SAB GOBLIN RAW 500 User manual

MANUAL
GOBLIN 500

7 – HEAD ASSEMBLY
8 – ASSEMBLY OF THE MODULES
9 – LOWER SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION
10 – INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR/ESC
11 – TAIL GROUP ASSEMBLY
12 – TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY
13 – INSTALLATION OF THE ESC/FBL
1 – INTRODUCTION
2 – DISCLAIMER/WARRANTY
3 – NOTE FOR ASSEMBLY
4 – CARBON ROD ASSEMBLY
5 – TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLY
5 – SWASHPLATE SERVOS ASSEMBLY
6 – FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY
INDEX
14 – INSTALLATION OF THE CANOPY
15 – INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERIES
16 – IN FLIGHT
17 – MAINTENANCE
18 – CHECK LIST
19 – SPARE PARTS
http://www.goblin-helicopter.com
Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the correct assembly of the model.
Please refer to the web site
www.goblin-helicopter.com for updates and other important information.
VERY IMPORTANT
It is extremely important that you take a moment to register your helicopter with us. This is the only way to ensure
that you are properly informed about changes to your kit, such as upgrades, retrofits and other important
developments. SAB Heli Division cannot be held responsible for any issues with your model and will not provide
support unless you register your model.
The Serial number is also engraved in the Aluminum part.
Thank you for your purchase, we hope you enjoy your new Goblin helicopter!
SAB Heli Division
You will find your serial number on the RED plate inside the bag for page 7.
Please take a moment to register your kit online via our web site at:
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INTRODUCTION

1117mm
269mm
1029mm
166mm
GOBLIN RAW 500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
KIT Includes:
• 1 Battery Tray with straps and connectors. • 500mm Main Blades.
• 80mm Tail Blades.
Recommended battery: 6S 3300/4000 mAh.
Recommended battery weight: 550-600gr.
Recommended ESC: 6S-120A.
Motor size: 4020 (800-900Kv).
Main ratio: 1:5/6.
Tail ratio: 3.88:1.
RTF Weight without battery: 1824gr.
Main rotor diameter: 1117mm ( with 500mm blades ).
MAX Length of the main blades: 510mm.
Length of the tail blades: 80mm.
Mini size Cylic servos: 35mm.
Mini tail servo: 35mm.
Maximum dimensions of the battery: 48x48x150mm.
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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
* This radio-controlled helicopter is not a toy. It should only be assembled, setup and operate by adult.
* This radio-controlled helicopter can be very dangerous.
* This radio-controlled helicopter is a technically complex device which must be built and handled very carefully.
* This radio-controlled helicopter must be built following these instructions. This manual provides the necessary information to correctly assemble the model.
* Inexperienced pilots must be monitored by expert pilots.
* A radio-controlled helicopter must only be used in open spaces without obstacles, and far enough from people to minimize the possibility of accidents or of injury.
* A radio-controlled helicopter can behave in an unexpected manner, causing loss of control of the model, making it very dangerous.
* Lack of care with assembly or maintenance can result in an unreliable and dangerous model.
* Fly only in areas dedicated to the use of model helicopters.
* Follow all control procedures for your radio frequency system >>>> Follow instructions and information provided by radio system, electronic speed controller, flight control system
(gyro) manufacturers regarding safety, radio frequency control, setup/configuration, operations and other best practices.
* It is necessary that you know your radio system well. Check all functions of the transmitter before every flight. >>>> It is crucial that you know your radio system, electronic speed
controller and flight control system well. Properly check all their functions and connections before every flight.
* The blades of the model rotate at a very high speed; be aware of the danger they pose and the damage they may cause.
* Never fly in the vicinity of other people
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Neither SAB Heli Division nor its agents have any control over the assembly, maintenance, and use of this product.
For this reason, SAB Heli Division is not responsible for injury, death or damage to people, things and / or to the product.
By assembling any component of this product, the user declares to have read and understood the following terms and conditions and agrees to be bound by them.
Failure to observe the above warnings and precautions may increase the risk of serious injury or death to yourself or surrounding people, damage to the product, or both.
SAB Heli Division shall not even be liable for special, indirect, or consequential damages, loss of profits or production or commercial loss in any way connected with the product, whether
such claim is based in contract, warranty, negligence, or strict liability.
Further, in no event shall the liability of SAB Heli Division exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted.
By the act of use, setup, or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability.
Therefore, no responsibility can be traced back to the manufacturer.
You hereby agree to release SAB Heli Division from any responsibility or liability arising from the use of this product.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new an unused
condition to the place of purchase.
WARRANTY
SAB Heli Division reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser
This warranty covers only those products purchased from an authorized SAB Heli Division dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims.
(b) Limitations
SAB Heli Division makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, about non infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the product. The purchaser
acknowledges that they alone have determined that the product will suitably meet the requirements of the purchaser’s intended use.
(c) Purchaser Remedy
SAB Heli Division’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that SAB Heli Division will, at its option, replace any Product determined by SAB Heli Division to be defective in the event of a
defect, this is the Purchaser’s exclusive remedy. Replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of SAB Heli Division. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to
acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation,
operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone.
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DISCLAIMER/WARRANTY

