Assembly Manual Version 2.0 Created : 10/26/2009 Features : Fly at your own risk ! - Best 3D Performance - Precision ECCPM 120° Metal Swashplate - Easy Maintenance - 80% Preassembled - Low Parts Count - Wear Resistant Parts Equipped with extra Strong Frames, Aluminum Rotor Head, Aluminum Tail Rotor and a Metal Swashplate the Atom 500 not only looks great but is long lasting. Copyright Compass Model 2008 As we continue to improve our products; this manual may not reflect all recent product amendments.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Compass Model Atom 500 Electric Powered Helicopter.This model has been designed using the latest in state-of-the-art design technology. To achieve the best performance and reliability from this model, please read through these instructions carefully so you become familiar with the contents of this kit before assembly. AMA Information We strongly encourage all prospective and current R/C aircraft pilots to join the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Guidelines for Safe R/C Helicopter Flight • Fly only at approved flying fields and obey field regulations. • Follow frequency control procedures. Interference can be dangerous to all. • Obtain assistance from experienced pilots. • The Guidance provided by experienced pilots is valuable and sometimes necessary. • Know your radio. Check all transmitter functions before each flight. • Be aware that rotating blades are very dangerous and can cause serious injury.
In The Box This model is packed according to assembling steps. Do not open all the bags at one time. Open only one bag for each step of assemply when building.
1 0 Servo 10 20 30 40 The Servo installation is done without the supplied Servo Rubbers. M2.5x16 Self Tapping Bolt X 4 M2.5x8 Self-Tapping Bolt Mini Servo M2.5x10 Self Tapping Bolt X 4 2.5mm Washer M2.5x8 Self Tapping Bolt X 8 The Swashplate Servos are installed in between the 2 frames. The Self Tapping Bolts are screwed from the inside, while the Self Tapping Bolts for the Rudder Servo are screwed from the out side. The supplied Servo Nuts are only used for the Rudder Servo. 2.
3 0 Boom & Tail Rotor 10 20 30 40 Crimping Belt damages the Tensile Cords and will result in premature failure. M3 Washer x2 M3 Nylon Lock Nut x6 M2.5x6 Cap Head Bolt x2 M3x40 Cap Head Bolt x4 Insert the Tail Boom fully into the Tail Gear Case before tightening the 2.5x6mm Bolts. Be careful not to over tighten the Bolts when attaching the Tail Rotor Blades. The Tail Blades should be able to move with a slight amount of resistance within the Tail Blade Holders. M2.
4 0 Main Gear 10 20 30 40 Lift the Main Shaft Collar upwards and secure to the Main Shaft by slightly tighten the Lock Screw. It is necessary to align the Lock Screw through the hole in the side of the Main Frame. While securing the Lock Screw, make sure that you are pushing down on the Main Shaft so that there will be no up/down play in the Main Shaft once the collar is secured. M2.5 Nylon Lock Nut x1 Main Shaft M2.5x10 Cap Head Bolt x1 Mast Collar M2.5x18 Shanked Bolt x1 M2.
5 0 Rotor,Washout & Swashplate Pu M2.5 x8 Self Tapping Bolt X 4 sh the Fly ba 10 20 30 40 r in M3x3 Set Screw x8 2.5mm Nut x1 M2.5x16 Shanked Bolt x1 In this step, push the Flybar trough the Flybar Collar, Flybar Holder and the Flybar Control Arms using the 3x3mm set screws to fix the Arms and Collars onto the Flybar, care that both sides of the Flybar are of equal length.
6 0 Equipment illustration 10 30 20 40 Aileron Pitch Ve l cro Elevator Ta p e 6S B ry atte Rudder Esc To Motor Receiver BEC power line ESC Ch6 7 0 Linkage 10 20 30 40 The following Linkage lengths indications are basic values. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THEY COULD VARY depend on used Servos and Arms. Some fine adjustments are still needed in following setup steps. 4.5mm 29mm 26mmx2 4.5mm 19m mx 2 Please cut away 4.5mm from each Ball Link. Please cut away 4.
Servo Screw Servo Arm 39.5mmx2 2x6mm Cap Head Bolt Stainless Balls 45.5mm 40.5mm For Sport Flying For 3D Flying Compass Model Ball Links are build up on the tight side this allows you to adjust them to your personal needs. For this we suggest to use a Ball Link sizing tool. Do not apply plier to resize Ball Links. Pliers could cause hidden damage to Ball Links and result in failure when operation. 8 0 Setup Pitch 10 20 30 The Atom 500 total pitch range is about 26°.
A Parallel Make sure that the Flybar Control Arms and Paddles are in line as shown in the diagram. B Attention: To do all Basic Setups first UNPLUG ESC from the receiver then use a 4.8V Receiver Battery for the setup. Horizontal Horizontal Turn on the Transmitter, set the Throttle Stick into center position for 0 ° Pitch. Use the Subtrim menu to adjust the 3 Swash Servo Arms to level.
13mm E 90 ° 7° Use this Hole for Tail Link Ball With Rudder Stick in middle position, set the Rudder Servo Arm at 90° to the Tail Control Link. Set the Tail Blades to 7° Pitch. 9 0 Servo Direction Check 10 20 30 40 Turn the Transmitter on, your position has to be right behind the helicopters Tail. Make sure that the Swashplate Mode is set to CCPM 120°. Move the Sticks according to the drawings and check the reaction of the Swashplate and the Tail Pitch Plate.
