INTRODUCTION 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 You will find your serial number on the RED plate of the transmission module and on the product card included with your kit. Please take a moment to register your kit online via our web site at: http://www.goblin-helicopter.
INTRODUCTION GOBLIN KRAKEN 580 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Typical Motor : 4025 series, 6S 1000-1200 Kv, 12S 500-600 Kv. (max 54 mm diameter, max 64 mm height). 168mm Battery compartment: 6S 5000/5800 mAh, 12S 2600/3200 mAh, Suggested weight from 850gr to 1050gr. 315mm Typical Speed Controller: 6S 120-140 A, 12S 100-130A. KIT Includes: • 22T motor pulley (other pulley sizes available). • 1 battery tray with straps. • 570 mm main blades. • 95 mm tail blades.
IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES *This radio controlled helicopter is not a toy. *This radio controlled helicopter can be very dangerous. *This radio controlled helicopter is a technically complex device which has to 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. It is necessary to carefully follow all the instructions.
NOTE FOR ASSEMBLY ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS REQUIRED TOOLS, LUBRICANTS, ADHESIVES *Electric Motor *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). *Speed controller *Batteries INSIDE THE MAIN BOX THERE ARE: Extra Card Manual Product Card Foam Box *Medium threadlocker (SAB p/n HA116-S). *Strong retaining compound (SAB p/n HA115-S). *Spray lubricant (eg. Tri-Flow Oil). *Synthetic grease (eg. Microlube 261).
CARBON ROD ASSEMBLY BAG1 Carbon Rod (HC586-S) 2.5x 4x570mm Threaded Rod M2.5x40mm (HC242-S) NOTE: Threaded Rod M2.
TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLY Foam 1, BAG2 TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLED AND VERIFIED The unit is ready to use Check page 40 for more information. Front Servo Mount 35mm Swashplate Guide (H1261-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M3x8mm (HC050-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Bushing (H0110-S) Rear Servo Mount 35mm (H1262-S) Free Wheel Clutche grease HA075 Rear Servo Mount Support (H1206-S) Main Pulley Z50 (H1213-S) NOTE DO NOT over torque the screw.
SWASHPLATE SERVOS ASSEMBLY BAG3 Socket head cap screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) SERVO ASSEMBLY Servo spacer (H1223-S) The linkage ball must be positioned 17-18 mm out on the servo arm. The recommended servo arm to use is: SAB p/n [HA050/HA051]. Ensure the alignment of the servo arms (and sub trim set) before installing the servos in the model. Proceed with installation following the instructions below. You can use the G10 servo tool to align the front servo arms with the theoretical horizontal line.
FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY BAG4.0, BAG4.1 BAG4.2 BATTERY GUIDE ASSEMBLY RIGHT FRAME ASSEMBLY Main Frame (H1218-S) Flat Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC125-S) Low Side Frame Mount (H1246-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) CF Xcross (H1141-S) Flat Head Cap Screw M2.5x5mm (HC128-S) CF Pin Support (H1141-S) LEFT FRAME ASSEMBLY Main Frame (H1218-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY BAG4.3 Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x6mm (HC018-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) RIGHT MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLED LEFT MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLED Washer 3.2x 6x0.5mm (HC180-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) BATTERY GUIDE ASSEMBLED Finishing Washer M2.
FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLY Canopy Base (H1101-S) CF Canopy Base Support (H1221-S) BAG5 TRANSMISSION GROUP ASSEMBLED Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Socket Head Screw M3x6mm (HC044-S) CF Canopy Base Support (H1221-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M3x6mm (HC044-S) Canopy Base (H1101-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) FRAME GROUP ASSEMBLED NOTE: Finishing Washer M2.
HEAD ASSEMBLY Foam 2, BAG6 UNIBALL RADIUS ARM ASSEMBLY Spacer Arm 2.5x 4x6.3mm ...X2 RADIUS ARM ASSEMBLY Flanged Bearing 2.5x 6x2.5mm (HC400-S) ...X2 LINKAGE ROD ASSEMBLY Flanged Bearing 2.5x 6x2.5mm (HC400-S) Radius Arm (H0204BM-S) ...X2 Linkage Rod M2.5x33mm (H0237-S) Plastic Ball Link (H0066-S) Plastic Ball Link (H0066-S) Flanged Bearing 2.5x 6x2.5mm (HC400-S) Uniball Radius Arm (H0205-S) Approx 62-63mm Spacer Arm 2.5x 4x3mm Flanged Bearing 2.5x 6x2.