BOX 1: Canopy
BOX 2: Bags BOX3: Boom
MANUAL
BOX4: Blades
CARD
TOOLS, LUBRICANTS, ADHESIVES
*Generic pliers.
*Hexagonal driver, size 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3mm.
*4/5mm T-Wrench.
*5.5mm Socket wrench (for M3 nuts).
*8mm Hex fork wrench (for M5 nuts).
*Medium threadlocker (SAB p/n HA116-S).
*Strong retaining compound (SAB p/n HA115-S).
*Spray lubricant (eg. Try-Flow Oil).
*Synthetic grease (eg. Microlube 261).
*Cyanoacrylate adhesive.
*Pitch Gauge (for set-up).
*Soldering equipment (for motor wiring).
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS REQUIRED
* Speed controller: 6S capable, 120 Amps.
*Battery: 6S 3300/4000 mAh.
*1 flybarless 3 axis control unit.
* Radio power system .
*3 Mini servos.
*1 Mini tail rotor servo.
*6 channel radio control system on 2.4 GHz.
The assembly process is described in the following chapters.
Each chapter provides you with the box, bag and/or foam
numbers you will need for that chapter. The information
is printed in a black box in the upper corner of the page.
INSIDE THE MAIN BOX THERE ARE:
Green screw and Green bearing
in the illustration means you
need to use:
Retaining compound
( SAB HA115-S )
Use Proper Lubricant Use CA Glue
Indicates that for this
assembly phase you need
materials that are:
BOX xxx, BAG xxx.
Important
Blue screw and blue bearing
in the illustration means you
need to use:
Thread Locker Medium
Strength
( SAB HA116-S)
Box xx, BAGxx
NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY
Please refer to this manual for assembly instructions for this model. Follow the order of assembly
indicated. The instructions are divided into chapters, which are structured in a way that each step is
based on the work done in the previous step. Changing the order of assembly may result in additional
or unnecessary steps.Use thread lockers and retaining compounds as indicated. In general, each bolt
or screw that engages with a metal part requires thread lock. It is necessary to pay attention to the
symbols listed below:
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NOTE FOR ASSEMBLY

Approx 461-462 mm
13mm 13mm
Threaded Rod
M2.5x40mm
(HC242-S)
Threaded Rod
M2.5x40mm
(HC242-S)
Carbon Rod
2.5x 4x435mm
(HC640-S)
Aluminum Bushing
[H1079]
(HC640-S)
Aluminum Bushing
[H1079]
(HC640-S)
Box 3, Bag for page 5
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CARBON ROD ASSEMBLY

