Introduction

The RC 1/10th scale F1 Light Set uses a small microcontroller to listen to the throttle signal from the receiver in an RC car and control LEDs. The included y-cable adapter goes between the receiver and the electronic speed controller (ESC). There are three (3) JST SH sockets on the F1 Control Module that are all controlled together. You can use all three or any combination you choose.

The system has two configurable options:

• The ability to reverse the sense of the throttle
• The ability to dim the lighting

Instructions

1. For ease of wiring, unplug the 3 lights from the module (if they arrived attached).
2. Unplug the ESC from the receiver.
3. Plug the y-cable adapter into the throttle channel of the receiver and the ESC into the open socket of the adapter
4. Attach the LED modules (the rear panel and two vertical wing lights) to appropriate places on the chassis or body work
5. Plug your desired combination of lights into the module

Operation

• Always turn the transmitter on before turning on the car/receiver
• The control module will detect neutral during start-up, so calibration is not required. Also, make sure that you leave the transmitter in neutral until the lights come on.

Notes

• The control module has a combined maximum output capacity of 160mA. If you wish to add your own lights or devices please keep this in mind.
• If your radio & receiver support it, the throttle signal can be mirrored/mixed to a spare channel and you can plug the control module into this port. In this case, leave the ESC plugged into channel 2, and the Y-socket output is not used.

Advanced settings

As mentioned above, the unit has two configuration settings, which are controlled using solder pads on the underside of the board. These are shown here:

• The "A" pad relates to throttle direction
• The "B" pad relates to dimming

Note that this image applies to the "V11" version of the board. If yours looks different, then contact us for any questions.

Changing the throttle direction

• This version of the control board supports reversing the throttle direction. As shipped, the unit recognises the normal throttle direction of most Sanwa/Airtronic/FlySky radios. This is the same as "REV" on most Futaba radios. Most modern ESC's default to this orientation, so it is recommended. However, if your radio configuration cannot be adjusted, then follow the next step

• Using a fine-tipped soldering iron, place a dab of solder on pad "A" on the underside of the board. Removing the solder will return throttle direction to normal. See picture:

• To undo the setting, simply remove the solder on the solder bridge. Using some solder wick makes the job simple.

Activating the dimming function

• This board has a second configuration option for dimming the brightness of the LEDs. This can be useful for indoor or nightime racing when the default brightness is too bright.
• Follow the general instructions above for throttle reverse, but apply the solder to pad "B"
• As above, to revert to standard brightness, remove the solder from the solder pad.

. For any questions, please contact phatdadracing@gmail.com