HEAD ASSEMBLY Foam 2, BAG7 It is a normal ( especially with the 90° + 90° O-ring set-up ) to feel tight after initial assembly as the axial preload is usually high when the helicopter is brand new. The preload will loosen up after 5-10 flights allowing the system to become smooth. Button Head Cap Screw M6x10mm (HC122-S) eg: Microlube GL261 NOTE: Washer 8x 14x0.2mm [HC228-S] After approximately 10/20 flights, please check preload, you can add one 0.2mm shim (HC232) on each side if preload has changed.
ASSEMBLING OF THE MODULES Foam 2, BAGs 8.1,8.2 SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x12mm (HC026-S) Uniball M3 (H0065-S) Swashplate SET (H1204-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M4x20mm (HC544-S) Metric Hex Nylon Nut M4 (HC212-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
ASSEMBLING OF THE MODULES BAG8.3 LINKAGE ROD ASSEMBLY ... x3 Approx 44mm Initial length for the rods from the servos to the swash plate. LINKAGE ROD ASSEMBLY 35mm Set Screw M2.5x18mm (HC140-S) 53.
TAIL GROUP ASSEMBLY Foam 2, BAG9 It is a normal for the tail to feel a bit tight after initial assembly as the tail spindle preload is usually high when the helicopter is brand new. The preload will loosen up after 5-10 flights allowing the system to become smooth. Ball Bearing (HC403-S) Spacer 4x 6.9x0.5mm (HC594-S) 4x Oring 90 Shore (HC594-S) Tail Shaft Assembled (H0227-S) Spindle Shaft (H0220-S) 9x2.5mm Tail Blade Grip Assembled (H1233-S) eg: Microlube GL261 Note: Larger ID Shim 4.
TAIL GROUP ASSEMBLY Foam 2, BAG10 Tail Case Spacer (H1239-S) Tail Side Plate (H1240-S) Tail Pulley 23T (H1272-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x6mm (HC018-S) Set Screw M3x6mm (HC144-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2x6mm (HC004-S) TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLED Uniball M3 (H0065-S) NOTE: The set screw must align with the hole in the tail shaft BELL CRANK LEVER ASSEMBLED (H1248-S) Uniball M3 (H0064-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
TAIL GROUP ASSEMBLY BAG11 Tail Belt 1722mm HTD3 6mm (HC592-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY 1 Bolt M8x14mm (HC164-S) Bolt M8x20mm (HC165-S) Kraken 580 Boom (H1232-S) 2 Foam 1, BAG12 Boom Block Support (H1224-S) Nut M8 (HC224-S) Washer 8x 14x0.2mm (HC228-S) NOTE: Use 1 or 2 shims each side to optimize the contact. 3 Use this special tool to apply the correct torque to the nuts. 4 NOTE: Secure the Nut Block with a small amount of CA glue Nut Block (H1232-S) Do not over tighten the nuts.
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY BAG13 BOOM GROUP ASSEMBLED Finishing Washer M3 (H0007-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M3x10mm (HC056-S) Double Sided Tape Finishing Washer M3 (H0007-S) Double Sided Tape Page 19 LOCKING ELEMENT TAIL ASSEMBLED (H0249-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M3x10mm (HC056-S) TAIL GROUP ASSEMBLED
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY BAG14 Servo Arm (HA050-S) Standard Servo Socket Head Screw M3x6mm (HC044-S) Self Head Cap Screw M3x12mm (HC549-S) Socket Head Screw M2x6mm (HC004-S) Servo Spacer (H0075-S) Uniball M2 (H0064-S) SERVO ASSEMBLED 18mm TAIL SERVO ASSEMBLY The distance between the center of the servo spline and the ball must be around 18mm.