Box 2, Bag for page 6
Main Plate
(H1842-S)
Main Shaft
(H1843-S)
Top Main
Shaft Unit
Assembly
(H1844-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screw M2.5x5mm
(HC128-S)
Serial Number
(H1212-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x8mm
(HC050-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x8mm
(HC050-S)
MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Socket Head Shoulder
Screw M3x16mm
(HC074-S)
Main Shaft Lock
(H1845-S)
Button Support
Bearing Assembly
(H1871-S)
Shim
8.1x 10x0.1mm.
[HC654]
( Use for remove Play)
Clamp Mount
(H1849-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Ball Bearing
8x 19x6mm
(HC639-S)
Ball Bearing
8x 19x6mm
(HC639-S)
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TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLY

Box 2, Bag for page 7
Socket Head Shoulder
Screw M3x20mm
(HC082-S)
Nylon Nut M3
(HC206-S)
Bushing
[H1851]
(H1848-S)
One Way Bushing
(H1848-S)
One Way Pulley
Assembly
(H1846-S)
Front Tail Pulley
Assembly
(H1911-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x8mm
(HC050-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Front Servo Mount
(H1793-S)
Anti-Rotation
(H1687-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2x6mm
(HC004-S)
Rear Servo
Mount
(H1700-S)
eg: FREEWHEEL BEARINGS
LUBRICANT [HA075-S]
Shim
10.1x 12x0.1mm.
[HC643]
( Use if you have play)
eg: MULTI PURPOSE
GREASE [HA096]
OWB Bearing Assembly
Bearing
10x 15x4
(HC422-S)
Bearing
10x 15x4
(HC422-S)
One Way
Bearing
10x 14x12
(HC442-S)
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TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLY

13-15mm
12-15mm
41-42mm
Box 2, Bag for page 8
Note: Do not over tighten the uniball,
be careful not to strip the plastic
Mini Servo
35mm Size
SAB Servo Arm
(HA050-S) ( Option)
Uniball M2
(H0538-S)
Socket Head Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)
SERVO ASSEMBLY
The linkage ball must be positioned 13-15mm out on the servo arm.
The recommended servo arm to use is: SAB p/n [HA050].
Ensure the alignment of the servo arms before installation of the
servos in the model.
Proceed with installation following the instructions below.
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY
Mini Servo Spacer
(H0572-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Mini Servo Spacer
(H0572-S)
SERVO DIMENSION
Page 8
SWASHPLATE SERVOS ASSEMBLY

GG
Canopy Base
(H1856-S)
Canopy Base Lock
[H1857]
(H1856-S)
Box 1, Bag for page 9
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x6
(HC018-S)
CARBON FRAME
The manufacturing process of the carbon parts often leaves micro-burrs and sharp edges. We recommend de-burring the edges to minimize the risks of electrical wire cuts, etc.
It is very important to do this along the red lines.
LEFT UPPER FRAME ASSEMBLY
BATTERY LOCK ASSEMBLY
TIP:
To unscrew the pin, it is possible to
insert a small nail or rod through
the hole to free the screw.
Larger ID
Spring
[H1696-01]
(H1694-S)
Base
(H1694-S)
Lever
[H1695]
(H1694-S)
Screw M2x6mm
(HC004-S)
Shim
[HC594]
(H1694-S)
Pin
[H1696]
(H1694-S)
Left Upper Frame
Assembly
(H1853-S)
Block Nut M3
(H1386-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screw M2.5x5
(HC128-S)
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FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY

Box 2,3 , Bag for page 10
LEFT UPPER
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
Self Tapping
Screws M3x10mm
(HC136-S)
Button Head Cap Screw
Special M2.5x6mm
(HC019-S)
Self Tapping
Screws M3x10
(HC136-S)
Left Battery Guide
(H1756-S)
Frame Spacer
(H0239-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screws M2.5x5mm
(HC128-S)
Canopy Center
(H1840-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screws M3x5mm
(HC132-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
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FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY

Box 2,3 , Bag for page 11
Finishing Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screws M3x5mm
(HC132-S)
Canopy Center
(H1840-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screws M2.5x5mm
(HC128-S)
Right Battery Guide
[H1757]
(H1756-S)
Canopy
Base Lock
[H1857]
(H1856-S)
Button Head Cap
Screw Special M2.5x6mm
(HC019-S)
Self Tapping
Screws M3x10
(HC136-S)
Right Upper Main Frame
Assembly
(H1853-S)
Canopy Base
(H1856-S)
Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
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FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY

