ABSIMA 1:8 Scale 4wd Electric Buggy Instruction Manual

1:8 SCALE 4WD ELECTRIC BUGGY / TRUGGY / MONSTER TRUCK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This manual is written in german language only. If you need a manual in your language please visit our website or contact your distributor!

Notice
Thank you for purchasing this ABSIMA Product.
Please take some time to read through to get familiar with the shown steps.

General Information

THIS IS NOT A TOY!
Not suitable for children under 14 years of age without adult supervision.
This is a high-performance vehicle, for safety reason don’t run on public streets, in crowded areas, environmentally areas or near children or animals.
This model contains rotationg parts and parts which become hot during operation. Care must been taken to avoid damage or injuries.
This product may require some assembly and routine maintance.
This product is covered by warranty based on material defectives. Crash damage or maintenance failures are not covered under warranty.
Batteries should be used in good condition only, and need to be fully charged.
Keep chemicals stored out of the range of small children.
Make sure your model and equipment is in perfect condition before you use it, to ensure savety and fun while driving.

Basic information for a safety operation of a rc model car.
Dear customer,
thank you that you have chosen a high-performance product from Absima. Our products have been designed for beginners, hobby pilots, and competition ambitious drivers. Absima wants you to have fun and success with your new model and we therefore recommend that you read the following points carefully.

Before each driving:

• Please check all screws are properly fitting.
• For screws which abut on metal, you should check whether there is enough security screws paint.
• The servo saver should always be set so that it works smoothly and is not too tight otherwise the servo gets damaged.
• Check on your remote control and the vehicle the batteries whether these are still fully charged.
• Check on your remote control, the TRIM settings that the wheels are straight, and that you have enough steering angle.

After each driving:

• If you have driven in dirty terrain, it is advisable to clean the completely car.
• If you are driving through rain or water you have to dry the entire vehicle, otherwise all metal parts will rust. To displace moisture is WD40 just right.
• After several trips we recommend that you check the bearings if they are still functioning properly.
• After several trips we recommend that you check out the differentials in the vehicle.
• General visual check after every ride

Electric cars:

• Before you driving an electric vehicle for the first time, you should retract the electric motor. Proceed as follows:

1. Drive the first 2 batteries only with half throttle.
2. Then you can go on as usual normal.

Adjusting the distance between the motor pinion and main gear (if needed).
Loosen the motor screws from motor mount and push the motor away from the main gear. Take a sheet of paper and hold it between the motor pinion and main gear. Now slide the engine completely to the main gear. Pull out the sheet of paper, now the correct distance between the motor pinion and main gear is made.

Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that the product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive. The declaration of conformity can be found at http://absima.com/index.php/downloads/erklaerungen/ or can be consulted under Absima GmbH – Gibitzenhofstrasse 127a/RG – 90443 Nuremberg, Germany can be requested.

ATTENTION: Batteries and rechargeable batteries in your transmitter should always be fully charged! Never use the model when they are completely empty. Why? The transmitter could switch itself off, the signal would be lost to your RC Model and it could have a mind of its own. – this could be very expensive!

Getting Started:

Switch on transmitter, hold vehicle clear of the ground, connect battery pack and switch on receiver. Test the transmitter to check control of the vehicle with wheels off the ground. Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust steering trim dial on Transmitter. For the very first run use the throttle gently, to help the driver become accustomed to the vehicle’s behavior and controls

Always keep in mind:
This is NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage, injury or damage to other property”
If you switch on the car first, before the transmitter your RC Model could have a mind of its own and could drive off.

Please observe:

Driving in wet conditions:
You shouldn’t drive your model through big puddles unnecessarily. The vehicle is not designed to be completely submerged in water. The components of Absima RC Models are water resistant but are not water proof. Components like the motor are only splash proof. Most of all you should take care of the plug connections.
Jumps:
Your RC models is designed to take some rough and tumble and moderate pumps, please bare in mind the bigger the pump the more likely you could damage your RC vehicle.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABSIMA RC CAR MODELS

• Please read the manual in full before using your model to ensure safe operation
• Do not use your model at night or if the visibility is bad, this could cause damage to you and your model.
• Do not use the model in direct proximity of people. ABSIMA RC models can reach high speed and could cause serious injuries in case of an accident.
• Do not touch drive components, tires or rims of the model while in use, this could cause serious injuries.
• Do not touch any electronic components of the model after driving, this could cause serious injuries.
• Your model is radio controlled, no radio control system is completely free from interference. You could lose control of your model if this occurs, always use your model in a safe area. if you see signs of interference, stop using your model immediately.
• It’s not allowed to use your model in public spaces.
• Only use the recommended rechargeable batterie for your model.
• Rechargeable batteries need to be charged with appropriate charger. Please read the instructions for the batteries being used before operating your model, misuse of the batteries could cause serious damage or injury.
• Never leave your rechargeable batteries unattended during charging!
• ALL ABSIMA MODELS GOT AGE 14!
• ATTENTION: Before you use your model, the transmitter must be switched on first and turned off last, this way you will not lose control of the model.