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY BAG15 Before installing the plastic link on the threaded rod, be sure that you have waited at least 12 hours for the glue to fully cure. Plastic Ball Link (H0066-S) Plastic Ball Link (H0066-S) Approx 628mm NOTE: Before installing the plastic link onto the ball, be sure the tail push rod moves smoothly. You can open up H1315-S if you need to. NOTE: The carbon rod is slightly bent, generating a little preload against the carbon rod support. Check the movement of the rod.
INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR 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 207 teeth for the main gear (this takes into account the two stage reduction) and the tooth count of your pulley as the pinion count.
INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR Foam 1, BAG16 Set Screw M4x6mm (HC153-S) (on the flat slot of the motor shaft) NOTE Max height of the motor shaft: 32mm Min height of the motor shaft: 26mm Flat Head Cap Screw M3x8mm (HC134-S) Set Screw M4x4mm (HC152-S) CF ESC Mount (H1228-S) Motor Pulley 22T (H0015-22-S) 26-32mm Flat Head Cap Screw M3x5mm (HC132-S) Plastic ESC Support (H1228-S) NOTE With 18, 19 and 20T motor pulleys; use the internal holes. With 21, 22, 23, 24T motor pulleys; use the external holes.
INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR BAG17 NOTE You can use a 4-5mm shaft as a lever to set proper motor belt tension. Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) M3 Head Screw Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Motor Belt 261mm (HC588-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) NOTE 1mm *Fit the motor assembly into position. *Move it to the minimum centre distance. *First put the belt on the motor pinion. *Then put the belt around the big pulley.
INSTALLATION ESC/FBL/RX BAG18 Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Metric Hex Nylon Nut M2.5mm (HC200-S) Metric Hex Nylon Nut M2.5mm (HC200-S) NOTE: You can install some zip ties here.
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY BAG19 TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY To fit the tail belt, loosen the tail case by loosening the 4 M3 screws (Figure 1). *Install the belt onto the tail front pulley, checking the direction of rotation. *Insert and tighten the four M3 screws in the boom plate. *Rotate the tail drive several times by hand. *Tension the tail case by hand and slowly tighten the 2 BLACK screws in (Figure 2). Socket Head Cap Screw M3x10mm (HC056-S) NOTE: Be sure that the servo wire does not get in contact with the belt.
TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY TAIL BELT TENSION To provide the correct tail belt tension, you can use the "zig-zag" method. Figure 1, Loosen the 2 RED screws and the BLUE and push the tail side plate in according with red arrow. Tighten the BLUE screw while you are pushing. Figure 2, Loosen the 2 RED screws and the YELLOW and push the tail side plate in according with red arrow. Tighten the YELLOW screw while you are pushing. You can proceed step by step until the tail belt is tight enough.
LOW SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION Foam 1, BAG20.1 Nylon Nut M2.5 (HC200-S) Direction Assembly Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
LOW SIDE FRAME INSTALLATION BAG20.2 Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Low Side Right Frame (H1230-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Low Side Left Frame (H1229-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Page 29 Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION BAG21 Canopy Front Block (H1227-S) Plastic Landing Gear Support (H1226-S) Plastic Landing Gear Support (H1226-S) Landing Gear Plug [H1274] Selt Tapping Cap Screws M3x10mm (HC136-S) Landing Gear Rod (H1242-S) Page 30
LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION BAG22 Socket Head Cap Screws M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M2.5x10mm (HC022-S) Set Screw M4x4mm (HC152-S) Set Screw M4x4mm (HC152-S) Page 31 NOTE: Tighten the set screws at the end of the landing gear assembly.
INSTALLATION ESC/FBL/RX BAG23 We suggest installing the flybarless mount without the shock absorber. This will give you the most direct feeling of the model. You can use the small plate to support any separate RX. Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) RX Column [H1105] Flat Head Cap Screw M3x5mm (HC132-S) Alu FBL Support (H1237-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x8mm (HC020-S) Finishing Washer M2.5 (H0255-S) Finishing Washer M2.
