PANDA HOBBY TETRA K1 Scale Crawler 4WD User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- PANDA HOBBY
Table of Contents
- IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- ESC (SPEED CONTROLLER)
- BOX CONTENTS
- CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
- GETTING STARTED
- RADIO SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
- INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
- BINDING
- STEERING RATES & STRING TRIM(CH1)
- CHANGING THE THROTTLE LIMIT
- TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER/ESC DIAGRAMS
- TIPS
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
QUICK START
1/18th Scale Crawler 4WD
READY- TO RUN
All instructions and precautions outlined in this Quick Start should be
strictly followed to ensure the safe operation of your model. This model is
not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision
of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.
We want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and
with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around
you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result
in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined in this Quick
Start should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone
must see that the instructions are „followed and the precautions are adhered
to.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where ‘ its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic
- Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people. Your model is fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
- Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
- The motor and battery can become hot during use. Be careful to avoid getting burnt.
- Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
- Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
ESC (SPEED CONTROLLER)
- Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery from the model when not in use.
- Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.
- Don’t Get Burnt: The motor can become extremely hot during use, so be careful not to touch it until it is cool. Make sure there is adequate airflow to the motor.
- Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change the battery connector. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage to the ESC.
- Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits. For more information please refer to your ESC instruction manual.
BOX CONTENTS
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
This is a guide for the care and usage of the charger and battery that comes
with the vehicle.
CAUTION: The 0636082 charger is for use with 2-cell 7.4V batteries ONLY
and should not be used with any other batteries.
CAUTION: Never leave the battery unattended while charging. Always
disconnect the battery and unplug the charger
CAUTION: Never store the battery in your car in direct sunlight.
Excessive heat may damage the battery.
CAUTION: Never charge the battery if it is damaged in any way. Loose
wires, punctured, puffy, or wet.
Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.
- Place the battery on a fire-resistant surface away from combustible materials.
- Keep the battery and charger away from water and other fluids. Never charge a wet battery.
- Connect the USB connector to a PC USB port or to a USB AC wall adapter. The Red, LED should be lit and solid.
- Connect the battery to the JST connector on the charger. The Red LED should be lit and stay solid, and the Green LED should flash to indicate charging has commenced. The charger will automatically begin the charging process.
- When the Red LED and the Green LED are both solid, the battery is fully charged.
When using the C636082 charger, the C636081 battery should fully charge in 1 hour.
GETTING STARTED
- Remove the body clips and body.
- Install the battery.
- Turn on the transmitter.
- Install the body and body clips.
- Connect the battery to the ESC
Note: Power the vehicle is controlled by connecting/disconnecting the battery.
RADIO SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter
Model: MT-203A
FHSS Output Power. <100mW
Operating Voltage: 4.8-6V
Power Supply: 4 Cell Alkaline
Frequency/Modulation Type:
2.4GHz FHSS| Receiver
Model: MR-203A
Frequency: 2.4GHz FHSS
Operating Voltage: 6V-7.4V
Dimensions: 333315mm
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INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
This transmitter requires 4 M batteries.
- Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.
- Install the batteries as shown.
- Install the battery cover.
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable
batteries.
Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst,
resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrection
type. Dispose of Wised batteries according to national regulations.
BINDING
YOUR TETRA X1 COMES BOUND AND READY TO OPERATE. IN THE EVENT THAT YOUR VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE TRANSMITTER, FOLLOW THE BINDING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
- Power OFF the ESC/Receiver and transmitter.
- Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC/Receiver.
- Press the Bind button and power on the transmitter, the LED on the transmitter will flash.
- Power on the receiver.
- Receiver LED flash, when it goes solid, indicating the bid is successful.
STEERING RATES & STRING TRIM(CH1)
Rates (dual-rate) allow you to make adjustments to Steer-ing, which allows you
to access a different rate by turning.
The Trim function allows electronic adjustment or center-ing of the steering
servo to get the servo arm exactly perpendicular to the servo, or in the exact
optimum de-sired position.
CHANGING THE THROTTLE LIMIT
L-Beginner Mode
Throttle limiting Switch: 30%
- Best for learning the basic functions of left, right, stop, brake and reverse
- For use in smaller areas
- Longest battery life
M-Best Overall Performance Throttle limiting Switch: 60%
- Great top speed and acceleration
- Easier to accelerate in the desired direction, especially on loose surfaces when compared to Maximum Speed setup
- Run time is greatly increased over Maximum Speed setup with minimal impact to speed.
H-Maximum Speed
Throttle limiting Switch: 100%
- More capable of climbing over steep obstacles.
- Higher top speeds and maximum acceleration
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER/ESC DIAGRAMS
- Note that the default brake operation is to have the braking function operational between forwards and reverse. This means as you release the throttle trigger to neutral there will be some braking action occurring. If you do not want this braking action please install the jumper plug as shown.
*CH3, CH4, and CH5 should be used to connect the lights to the receiver. The lights connected to CH3 can be controlled remotely from the remote controller. CH4 and CH5 are dynamic controls, respectively brake lights and reversing lights. These will light up when you use the brakes around the neutral point on the throttle, and the reversing lights will light up when you push the trigger forward and engage reverse.
Please follow these instructions to make sure that your lights are controllable, and not always on.
Important Note: The black plug with 2 wires (red & black) should be plugged in at the SW position, but the negative pin must be left blank. The black plug should be oriented so that the negative pin is blank and the 2 wires are connected to + and S.
FCC Statement
FCC ID: XJ6MT-203A
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation sub-subject to
the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority) Kto operate the
equiment.
This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has
been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations
governing a radio transmitter in the 2.4000Hz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15
of the FCC rule.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EU Compliance Statement: Shen Zhen Doohan Industrial CO., Ltd hereby declares
that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives.
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s
responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
TIPS
For more information on operating the car, the full manual can be found on the official website.
‘Please
find enclosed 8 pieces of Spring Clips that you can use to adjust the hardness
of the springs. Adding one piece of the thinnest spring clip will slightly
increase the hardness or stiffness of that shock absorber. Using the thicker
spring clip will result in a greater increase in the hardness and using both
the thin AND the thick spring clip will give you the stiffest possible setup.
They can be easily added or removed by hand so you can experiment with spring
stiffness.
You can use different spring clips from front to rear but generally, we
recommend the same spring clips be used left to right.
Vet No. 2019111201
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