EF Cypher 3D Assembly Manual And Setup Manual

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Congratulations - you've just bought an electric powered helicopter with a

performance that's going to amaze you! The Cypher 3D is here!

This lightweight 3D helicopter has a powerful brushless outrunner

motor and matching speed controller and features a 20° CCPM main

rotor control system, belt-driven tail rotor, autorotation unit as

standard, extensive use of ball races (20 pieces) and much more!

Combine this with your choice of lightweight micro servos, gyro, receiver

and Li-Po battery (not included) and prepare to be amazed at what this

versatile EP helicopter can do!

ASSEMBLY MANUAL AND SETUP GUIDE

DISTRIBUTED IN NoRTH

AMERICA BY:

Global Hobby Distributors

8480 Bandilier Circle

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Version November 2007

The EF Helicopters Cypher 3D EP helicopter is not primarily intended for first-time helicopter pilots. Although it is

certainly possible to learn to fly using this helicopter with an experienced instructor, the helicopter is set up for more

experienced pilots.

Made in Taiwan

DISTRIBUTED IN

EURoPE BY:

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95% Factory-Assembled and Almost Ready to Fly

Ripmax Ltd.,

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Stunning 3D Performance!

24 Green Street,

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20° CCPM Main Rotor Control System

Enfield, EN3 7SJ.

United Kingdom.

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Belt Drive Tail Rotor with Ball Bearing Tensioners

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Aluminium Centre Hub with Metal Operating Arms

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Extensively Ball Raced

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Composite Swashplate

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One-Way Main Gear as Standard

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3800Kv Brushless Motor & 40A Electronic Speed Controller Included

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Strong, Pre-Painted Wooden Main Blades

CYPHER 3D EP FEATURES

Kit Product Number EF006

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Page 1 Strong, Pre-Painted Wooden Main Blades The EF Helicopters Cypher 3D EP helicopter is not primarily intended for first-time helicopter pilots. Although it is certainly possible to learn to fly using this helicopter with an experienced instructor, the helicopter is set up for more experienced pilots.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
We strongly suggest that when you first begin flying the Cypher 3D EP that you perform only basic manoeuvres, until you are more familiar with the setup and flight characteristics of the helicopter. This will give you time to feel comfortable with the way the helicopter reacts to control inputs and power.
Page 3: Lithium Polymer Battery Safety Warnings
Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 United Kingdom. Email: service@globalhobby.net Website: http://ef.globalhobby.com LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS Li-Po batteries may explode or catch fire. Serious injury can result from misuse. All instructions, warnings and cautions must be followed at all times. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or fire.
Page 4: Items Needed For Assembly
ITEMS NEEDED FoR ASSEMBLY This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which accessories to purchase for your new helicopter. Remember, this helicopter is small, lightweight and 3D-capable. When choosing accessories, we suggest choosing the lightest available. The lighter the overall weight of the helicopter, the better it will fly. RECoMMENDED ITEMS FoR FLIGHT The transmitter you choose must feature CCPM mixing capability.
Page 5: Installing The Cyclic Servos
INSTALLING THE CYCLIC SERVoS SERVo INSTALLATIoN TIPS After installing the balls onto the servo horns, apply a drop of thin C/A to the ends of the threads to lock the screws into place ● Make sure that you install the servo horn retaining screws to secure the servo horns to the servos ●...
Page 6 ❑ Now remove the two forward screws that retain the swashplate anti-rotation link. ❑ The anti-rotation link can now be rocked backwards to clear the swashplate as shown. ❑ The complete shaft assembly can now be withdrawn from the model and put to one side.
Page 7 ❑ Screw the servo into its mount using the screws supplied with the servo. Do not use rubber mounting grommets. NOTE If necessary, slide a larger washer over each of the mounting screws so that they retain the servo effectively with no risk of them pulling through the mounting lugs.
Page 8 ❑ Re-tighten the grub screw to retain the tail drive gear on the main shaft. NOTE We recommend the grub screw be removed and a drop of thread locking compound applied before replacing it. ❑ The ball-link from the rear of the swashplate can now be connected to the mounted ball on the fore/aft servo.
Page 9: Installing The Tail Servo
❑ Screw the servo into its mount using the screws supplied with the servo. Do not use rubber mounting grommets. NOTE If necessary, slide a larger washer over each of the mounting screws so that they retain the servo effectively with no risk of them pulling through the mounting lugs.
Page 10: Installing The Electronic Speed Controller
INSTALLING YOUR ESC, GYRO, RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLING THE ELECTRoNIC SPEED CoNTRoLLER ❑ Cut a length of Velcro (hook and loop material) from the strip supplied. Peel off the backing paper from one side and attach it to the underside of the ESC as shown ❑...
Page 11: Installing The Receiver
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER ❑ Cut two pieces of Velcro (hook and loop material) from the strip supplied. One piece attaches to the top of the receiver and the other is cut to match the angled shape of the sideframes on the rear. ❑...
Page 12 INSTALLING THE BATTERY ❑ Solder on your choice of connectors onto the battery wires from the ESC to suit the Li-Po battery you are using. ❑ We are using an Impulse Li-Po, so have chosen 4mm gold connectors. ❑ The battery fits into the front of the main frames and is retained with a combination of a strip of velcro (hook and loop material) and the velcro strap supplied.
Page 13: Installing The Main Rotor Blades And Body
❑ With the tail rotor servo and servo horn centred, adjust the ball-end so that the tail rotor pivot arm is aligned 90º to the tail boom. INSTALLING THE MAIN RoToR BLADES AND BoDY INSTALLING THE MAIN RoToR BLADES IMPORTANT The rotor blades are balanced from the factory. No balancing is required. The rotor head turns clockwise. ❑...
Page 14: Pre-Flight Set
PREFLIGHT SETUP Before flying your helicopter for the first time, it's important to double-check everything once more and to make sure that you've set THINGS TO DOUBLE-CHECk the helicopter up properly for its first few flights. ❑ Double-check that all of the screws used throughout assembly are tight. All screws should be secured in place using thread-lock (if threaded into metal) or with a small drop of thin C/A if threaded into nylon or composite material.
Page 15: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS...
Page 16 SPARE PARTS CY000 CY0020 CY0030 CY0040 Main Frame Sides Main Frame Internal Structure Belt Guide Pulleys, Front Motor Mount CY0050 CY0060 CY0070 CY0080 Canopy Mounting Posts Undercarriage Mounting Frames Undercarriage Set Centre Hub CY0090 CY000 CY00 CY020 Flybar Carrier Flybar Mixing Arms Main Blade Holders Feathering Spindle Spacers CY030...
Page 17 SPARE PARTS CY0250 CY0570 CY0270 CY0280 Main Shaft Main Blades (Wood) - 35mm Tail Gearbox Case Tail Pitch Lever CY0290 CY0300 CY030 CY0320 Tail Shaft with Gear Tail Control Arm Tail Rotor Hub Tail Rotor Blade Holders CY0330 CY0340 CY0350 CY0360 Tail Blades Tail Servo Mounts...
Page 18 EF Helicopters guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall EF Helicopter's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. In that EF Helicopters has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.