INSTALLATION ESC/FBL/RX BAGS 24, 28 In bag 28, you can find a “3D Printed” antenna support. Use it as desired with your RX system. Antenna Support [H1134] Extra support for battery backup Double Side-Tape (HA035-S) Button Head Cap Screw Special M2.5x6mm (HC019-S) BAG 29 Wire Support (H1107-S) Flat Head Cap Screws M3x10 (HC135-S) Battery Backup Support (H1241-S) NOTE: You can wait to tighten this screw until after you run all of your cables. Socket Head Cap Screw M2.
INSTALLATION ESC/FBL/RX BAG24 NOTE: Use hot glue to secure the wire connections. ESC Wire Zip-tie [HA058] Servos Wire Servos Wire Tail Servo Wire Follow the illustrated wiring solution. Use the servo extension for connecting the tail servo. Gluing of the connector on the carbon support is recommended as show in Figure 2.
INSTALLATION BATTERIES BAG25 Before permanently mounting the batteries onto the battery tray, check the ideal position for the best center of gravity. 6S BATTERY BATTERIES Use the included double side tape to secure the batteries to the tray. Use the Velcro Strap [HA041-S].
INSTALLATION CANOPY BAG26 CANOPY *Install Canopy grommets (Figure.1) and the two quick knobs (Figure.2) *Fit the canopy in the red arrow zone, and insert the knobs. *Confirm the canopy is secure prior to each flight. Kraken 580 Canopy (H1231-S) Canopy Grommet (HA021-S) NOTE: Put a very small drop of CA glue on the grommet and then insert the quick release canopy mount. This way when you remove the canopy, the mounts can not come off. Be careful not to block the quick release mechanism with glue.
IN FLIGHT BAG27 OPERATIONS BEFORE FLIGHT *Set up the remote control and the flybarless system with utmost care. *It is advisable to test the correct settings of the remote and flybarless system without main blades or tail blades fitted. *Check that all wiring is isolated from the carbon/aluminum parts. It is good practice to protect them at the points where they are at most risk. *Be sure of the gear ratio, verifying carefully the motor pulley in use.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Take a look at the red parts. Check them frequently. All other parts are not particularly subject to wear. The lifespan of these components varies according to the type of flying. On average it is recommended to check these parts every 20 flights. In some instances, based on wear, these parts should be replaced every 100 flights. Periodically lubricate the tail slider movement and its linkages as well as the swash plate movement and its linkages.
CHECK LIST 1 Check the dampening on the main and tail rotor to be the same as always. 2 Tighten the main blades before flight. 5 Check Tail & Motor belt tension. The tension has to be tight. 6 Check the 4 M3x10 Tail group screws. Ensure they are tight. 9 Check for vertical play of the main shaft. Page 39 main hub screws 3 Check (M4x22 and 2xM2.5x12). Ensure they are tight. Check if the FBL-RX connectors are OK 10 (hot glue is recommended).
TRANSMISSION MODULE MAIN SHAFT REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION MODULE The transmission module is supplied assembled and verified, ready to be used. Main Shaft (H1299-S) Wave Washer (HC587-S) For replacing the main shaft: Use SAB HA076 Grease inside the module. *Remove the serial number plate *Remove the M4 screw *Remove and replace the main shaft *Screw in the M4 screw, with high force and using green loctite Shim (HC587-S) K Gear Z14 0.
SPARE PARTS Motor Pulley 19T - 26T [H0015-19-S to H0015-26-S] Tail Servo Lock [H0040-S] Uniball M2 5H6 [H0064-S] Uniball M3x4 5H3 [H0065-S] - 10 x Finishing Washers M3. - 1 x Motor Pulley. - 2 x Set Screw M4x4mm. - 2 x Tail Servo Locks. - 2 x Servo Spacers. - 4 x Head Cap Screws M2.5x12mm. - 5 x Uniballs M2 5H6. - 5 x Uniball Spacers. - 5 x Head Cap Screws M2x8mm. - 5 x Head Cap Screws M2x6mm. - 5 x Uniballs M3x4 5H3.5.
