The Ultimate 3D Electric Helicopter SPECIFICATIONS Main rotor diameter 720mm Tail rotor diameter..135mm Length..630mm Weight (without receiver & battery)....500g (17.5oz) CONTENTS 1...Assembled helicopter 1 pair..balanced carbon fibre main rotor blades 1..Twister HL400 tail lock gyro - installed 4..EnErg S7.5 servos - installed 1...Cyclone 440 Turbo brushless motor - installed 1 Brushless speed controller - installed 1..Twister 11.1V lithium polymer battery pack 1 Twister lithium polymer 12V DC/DC charger 1.Twister 240V mains power supply 1.Foam blade retainer 1.Twister 3D Storm instruction manual REQUIRED Transmitter with CCPM mixing functions 6 channel receiver Tools..Cross head screwdrivers, Allen keys & pitch gauge FEATURES Factory assembled CCPM 120 deg flight control system for slop free control Carbon fibre main rotor blades for precise flight Ultimate 3D flight performance without the need for upgrades High performance Cyclone 440 Turbo brushless motor Fibre glass horizontal & vertical coloured fins High quality ball bearings High performance, low current draw belt drive tail system Carbon fibre tail pitch control pushrod Autorotation fitted Thrust & ball raced main blade grips Ball raced tail pitch slider Twin ball raced tail pitch bell crank Twin boom support kit fitted. The Twister 3D Storm has been developed for the Ultimate in 3D flight performance without losing any of the precise hovering ability needed in today s R/C helicopter market! IMPORTANT! Radio controlled model! NOT A TOY! This high performance model must be assembled and operated according to the instructions. May cause serious injury to persons or property if not used responsibly. Unsuitable for children under 14 years.
INDEX Introduction.. Assembly.. 1. Unpack you Twister 3D storm 2. Aligning the tail boom & fin.. 3. Tighten tail blades. 4. Attach undercarriage 5. Attach main rotor blades.. 6. Receiver installation.. 7. ESC installation. Radio Setup.. 8. Recommended pitch settings.. 9. Pushrod lengths. Linkage, nut & bolt checks. Battery charging.. 10. Connecting the charger. 11. Connecting battery to charger.. Final flight preparation 12. Installing the battery.. Spare parts & option parts. Twister 3D Storm exploded view.. Radio setup for Hitec Optic Sport. Radio setup for Futaba 9CAP Radio setup for Spektrum DX7/JR 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 12 13 14 15! Vital Safety Information If you have no experience flying R/C helicopters, it is highly recommended that you seek advice from your supplier and/or an experienced R/C helicopter pilot. Read all instructions carefully prior to assembling and before flying the helicopter. Seek advice should any information be unclear. You assume all risk and responsibility when using this model. Keep well clear of rotating blades to avoid serious injury. Never wear loose clothing when operating model helicopters Always wear protective eyewear when operating model helicopters. Only fly in areas where it is safe to do so and in areas where the flying of R/C models is permitted. Do not fly near people, animals, buildings or any obstacles. Do not fly your model at head height. Do not fly your model within 5 metres of yourself or any person. Do not exceed 2000RPM main rotor head speed. CRASHES & SPARE PARTS The Twister 3D Storm has been designed to be strong and easy to repair, however, should the helicopter crash, there is a chance that parts will be damaged. In the event of a crash, it is important that the helicopter be thoroughly checked before undertaking further flights to ensure that no danger could be posed to yourself, bystanders or property. If the structural integrity of any part is in doubt, the part should be replaced. Crash damage is NOT covered by warranty Using the exploded view at the rear of this manual, along with the listed part numbers, and contact your hobby supplier for the required parts. GUARANTEE/WARRANTY J.Perkins Distribution Ltd and Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. Guarantee this product to be free from manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year from the time of purchase. This does not affect your statuary rights. This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modification or for damage or consequential damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual. Operation of this model is carried out entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of instructions and material included with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J.Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd not it s distributors will be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this model or for any loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the associated instructions or materials included with this product. We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notification. 2007 J.Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au All rights reserved. E&OE
INTRODUCTION About the Twister 3D Storm The Twister 3D Storm is designed to fly aerobatic and 3D manoeuvres using the latest generation brushless motors and lithium polymer battery packs and without the need for upgrades. The Twister 3D Storm s state of the art 120 degree CCPM control system ensures slop free control. This control system combined with carbon fibre main rotor blades, gives the Twister 3D Storm its precise flight characteristics. The high performance yet efficient Cyclone 440 Turbo brushless motor, powers the Twister 3D Storm through aerobatics with ease. The use of high quality ball races throughout the helicopter and the belt driven tail drive system, not only ensures smooth operation, but by reducing friction, flight times increase as a result of the lower current draw. Factory Assembled The Twister 3D Storm comes assembled with four EnErg S7.5 servos installed and pushrods connected. Also factory installed is the Cyclone 440 Turbo brushless motor and a Twister HL400 tail lock gyro. New to R/C Helicopter Flying? The Twister 3D Storm is for accomplished R/C helicopter pilots. If you are new to R/C helicopter flying, we would recommend starting with one of the easier to fly members of the Twister family of helicopters before progressing to the Twister 3D Storm. Safety Radio Control Models are not toys and serious injury to persons or damage to property can result if not used in a responsible manner. In flight the main rotor blades can approach 2000rpm, therefore never fly closer than 5 metres and never fly your model at head height. In the UK, please observe the principles of safety as outlined by the governing body for model flying, the British Model Flying Association (BMFA). www.bmfa.org In Australia, please observe the guidelines for the safe operation of radio control models as outlined by the Model Aircraft Association of Australia (MAAA). www.maaa.asn.au Spare Parts Spare parts are readily available through you local hobby retailer. Use the exploded diagram and parts list in this manual to assist you in ordering the correct parts. Additional Equipment Required To ready your Twister 3D Storm for flight you will require a 6 channel radio control transmitter with CCPM mixing functions along with a 6 channel receiver. Various tools such as cross head screwdrivers and Allen keys will also be required for different stages of the final assembly.
