JR Vibe Fifty User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibe 50 Specifications
Length....................................49.5 inches (1257mm)
Height....................................... 16.0 inches (406mm)
Main Rotor Diameter ........52.8 inches (1341mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter..............10.4 inches (264mm)
Gear Ratio ........................................................ 8.7:1:4.7
Weight.............................7.8–8.25 lb (3538–3742 g)
Engine ............................................. .50 cu in (8.17cc)
Bearings...........................Full Bearing Set Included
Control System..............................120 or 140 CCPM

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
KEY FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRE-ASSEMBLY WARNING................................................................................................................................................... 5
RECOMMENDED RADIO SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 5
ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................. 6
1-1 CLUTCH BELL/START SHAFT ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................... 7
1-2 TAIL PINION ASSEMBLY (SHAFT DRIVE).......................................................................................................... 7
1-3 T-ARM LEVER ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................................8
1-4 ELEVATOR ARM ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................. 8
1-5 DOUBLE MAIN DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................... 9
1-6 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................................9
2-1 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 1.................................................................................................................................10
2-2 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 2.................................................................................................................................11
2-3 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 3.................................................................................................................................12
2-4 ELEVATOR ARM INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................13
2-5 T-ARM LEVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................14
2-6 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................15
2-7 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 1..............................................................................................................16
2-8 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 2..............................................................................................................17
2-9 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 3..............................................................................................................18
2-10 BODY CATCH INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................19
2-11 ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................20
2-12 LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................21
3-1 MAIN SHAFT/MAIN DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 22
3-2 COOLING FAN/CLUTCH INSTALLATION........................................................................................................23
3-3 ENGINE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................24
4-1 SWASHPLATE/WASHOUT INSTALLATION....................................................................................................25
4-2 MIXING ARM INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................26
4-3 ROTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................27
4-4 SEESAW SHAFT INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................... 28
4-5 FLYBAR/PADDLE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................29
4-6 CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................ 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2

5-1 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................31
5-2 TAIL BOOM INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................31
5-3 TAIL GEAR CASE INSTALLATION 1...................................................................................................................32
5-4 TAIL GEAR CASE INSTALLATION 2..................................................................................................................33
5-5 TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION..............................................................................................34
5-6 TAIL CENTER HUB ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................35
5-7 TAIL BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................36
5-8 TAIL BOOM BRACE ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................37
5-9 TAIL BOOM BRACE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................37
5-10 TAIL BELL CRANK INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................38
5-11 TAIL CONTROL ROD ATTACHMENT................................................................................................................39
RADIO SYSTEM PREPARATION........................................................................................................................................40
UNDERSTANDING THE CCPM CONTROL SYSTEMS........................................................................................... 41–42
IMPORTANT CCPM PROGRAMMING DO’S AND DON’TS........................................................................................43
CCPM SOFTWARE INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS...................................................................................................................44
JR X9303 2.4 AND XP9303: PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................45–48
JR 7202 AND SPEKTRUM DX7: PROGRAMMING.................................................................................................49–52
SPEKTRUM DX6i SYSTEMS: PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................53–55
6-1 SERVO INSTALLATION 1.....................................................................................................................................56
6-2 SERVO INSTALLATION 2.....................................................................................................................................57
6-3 SERVO HORN INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................58
6-4 CCPM CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................... 59
6-5 CCPM CONTROL ROD ATTACHMENT............................................................................................................ 60
6-6 CHECKING THE SWASHPLATE FOR LEVEL....................................................................................................61
6-7 TAIL CONTROL/THROTTLE LINKAGE ATTACHMENT.................................................................................62
6-8 GYRO/RECEIVER/BATTERY INSTALLATION..................................................................................................63
GENERAL RADIO SETUP INFORMATION................................................................................................................64–65
FINAL SERVO ADJUSTMENT AND RADIO SETUP........................................................................................................ 66
PITCH RANGE AND CURVE SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................. 67
7-1 BODY/MUFFLER ATTACHMENT.......................................................................................................................68
FINAL PREFLIGHT CHECK...................................................................................................................................................69
BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................... 69
BLADE TRACKING IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................................................70
GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................71
REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTING.................................................................................................................................. 72–93
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................94–95
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JR’s Vibe .50 was designed to provide outrageous 3D flight.
Everything about the Vibe .50 screams performance. The sleek, narrow profile reduces drag for smoother,
faster backward flight. A lightweight, single-stacked frame creates an exceptionally rigid structure vital
for mind-bending maneuvers. Fact is, many of the drivetrain parts are directly from the Vibe 90, resulting
in an incredibly strong 50-size model. The 120/140 CCPM, so vital to precise handling, has been faithfully
reproduced to assure flying qualities that will be a superb combination of precision and pizzazz.
While the new Vibe may be the most potent JR 50 heli ever, JR’s legendary quality and ease-of-operation
make your Vibe a joy to build and service. Modular construction and careful engineering make the Vibe
perfect for active 3D fliers. The engine drops out in a couple of minutes, ditto for tank and tail rotor systems.
As Horizon’s John Adams put it : “The Vibe 50’s awesome to work on.”
• Dual stage main gear
• CNC machined aluminum head block
• Push-pull control on all cyclic servos
• Forward mount engine
• 120 or 140 CCPM control system
• Prepainted canopy
• Accepts 600-620mm blades
• High tilt
• Governor mount and predrilled clutch for governor magnets
• Break away body mounts
• High two piece fan housing
• Hi-cyclic head for extreme cyclic response
• Driven tail with aluminum shaft
• Robust clutch and drivetrain from Vibe 90
• Easily removed, vibration-isolated tank
• Weight adjustable paddle design
• Dual yoke T/R actuator
• FRP canopy with decals
INTRODUCTION
KEY FEATURES
4

