J. Perkins Twister 3D Storm User manual

Brand: J. Perkins

Model: Twister 3D Storm

Category: Toy vehicles

Type: User manual

Twister 3D Storm

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’

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IMPORTANT!

NOT A TOY!

Radio controlled model!

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…………

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 heli-

copter. Seek advice should any infor-

mation 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 operat-

ing 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, build-

ings 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.

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.

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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.

Twister 3D Storm

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 car-

bon 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.

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.

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 Associa-

tion (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

Twister 3D Storm

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.

2. ALIGNING THE TAIL BOOM & FIN

• Check that the tail gearbox is perpendicu-

lar 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:

• Secure the tail boom by tightening the four

retaining screws on the main frame.

See below:

• Rotate the horizontal fin into position mak-

ing sure that it is perpendicular to the main

rotor shaft. See below:

• Tighten the retaining screws on the hori-

zontal fin to secure in place.

See below:

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3. TIGHTEN TAIL BLADES

• Tighten the tail rotor blades so they do not

fall under their own weight.

See below:

4. ATTACH UNDERCARRIAGE

• Using the supplied screws, attach the un-

dercarriage and tail boom support as

shown.

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.

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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 be-

tween the main side frames underneath

the main drive gears. Secure with the

supplied double sided tape.

See below:

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 cor-

rect operation.

• 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.

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7. ESC INSTALLATION

• Mount the ESC (electronic speed control-

ler) to the helicopter side frame with dou-

ble sided tape. Connect the speed control-

ler 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:

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

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 push-

rod 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 nec-

essary, apply thread locking compound

(not supplied) where appropriate.

ESC Specs:

• Soft Start type

• 11.1V with BEC

• 9V BEC Cut-Off

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.

GYRO

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.

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12. CONNECT BATTERY TO

CHARGER.

•

Connect the balance plug on the battery

into the side of the charger. See below:

•

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.

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.

WARNING!

Keep hands, clothing, eyes, animals and chil-

dren well clear when connecting power to

this model and when flying it!

FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION

13. INSTALLING THE BATTERY.

• Slide the battery into the battery cavity be-

neath the motor and secure with the Velcro

strap provided. See below:

•

With the power to the charger turned on,

the red ‘Charge’ LED will flash and the

‘cell’ LED’s will be solid red.

• When all four LED’s are solid red, the

battery is fully charged.

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.

• 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:

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6602306 Carbon Tail Pushrod

6602308 Tail Boom

6602310 Flybar

6602312 Tail Servo Mount

6602314 Auto Rotation Sleeve

6602318 Bearing 5x8x2.5mm

6602320 Tail Rotor Blades

6602322 Ball Head Screw 4x6.5mm (20)

6602324 Canopy Set Complete

6602326 Canopy Mounting Set

6602328 Hardware Bag

6602330 Linkage Rods

6602332 Ball Head Screw (4) 4x7.1mm

6602300 Flybar Collar

6602302 Tail Rotor Drive Gear & Shaft Set

6602304 Fibreglass Fin & Stab Set

6602316 Tail Drive Pinion Support

SPARE PARTS & OPTION PARTS

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6600338 Cyclone 440T Brushless Motor

6602354 Tail Pitch Control Arm

6602356 Motor Mount Set

6602358 Tail Rotor Grip Set

6602360 Tail Rotor Hub

6602362 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm

6601550 Bearing 2x6x3mm

6602366 Landing Skids & End Caps

6602368 Main Gear & Auto Bearing

6602336 Ball Link End (20)

6602344 Swashplate Guide

6602346 Tail Pushrod Bracket Set

6602348 Undercarriage Cross Members

6602338 Horizontal Fin Mounting Set

6602340 Tail Drive Belt Pulley Set

6602342 Tail Drive Housing

6602352 Main Frame Set 6602334 Flybar Links

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6602384 Boom Support Set

6602386 Flybar Paddles

6602388 Tail Drive Belt

6600447 Carbon Main Rotor Blades

6602392 Main Rotor Spindle Shaft (2)

6602394 Flybar Control Set

6602396 Front Swash Control Arm

6602398 Thrust Bearing Set

6602400 Main Rotor Centre Hub

6602402 Flybar Centre Hub

6600750 Bearing 3x6x2.5mm

6602406 Main Blade Holder Bolts & Nuts

6602408 Main Blade Holder Set

6602374 Main Shaft Collar

6602376 Main Shaft

6602378 Washout Base

6602380 Washout Unit Link Set

6602382 Washout Links

6602370 Bell Mixer Link Set

6602154 Bearing 5x10x4mm

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6602428 Pinion Gear 11T

7712115 7.5g Digital Servo

6600342 Electronic Speed Controller

4460102 Heading Lock Gyro

6600322 Li-Po Balancing Charger

6602422 Pinion Gear 9T

6602426 Pinion Gear 10T

6602424 Main Gear (No Auto Bearing)

6600332 AC Power Supply (for use with

Twister 3D Storm Balancing Charger) UK

6600299 11.1V Li-Po Battery

6600333 AC Power Supply (for use with

Twister 3D Storm Balancing Charger) EU

6602414 Main Tail Drive Gear

6602416 Auto Rotation Bearing

6602181 Main Blades Carrier

6602420 Swashplate

6602410 Tail Rotor Slide Ring Assembly

6602412 Tail Rotor Output Shaft

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Twister 3D Storm Exploded View

Twister 3D Storm

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%

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. 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%

FUTABA 9CAP

CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS

CH1/THRO. SPEED CONTROL CH2/AILE. R/H SERVO CH3/ELE

. 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/ELE

. 100% - 100%

CH4/RUDD. 100% - 100% CH5/GEAR. 60% - 60% CH6/AUX1. 100% - 100%

SERVO REVERSE

CH1/THRO. NORMAL CH2/AILE. NORMAL CH3/ELE

. REVERSE

CH4/RUDD. REVERSE CH5/GEAR. NORMAL CH6/AUX1. REVERSE

SUB TRIM

CH1/THRO. 0% CH2/AILE. 0% CH3/ELE

. 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%

SPEKTRUM DX-7 / JR

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Category: Toy vehicles

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