ASSEMBLY 1. UNPACK YOUR TWISTER 3D STORM Carefully remove the model and other items from the packaging. Inspect the model to check that nothing is damaged and that all components have been included. Secure the tail boom by tightening the four retaining screws on the main frame. See below: 2. ALIGNING THE TAIL BOOM & FIN Check that the tail gearbox is perpendicular to the main rotor shaft. See below: Rotate the horizontal fin into position making sure that it is perpendicular to the main rotor shaft. See below: Check the tension of the tail drive belt. Push on the drive belt with the tip of a small screwdriver. You should be able to push the belt inwards by approximately 2 to 3mm. See below: Tighten the retaining screws on the horizontal fin to secure in place. See below:
3. TIGHTEN TAIL BLADES Tighten the tail rotor blades so they do not fall under their own weight. See below: RADIO INSTALLATION Much of the hard work has already been carried out with the servos, pushrods and gyro being installed at the factory. 6. RECEIVER INSTALLATION The receiver is installed in the cavity between the main side frames underneath the main drive gears. Secure with the supplied double sided tape. See below: 4. ATTACH UNDERCARRIAGE Using the supplied screws, attach the undercarriage and tail boom support as shown. Refer to your radio manufacturers instruction manual for the CCPM channel assignments or servo connection list. As a further aid, a setup guide for some of the more popular radios, is included at the back of this manual. Note that this is a guide only and all functions still need to be checked for correct operation. 5. ATTACH MAIN ROTOR BLADES Fit the main rotor blades using the 3mm bolts and nuts packaged with the blades. Tighten the bolts so that the blades can be moved by hand, but not move under their own weight. Fit the antenna tube into the holders moulded into the undercarriage. Feed the antenna wire through the antenna tube. To keep the antenna clear of all moving parts, run the antenna wire around the vertical fin and back to the landing gear as shown.
7. ESC INSTALLATION Mount the ESC (electronic speed controller) to the helicopter side frame with double sided tape. Connect the speed controller outputs to the corresponding coloured cables on the motor. See below: RADIO SETUP 9. REC D PITCH SETTINGS The recommended pitch setting for the Twister 3D Storm are as follows: STICK POS. LOW MID HIGH NORM -3 Deg 7 Deg 11 Deg 3D -10 Deg 0 Deg 10 Deg 10. PUSHROD LENGTHS The factory pushrod lengths are as follows: ESC Specs: Soft Start type 11.1V with BEC 9V BEC Cut-Off R/H SWASH PUSHROD = 40.5mm FRONT SWASH P/ROD = 43.5mm L/H SWASH PUSHROD = 50mm FRONT PULL/PULL = 63mm UPPER MIXING ARMS = 56mm WASHOUT LINKS = 27.5mm GYRO 8. CONNECTING THE GYRO The HL400 gyro comes factory installed and just requires connecting to the correct sockets in the receiver. Connect the plug with the black, red and orange wire to the Rudder or the correct channel number socket on the receiver. The plug with the single yellow wire plugs into an Aux socket on the receiver. Refer to you radio instruction manual. To Aux channel To Rudder channel For further information refer to the separate instructions for the HL400 Gyro. IMPORTANT! Before the connecting the flight pack to switch on the helicopter, the Tail Rotor trim lever on the transmitter, MUST be centred in order for the gyro to arm correctly. Once the gyro is armed (Set light is on), check the tail rotor control for correct operation. Measurements are from the centre of each ball link Keep these measurements for reference in the event that your helicopter needs repair. All radio settings are based on these pushrod lengths. See pages 13, 14 & 15. LINKAGE, NUT & BOLT CHECKS Check that all linkages and connectors are attached correctly and that rotating parts are free to rotate smoothly. Check that all linkages move freely with no binding or stiffness. Free off any linkages that show any degree of tightness or binding. Check that all bolts and screws are secure before flying your Twister 3D Storm. If necessary, apply thread locking compound (not supplied) where appropriate.
