Hacker Motor 10949503 SkyCarver EVO II Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Hacker Motor

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Hacker Motor 10949503 SkyCarver EVO II
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Information
Kit contents
Assembly
References
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Hacker Motor 10949503 SkyCarver EVO II

Product Information

The Hacker Motor SkyCarver EVO II is an outdoor fun model made of robust EPP material. It is designed for fast aerobatics, combat, slope flying, and spontaneous flying. The model has a wide speed range, allowing it to fly fast or slow with stability. The lightweight construction and EPP material make it a versatile and durable model with excellent flight performance. The model can be quickly and easily assembled, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals. The EPP construction allows for easy repairs even after a crash.

Product Usage Instructions

Bend the control surfaces upwards and place a weight on them. Leave them in this position for approximately 1 hour.
Join the wings (1 / 2) and the wing center section (3) using hot glue or superglue with activator spray.
Cut a 660 mm long slit in the foam on the top and bottom side, approximately 3 mm in front of the recesses of the vertical stabilization surfaces.
Prepare the servos (e.g., DITEX EL0315M) by setting them to their center position before screwing on the servo arm. Use a remote control or servo tester for this step. Screw on the servo arms in a mirrored inverted position.
If the servo does not fit into the existing servo nest, cut the servo nest according to the contour of your servo. Adjust the cable lengths accordingly, either by soldering or using extension cables.
To integrate the cables into the wings, slit the foam material and press the cables into it. Cut radii of at least 1 cm to prevent cable breakage. Secure the cables with hot glue dots. The servos can also be fixed with three to four dots of hot glue.
Separate the control horns (10) from each other using a sharp knife and deburr the parts.

Please note that the user manual provides additional information and instructions for the assembly process. It is important to observe the safety instructions and follow the recommendations for required adhesives and tools. If you are inexperienced in building models, it is recommended to consult an experienced person.

Hacker Motor „SkyCarver EVO II“
Art.-Nr.: 10949503
Instructions manual

Information

Info
The SkyCarver EVO II is an outdoor fun model made of robust EPP. The model is perfect for fast aerobatics, combat, slope flying and spontaneous flying in between. The SkyCarver EVO II has an enormous speed range and can go fast and fast as well as very slowly and calmly.
The light take-off weight in combination with the EPP material make the SkyCarver EVO II a great all-round model with excellent flight performance.
The SkyCarver EVO II can be assembled quickly and easily, making it the perfect model for both beginners and professionals. Even after a crash, the model is quickly repaired thanks to the EPP construction.
Required tools: Sharp knife, drilling machine (depending on drive), superglue, activator spray, hot glue, flat nose pliers, double-sided adhesive tape, medium-strength locking varnish.

Product data:

Span 900mm
Take-off weight approx.: 240g
Recommended motor: 80 to 120W (A20-34S)
Recommended regulator: 12A
Recommended servos: 2x 9g; e.g.: Ditex 0117
Recommended battery: LiPo ECO-X 500 mAh 3S / Power-X 1100-3S
Recommended propeller: APC Thin Electric 6×5,5E

Observe the safety instructions and instructions for the required adhesives and tools.
During construction, super glue is used in conjunction with activator spray to glue the foam parts. Make sure that the room is well ventilated. The correct procedure for this is to spray one surface to be glued thinly with the activator spray and allow this part to flash off for about ½ minute. Apply the super glue to the other surface and then join the parts together.
If you are inexperienced in building models, we recommend that you consult an experienced person.

Kit contents

Wing right
Wing left
Wing center piece
[2x] End plates
[2x] Wing fences
a: skid; b: motor bulkhead support
[2x] CFRP rod Ø1.5×660 mm
[2x] CFRP rod Ø1.5×300 mm
Motor bulkhead
Rudder horns
CFRP rod Ø1.5×125 mm
Clevises
Threaded sleeves
Locking pins
Front battery bay
Thread insert
Battery bay cover
Locking screw

Assembly

Make control surfaces smooth running

Bend the control surfaces upwards and place a weight on them. Leave the control surfaces bent upwards like this for approx. 1 hour.

Assembling the wing

Join the wings (1 / 2) and the wing center section (3). Use either hot glue or superglue with activator spray.

Gluing in the CFRP rods Ø1.5×660 mm (7)

Cut a 660 mm long slit in the foam on the top and bottom side, approx. 3 mm in front of the recesses of the vertical stabilization surfaces.

Press the CFRP rods into the slots and run thin super glue over them (in small amounts), then spray a little activator spray over them.

Gluing in the CFRP rods Ø1.5×300 mm (8).

The CFRP rods Ø1.5×300 mm (8) are glued in place on the upper and lower sides parallel to the CFRP rods Ø1.5×660 (7) mm, with a spacing of 115 mm. Proceed in the same way as described above.

Installation of the servos

Prepare servos ( here: DITEX EL0315M, recommended: z.B.: Ditex 0117): Set the servo to its center before screwing on the servo arm. Use either your remote control or a servo tester to do this. Screw on the servo arms in mirror- inverted.

Cut the servo nest according to the contour of your servo if it does not fit into the existing servo nest. Adjust the cable lengths accordingly (soldering / use of extension cables).

To integrate the cables into the wings, slit the foam material and press the cables into it. To prevent the cable from breaking, cut radii of at least 1 cm. Secure the cables with a few dots of hot glue. The servos can also be fixed with three to four dots of hot glue.

