LAEGENDARY Thunder UM Installation Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................	4
Terms of Use ................................................................................................	5
Safety Precautions ................................................................................	6-8
What’s in the Box.......................................................................................	9
Quick Start .............................................................................................	10-11
Radio System........................................................................................	12-14
Electronic Speed Control.................................................................	15-20
Operation .............................................................................................	21-22
Maintenance ..............................................................................................	23
Troubleshooting ................................................................................	24-27
Tools and Equipment .............................................................................	28
Replacement Parts...........................................................................	29-38
Anatomy of the THUNDER ...........................................................	39-43
Warranty.....................................................................................................	44
LAEGENDARY RC Cars Collection ............................................	45-58

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the THUNDER RC Car.

This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come. However, please be advised that this model is a hobby-grade RC car which will require maintenance and replacing parts. Rest assured that LAEGENDARY is a team of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory support possible.

We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, but it’s very important that you take some time to read through the User’s Manual. This manual contains all the necessary setup and operating procedures that will allow you to unlock the performance potential that LAEGENDARY engineers designed into your model. Also, be sure to read and follow the precautions and warnings in this manual and on any labels or tags attached

to your model. They are there to educate you on how to operate your model safely and also get maximum life and performance from your model. Even if you are an experienced

R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Thank you again for choosing LAEGENDARY. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

You can ﬁnd all replacement parts on our website at www.laegendary.com

If you have any questions about your model or its operation, call LAEGENDARY Customer Support at +1 (646) 389-8009 / +1 (646) 859-1050 or E-mail: support@laegendary.com.

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This product is surrendered by LAEGENDARY to the purchaser with the understanding that the purchaser accepts the responsibility that driving this model and using the enclosed accessories in a careless, improper, or unsafe manner can result in serious injury or death. Also, the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from any misuse, unsafe handling, failure to follow instructions, or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations. LAEGENDARY shall not be liable for personal injury, loss of property, or loss

of life resulting from the use of this product under any circumstances, including intentional, reckless, negligent, or accidental behavior. LAEGENDARY shall also not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the assembly, installation, or use of their products or any accessory or chemical required to use their products. By the act of operating / using the product, the user accepts all resulting liability and releases LAEGENDARY of any and all liability associated with its use.

If you as the user do not accept liability of Usership, LAEGENDARY requests that you do not use this product. Do not open any of the enclosed materials. Return the model to LAEGENDARY but please be advised that we absolutely cannot accept an item for return or exchange after it has been used or is otherwise no longer in as-new condition.

All information contained in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice. For the most updated version of the User Manual, please visit our website.

LAEGENDARY reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements into products previously sold. If you have any questions about your model or its operation, call LAEGENDARY Customer Support at +1 (646) 389-8009 /+1 (646) 859-1050 or E-mail: support@laegendary.com

FCC Compliance

This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry

Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Maximum Peak Power: 20 dBm

Operating Current: 80-120 mA

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Safety

Precautions

Safety Is Your Responsibility!

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY!

Do not stand directly behind the car while driving to avoid personal injury from rocks, sticks, or other thrown objects, especially during full throttle starts. Keep any spectators and animals at a safe distance. Wearing eye protection is recommended.

WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD!

CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE USE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

We want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to.

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Safety

Precautions

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

•Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can conﬂict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular tra c.

•Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people. Your model could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.

•Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.

•The motor, battery, and electronic speed control can become hot during use. Be careful to avoid getting burned.

•Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

•Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

•If you wish to run two batteries at the same time, please use the included battery connector.

*For buggy model only - Prior to playing with the RC truck, please attach the included spoiler to the rear of the body shell. Insert the screws through the spoiler and body, and secure them with nuts, using the Allen wrench.

TH-5005 / TH-5006 Rear Wing Assembly

TH-1000

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Safety

Precautions

Your model’s electronic speed control (ESC) is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current. Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components.

•Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery from the car when not in use.

•Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.

•2-3 LiPo cells (2s/3s): The ESC can accept a maximum input voltage of 11.1 volts (3s LiPo). HOWEVER, WE ONLY RECOMMEND USING 2S BATTERIES WITH A 30C MAX DISCHARGE RATE. Always adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations.

•4-9 NiMH cells: The ESC can accept a maximum input voltage of 10.8 volts (9s NiMH). Always adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations.

•Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter ﬁrst before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.

•Don’t Get Burned: The ESC and motor can become extremely hot during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply adequate airﬂow for cooling.

•Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change the battery and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause ﬁre or damage to the ESC.

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What’s in

the box?

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

TOP DESIGN MAY VARY, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU PURCHASED

Battery Connector

USB Charger & USB Plug Adapter

Velcro Strap

User Manual

Remote Control

Battery

2 Body Shells

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Quick Start

CHARGE THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK

1. USB Charger Lights Indicator:

a)The power light turns solid red when plugged in the outlet

b)The green light ﬂashes when the battery is connected

c)The green light turns solid when charging is complete

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Please remove the body shell and insert the charged battery in the battery compartment. Securely fasten it with the battery cover.

CHARGING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

•CHARGING TIME: ~6 hrs for a 2S 5200mAh LiPo battery (*with the included USB charger).

•DO NOT leave the charger and batteries unattended while charging, or any time that the charger is ON with batteries connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the charger from the power source and disconnect the batteries from the charger.

•DO NOT charge the battery for longer than 8 hours.

•ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the batteries when not in use.

•REMOVE the batteries from your car before charging.

•DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create the risk of ﬁre.

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•During the charge process watch for swollen or ballooning cells. If this happens, immediately disconnect the charger and move the battery in a ﬁreproof place for 15 minutes. Do not attempt to charge again.

•NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on any other ﬂammable material.

•ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

•REMOVE ﬂammable items and combustible materials from the charging area.

•DO NOT place objects on top of the charger or batteries.

-Any battery involved in a crash should be removed and observed in a ﬁreproof space for 15 minutes before continuing to use.

•If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.

•DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries or cells to ﬂame or any other source of ignition.

•DO NOT expose the batteries and charger to water or moisture.

•ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets.

•DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the following conditions:

-Batteries that are hot to the touch.

-Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable to accept the power output (voltage and amperage) the charger delivers during the charging process.

-Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way.

Examples of damage or defects include, but are not limited to, batteries with dented cells, damaged or frayed wires, loose connections, ﬂuid leaks, corrosion, plugged vents, swelling, cell deformity, impact damage, melted components, or any other signs of damage.

-Battery packs that have been altered from original manufacturer conﬁguration.

-Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).

-Batteries that have missing or unreadable labels, preventing you from properly identifying the battery type and speciﬁcations.

HOW TO PROPERLY TURN ON AND OFF THE RC CAR

First, turn ON the transmitter - it should have a solid red light. Next, turn ON the RC car - the ESC light will ﬂash and the receiver will have a solid red light. You will hear a beep-beep sound which indicates that the transmitter and the car are now connected. To turn OFF the RC Car, ﬁrst turn OFF the car, then the transmitter.

Important: DO NOT touch any buttons on the remote during the binding process.

Touching the buttons may change some settings and the remote functions will not work properly.

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Radio System

4CH 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM

The system includes a remote control (transmitter), a receiver and an electronic speed control.

Remote Control Battery Installation:

1.Open the battery compartment cover.

2.Insert 4 AA fully charged batteries with correct polarities (batteries are not included.)

3.Slide back the battery cover.

Binding Process:

The remote control is pre-binded. In case you need to rebind it, follow the below steps:

1.Turn o the transmitter.

2.Press and hold the bind button on the transmitter and turn it on. There will be a ﬂashing green light on the transmitter and a slow ﬂashing light on the receiver.

3.Turn o the transmitter and the RC car and restart.

4.If it still does not work, repeat the process.

Resetting the Remote’s Throttle Trim (TH.TRIM) and Steering Trim (ST.TRIM) Function to Neutral Position

1.On the remote’s TH.TRIM or ST.TRIM button, press the - or + all the way to the lowest or highest settings until the green light stops ﬂashing.

2.Press the opposite button around 30 times or until you see the green light ﬂashes twice. It means that you have entered the neutral or middle position. (If you press - on step 1, press + on step 2 and vice versa)

3.Once you ﬁnd the neutral position, the throttle or steering function should work properly.

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Radio System

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

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Stick Calibration

This function is used to set the neutral position for throttle and wheel. Every transmitter is calibrated before leaving the factory, however if recalibration is required, please follow these steps:

1.Turn and hold the wheel as far clockwise as it will turn, hold the throttle all the way forward, then turn on the transmitter in calibration mode.

• The Red LED and Green LED will ﬂash twice.

2.Calibrate wheel: Turn the wheel completely clockwise, then completely counterclockwise.

• When calibration is completed the Red LED will be o .