When first opening your helicopter, you will notice that all of the parts are packaged and numbered to
coordinate with the assembly step numbers of this instruction manual. All small hardware (nuts, bolts,
washers, etc.) for each step are separated and packaged separately within the main parts bags. When
beginning a section, you will need to open only the bag with the corresponding number to the section you
are going to start. It is suggested that you place all of the hardware in an open container (e.g., coffee can)
during assembly so as not to lose any of the small parts. It may also be helpful to familiarize yourself with the
various sizes of screws, bolts, nuts, etc., as illustrated in the appropriate assembly section before you begin
assembly. At the end of each assembly, in most cases, there should be no parts remaining.
NOTE: Your kit also includes JR® red and green threadlock. Unlike conventional U.S.-made
threadlock, JR red is actually the U.S. equivalent of blue. JR green is actually the equivalent
of U.S. red.
Great care has been taken in filling the bags with the correct quantity of parts and hardware for each section.
However, occasionally mistakes do happen. In the event that you find a parts shortage or are in need of
technical assistance, please contact your local JR Heli Division parts dealer or contact the Horizon Service
Center directly.
RECOMMENDED RADIO SYSTEM
PREASSEMBLY WARNING
5
12X 2.4 (JRP1200)
12X MV (JRP1210)
(Look for programming
information on
jrradios.com soon)
JRP X9303 2.4
(JRP2925)
SPM DX6i
(SPM6600)
SPM DX7
(SPM2712)
CCPM-Ready JR Radio Systems
Most current JR and Spektrum heli radio
systems (12X, XP9303, X9303 2.4, DX7
and DX6i) are equipped with 120° CCPM
electronics for use with JR CCPM machines.
Radios you may be flying now, like the X347,
X388S, XP783 and XP8103* have 120° CCPM
capability built in but require activation by
the Horizon Service Department. For details,
please call [phone].
*Please note that many XP8103 systems
have the CCPM function already activated.
Please check with the Horizon Service
Center for details.
Spektrum is used with permission of
Bachmann Industries, Inc.

ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
6

Start Shaft
Clutch Bell Assembly
Pinion Gear
Start Shaft
Bearing Block
Setscrew,
4x4mm
Complete Assembly
Starter Hex Adapter
d
e
R
n
e
e
r
G
n
e
e
r
G
Bearing Case Direction
Top
Bevel Gear T20 Joint Assembly
Cross Member,
28mm (3pcs)
Bearing, 4x10x4mm
Tail Pinion Unit B
Self-Tapping Screw,
2x6mm (2pcs)
Tail Pinion Shaft Assembly
(Shaft Drive)
Tail Pinion Unit Bearing Case A
(Bearing 4x10x4mm)
Tail Pinion Unit A
Complete Assembly
TIP: Clean areas with
rubbing alcohol to
remove any oil residue
before applying
threadlock.
Be sure the
bearing with the
6mm ID faces
upward.
Install the bearing
case as noted in
the drawing.
1-1 CLUTCH BELL / START SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1-2 TAIL PINION ASSEMBLY (SHAFT DRIVE)
7
Cross Member, 28mm (3pcs)
Self-Tapping Screw, 2x6mm (2pcs)
Setscrew, 4x4mm (1pc)
After assembly rotate the Starter Hex Adapter
and check that no play is detected.
This confirms that the Setscrew 4x4mm is secured
in the proper position.
Be careful not to pull the Start Shaft up too hard
while fixing the setscrew otherwise the Clutch
Bell Assembly may not rotate freely.

