ElMod Famo
Instructions for Assembly and Handling
Please read this document carefully!
Product contents
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ElMod Famo PCB and mounting
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chain motor connectors
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proportional receiver cable set for a 4 to 6 channel receiver
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five cables for light sources, a loudspeaker and an optional winding motor
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volume control knob with cable
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microSD-card with sample sets
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ElMod configurator with suitable USB cable for a Windows
®
or Apple
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computer
The ElMod Famo board consists of two independent parts: the central unit is competent for the receiver signals, light and motor driving. The
sound unit which generates all sounds. Both parts may be configured separately with the included ElMod configurator.
Overview (central unit)
1 power cables
2 connector left chain motor
3 connector right chain motor
4 connector winder motor
5 setup/test button
6 connector for ElMod configurator
7 connector notek (camo) light
8 connector rear light/brake light
9 connector front light
10 connector receiver cable
11 connector steering servo
L1 status LED
Overview (sound unit)
12 connector for ElMod configurator
13 connector volume control knob
14 connector loudspeaker
15 microSD card
16 setup/test button
L2 status LED
Assembly
HINT: the function of all connectors is printed on the back side of the PCB!
The board may be installed inside the framework below the load bed. The polystyrene plate has to be attached with the included M3 x 12 mm
screws and the 4 mm polystyrene blocks directly onto the transverse suspension spars. Two spacers (polyamide washers for one mounting
hole each) have to be placed between the polystyrene plate and the PCB. The remaining four M3 screws and washers fix the PCB with the
polystyrene plate. Split the washers and nuts.
If installing in a different location, make sure that there is no contact (short circuit) between the PCB and metal parts of the vehicle!
Power supply
Solder the loose ends of the power supply cable to a battery connector that fits to your battery type. Use the included shrinking tube to insulate
the soldered wires. Only the following battery types may be used:
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6-cells NiMh/NiCd (7.2 V)
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7-cells NiMh/NiCd (8.4 V)
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2-cells LiPo (7.4 V)
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If the battery voltage exceeds 10V, the electronics shuts down automatically!
Chain motors
Use the included plugs to connect the chain motors to the board. Keep the wires as short as possible.
To check the correct wiring of the motors perform the following procedure:
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Jack up the vehicle, so that the chains can move freely.
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Attach a fully charged battery to the power supply connector and switch on the electronics.
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Wait 3 - 4 seconds and press the pushbutton.
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The chains start to move and change the running direction every 4 seconds. Release the button when both chains move forward and the
right chain runs faster than the left one.
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Go ahead with the installation when the motors run in described manner.
IMPORTANT! The motors must be suppressed against noise or interference!
The maximum current provided by the ESCs is 20Amps per motor (short-period), 10Amps per motor sustaining.
© ElMod - 19-03-04
