J. Perkins Twister 3D Storm User Manual

The ultimate 3d electric helicopter

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SPECIFICATIONS
Main rotor diameter..............................720mm
Tail rotor diameter................................135mm
Length...............................................630mm
Weight
(without receiver & battery)......
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
'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!
!
Radio controlled model!
NOT A TOY!
Twister 3D Storm
The Ultimate 3D Electric Helicopter
....500g (17.5oz)
This high performance model
must be assembled and operated
according to the instructions.
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.
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May cause serious injury to persons or
property if not used responsibly.
Unsuitable for children under 14 years.

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  • Page 1 Twin boom support kit fitted. Tools……..Cross head screwdrivers, Allen keys & pitch gauge ‘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’ http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk http://www.modelengines.com.au...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Twister family of helicopters The Twister 3D Storm’s state of the art 120 before progressing to the Twister 3D Storm. degree CCPM control system ensures ‘slop free’...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Twister 3D Storm ASSEMBLY • Secure the tail boom by tightening the four retaining screws on the main frame. UNPACK YOUR TWISTER 3D STORM See below: • 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.
  • Page 5: Tighten Tail Blades

    Twister 3D Storm 3. TIGHTEN TAIL BLADES RADIO INSTALLATION • Tighten the tail rotor blades so they do not Much of the hard work has already been carried fall under their own weight. out with the servos, pushrods and gyro being See below: installed at the factory.
  • Page 6: Esc Installation

    • Check that all bolts and screws are secure For further information refer to the separate before flying your Twister 3D Storm. If nec- instructions for the HL400 Gyro. essary, apply thread locking compound (not supplied) where appropriate. IMPORTANT!
  • Page 7: Battery Charging

    Twister 3D Storm BATTERY CHARGING • The ‘Charge’ LED should be solid red while 11. CONNECTING THE CHARGER the ‘Cell’ LED’s will be solid green or solid • The included balancing type charger come orange depending on the state of the with both an AC power adaptor and a battery cells.
  • Page 8: Spare Parts & Option Parts

    Twister 3D Storm 6602316 Tail Drive Pinion Support SPARE PARTS & OPTION PARTS 6602300 Flybar Collar 6602318 Bearing 5x8x2.5mm 6602302 Tail Rotor Drive Gear & Shaft Set 6602320 Tail Rotor Blades 6602304 Fibreglass Fin & Stab Set 6602322 Ball Head Screw 4x6.5mm (20)
  • Page 9 Twister 3D Storm 6602334 Flybar Links 6602352 Main Frame Set 6602354 Tail Pitch Control Arm 6602336 Ball Link End (20) 6602356 Motor Mount Set 6602338 Horizontal Fin Mounting Set 6602340 Tail Drive Belt Pulley Set 6602358 Tail Rotor Grip Set...
  • Page 10 Twister 3D Storm 6602370 Bell Mixer Link Set 6600447 Carbon Main Rotor Blades 6602392 Main Rotor Spindle Shaft (2) 6602154 Bearing 5x10x4mm 6602394 Flybar Control Set 6602374 Main Shaft Collar 6602396 Front Swash Control Arm 6602376 Main Shaft 6602378 Washout Base...
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12: Twister 3D Storm Exploded View

    Twister 3D Storm Twister 3D Storm Exploded View http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk http://www.modelengines.com.au...
  • Page 13: Radio Setup For Hitec Optic Sport

    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.
  • Page 14: Radio Setup For Futaba 9Cap

    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.
  • Page 15: Radio Setup For Spektrum Dx7/Jr

    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.

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