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Binding the radio system:
The process of allowing communication to occur between a 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver is called “bind
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ing” (sometimes referred to as “matching” or “pairing”). The radio system included with your product comes
pre-configured and bound from the factory. In the event your system loses binding, or one of the compo
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nents has been replaced, you will need to re-bind the transmitter and receiver. Follow the below steps for
re-binding your radio system
1. Ensure the transmitter has good (new or charged) batteries installed and that it is powered OFF before
starting
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the electronics module and ensure it is powered OFF before
starting
3. Use a small blunt object (not sharp) to press and hold the bind button on the electronics module and
move the switch to the ON position
4. Release the bind button on the electronics module
5. The red LED will flash quickly on the electronics module
6. Press and hold the bind button on the transmitter and move the switch to the ON position
7. Release the bind button on the transmitter
8. The green LED on the transmitter will flash slowly and the red LED on the receiver will change to flashing
slowly, then turn off, then back on
9. Move the power switches to the OFF position, first on the electronics module, then on the transmitter
10. Move the power switches to the ON position, first the transmitter, then on the electronics module
11. Ensure normal operation of throttle and steering
12. If you experience anything other than normal operation, repeat the process
Calibrating your ERS unit’s ESC to the Transmitter:
Properly setting the ESC to the transmitter ensures the ESC “knows” when you are trying to apply full throttle
or full brake/reverse. NOTE: It is best to perform this procedure with all batteries fully charged
1. Ensure TH. Trim is centered and set to 0 on the transmitter, then turn the transmitter and ESC ON
2. With throttle trigger in neutral position, press the Bind/Set button on ESC for 3 seconds until LED flashes
3. With throttle trigger in full throttle posiiton, press the Bind/Set button on ESC once quickly
4. With the throttle trigger set in full brake position, press the bind/set button once quickly
5. Your ESC is now set, turn off the power to your vehicle and turn it back on
6. Your ESC is now set to your transmitter. Always re-perform this procedure after binding your radio
Using the LVC function with LiPo Batteries:
When using a LiPo battery with your vehicle, you must turn the LVC to “LiPo” to ensure the ESC will not over-
discharge the battery, causing damage and risk of fire. Ensure you have the LVC set to “NiMH” when using
your vehicle with standard NiMH batteries.
The Animus 18TR has been engineered with some available tuning options listed here for reference.
Ride height adjustment:
It is possible to adjust the ride height of your Animus 18TR by installing and or
removing adjustment clips located directly above the shock springs
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Adding more clips will raise the ride height of the vehicle and if done excessively may decrease stability.
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Removing clips will lower the ride height and may cause the chassis to drag on the ground.
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It is ideal to have the drive shafts level with the ground while the vehicle is sitting on a flat surface with
the body installed. Add or remove clips to achieve the desired ride height
Shock Position:
There are two shock installation locations for the top mounting location of the shocks. The
default position is inside (located closer to the centerline of the chassis)
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Moving the shock mounting location to the outer location will result in a slightly more responsive feel on
the front or rear of the vehicle
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Always check and adjust, if necessary, the ride height of your vehicle after moving the shock mounting
