ThinkTank Blaster III
detailed instructions for assembly and operation
Please read these instructions carefully before assembling the parts.
Product contents
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ThinkTank Blaster PCB
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ThinkTank Blaster CPU PCB
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EMNet ribbon cable with four connectors (A) (only included
with appropriate modules)
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volume control cable (B)
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speaker cable (C)
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cable for optional connection to a proportional receiver (D)
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microSD-card adapter (E)
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Functional range
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sound module for tank models equipped with ElMod electronic parts.
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up to five independent voices.
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22kHz Sampling-frequency, 8-bit, wav-files.
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10-bit mixer for wide dynamic range.
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storage medium is standard microSD-card. An adapter for common card readers is included.
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customizable: creating your own sample sets is possible with a personal computer.
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supported sounds (depending on the model):
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up to ten sounds for switching on/off of the motor (shuffle play).
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determination between cold and warm start
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motor sound depending on speed
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different sounds for squieking chains which are played randomly depending on speed
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sounds for turning turret with differentiation between manual and hydraulic/electrical
turning
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sound for barrel moving
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Gun and MG shot
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up to four sounds defined by the user
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Connection with up to two 4 or 8 Ohm speakers
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Power: 2x 5W
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Size: 53 x 32 mm² (2.1” x 1.2“)
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ElMod-Bus system (EMNet): Simple connection with other ThinkTank-Modules
Overview of connectors
1 EMNet-connector
2 connector for volume control
3connectors for up to two speakers
4 connector for proportional receiver
J jumpers used for configuration (J1 to J4)
L1 Power LED
L2 Busy LED
Assembly and connection
Faulty wiring may cause permanent damage to the electronics! If anything is unclear, please take
a look in our FAQ or send us an email!
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Connect connector 1, all other ThinkTank modules and the BEC-supply, when existent, with
the EMNet cable A
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Connect volume control B with connector 2
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Connect the speaker with cable C to one of the two connectors 3. If you ordered the blaster
with a speaker, it will already be delivered with the cable. You can use up to two speakers with
the Blaster 2 resulting in higher loudness. In this case consider the polarity of the
loudspeakers! If the sound appears 'thinner', swap the cables of one of them.
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Leave all jumpers closed to activate the standard set of samples for the tiger tank or choose
another one by setting the jumpers accordingly to your choice. A list with all available sample
sets is included.
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When you install the circuit board in the tank, make sure that no short circuits can occur (a
second mounting hole is placed below the CPU PCB).
First run
It is essential for proper function of the module that the tank itself and all other modules are
installed correctly!
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Make sure all cables have been installed as described above.
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Make sure that all jumpers are put in the right position and that the SD card is well fixed.
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Put in a full charged battery and switch on the tank.
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The power LED starts blinking for a short time as soon as the connection with the other
modules is established.