Rod Guide 3pcs 5 11 TAIL CONTROL ROD ATTACHMENT 39 Self Tapping Screw 2x8mm 3pcs Tail Rod Colla...

Page 40: ...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 transmitter For proper operation it...

Page 41: ...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 swashplate up and down the main rotor s...

Page 42: ...heir directions vary The two front servos B and C move together in the same direction while the top servo A moves in the opposite direction For example when a down elevator forward cyclic command is g...

Page 43: ...tion can only be reversed by changing the desired CCPM value for that function from a to a value or vice versa Example If when you increase the collective pitch the pitch of the main blades actually d...

Page 44: ...20 and or 140 CCPM electronics for use with JR CCPM machines Radios you may be ying now like the X347 X388S XP783 and XP8103 have 120 CCPM capability built in but require activation by the Horizon Ser...

Page 45: ...ctor 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 selector Move the roll s...

Page 46: ...function Set the Dual Rate and Expo values as desired below are suggested settings Press the LST key to return to the menu D Servo Reversing Move the roll selector and highlight REV SW on the screen...

Page 47: ...o highlight the SWASH MIX function then press the roll selector to enter the function Set the value of the aileron elevator and pitch functions from the factory default setting using the and keys Pres...

Page 48: ...your gyro manual for further information on setting the gain Press the LST key to return to the menu I Mix to Throttle Move the roll selector to highlight the MIX THRO function then press the roll sel...

Page 49: ...o 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 cursor to the MODEL SEL function with the UP key Select the...

Page 50: ...nction select GYRO under gear and select INH under AUX 2 Press the down and select keys together to exit the system menu D D R and EXPO Selection Turn the power switch on then press the DOWN and SELEC...

Page 51: ...Set the Travel Adjust values as shown as initial settings while using the control stick to select up down or left right values to be adjusted Please note that the required travel values will vary base...

Page 52: ...is pulled the throttle servo does not move with the throttle stick at idle and throttle trim set at the idle position I Gyro Sensitivity Selection Press the UP key to select the GYRO SENS function Se...

Page 53: ...e used then press the roll selector Move the roll selector to highlight SET UP LIST and press the roll selector Then move the roll selector to highlight COPY RESET then press the roll selector Move th...

Page 54: ...e function D D R and EXPO Selection Move the roll selector to highlight the D R EXPO function and then press the roll selector to enter the function Set the Dual Rate and Expo values as desired below...

Page 55: ...erent settings consult your gyro manual for further information on setting the gain Move the roll selector to highlight LIST and press the roll selector to exit the function G CCPM Settings Move the...

Page 56: ...ew 2 6x12mm 4pcs 6 1 SERVO INSTALLATION 1 56 Self Tapping Screw 2 6x12mm 12pcs Flat Washer 2 6mm 12pcs Type B Servo Mounting Plate 6pcs We recommend the same model be used for all Swashplate servos Be...

Page 57: ...Ch6 Flat Washer 2 6mm 8pcs Self Tapping Screw 2 6x12mm 8pcs Screw Supplied with Switch Switch Dampener 2pcs Switch Harness 6 2 SERVO INSTALLATION 2 57 Self Tapping Screw 2 6x12mm 8pcs Flat Washer 2 6m...

Page 58: ...oint Ball 6pcs Flat Head Screw 2x8mm 6pcs Hex Nut 2mm 6pcs 2pcs 27mm d e R 6 x 6 3 SERVO HORN INSTALLATION 58 Flat Head Screw 2x8mm 6pcs Steel Joint Ball 6pcs Hex Nut 2mm 6pcs 1pc JR Large HD Servo Ho...

Page 59: ...E Threaded Rod 2 3x45mm 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x25mm 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x80mm 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x60mm 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x75mm 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x75mm 2pcs Universal Ball Link 12pcs 2pcs 2pcs...

Page 60: ...120 CCPM A 140 CCPM B 120 CCPM C 140 CCPM D E 6 5 CCPM CONTROL ROD ATTACHMENT 60...

Page 61: ...tment it may be helpful to view the swashplate from the left and right side view of the model to determine which side is high or low Once this left to right adjustment is completed it will now be nece...

