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Horizon Hobby Vibe 500e User Manual

Horizon Hobby Vibe 500e
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibe 500e Specications
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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Horizon Hobby Vibe 500e Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHorizon Hobby
ModelVibe 500e
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preparation and Radio System

Preassembly Warning

Important instructions and warnings before beginning helicopter assembly.

Required Components

Items Required to Complete Assembly

Lists all necessary parts and tools for helicopter assembly.

Radio System Preparation

Transmitter Preparation

Steps for preparing the radio transmitter.

Understanding CCPM Control Systems

120 3-Servo CCPM Swashplate Mixing

Explanation of the 120-degree 3-servo CCPM swashplate mixing system.

CCPM Programming Guidelines

Travel Adjust

Importance of setting similar travel values for CCPM servos.

Servo Reversing

Importance of setting correct servo reversing directions for CCPM.

CCPM Servo Connections

Guidance on connecting servos for CCPM.

CCPM Software Initial Adjustments

Radio System Requirements

Requirements for the radio system to use CCPM.

CCPM-Ready JR Radio Systems

Lists compatible JR and Spektrum radio systems for CCPM.

JR 12X Programming - Model and Device Setup

JR 12X Programming - CCPM and D/R Setup

JR 12X Programming - Advanced Settings

JR 12X Programming - Flight Controls

JR X9303 Programming - Model and Device Setup

Device Select

Selecting the correct device and gyro setting.

JR X9303 Programming - CCPM and D/R Setup

JR X9303 Programming - Advanced Settings

JR X9303 Programming - Flight Controls

DX7se/DX7 Programming - Model and CCPM Setup

Model Select/Data Reset

Procedure to select and reset the model for programming.

CCPM Activation

Activating the CCPM function on DX7se/DX7.

DX7se/DX7 Programming - Input and D/R Setup

D/R and EXPO Selection

Setting Dual Rate and Expo values.

DX7se/DX7 Programming - Servo and Travel Adjust

Servo Reversing

Setting servo reversing for DX7se/DX7.

Travel Adjustment

Adjusting travel values for DX7se/DX7.

DX7se/DX7 Programming - Advanced Settings

CCPM Settings

Configuring CCPM settings on DX7se/DX7.

Throttle Hold Setting

Configuring the throttle hold function.

Basic Adjustment After Assembly

Initial Setting of Radio System

Performing initial settings on the radio system.

Servo Neutral Adjustment

Adjusting and fine-tuning servo neutral positions.

Rotor Blade Balancing and Attachment

Balancing the Main Rotor Blades

Steps for balancing the main rotor blades.

Swashplate Leveling and Linkage Adjustment

CCPM Servo Centering with Sub-Trim

Centering servos and swashplate using sub-trim.

Pitch-to-Aileron Mixing Adjustment

Pitch-to-Aileron Mixing Adjustment

Adjusting pitch-to-aileron mixing via travel adjust.

Pitch-to-Elevator Mixing Adjustment

Pitch-to-Elevator Mixing Adjustment

Adjusting pitch-to-elevator mixing via travel adjust.

Tail Rotor Servo Adjustment

Tail Rotor Servo Settings

Configuring tail rotor servo direction and limits.

Final Servo Adjustment and Radio Setup

Servo Direction and Sub-Trim Settings

Verifying servo direction and adjusting sub-trim.

Pitch/Throttle Curve Adjustment

Adjusting pitch and throttle curves for performance.

Pitch Range and Curve Settings

Pitch Range and Throttle Curve Settings

Defining pitch and throttle curves for flight modes.

Final Checks and Blade Direction

Final Preflight Check

Comprehensive preflight inspection checklist.

Blade Tracking Adjustment

Blade Tracking Adjustment

Adjusting main rotor blade tracking for stability.

General Maintenance

Safety, Precautions, and Warranty

Safety Do's and Don'ts for Pilots

Essential safety guidelines and practices for pilots.

Warranty and Repair Procedures

Safety Precautions and Operation

General safety warnings and operational advice.

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