Elevator Control Arm
120 CCPM 140 CCPM
Steel Joint Ball (2pcs)
Flat Head Screw,
2x8mm (2pcs)
Lever Collar (2pcs)
Flat Head Screw,
2x8mm (6pcs) T-Arm Lever (2pcs)
Steel Joint Ball (6pcs)
Bearing,
Universal Ball Link
Elevator A-Arm
A-Arm Bearing Collar (2pcs)
A-Arm Base
Nylon Lock Nut 3mm
Bearing, F4x8x3mm (2pcs) Complete Assembly
Socket Head Bolt,
2.3x15 mm
Washer, 3x4.5x0.4mm
Special Button Head Bolt,
3x27mm
Assemble the
T-Arms as necessary
for 120 or 140 CCPM
depending on the
type you will use.
1-3 T-ARM LEVER ASSEMBLY
1-4 ELEVATOR ARM ASSEMBLY
8
Flat Head Screw, 2x8mm (8pcs)
Steel Joint Ball (8pcs)
Lever Collar (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 2.3x15mm (1pc)
Special Button Head Bolt, 3x27mm (1pc)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (1pc)
A-Arm Bearing Collar (2pcs)
Washer, 3x4.5x0.4mm (1pc)
3x7x3mm (4pcs)

Silicone Tube (small)
Hex Nut, 7mm
Washer, 7x12x1mm
Fuel Tank Grommet
Fuel Tank Nipple
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Clunk
Silicone Tube (not included)
Silicone Tube (not included)
Cut to a length of 82mm
82mm
Autorotation Spacer
Socket Head Bolt, 3x6mm (4pcs)
Main Drive Gear T87
Autorotation Assembly
Flat Head Bolt, 3x6mm (4pcs)
Tail Drive Gear T80
Tail Drive Gear Housing
Autorotation Shaft
Complete Assembly
d
e
R
)
4
x
(
d
e
R
)
4
x
(
Tighten the bolts for the main
drive gear and the tail drive gear
Note the proper direction of
Main Drive Gear and Tail Drive Gear.
Autorotation Spacer,
equally to prevent warping.
Important: Remove
flashing around
opening and any debris
inside fuel tank before
assembly.
1-5 DOUBLE MAIN DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY
1-6 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
9
Hex Nut, 7mm (1pc)
Autorotation Spacer (1pc)
Flat Head Bolt, 3x6mm (4pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x6mm (4pcs)
Washer, 7x12x1mm (1pc)
Step side down
Connect to Muffler
Connect to carburetor
in Step 7-1.
in Step 3-3.
(Fuel filter is not inclided)
The side markd “UP”
is the upper side.

Bearing Block w/Bearing, 10x19x7mm (3pcs)
Bearing, F4x10x4mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (15pcs)
* : Don’t tighten bolts completely at this time.
Center Bearing Case Direction
Upper and Lower Bearing Case Direction
Top
Top
Main Frame L
Main Frame R
Flat Washer,
3mm (4pcs)
Governor Mount
Use this for attaching
an Optical Governor
Sensor.
Optional governor
magnets can be installed
in the predrilled holes in
the clutch bell.
Socket Head Bolt, 3x10mm
)
2
1
x
(
d
e
R
)
2
x
(
d
l
e
W
B
J
2-1 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 1
10
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (15pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x10mm (1pc)
Flat Washer, 3mm (4pcs)
**
*
*
Note the proper direction
and Bearing Blocks.
of the Main Frame L / R

* : Don’t tighten all bolts completely at this time.
Flat Washer,
3mm (10pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x10mm (10pcs)
2-2 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 2
11
Socket Head Bolt, 3x10mm (10pcs)
Flat Washer, 3mm (10pcs)
*

Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (10pcs)
Cross Member, 32mm (5pcs)
d
e
R
)
0
1
x
(
2-3 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 3
12
Cross Member, 32mm (5pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (10pcs)

Setscrew, 4x4mm (4pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 4mm
A-Arm Base Spindle
)
4
x
(
d
e
R
2-4 ELEVATOR ARM INSTALLATION
13
Setscrew, 4x4mm (4pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 4mm (1pc)
°
0
9
Secure so that the Setscrew 4x4mm
engages in the D-shape recess.
Make sure that the elevator control
arm is installed so that it is 90° to the
A-arm base. Use the locating hole in
the main frame to help achieve the
90° position.