10 0 Canopy 10 20 30 40 Canopy M2.5x6 Self Tapping Bolt X 2 Drill a 6.5mm D Hole here Use AB Glue B A Canopy Insert B A M2.5x6 Self Tapping Bolt Place the Canopy onto the Frames and mark the right position of the Canopy Inserts. Apply AB Glue to fix the Canopy Insert onto the canopy. 11 Rotor Direction 0 10 20 30 40 When the Rotor spins clockwise the Tail Blades should turn clockwise as well watching the Tail Rotor from the Tail Fin side.
Team Tips General: The Ball Links on the Atom need to be resized. These Ball Links will NOT break in over time. they will stay tight and will cause unwanted interactions. Step 3 : It is very important to resize the Ball Links for smooth travel, especially on the tail; because issues like tail wag, sluggish tail, or inconsistent Piro-rate will occur. To improve '3D' Tail Rotor authority we suggest doing the “Tail Blade Grip Flip”. The result is a increased stability in 3D flying.
Parts List Atom 500 Version 2.5/2009 How to order your parts! 1. 2. 3. Check part number on the drawing Use the part number to find the ORDER number on the list Only use ORDER number for your parts order Copyright Compass Model 2009 As we continue to improve our products, this part list may not reflect all recent product amendmends. For more information, please refer to www.compassmodel.
06-8104 06-0106N 80-2516 06-0102 61-3062 91-0025 79-0306 06-0114 06-5101 97-0715 06-0109 60-6124 80-0322S 80-0206 02-0701 06-0108 80-2506 06-0101 79-0408 91-0003 63-61245 82-621003 60-6124 82-4101 06-0512 80-0206S 06-0510 02-0701 06-0511 06-0507 81-0303 81-0304 81-0303 06-0508 60-2562 81-0303 06-0513 06-0507 80-0206S 02-0701 06-0505 61-2562 81-0303 06-0504 82-2540 61-2562 80-2512 06-0514 Apply Grease Here Main Grip Larger ID Smaller ID (IN) (OUT) Thrust Bearing Direction M
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61-2562 82-2540 06-0503 06 - 8502 61-2052 06-0518 82-2540 61-2052 80-0205 80-2510 02-0701 80-0206S 61-2562 06-0607 06-0520 06-0410S 06-8421 80-0206 80-2510 06-0608 91-0025 80-2518 06-4502 80-2508 06-4603 60-10153 06 - 8602 62-101412 06-0603 60-10153 06-0605
Part No. 02-0701 06-0410S 06-0503 06-0518 06-0520 06-0603 06-0605 06-0607 06-0608 06-4502 06-4603 06-8421 06-8502 06-8602 60-10153 61-2052 61-2562 62-101412 80-0205 80-0206S 80-2508 80-2510 80-2518 82-2540 91-0025 Part Description Order No. Order Description Remark Stainless Link Ball Swashplate Pin Washout Base Washout Link Washout Control Arm Autorotation Hub Autorotation Sleeve Main Shaft (Ø 8mm) Main Shaft Lock Clamp (Ø 8mm) Main Pulley Main Gear Swashplate Washout complete Main Gear w.
06-8203 07-0818 82-3504 61-3084 06-0828 91-0003 61-3084 06-0843 06-0905 80-0314 02-1 825 60-8165 06-0606 02 - 0805 81 - 0316 06-0822 06 - 8203 06-0830R a e d d 80-0340 e 06-0812 a a (06-4308 ) 06-4309 (06-4310) 06-0302 a 06-0822 a 80 - 0306 78-0308 a a 02-0845 06-0811 C5016 c f 06-0830L a c b e b e e 02-0849 e 02-1805 f e e 06-0305 a: 80-2506 b: 80 - 0308 c: 82 - 3201 d: 95-2508 e: 95-0310 f: 80 - 0306 06-0827 06-0818 02-0820 81-0305
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06-0216 80-2512 06-0210A 06-5210 80-2508 82-2507 80-0206s 02-0701 06-0210B 63-4094 80-0208 60-4094 06-0209 81-0305 06-5206 06-0205 06-0204 61-6103 06-0222 06-0206 61-6103 06-0207 98 - 1263 61-4104 82-4264 06-0208 06-4205 06-4204 61-4104 06-0214 06-0213 06-0212
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F-06-0430 (F-06-0430T) 06-8202 06-0823AB 91-0003 80-0325 82-3201 06-0826 06-0817 02-0818 40-2455 06 - 0707FU (06 - 0707JR) 02 - 0853 VBT270 06 - 0851 06-0852 40-2010 40-2025 40-2010 40-2015 02-0701 40-2025 40-2030 02-0709 Linkages 06 - 0707FU (06 - 0707JR)
Part No. 02-0709 02-0818 02-0853 06-0817 06-0817T 06-0823AB 06-0826 06-0851 06-0852 06-8202 06-0707FU 06-0707JR 40-2455 40-2010 40-2015 40-2025 40-2030 80-0325 82-3201 91-0003 VBT270 F-06-0430 F-06-0430T Part Description Order No.
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