SPARE PARTS Wire Cover [H1107-S] Battery Carbon SET [H1141-S] - 1 x Wire Cover. - 1 x Finishing Washer M3. - 1 x Head Cap Screws M3x8mm. - 2 x Button Cap Screws M2.5x6mm. - 1 x Xross Battery. - 1 x Carbon Pin Support. - 1 x Head Cap M2.5x12mm. - 2 x Head Cap M2.5x8mm. - 5 x Flat Screws M2.5x5mm. Main Blade Grips [H1201-S] Swashplate [H1204-S] - 1 x Blade Grip. - 1 x Thrust Bearing 8x 14x4mm. - 2 x Bearing 8x 14x4mm. - 1 x Washer 11x 13.5x0.5mm. - 1 x Socket Head Cap M4x10mm.
SPARE PARTS ESC Support [H1228-S] Plastic Landing Gear Support [H1226-S] Canopy Front Block [H1227-S] - 1 x Plastic Landing Gear Support. - 2 x Set Screws M4x4mm. - 1 x Plastic ESC Support. - 1 x CF ESC Plate. - 2 x Flat Cap Screw M3x8mm. - 2 x Socket Head Cap M3x10mm. - 1 x Canopy Front Block. - 4 x Selft Tapping Screws M3x10mm. - 4 x Ny Lon Nut M3. Low Side Frame DX [H1230-S] Canopy Kraken 580 [H1231-S] Tail Boom Kraken 580 [H1232-S] - 1 x Low Side Frame DX. - 1 x Canopy Kraken 580.
SPARE PARTS Front Servo Mount 35mm [H1261-S] Rear Servo Mount 35mm [H1262-S] Tail Pulley [H1272-S] Linkage Tail Support [H1315-S] Blade Grip Arm 27 [H1342-S] - 1 x Front Servo Mount 35mm. - 3 x Head Cap Screws M2.5x8mm. [HC004-S] - 1 x Rear Servo Mount 35mm. - 2 x Socket Head Cap M2.5x8mm. [HC008-S] - 1 x Tail Pulley 23T. - 1 x Set Screw M3x8mm. - 4 x Head Cap Screws M2x12mm. [HC018-S] - 1 x Linkage Tail Support. - 2 x Head Cap Screws M2.5x8mm. [HC019-S] - 2 x Blade Grip Arm.
SPARE PARTS [HC111-S] [HC122-S] [HC125-S] [HC128-S] [HC132-S] - 8 x Head Cap Shoulder M4x24mm. [HC134-S] - 8 x Button Cap Screws M6x10mm. [HC136-S] - 8 x Flat Cap Screws M2.5x8mm. [HC140-S] - 8 x Flat Cap Screws M2.5x5mm. [HC144-S] - 8 x Flat Cap Screws M3x5mm. [HC152-S] - 8 x Flat Cap Screws M3x8mm. [HC153-S] - 8 x Self Tapping Screws M3x10mm. [HC154-S] - 8 x Set Screws M2.5x18mm. [HC164-S] - 8 x Set Screws M3x6mm. [HC165-S] - 8 x Set Screws M4x4mm. [HC184-S] - 8 x Set Screws M4x6mm.
SPARE PARTS [HC417-S] - 2 x Ball Bearing [HC430-S] [HC420-S] 8x 14x4. [HC549-S] - 4 x Ball Bearing 10x 15x4. - 2 x Rad Bearing [HC582-S] [HC434-S] 30x 37x4. - 2 x Thrust Bearing [HC437-S] 4x 9x4. - 2 x Thrust Bearing [HC544-S] 10x 14x4. - 8 x Head Cap Screw M4x20mm. [HC588-S] [HC586-S] [HC587-S] - 1 x Carbon Rod 2.5x 4x570. - 2 x Plastic Ball Linkage. - 2 x Thread Rod M2.5x40. - 2 x Aluminum Bush. - 1 x Wave Washer Ø10xØ15x0.3. - 1 x Ball Bearing Ø10xØ24x7mm. - 2 x Pin 3x6mm.
Carefully check your model before each flight to ensure it is airworthy. Consider flying only in areas dedicated to the use of model helicopters. Check and inspect the flying area to ensure it is clear of people and obstacles. Rotor blades can rotate at very high speeds! Be aware of the danger they pose. Always keep the model at a safe distance from other pilots and spectators. Avoid maneuvers with trajectories towards a crowd. Always maintain a safe distance from the model. GOBLIN KRAKEN 580 Release 1.