Socket Head Bolt,
3x35mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x28mm (2pcs)
Lever Spacer,
120 CCPM (2pcs)
Lever Spacer,
140 CCPM (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut,
3mm (2pcs)
140 CCPM
120 CCPM
Install the T-Arms in the
location as marked for 120
or 140 CCPM depending on
the type you will use.
2-5 T-ARM LEVER INSTALLATION
14
Socket Head Bolt, 3x28mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x35mm (2pcs)
Lever Spacer, 140 CCPM (2pcs)
Lever Spacer, 120 CCPM (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (2pcs)
Lever Spacer Direction
Frame
T-arm
Install the T-Arms
in this drawing.

Socket Head Bolt,
3x12mm (4pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (4pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut,
3mm (2pcs)
Cross Member, 32mm
Tank Stay (2pcs)
Fuel Tank Holder (4pcs)
)
2
x
(
d
e
R
d
e
R
)
4
x
(
2-6 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION
15
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (4pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x12mm (4pcs)
Fuel Tank Holder (4pcs)
Cross Member, 32mm (1pc)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (2pcs)
Install the Tank stay
in this drawing.
Pass silicon tube
thru this hole.

Socket Head Bolt,
3x40mm
Socket Head Bolt, 3x45mm
I-Beam Cross Member B
Front Bed Frame (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (2pcs)
2-7 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 1
16
Socket Head Bolt, 3x40mm (1pc)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x45mm (1pc)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (2pcs)
*
*
* : Don’t tighten bolts completely at this time.

Socket Head Bolt,
3x10mm (2pcs)
Cross Member,
32mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x10mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (4pcs)
Body Catch,
37mm (2pcs)
Gyro Frame (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (4pcs)
d
e
R
)
2
x
(
)
2
x
(
d
e
R
)
2
x
(
d
e
R
2-8 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 2
17
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (6pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x10mm (4pcs) Body Catch, 37mm (2pcs)
Cross Member, 32mm (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (4pcs)

Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (4pcs)
Flat Head Bolt,
3x6mm (6pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x8mm (6pcs)
Gyro Mount
Gyro Frame Spacer (2pcs)
Radio Bed Mount (3pcs)
Front Radio Bed
d
e
R
)
6
x
(
d
e
R
)
6
x
(
2-9 FRONT RADIO BED INSTALLATION 3
18
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (10pcs)
Flat Head Bolt, 3x6mm (6pcs)
Radio Bed Mount (3pcs)

Socket Head Bolt,
2.6x8mm (4pcs)
Body Catch, 21mm (2pcs)
Body Mount Plate (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 2.6mm (4pcs)
)
2
x
(
d
e
R
2-10 BODY CATCH INSTALLATION
19
Socket Head Bolt, 2.6x8mm (4pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x8mm (2pcs)
Body Catch L, 21mm (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut, 2.6mm (4pcs)

Socket Head Bolt,
3x40mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x12mm (2pcs)
Landing Struts
Adapter (4pcs)
Cross Member,
32mm (2pcs)
Nylon Lock Nut,
3mm (5pcs)
Engine Mount
Socket Head Bolt, 3x50mm
d
e
R
)
2
x
(
2-11 ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION
20
Socket Head Bolt, 3x40mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x12mm (2pcs) Socket Head Bolt, 3x50mm (1pc) Nylon Lock Nut, 3mm (5pcs)
Cross Member, 32mm (2pcs)
Flat Washer, 3mm (6pcs)
Flat Washer,
3mm (6pcs)
* : Don’t tighten Bolts at this time.
*
*
Fully tighten bolts in Step 2-7 at this time.
Note the proper direction of Engine Mount.
*
*
Socket Head Bolt,
3x22mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt,
3x10mm (2pcs)
Spacer B (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x10mm (2pcs)
Socket Head Bolt, 3x22mm (2pcs)
Spacer B (2pcs)