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Required Equipment
• 4 AA Alkaline batteries for the transmitter
Tools and Items You Will Find Handy
• Soft bristle brush for cleaning
• 5.5mm nut driver for the wheel nuts.
• #0 or #1 Phillips screwdriver
• LOSA99100 .050˝ Allen Wrench
Note
: Use only Losi tools or other high quality tools. Use of inexpensive tools
can cause damage to the small screws and parts used on this type of model.
The Radio System
The following is an overview of the various functions and adjustments found on the
Losi DSM
®
radio system. It is important for you to read and understand about all of
these functions and adjustments before driving.
The Receiver
1.
Throttle Port
: Where the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) plugs in.
2.
Steering Port
: Where the steering servo(s) plug in.
3.
Bind Status LED
: Blinking LED signifies binding in process, solid light indicates binding complete.
The Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
4.
On/Off Switch
: Powers the receiver and ESC.
5.
Setup Button and Indicator Light
: Used for re-setting the ESC.
6.
Battery Lead
: Connects to the battery pack for power.
7.
Motor Lead
: Connects to the wire leads from the motor.
Resetting the ESC
The ESC comes from the factory pre-set and ready for use. If for some reason you should need to re-set the ESC, use
the following instructions.
1. Turn on the transmitter and ESC. Press the set-up button—both the RED and GREEN LEDs will come on.
2. Pull the throttle trigger all the way back (full speed) and press the set-up button once—only the GREEN LED will
come on.
3. Push the throttle trigger full forward (brake/reverse) and push the set-up button once—only the RED LED will
come on.
4. Let the throttle trigger return to the neutral (center) position and press the set-up button once more to save the
program and exit set-up mode—only the GREEN LED will be on.
Notes
:
A: If the receiver does not receive a signal from the Transmitter, or if during the bind process, the ESC will not enter
the Program mode.
B: While in Program mode, the motor will not run.
C: If the set-up button is not pressed for 20 seconds while in the Program mode, the ESC will exit the Program mode
and the data will be saved.
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