Connecting the control surfaces

Separate the control horns (10) from each other with a sharp knife and deburr the parts.

Glue The rudder horns in place with super glue as shown. The foam material must be slit at the according positions.

Rod assembly

Glue the threaded sleeves (13) to the CFRP rods Ø1.5×125 mm (11) using super glue. Then check the distance between the servo horn and the rudder horn to adjust the rod length if necessary. Then screw the clevises (12) onto the threaded sleeves (13) and on the other side glue the clevises directly to the ends of the CFRP rods with super glue as shown.

Connect the clevises (12) to the servo arms and control horns (10) by pushing the enclosed locking pins (14) through the clevises (12) and servo arms / control horns (10). A small pair of flat-nose pliers is helpful for snapping them into place.

Glue motor bulkhead

Glue the motor bulkhead (9) into the recess of the wing center section (3) using medium or thick super glue

motor bulkhead support

Separate the skid (6a) and the motor bulkhead support (6b) from each other using a sharp knife. Glue the parts together with hot glue or superglue with activator as shown. If necessary, the receiver can already be inserted in the recess.

Trim the shape of the skid in the nose area with a sharp knife.

Installation of the speed controller

The controller should be mounted on top to protect it from getting wet when landing in the grass. Use a screwdriver or similar to pierce the foam material to create a passage for the cable to the receiver. Adjust the cable length if possible.

Fasten the controller with double-sided adhesive tape, for example.

Construction of the battery shaft

Insert the GRP part “Front battery bay” (15), as well as the threaded insert (16) into the corresponding recesses and glue the parts with thin super glue.

Insert the battery compartment cover (17) as shown and secure it with the locking screw (18).

Attaching the vertical stabilizers

Glue the end plates (4) either with hot glue or with superglue (use activator). The lower edge must be flush with the underside of the wing.

Glue the Wing fences (5) either with hot glue or with superglue (use activator) into the recesses provided for this purpose as shown.

Installation of the motor

Observe the instructions for your motor for mounting! The installation of the Hacker A20-34S is shown here.

There are already holes in the motor bulkhead (9). Since the hole pattern of the mounting cross is not the same, it is mounted slightly twisted to gain distance to the existing holes. Mark the new holes and drill the holes. Select a suitable hole diameter for the screws with which you will later fasten the motor.

The contacts to the controller (X-12) must be adapted to gold plugs Ø3.5 mm. The shaft must be shifted accordingly for use as a pusher (observe motor instructions!).

Screw the motor to the mounting cross, applying a small amount of medium- strength locking varnish to the screws. Fit the motor to the motor bulkhead with suitable screws.

Mount the propeller (APC; 6×5,5E) and make sure that no cables can get into the propeller. The cables can be fixed to the motor bulkhead support with hot glue.

Insert battery

Insert your battery into the slot. Our Top Fuel ECO-X 500-3S fits in just fine. If you want a more flight time and a little more power, you can also use our Top Fuel Power-X 1100-3S

Check the fit of the battery by attaching the battery compartment cover (17). If your battery is too small, you can also clamp in a piece of foam rubber.

Adjusting the center of gravity position

The center of gravity must be 165 mm behind the nose. Depending on the components used, you may need to glue trim weights (e.g. screws or fishing lead) into the nose. In this case, it is advisable to cut recesses in the side walls of the battery bay.

Set model on transmitter

In the model, the aileron and elevator functions must be mixed (elevons). Therefore, the model type “delta” must be set at the transmitter, or a delta mixer must be activated.

Rudder deflections, recommendation:
Symmetrical, measured at the trailing edge at the center of the model (greatest depth of the control surfaces)

Elevator: +/-20 mm
Aileron: +/-35 mm
Recommended Expo setting: Elevator: -20%
Aileron: -30%

Flying
Check the direction of travel of the control surfaces – viewed from the rear:

Elevator pulled: Both control surfaces move up
Elevator pressed: Both control surfaces move downward
Aileron right: Right control surface moves up, left control surface moves down
Aileron left: Left control surface moves up, right control surface moves down

Takeoff:
On a model with a thrust screw, there is a risk of injuring yourself on the propeller. To avoid this, you can throw the model first and then turn on the motor if you want to hold it by the skid. You can also grab the model off- center at the leading edge and throw it from a turning motion with the motor running (see graphic).
Take off and land the model against the wind.

Safety instructions
This flight model is not a toy! Suitable for young people aged 14 and over. Negligence in the construction and/or operation of the model can result in serious personal injury and property damage.
Spinning propellers pose a high risk, make sure you keep your distance and also keep onlookers away. Only fly the model in open areas, preferably at officially designated model flying fields, and follow all instructions including those of the RC system and the drive.
All batteries must be fully charged before use. Before you fly, do a range test. Check all deflections for the correct direction.
The remote control (transmitter) must always be switched on as long as the model is in operation. After landing, the flight battery must always be disconnected first, only then may the remote control be switched off.
Appropriate liability insurance is a prerequisite for every launch of such a model aircraft. Furthermore, the currently applicable legal requirements for model flight in your region must be observed. If in doubt, consult your specialist dealer or one of the umbrella organizations.
Please also note the operating instructions for the additionally required components, especially in the case of electrical/electronic components such as motor, controller and battery.

Contact
Hacker Motor GmbH, Schinderstrassl 32, D-84030 Ergolding
Phone: +49-871-953628-0
eMail: info@hacker-motor.com

Hacker Motor on the Internet
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