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1. Features

The TBS Mini is developed for all kind of RC controlled models, f.e. air planes, helicopters, 
tanks, trucks, cars, ships, … . A large collection of original sound records is available.

New features of the TBS Mini V2:

- Onboard 3W digital audio amplifier for 4 and 8 Ohm speakers
- Volume control on board
- Easy connection of external amplifier modules
- Watch the 

limited supply voltage range of max. 6V

 (= receiver supply voltage)

Fully customer programmable. Your own sounds can be loaded!

Large sound library of original recordings available. Please check www.benedini.de

Sound quality 22KHz, 8Bit, Mono

Capability to play two sounds simultaneously (engine and one special sound)

16Mbit sound memory, enough for 93sec. at 22KHz

Internal amplifier with 3W at 4 Ohm speaker

External high power amplifiers available to meet different model requirements.

Remote 

(depending on control mode) or local volume control

Up to 6 switching outputs

- Can be triggered by a sound (f.e. Muzzle flashing) or independently (universal switching)
- Switching-, momentary- or flashing mode possible

Only 

one

 proportional channel necessary to control 

all

 functions of the unit.

Speed signal derived from the receiver. This allows combination with brushless or brushed 
motors.

Small and low weight

USB programming cable available (optional) 

Totally programmable by the free of charge software “TBS Flash”: 

- You can load your own sounds or any of the Benedini sounds available at 
www.benedini.de

Firmware update! This means you have always the latest software at you unit.

FREE OF CHARGE sound libraries available at www.benedini.de

The TBS Mini soundunit can be fully configured by the optional programming cable and a 

common PC. Please see the separate manual for the TBS Flash software.

The unit can be controlled by a spare proportional channel by one of the following modes:

12-position encoder (combination of rotary switch and push button)

3-position switch for 

direct

 sound selection

3-position switch for 

indirect

 sound selection

Autostart (

NO

 additional proportional spare channel necessary in this mode)

→ See detailed description of each mode in the according chapter of this manual.

TBS Mini V2, 11/2018                                    

www.benedini.de

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Summary of Contents for TBS Mini V2

Page 1: ... remain unchanged and are located one position lower than on the old TBS Mini Please see the TBS Mini V2 manual page 4 for all details The new connector allows direct usage of most 3rd party amplifiers Hardware volume controller located on the Mini Internal and ext amplifier volume is set by this controller In parallel it is still possible changing the volume by the transmitter if the Mini paramet...

Page 2: ...Page 10 Page 11 O OpenPanzer Configuration see www openpanzer org Loaded sound _________________________________________________ Flashing output O None O Out1 O Out2 O Out3 O Out4 Comment ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ TBS Flash version O Version 1 O Version 4 TBS Mini V2 11 2018 www benedini de Page 2 of 13 ...

Page 3: ...ersal switching Switching momentary or flashing mode possible Only one proportional channel necessary to control all functions of the unit Speed signal derived from the receiver This allows combination with brushless or brushed motors Small and low weight USB programming cable available optional Totally programmable by the free of charge software TBS Flash You can load your own sounds or any of th...

Page 4: ...ignal Out Signal In Signal In Signal Out Signal Out OUT 2 Minus OUT 4 Minus Signal Speaker Minus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Minus Frei Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Out 1 Minus OUT3 Minus External amplifier Most commercial amplifier modules with high impedance input can be connected directly Volume is set on the TBS Mini If a common servo cable is used for making the audio conne...

Page 5: ...nt coming from the ESC flows directly to the receiver and not through the sound unit Prop2 optional This multi functional receiver input can be configured to the following Second speed channel input for tracked models Control input for selecting the desired sound to play Sensor input for load dependant sound adjustment Please see details on the TBS Flash manual Prop3 Receiver input for selecting t...

Page 6: ...age 6 of 13 Z Z OUT 2 OUT 1 Z Z OUT 4 OUT 3 Speed Optional Control External amplifier optional ESC BEC Main Battery Universal switching outputs Resistors for LEDs Programming by USB Prog cable Sound und Parameter optional Receiver Speaker TBS Mini V2 Orange Red Black Orange Red Black ...

Page 7: ...d by the rotary switch and is triggered by the push button The encoder is mounted in your transmitter and connected to a spare proportional channel Electrically it is a simple potentiometer with adjustable total resistance see picture below The encoder is optional and must be ordered separately After installation the encoder should be tested by a common servo at the according receiver channel KEEP...

Page 8: ...button at the TBS Mini until one beep plays LED cont lit At this moment all neutral idle positions are stored 3 Move throttle stick to your desired acceleration point throttle stick position where idle sound is left and acceleration sound is started and push the encoder trigger button A short sequence of acceleration is played 4 Move throttle stick to full speed and push the encoder trigger button...

Page 9: ... channels In this case Prop2 can be used for the second speed input and Prop3 for sound selection 1 Power on transmitter and receiver LED blinks fast normal mode Bring all joysticks to neutral position Model must not move 2 Press the prog button until one beep occurs LED cont on At this moment all neutral idle positions are stored 3 Move throttle stick to your desired acceleration point throttle s...

Page 10: ...ady selected sound is TRIGGERED by pushing the switch to the other direction The last selection can be triggered multiple times 1 Selection of sound action 1 12 2 Triggering of selected sound action 3 3 1 Teaching the 2 Key Coder control 1 Power on transmitter and receiver LED blinks fast normal mode Bring throttle stick s to neutral and the 3 position control switch to its center position 2 Press...

Page 11: ... returns to normal operation mode Green LED is blinking fast Hint After you left the last stored throttle stick position a very short beep is played Since then you have about 2 seconds to adjust the new throttle stick position to be stored next 4 Changing a already set control mode The control mode can be changed also manually by the learn button of the TBS Mini without the optional programming ca...

Page 12: ...not be used to trigger any dangerous actions in the model f e triggering any firing mechanisms Disclaimer a www benedini de provides the equipment solely to be used by each purchaser in accordance with the specific instructions supplied with each Sound Module and that the purchaser undertakes that the Sound Module and any associated equipment e g Amplifier Speakers etc will be operated within the ...

Page 13: ...Standard wiring of TBS Mini in Autostart control mode together with 1x40W amplifier Attention Picture shows the old TBS Mini TBS Mini V2 11 2018 www benedini de Page 13 of 13 ...

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