BATTERY CHARGING 11. CONNECTING THE CHARGER The included balancing type charger come with both an AC power adaptor and a power lead for 12VDC operation. Twister 3D Storm The Charge LED should be solid red while the Cell LED s will be solid green or solid orange depending on the state of the battery cells. The instructions on the front of the charger give full details on the LED indicators and the battery charge status. When all four LED s are solid red, the battery is fully charged. Plug the connector from the AC power adapter or the 12VDC power lead into the socket on the right hand side of the charger. See below: WARNING! Do not leave battery unattended when charging Do not attempt to charge a warm battery. Allow battery to cool before charging. Disconnect battery immediately should battery become hot to touch. FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION 13. INSTALLING THE BATTERY. With the power to the charger turned on, the red Charge LED will flash and the cell LED s will be solid red. Slide the battery into the battery cavity beneath the motor and secure with the Velcro strap provided. See below: 12. CONNECT BATTERY TO CHARGER. Connect the balance plug on the battery into the side of the charger. See below: WARNING! Keep hands, clothing, eyes, animals and children well clear when connecting power to this model and when flying it!
SPARE PARTS & OPTION PARTS 6602316 Tail Drive Pinion Support 6602300 Flybar Collar 6602302 Tail Rotor Drive Gear & Shaft Set 6602318 Bearing 5x8x2.5mm 6602320 Tail Rotor Blades 6602304 Fibreglass Fin & Stab Set 6602322 Ball Head Screw 4x6.5mm (20) 6602306 Carbon Tail Pushrod 6602324 Canopy Set Complete 6602308 Tail Boom 6602326 Canopy Mounting Set 6602310 Flybar (2) 6602328 Hardware Bag 6602312 Tail Servo Mount 6602330 Linkage Rods (9) 6602314 Auto Rotation Sleeve 6602332 Ball Head Screw (4) 4x7.1mm
6602334 Flybar Links 6602352 Main Frame Set 6602336 Ball Link End (20) 6602354 Tail Pitch Control Arm 6602338 Horizontal Fin Mounting Set 6602356 Motor Mount Set 6602340 Tail Drive Belt Pulley Set 6602358 Tail Rotor Grip Set 6602342 Tail Drive Housing 6602360 Tail Rotor Hub 6602344 Swashplate Guide 6602346 Tail Pushrod Bracket Set 6602362 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm 6602348 Undercarriage Cross Members (2) 6601550 Bearing 2x6x3mm 6600338 Cyclone 440T Brushless Motor 6602366 Landing Skids & End Caps 6602368 Main Gear & Auto Bearing
6602370 Bell Mixer Link Set 6600447 Carbon Main Rotor Blades 6602154 Bearing 5x10x4mm 6602392 Main Rotor Spindle Shaft (2) 6602374 Main Shaft Collar 6602394 Flybar Control Set 6602376 Main Shaft 6602396 Front Swash Control Arm 6602378 Washout Base 6602398 Thrust Bearing Set 6602380 Washout Unit Link Set 6602400 Main Rotor Centre Hub 6602382 Washout Links 6602402 Flybar Centre Hub 6602384 Boom Support Set 6602386 Flybar Paddles 6600750 Bearing 3x6x2.5mm 6602388 Tail Drive Belt 6602406 Main Blade Holder Bolts & Nuts 6602408 Main Blade Holder Set
6602410 Tail Rotor Slide Ring Assembly 6602428 Pinion Gear 11T 6602412 Tail Rotor Output Shaft 7712115 7.5g Digital Servo 6602414 Main Tail Drive Gear 6600342 Electronic Speed Controller 6602416 Auto Rotation Bearing 4460102 Heading Lock Gyro 6602181 Main Blades Carrier 6600322 Li-Po Balancing Charger 6602420 Swashplate 6600332 AC Power Supply (for use with Twister 3D Storm Balancing Charger) UK 6602422 Pinion Gear 9T 6600299 11.1V Li-Po Battery 6602424 Main Gear (No Auto Bearing) 6600333 AC Power Supply (for use with Twister 3D Storm Balancing Charger) EU 6602426 Pinion Gear 10T