Necessary Service-features
This is a preinstalled RTR-model, the following service instructions have to be checked before using for the first time and before every use, for safety. Check the following as a guide and if necessary make the correct adjustments/repairs according to the manual.

• Check all wheels and steering parts are correctly fitted, if necessary adjust accordingly to the supplied manual
• Check the motor pinion and main gear before and after each use to ensure they are securely fixed. If required use thread lock glue on all metal-to-metal screws.
• Clean the model after each use as good as possible, check for any debris or small stones which could get jammed between moving parts.
• If the car has been used in damp weather conditions, ensure the model is fully dried

Transmitter Manual

1. Control Panel
2. Steering Wheel
3. Throttle Trigger
4. Battery Compartment

6. Sterring Servo Reverse
7. Power LED
8. Steering Trimm
9. Bind Button
10. Throttle Servo Reverse
11. Battery Voltage
12. Steering Dual Rate
13. ON/OFF Switch
14. Throttle Trimm

Sender Batterie Installation
Open battery cover at the bottom of transmitter Install batteries. Follow the direction of batteries designated in the inside of battery box.

Battery Cover

4 x AA Alkaling Batteries
Tools required

DECLARATION
Thanks for purchasing our Electronic Speed Controller (ESC). The power system for RC model can be very dangerous, so please read this manual carefully. In that we have no control over the correct use, installation, application, or maintenance of our products, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damages, losses or costs resulting from the use of the product. Any claims arising from the operating, failure of malfunctioning etc. will be denied. We assume no liability for personal injury, consequential damages resulting from our product or our workmanship.

FEATURES
Completely water-proof and dust-proof. The ESC works properly even under water. (Please remove the cooling fan when running car in water, and after running, please make the ESC clean and then dry it to avoid the oxidation of copper connectors) Excellent start-up, acceleration and linearity features, suitable for truggy (especially short course trucks) and buggy. The built-in switching mode BEC has powerful output to supply all electronic equipments. There is a mounting stand for installing the ESC on chassis easily and firmly. Propor tional ABS brake function with 5 steps of maximum brake force adjustment, 8 steps of drag-brake force adjustment. Also compatible with the mechanical disc-brake system. Multiple protection features: Low voltage cut- off protection / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection / Motor blocked protection Easily programmed with the SET button of the ESC.

Specifications

Monster Truck
Motor Limit| 25 Lipo: KV < 6000
3S Lipo: KV < 4000
4S Lipo: KV < 2600| 4S Lipo: KV < 3000 (4274 size motor)
4S Lipo: KV < 240o (4274 size motor)
Resistance| 0.0004 ohm| 0.00035 ohm
Battery| 6-12 cells NiMH 2-4S LiPo| 8-18 cells N iMH 3-6S LiPo
BR Output Note 1| 6V/ BA Switch mode| 6V/ 3A Switch mode
Dimension| 59.3(0 x 38.4(W) x 33.6(H)| sq.s(L) x 48W) x 42(H)
Weight (With Wires)| 113g| 1788

NOTE1: The cooling fans of ESC is supplied by the built-in BEC, so it is always working under 6V.

Begin To Use The New ESC
WARNING!
For safety, please always keep the wheels away from the track when switching on the ESC.

1. Connect The ESC, Motor, Receiver, Battery And Servo The #A, #B, #C wires of the ESC can be connected with the motor wires freely (without any sequence). If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire connections.
2. Throttle Range Setting (Throttle Range Calibration) In order to make the ESC match the throttle range, you must calibrate it when you begin to use a new ESC, or a new transmitter, or change the settings of neutral position of the throttle stick, ATV or EPA parameters, etc. The following pictures show how to set the throttle range with a transmitter.
   A) Switch off the ESC, turn on the transmitter, set the direction of throttle cha nnel to “REV “, set the “EPA/ATV ” value of throttle channel to “100% “, and disable the ABS function of y our transmitter.
   B) Hold the “SET ” key and then switch on the ESC, and release the “SET ” key as soon as possible when the red LED begins to flash. (No te2 )
   Note2: If you don’t release the “SET ” key as soon as the red LED begins to flash, the ESC will enter the program mode, in such a case, please switch off the ESC and re-calibrate the throttle range again from step A to step D.
   C) Set the 3 points according to the steps shown in the pictures on the right side.