Page 62: ...TROL THROTTLE LINKAGE ATTACHMENT 62 Flat Head Screw 2x10mm 1pc Steel Joint Ball 2pcs Hex Nut 2mm 2pcs Super Horn 2x10mm Remove shaded area Universal Ball Link 2pcs Threaded Rod 2 3x65mm 47mm approxima...

Page 63: ...ape orVelcro VelcroStrap 2pcs helicopter etc Also make sure that the front radio bed is free from oil and debris Clean with rubbing alcohol if necessary to insure proper adhesion Double sided servo ta...

Page 64: ...uired is generally very small if any These variations in travel can be corrected by altering the travel value of each servo slightly through the travel adjustment function To check the pitch to ailero...

Page 65: ...found proceed to the next step In our example we have shown that the swashplate has tilted backward as the collective has been increased to full high pitch This would indicate that the top servo s max...

Page 66: ...al 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 va...

Page 67: ...the body of the helicopter counterclockwise The servo arm should move in the same direction as when the rudder stick was moved to the right If the arm moves in the opposite direction reverse the gyro...

Page 68: ...f dish soap and water to allow Refer to the page 70 for decal placement repositioning of the decals 7 1 BODY MUFFLER ATTACHMENT 68 Socket Head Bolt 3x12mm 2pcs Flat Washer 3mm 2pcs Rubber Grommets 4pc...

Page 69: ...e correct direction Blade tracking is an adjustment to the main rotor blade pitch that must be accomplished during the initial test flights Although the blade pitch angle in each blade may appear equa...

Page 70: ...the main rotor blades A Use two different blade tracking tape colors e g black and red at the tip of each main rotor blade Caution Be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter 15 to 20 feet...

Page 71: ...to help reduce wear Washout Base Lubricate 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 wea...

Page 72: ...980031 980037 970104 980027 980035 140CCPM 970004 980047 980046 980121 980055 120CCPM 970004 980045 980047 980105 980055 996136 970166 970004 980054 996135 960072 980015 980036 961259 970025 Assembly...

Page 73: ...x70mm 2 980105 CONTROL ROD 2 3X80mm 2 980045 CONTROL ROD 2 3x45mm 2 980121 CONTROL ROD 2 3x25mm 2 980046 CONTROL ROD 2 3x60mm 2 970004 UNIVERSAL BALL LINK ALL 10 996211 LINKAGE SET 120CCPM 1 996210 LI...

Page 74: ...2 996139 996143 981070 996146 970002 981032 980059 980102 980071 980012 980107 980012 981021 980127 980036 980036 980039 980164 980164 980032 996141 970120 996093 996147 980055 980052 970095 970004 97...

Page 75: ...BEARING SEALED 8x14x4mm 2 996144 GRIP SPACER 2 996093 SPINDLE SHIM WASHERS 4 970518 DAMPER O RING 7 5x14 5x3 5mm 4 996139 BLADE SPINDLE SHAFT 1 980102 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 4x10mm 10 980071 PLATE WASHERS 4...

Page 76: ...1075 996157 970466 981032 980006 980004 980067 961165 996155 996148 996149 996150 996151 996152 996153 981031 970010 981015 970002 970119 980059 970082 970184 970184 980067 970078 970002 980032 REPLAC...

Page 77: ...ALL 1 970184 BALL ARM 9mm 1 996151 120 140 ALUMINUM SWASH PLATE 1 980032 FLAT HEAD SCREWS 2x10mm 10 970002 JOINT BALLS 2x10mm SCREWS 10 970078 CONTROL BALL SPACER 2 75mm 2 980067 SETSCREWS 3x3mm 10 97...

Page 78: ...0020 970039 960818 980004 970001 980031 961182 996164 996165 961181 970209 980164 980187 981036 970082 980039 980004 970004 120 CCPM 996162 996163 980079 981032 980031 970001 980039 960265 996159 9801...

Page 79: ...3x28mm 10 970039 PITCH LEVER SPACER 1 980004 SETSCREWS 4x4mm 10 960818 SWASHPLATE CONTROL LEVER B 1 970002 JOINT BALLS 2x10mm SCREWS 10 970082 WASHER 3x4 5x 4 mm 10 980117 SOCKET HEAD BOLTS 2 6x6mm 10...