Aprrox 46mm
GG
INSIDE
Radial Oring Axial Oring
Box 2, Bag for page 12
PLEASE USE GREEN THREAD LOCK to secure the
bearings to the radius arms. Failure to secure the
bearing will result in excessive slop/play.
LINKAGE ROD ASSEMBLY .....x2RADIUS ARM ASSEMBLY ... x2 RADIUS PLASTIC ARM ASSEMBLY ... x2
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2x10mm
(HC010-S)
Washer
[HC628]
2x 3.25 x0.3
Radius Plastic Arm
(H0525-S)
RADIUS ARM
ASSEMBLY
Flanged Bearing
2.5x 6x2.6mm
(HC400-S)
Flanged Bearing
2x 5x2.5mm
(HC456-S)
Radius Arm
(H1739-S)
Spacer
[H0254]
(H1739-S)
Thread Rod HEX M2x22mm
(H1883-S)
Plastic Ball Link
(H0403-S)
Plastic Ball Link
(H0403-S)
(Initial length for the rods from the swashplate to the Blade Grip.)
Center Hub
(H1737-S)
Main Spindle
(H1821-S)
CENTER HUB ASSEMBLY
Oring 70
Damper
[H1822-B]
(H1822-S)
eg: MULTI PURPOSE
GREASE [HA096]
Oring
[HC632]/[HC655]
(H1822-S)
Radial O-RING SET UP
70 Sport & 3D flight. [HC632]
90
Hard 3D. [HC635]
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HEAD ASSEMBLY

LARGER ID
SMALLER ID
eg: MULTI PURPOSE
GREASE [HA096]
Box 2, Bag for page 13
The blade grim arms are made of carbon plastic,
they provide high strength and rigidity, but are
sacrificial in the event of the crash saving more
expensive parts.
Do not over tighten the uniball and the screw.
Ball Bearing
6x 13x5mm
(HC536-S)
Main Blade Grip
Assembly
(H1738-S)
NOTE : We recommend assembling without shims.
After approximately 20/30 flights, please manually check the head
dampening, you can add one 0.1mm shim each side (HC652) if the
dampening feels loose.
Washer
6.1x 7.9x0.1
[HC653]
(H1882-S)
Thrust Bearing
6x 12x4.5mm
(HC633-S)
Button Head Cap
Screw M5x8mm
(HC642-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x8mm
(HC050-S)
LINKAGE ROD
ASSEMBLY
Uniball M2
(H0538-S)
Main Blade Grip Arm
(H1833-S)
RADIUS ARM
ASSEMBLY
CENTER HUB
ASSEMBLY
Button Head Cap
Screw M2.5x12mm
(HC656-S)
Ball Bearing
6x 13x5mm
(HC536-S)
Washer
6.25x 9x0.5
(H1882-S)
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HEAD ASSEMBLY

Nylon Nut M3
(HC206-S)
Socket Head Cap
Shoulder M3x16
(HC074-S)
eg: MULTI PURPOSE
GREASE [HA096]
Box 2, Bag for page 14
HEAD GROUP
ASSEMBLY
Socket Head Cap
Shoulder M3x16mm
(HC074-S)
Nylon Nut M3
(HC206-S)
FRAME & TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY
Anti-Rotation Pin
[H0790]
(H1566-S)
Uniball M2
(H0538-S)
Swashplate Assembly
(H1566-S)
Uniball M2
(H0538-S)
SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY OF THE MODULES

