Heli-Max HMXE0801 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max AXE™ 400 3D
Rx-R Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of
enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions
or concerns, please feel free to contact us at:
helihotline@hobbico.com.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the AXE
400 3D Rx-R, visit the Heli-Max web site at www.helimax-rc.
com. Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the 400 3D
Rx-R. If there is new technical information or changes to this
model, a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of
the page.
ITEMS THAT MUST BE
PURCHASED SEPARATELY
RADIO SYSTEM
Minimum 6-Channel Helicopter Radio
• FUTK6900 Futaba® 6EX 6-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter/
Receiver
• FUTK7005 Futaba 7C 7-Channel 2.4GHz Heli Tx/Rx
No Servos
• FUTK9251 Futaba 10C 10-Channel 2.4GHz Heli Tx/Rx
Mode 2
FLIGHT BATTERY
Hovering, Basic Aerobatics and 3D
• GPMP0406 11.1V 2000mAh Battery LiPo Flight Battery
• GPMP0617 Great Planes® ElectriFly™ LiPo 11.1V
2200mAh 25C Power Series
Hovering, Basic Aerobatics, Mild 3D and Aggressive 3D
• GPMP0520 Great Planes LiPo 11.1V 2200mAh 25C
T-Rex MX450 Heli
• FPWP0327 FlightPower LiPo 11.1V 2170mAh 25C
EVO25 3S Balance
Also required is an appropriate battery charger for your
fl ight battery.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of the main
rotors turning during set up, you must disconnect the
main drive motor from the ESC or remove the pinion
gear from the motor. Failure to do this may result
in injury to yourself or damage to the model and its
surroundings.
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
CAUTION! A separate Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC) must be used If you decide to change the stock servos (Futaba
S3114) to some other type of analog or digital servos. We highly recommend the Castle Creations CC BEC 10A Switching
Regulator (CSEM0005).
DANGER! Please allow a 10 minute cool down period after each fl ight for the Electronic Speed Control (ESC). Failure to do
so may cause loss of control due to the ESC overheating and shutting down.
DANGER! Please inspect the wooden main rotor blades before each fl ight for damage. If any damage is found or if the
blades have been crashed, please replace the blades before fl ying the model again.
CAUTION! If the rotor head speed ever drops suddenly in fl ight, please land the model immediately and remove the body.
Inspect the battery temperature and ensure that it has not exceeded 140°F. Also ensure that the ESC has not overheated.
The ESC does have a thermal protection built in that will reduce the power output to safe levels when the safe operating
temperatures have been exceeded. If this has occurred, please allow the model 10 minutes to cool down.
WARNING! The ESC does have a soft cut function that will reduce the power output to protect the fl ight battery. Toward the end
of a fl ight, if you notice a slight power reduction, land the model immediately and re-charge the battery. The fl ight time of the Axe
400 can be as long as 10 minutes, but this will vary depending on your fl ying style or how aggressively you fl y the model.
CAUTION! After a crash you must inspect all plastic and metal parts on the helicopter for damage before fl ying the model again.
RECEIVER SERVO CONNECTIONS
CCPM
Receiver Type
Futaba PCM1024 / FM
Futaba 6/7CH FASST
Futaba FASST Multi
Hitec
JR
Airtronics
Multiplex
Using the table above, plug the Servos, Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and Gyro into the appropriate channels on the
receiver. Please refer to your manufacturer’s instructions for your transmitter to verify that these connections are correct.
Aileron
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
CCPM
Elevator
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Tail
Rotor
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Gyro
Gain
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
CCPM
Collective
6
6
3
6
6
6
4
Throttle
3
3
6
3
1
3
5
2
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