1. The neutral poi nt Move the throttle stick at the neutral point, and then click the SET key, the green LED flashes 1 time.
2. The end point of forward direction Move the throttle stick at the end point of forward direction, and then click the SET key, the green LED flashes 2 times. 3) The end point of backward direction Move the throttle stick at the end point of backward direction, and then click the SET key, the green LED flashes 3 times.
   D) Throttle range is calibrated; motor can be started after 3 seconds.

3. Check LED Status In Normal Running
   A). When the throttle stick is in the neutral range, neither the Red LED nor the Green LED lights up.
   B) When the car moves forward, the Red LED solidly lights; the Green LED also lights up when the throttle stick is at the top position (100% throttle).
   C) When the car brakes, the Red LED solidly lights; the Green LED also lights up when the throttle stick is at the bottom position and the maximum brake force is set to 100%.
   D) When the car reverses, the Red LED solidly lights.

PROGRAMMABLE ITEMS LIST (The italics texts in the following form are the default settings)

Programmable
Items| Programmable Value
---|---
1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9
1. Running Mode| Forward
with Brake| Forward/Reverse
with Brake| Forward and
Reverse| | | | | |
2. Drag Brake Force| 0%| 5%| 10%| 20%| 40%| 60%| 80%| 100%|
3. Low Voltage Cut-Off Threshold| Non-Protection| 2.6V/Cell| 2.8V/Cell| 3.0V /Cell| 32V
/Cell| 3.4V
/Cell| | |
4. Start Mode(Punch)| Levell| Level2| Leven| Level4| Level5| Level6| Level7| Level8| Level9
5. Max Brake Force| 25%| 50%| 75%| 100%| Disable| | | |

1. Programmable Values
   1.1. Running Mode: In “Forward with Brake” mode, the car can go forward and brake, but cannot go backward, this mode is suitable for competition; “Forward/Reverse with Brake” mode provides backward function, which is suitable for daily training. Note: “Forward/Reverse with Brake” mode uses “Double-click” method to make the car go backward. When you move the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone for the first time (The 1 st “click”), the ESC begins to brake the motor, the motor speeds down but it is still running, not completely stopped, so the backward action is NOT happened immediately. When the throttle stick is moved to the backward zone again (The 2 nd “click”), if the motor speed is slowed down to zero (i.e. stopped), the backward action will happen. The “Double -Click” me thod can preven t mistakenly reversing action when the brake function is frequently used in steering. By the way, in the process of braking or reversing, if the throttle stick is moved to forward zone, the motor will run forward at once. “Forward/Reverse” mode uses “Single -click” to make the car go backward. When you move the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone, the car will go backward immediately. This mode is usually used for the Rock Crawler.
   1.2. Drag Brake Force: Set the amount of drag brake app lied at neutral throttle to simulate the slight braking effect of a neutral brushed motor while coasting.
   1.3. Low Voltage Cut-Off: The function prevents the lithium battery pack from over discharging. The ESC detects the battery’s voltage at any time, if the voltage is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the output power will be cut off, and the red LED ashes in such a way: “¹” -, ¹-, ¹-“.
   1.4. Start Mode (Also called “Punch”): Select from “Level1” to “Level9” as you like . Level1 has a very soft start effect, while level9 has a very aggressive start effect. From Level1 to Level9, the start force is increasing. Please note that if you choose “Level7” to “Level9” mode, you must use good quality battery with powerful discharge ability, otherwise these modes cannot get the burst start effect as you want. If the motor cannot run smoothly (that means the motor is trembling), it may cause d by the weak discharge ability of the battery, please choose a better one or a softer gear ratio.
   1.5. Maximum Brake Force: The ESC provides proportional brake function. The brake force is related to the position of the throttle stick. Maximum brake force refers to the force when the throttle stick is located at the end point of the backward zone. A very large brake force can shorten the brake time, but it may damage the gears. The “Disable” option inhibits the inherent brake function of the speed controller. When this option is selected, the brake function is realized by a traditional mechanical disc-brake system driven by a servo.