Approx 42.5-43.5mm
38mm 47mm
Approx 55.5mm
Approx 39.5-42.5mm
X
Box 2, Bag for page 15
Thread Rod
HEX M2x22mm
(H1883-S)
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S)
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S)
If X = 14 - 15mm
: Use Hex Linkage [H1883]
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S)
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S)
Initial length for the rods from the servos to the swash plate.
LINKAGE ROB B 1
ASSEMBLY
LINKAGE ROB B 2
ASSEMBLY
Thread Rod
HEX M2x32mm
(H1884-S)
Initial length for the rods from the servos to the swash plate.
Linkage rod assembly Follow Servo Dimension on page 8
Linkage rod B2 assembly ... x1
11-12mm: Cut Ball Link
12-13mm: Cut Ball Link
13-15mm: Cut Ball Link
Check the "
X
" in your Servos
LINKAGE ROD B1 ASSEMBLY ... x2
If X = 11 - 14mm
: Use Thread Rod [H0561]
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S)
Plastic ball link
(H0403-S) Thread Rod
M2x22mm
(H0561-S)
Initial length for the rods from the servos to the swash plate.
NOTE:
Due to a lack of standard with mini servos, if the distance
between the top of the servo and the center of the servo
spline is your particular servo brand is less than 14mm, you
should cut between 0.5mm and 1mm off each ball link
[H0403-S] (front servos only) in order for the swash to be
leveled correctly.
Very carefully cut the ball link with an exacto knife.
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ASSEMBLY OF THE MODULES

M2.5 Insert
(H1890-S)
Derlin Spacer
[H1927]
(H1890-S)
M2.5 Insert
(H1890-S)
NOTE:
Use a small qty of 5 minute
epoxy in all M2.5 insert.
Box 2, Bag for page 16
Derlin Spacer
[H1927]
(H1890-S)
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LOWER SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION

Box 2, Bag for page 17
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Foam Canopy Center
[H1854-1]
(H1854-S)
Foam Canopy Center
[H1854-1]
(H1854-S)
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LOWER SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION

Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Finishing Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Finishing Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Finishing
Washer M2.5
(H0255-S)
Plastic Landing Gear
(H1755-S)
Box 2, Bag for page 18
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
NOTE: Please note that as you install the landing gear, you'll notice slight bending of the lower frames, this is perfectly normal and expected as it creates a preload for additional rigidity.
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LOWER SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION

WIRES
FRONT SIDE
These are pulleys for motors with a 6 mm shaft.
Each pulley includes an adapter for motors with a 5 mm shaft.
H0215-19-S - 19T Pinion = ratio
H0215-20-S - 20T Pinion = ratio
H0215-21-S - 21T Pinion = ratio
H0215-16-S - 16T Pinion = ratio
H0215-17-S - 17T Pinion = ratio
H0215-18-S - 18T Pinion = ratio
NOTE: For safety reason we recommend not exceeding 3300 RPM.
It is important to choose the right reduction ratio to maximize
efficiency based on your required flight performance.
It is recommended to use wiring and connectors appropriate for
the currents generated in a helicopter of this class.
If you are using a head speed calculator which requires a main
gear and pinion tooth count, use 94 teeth for the main gear
BELOW IS A LIST OF AVAILABLE REDUCTION RATIOS:
5.875 : 1
5.53 : 1
5.22 : 1
4.95 : 1
4.7 : 1
4.47 : 1
Ilder Column
[H1868]
(H1867-S)
Flanged Bearing
6x 13x5
Ilder
Assembly
(H1867-S)
Finishing
Washer M3
(H0007-S)
Shoulder Socket
Cap Screw M3x18
(HC079-S)
Motor Pulley
Assembly
(H0215-17-S)
Set Screw M4x4mm
(HC152-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screw M3x5mm
(HC132-S)
Motor Mount
Assembly
(H1751-S)
Box 1, Bag for page 19
GOBLIN RAW 500 CONFIGURATIONS ( BLADES 500mm )
BATTERY MOTOR ESC
Pulley
( A , B , C )
RPM Max
( A , B , C )
Pitch
6S-3700
mAh
(3300/4200
mAh)
Scorpion HKV
4020-850
HW 120A V4
Scorpion Tribunus
II 06-120A
KOLIBRI 140 LV-I
YGE 105LVT
17T / 18T / 19T 2800 / 3000 / 3300
X-NOVA
4020-900 Kv
16T / 17T 3000 / 3300 ± 13
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INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR/ESC