ThinkTank Tank Module ECO
Instructions for assembly and handling
Please read this document carefully!
Product contents
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ThinkTank Tank Module ECO PCB
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motor connectors
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ready to use power supply cable set
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proportional receiver cable set
Overview
1 Power supply
2 Fuse for turret elements
3 Connector for left chain motor
4 Connector for right chain motor
5 Setup mode push button
6 DIP-switches for selecting the tank profile
7 Connector for HengLong® muzzle flash, AsiaTam® recoil unit and PC Configurator
8 Connector for HengLong® muzzle flash
9 Connector for turret elements
10 Connector for Tamiya® recoil unit
11 Connector for proportional receiver (marked red)
L Status LED
Assembly
HINT: the function of all connectors is printed on the back side of the PCB!
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.
Warning! The use of the switch and fuse is mandatory! Fire hazard when disregarded!
Chain motors
Use the included plugs to connect the 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 the tank up, so that the chains can move freely.
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Attach a full charged battery to the power supply connector and switch the electronics on.
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Wait 3-4 seconds and press the pushbutton.
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The chains start to move. They change the running direction every 4 seconds. Release the button when both chains move forwards and
the light chain runs faster than the left one.
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Go ahead with the installation when the motors run in described manner.
Turret elements
Connect the white 8-pin turret plug to the corresponding connector.
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If using the genuine HengLong® LED muzzle flash, attach it's cables (a 5-wire and a 2-wire cable) to the board.
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If using the genuine AsiaTam® turret mechanics and high voltage muzzle flash, proceed as described in the
manual of the units.
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If using the genuine Tamiya® recoil unit, attach it to the corresponding connector on the board. The white cable
faces the edge of the board.
Choosing the tank profile
The driving and function setup is determined by the position of the DIP switches. The Tank Module ECO offers seven fixed and one user
defined profile
German
, WW2, plastic
gearboxes
German
, WW2, 3:1
reducted gearbox
US, WW2,
metal
gearboxes
easy-to-drive tank
German
, WW2, metal
gearboxes
US, WW2,
plastic
gearboxes
T-34
User defined,
setup used by the
ThinkTank Configurator and PC
Configurator
Status LED
The onboard LED shows the current status of the module
on
Tank Module is in operational state
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no connection to the sender or the transmission path between
sender and receiver is disturbed. Please check the wiring and the
proper function of the RC radio and receiver. If necessary check
the operability of the RC equipment with a servo.
**undervoltage on the CPU detected. Switch the power off for 10
seconds. If the error remains, assure that the PC Configurator USB
dongle is disconnected and retry.
Short going out
Stick movement detected
Fast blinking
No valid signal from receiver
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Slow blinking
Faulty communication with another module
Double blinking
Faulty CPU power supply**
RC receiver
The receiver cable MUST NOT be attached to the turret elements connector (connector #9)! This will unavoidable cause a damage of the
receiver. The proportional cable is already attached to the proper red marked connector #11 on delivery. Don't remove it if you are unsure
about the wiring.
© ElMod GbR - 13-08-16