2. Reset All Items To Default Values At any time when the throttle is located in neutral zone (except in the throttle calibration or parameters program process), hold the “SET ” key for over 3 seconds, the red LED and green LED will flash at the same time , which means each programmable item has be reset to its default value. It needs to be restarted to complete the whole process.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

connections Replace the connectors
After power on, motor can’t work, but emits “beep-beep-, beep-beep? alert tone. (Every “beep -beep? has a time interval of 1 second )| Input voltage is abnormal, too high or too low| Check the voltage of the battery pack
After power on, red LED always
lights, the motor doesn’t work| Throttle signal is abnormal| Plug the control wire into the throttle channel of the receiver correctly.
The motor runs in the opposite direction when it is accelerated| The wire connections between ESC and the motor are not correct| Swap any two wire connections between the ESC and the motor.
The motor suddenly stops running while in working state| The throttle signal is lost| Check the transmit ter and the receiver
Check the signal wire from the throttle channel of your receiver
The ESC has entered the Low Voltage Protection Mode or
Over -heat Protection Mode| Red LED flashing means Low Voltage. Green LED flashing means Over-heat
When accelerating quickly, the
motor stops or trembles| 1) The battery has a bad discharge performance
2) Gear ratio is too aggressive
3) The “Start Mode (Punch) ” of the ESC is too aggressive| 1) Use a better battery
2) Use lower KV motor or softer gear ratio
3) Set the “Start Mode (Punch) ” to a softer value
When the throttle stick is in the
neutral range, the red LED and the green LED flashes synchronously| Over current protection, motor demagnetization, or motor is over load| 1) Reduce the load (Use softer gear ratio or reduce the input voltage)
2) Change the motor

PROGRAM THE ESC

1. Program the ESC with the SET button on the ESC
   Note:
   • In the program process, the motor will emit “Beep ” tone when the LED is flashing.
   • We use a long time ash and long ” Beep—” tone to represent number “5” for easily identify the items of the big number. ” A long time ash” (Motor sounds “B —“) = the No. 5 item
   ” A long time ash + a short time ash” (Motor sounds “B —B”) = the No. 6 item
   ” A long time flash + 2 sh ort times ash” (Motor sounds “B —BB”) = the No. 7 item
   ” A long time ash + 3 short times ash” (Motor sounds “B —BBB”) = the No. 8 item
   ” A long time ash + 4 short times ash” (Motor sounds “B —BBBB”) = the No. 9 item

Warranty Terms
By purchasing and using your Absima product, you agree to the warranty terms of Absima GmbH.
The warranty applies only to material and/or functional defects already present at the time of purchase of the product.

Excluded from the guarantee:

• Damage caused by incorrect use
• Damage due to neglect of duty of care
• Damage due to improper handling and maintenance errors
• Fluid damages

Please report warranty claims to your dealer.
If it is necessary to return your product, please enclose your proof of purchase and a detailed description of the fault with the shipment. We also need your complete contact details (legible).
The direct sending to the service department of Absima GmbH requires the previous arrangement. This can be done by telephone under +49 911 65084130 or by e-mail to [email protected]
The shipping costs are borne by the sender. Parcels that are not free of charge or are subject to charges will not be accepted.
Each incoming warranty case is first checked by our service department for admissibility. Complaints that are not covered by the warranty may incur costs for the inspection. Repairs or services that are not covered by the warranty will be charged in advance.

Disclaimer
Since Absima GmbH cannot at any time monitor the observance of the operating instructions as well as the operation and conditions of use of the product, Absima GmbH does not assume any liability for damages, costs, losses resulting from incorrect handling and/or incorrect operation or in any way related thereto. To the extent permitted by law, the obligation to pay damages, for whatever legal reason, will be limited to the invoice value of the Absima product involved in the event. This does not apply as far as we have to assume unlimited liability due to mandatory legal regulations or gross negligence.

Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that the product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive.
The declaration of conformity can be found at http://absima.com/index.php/downloads/erklaerungen/or can be consulted under
Absima GmbH – Gibitzenhofstrasse 127a/RG – 90443 Nuremberg, Germany can be requested.

Disposal
Waste electronic equipment is a raw material and should not be disposed of with household waste. If the product is at the end of its service life, dispose of it at your local collection points in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
Disposal with household waste or at the expense of the environment is prohibited.
Important! Remove the batteries or rechargeable batteries before disposal. A separate take-back system applies to batteries and rechargeable batteries.
By properly disposing of your old appliances, you make an important contribution to environmental protection.

Absima GmbH 7
Gibitzenhofstrasse 127 a / RG
90443 Nurberg , Germany
Phone: +49 911 65084130 / Fax: +49 911 65084140
www.absima.com
Technical changes, design and equipment subject to change without notice.

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Absima GmbH
Gibitzenhofstr. 127A RG
90443 Nürnberg
Germany
Web: www.absima.com

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