Page 80: ...3 980015 970034 970287 961187 960732 996169 996167 996166 996170 996168 996171 996172 980014 980013 980013 80014 980115 980129 980013 980039 980065 980013 980022 980191 980014 980013 980014 980013 980...

Page 81: ...KET HEAD BOLTS 2 6x8mm 10 980129 NYLONLOCKNUTS 2 6mm 10 960732 CROSS MEMBER B 1 980022 SOCKET HEAD BOLTS 3x40mm 10 980191 SOCKET HEAD BOLTS 3x45mm 10 996168 BODY CATCH 37mm 2 996172 FRONT BED MOUNT 3...

Page 82: ...960721 960011 970300 960722 970277 970503 996176 980022 980039 980013 980036 980036 980016 980012 980030 980037 970001 980031 996177 996178 980147 980024 980147 REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTING 82 980036...

Page 83: ...SEMBLY 1 970300 UPPER COLLET 1 960011 COOLING FAN BLADES 1 980030 BUTTON HEAD BOLTS 3x5mm 10 970277 TAPER COLLET LOWER 1 970503 THRUST WASHER L 2 980037 HEX NUTS 2mm 10 980039 NYLON LOCK NUTS 3mm 10 9...

Page 84: ...7 996181 996182 961088 980013 980036 980004 981025 981005 980013 996175 980014 970474 961090 961074 961091 961113 961112 970513 996180 996179 980012 980065 980001 980115 980181 980164 Replacement Part...

Page 85: ...ON GEAR 1 996182 CLUTCH BELL ASSY w LINING 1 961088 START SHAFT 1 996179 MAIN SHAFT 1 996180 MAIN SHAFT COLLAR 1 980115 SOCKET HEAD BOLTS 2 6x8mm 10 980001 SETSCREWS 3x4mm 10 970474 AUTOROTATION SPACE...

Page 86: ...996183 996187 996189 981068 996190 996188 996184 981019 996185 980014 980036 980022 980190 980039 981019 980036 980014 980078 980078 970311 Replacement Parts Listing 86...

Page 87: ...LEY SPRING PIN 5 996188 BEVEL GEAR T20 JOINT 1 996190 BEARING COLLAR 18x16 5x7mm 1 981068 BEARING SEALED 12x18x4mm SEALED 4x10x4mm 1 996189 TAIL PINION UNIT BEARING CASE B 1 996187 BEVEL GEAR T20 JOIN...

Page 88: ...0017 980036 980017 980122 980015 980036 980039 980019 980039 980036 980039 996005 980036 980001 970023 961066 960339 996192 983051 960293 970004 980024 996193 960044 980009 REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTING 8...

Page 89: ...NTROL ROD L685 1 980039 NYLON LOCK NUTS 3mm 10 996005 LANDING STRUT MOUNT 4 980036 PLATE WASHERS 3mm 10 980015 SOCKET HEAD BOLTS 3x12mm 10 980122 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 3x50mm 10 996191 BOTTOM FRAME PLATE 1...

Page 90: ...1068 996188 996201 996202 996206 980119 980073 980091 980091 980012 980036 996200 980073 980078 981028 981069 980014 980091 980067 996212 980051 996198 996195 996197 996205 981028 981069 996203 980051...

Page 91: ...OCKET HEAD BOLT 3x10mm 10 980073 SOCKET HEAD BOLT 2x6mm 10 996206 TAIL PITCH BASE 1 980119 BUTTON HEAD BOLT 3x8mm 10 981069 BEARING SEALED F05x10x4mm 2 996212 TAIL OUTPUT SHAFT STOPPER 1 980067 SETSCR...

Page 92: ...9 970065 981034 970054 981018 980036 980039 980170 961260 961261 980119 980119 970529 981038 970530 970001 980031 981065 980128 980039 980131 970002 980032 970163 996208 961198 980061 980036 980039 98...

Page 93: ...2 TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER SET 1 980119 BUTTON HEAD BOLTS 3x8mm 10 981038 BEARING FLANGED 4x7x2 5mm 2 970529 TAIL PC BEARING COLLAR 2 980031 FLAT HEAD SCREWS 2x8mm 10 970001 JOINT BALLS 2x8mm SCREWS 1...

Page 94: ...imits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CO...

Page 95: ...ayment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of l...

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