6600520 CNC Tail Gearbox (Option) 6600527 CNC Tail Rotor Hub (Option) 6600521 CNC Swash Plate Set (Option) 6600528 CNC Washout Arms (Option) 6600522 CNC Main Rotor Hub Set (Option) 6600529 CNC Washout Hub (Option) 6600523 CNC Tail Pitch Bellcrank (Option) 6600524 CNC Tail Rotor Pitch Slider (Option) 6600525 CNC Main Blade Grip Set (Option) 6600526 CNC Flybar Control Set (Option)
Twister 3D Storm Exploded View
HITEC OPTIC 6 SPORT CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS CH1. R/H SERVO CH2. FRONT SERVO CH3. SPEED CONTROL CH4. TAIL SERVO (Via Gyro) CH5. GYRO GAIN CH6. L/H SERVO END POINT ADJUSTMENTS CH1. 100% - 100% CH2. 100% - 100% CH3. 100% - 100% CH4. 100% - 100% CH5. 60% - 60% CH6. 100% - 100% SERVO REVERSE CH1. NORMAL CH2. REVERSE CH3. NORMAL CH4. NORMAL CH5. REVERSE CH6. REVERSE SUB TRIM CH1. 0% CH2. 0% CH3. 0% CH4. 0% CH5. 0% CH6. 0% SWASH PLATE MIX CH1/AILERON -75% CH2/ELEVATOR -75% CH6/PITCH -85% DUAL RATE CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER HIGH 100% 100% 100% LOW 80% 80% 80% EXPONENTIAL CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER ****************************ADJUST TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERANCE*************************** THROTTLE CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 20% P1. 100% P2. 35% P2. INH P3. 45% P3. 80% P4. 72% P4. INH P5. 100% P5. 100% PITCH CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 45% P1. 15% P2. 55% P2. INH P3. 78% P3. 50% P4. 83% P4. INH P5. 88% P5. 85%
FUTABA 9CAP CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS CH1. R/H SERVO CH2. FRONT SERVO CH3. SPEED CONTROL CH4. TAIL SERVO (Via Gyro) CH5. GYRO GAIN CH6. L/H SERVO END POINT ADJUSTMENTS CH1. 100% - 100% CH2. 100% - 100% CH3. 100% - 100% CH4. 100% - 100% CH5. 50% - 50% CH6. 100% - 100% SERVO REVERSE CH1. REVERSE CH2. NORMAL CH3. REVERSE CH4. NORMAL CH5. REVERSE CH6. NORMAL SUB TRIM CH1. 0% CH2. 0% CH3. 0% CH4. 0% CH5. 0% CH6. 0% SWASH PLATE MIX CH1/AILERON +80% CH2/ELEVATOR -80% CH6/PITCH -60% DUAL RATE CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER HIGH 100% 100% 100% LOW 80% 80% 80% EXPONENTIAL CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER ****************************ADJUST TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERANCE*************************** THROTTLE CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 0% P1. 100% P2. 35% P2. 86.5 P3. 55% P3. 80% P4. 80% P4. 86.5 P5. 100% P5. 100% PITCH CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 40% P1. 10% P2. 55% P2. 30 P3. 78% P3. 50% P4. 90% P4. 70 P5. 97% P5. 90%
SPEKTRUM DX-7 / JR CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS CH1/THRO. SPEED CONTROL CH2/AILE. R/H SERVO CH3/ELEV. FRONT SERVO CH4/RUDD. TAIL SERVO (Via Gyro) CH5/GEAR. GYRO GAIN CH6/AUX1. L/H SERVO END POINT ADJUSTMENTS CH1/THRO. 100% - 100% CH2/AILE. 100% - 100% CH3/ELEV. 100% - 100% CH4/RUDD. 100% - 100% CH5/GEAR. 60% - 60% CH6/AUX1. 100% - 100% SERVO REVERSE CH1/THRO. NORMAL CH2/AILE. NORMAL CH3/ELEV. REVERSE CH4/RUDD. REVERSE CH5/GEAR. NORMAL CH6/AUX1. REVERSE SUB TRIM CH1/THRO. 0% CH2/AILE. 0% CH3/ELEV. 0% CH4/RUDD. 0% CH5/GEAR. 0% CH6/AUX1. 0% SWASH PLATE MIX CH1/AILERON +75% CH2/ELEVATOR -75% CH6/PITCH -90% DUAL RATE CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER HIGH 100% 100% 100% LOW 80% 80% 80% EXPONENTIAL CH1/AILERON CH2/ELEVATOR CH4/RUDDER ****************************ADJUST TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERANCE*************************** THROTTLE CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 0% P1. 100% P2. INH P2. INH P3. 72% P3. 80% P4. INH P4. INH P5. 100% P5. 100% PITCH CURVE NORMAL STUNT P1. 35% P1. 15% P2. 55% P2. INH P3. 75% P3. 50% P4. 85% P4. INH P5. 95% P5. 85%