3.Trigger calibration: Pull the trigger back then forward as far as it will go.

• When calibration is completed the Green LED will be o .

4. Once calibration is complete press the bind key to save and exit.

Remote Control Channels

All 4 channels on the remote are pre-set.

CH1: Steering Wheel

CH2: Throttle Trigger

CH3: Three-position Switch

CH4: Reset Button

Speed Mode

The car and remote come pre-programmed in the normal mode. To change to beginner mode, do the following:

1.Turn o the transmitter.

2.Press and hold CH4.

3.Fully turn and hold the steering to the left.

4.Turn on the transmitter. The green light on the transmitter ﬂashes, indicating that the speed mode has changed.

Note: Do the same process to change from beginner to normal mode.

Failsafe

This function dictates what the receiver will do in the event that it loses signal from the remote; this includes servo position etc.

Setup:

1.Turn on the remote and make sure it is connected to the receiver;

2.Hold the control surface at the desired failsafe position;

3.Press and hold the bind button for 3 seconds. If the Green LED starts ﬂashing every 2 seconds, then setup has been successful.

Failsafe is now set and will default to these values when the receiver loses signal.

Note: The failsafe function has no default set at the factory and as such it must be set manually. If no failsafe setting has been set, then the receiver will not output anything when signal is lost.

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Electronic

Speed Control

ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

Features

1. Water-proof and dust-proof. The ESC can work under water for a short time. (Please remove the cooling fan when running car in water, and after running, please clean the ESC and then dry it to avoid the oxidation to copper connectors.)

2.Specially designed for RC car and truck, with excellent start-up, acceleration and linearity features.

3.Drive sensorless brushless motors.

4.2 running modes (“Forward with brake” mode, “Forward/Backward with brake” mode).

5.Proportional ABS brake function with 4 steps of maximum brake force adjustment and

8steps of drag-brake force adjustment.

6.4 start modes (“Punch”) from “Soft” to “Very aggressive” to be suitable for di erent chassis, tires and tracks.

7.Multiple protection features: Low voltage cut-o protection for LiPo or NiMH battery / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection / Motor blocked protection.

8.Easily programmed with the “SET” button on the ESC or with the LED Program Card.

BEGIN TO USE THE NEW ESC

1. Connect the ESC, motor, receiver, battery and servo according to the following diagram:

“+” and “-” wires of the ESC are connected with the battery pack, and #A, #B and #C are connected with the motor wires. The “SET” button is used for programming the ESC. The control cable of the ESC (trio wires with black, red and white color) is connected with the throttle channel of the receiver (Usually CH2).

The #A, #B, #C wires of the ESC can be connected with the motor wires freely (without any order). If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire connections.

Note: You can use the transmitter to set the throttle channel to the “Reverse” direction, and then the motor will run oppositely. Please calibrate the throttle range again after changing the direction of throttle channel.

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2. Throttle Range Setting (Throttle Range Calibration)

In order to make the ESC match the throttle range, you must calibrate it when you begin to use a new ESC, or a new transmitter, or after changing the settings of the neutral position of throttle channel, ATV or EPA parameters, otherwise the ESC cannot work properly. There are 3 points need to be set, they are the top point of “forward”,

” backward” and the neutral point. The following pictures show how to set the throttle range

A)Switch o the ESC, turn on the transmitter, set the direction of throttle channel to ”REV”, set the “EPA/ATV” value of throttle channel to “100%”, and disable the “ABS” brake function of your transmitter. (*Note 2)

B)Hold the “SET” key and then switch on the ESC, when the red LED begins to ﬂash, release the key immediately.(Please check the picture on the right side)

C)Set the THREE points according to the steps shown in the picture on theright side. 1) Neutral point

2) End point of forward direction

3) End point of backward direction

D)When the process of calibration is ﬁnished, the motor can be started after 3 seconds.

Note2: If you don’t release the “SET” key after the red LED begins to ﬂash, the ESC will enter the program mode, in such a case, please switch o the ESC and re-calibrate the throttle range again from step A to step D.

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3.The LED Status in Normal Running

a)When the throttle stick is in the neutral range, neither the Red LED nor the Green LED lights up.

b)When the car moves forward, the Red LED solidly lights; the Green LED also lights up when the throttle stick is at the top position (100% throttle).

c)When the car brakes, the Red LED solidly lights; the Green LED also lights up when the throttle stick is at the bottom position and the maximum brake force is set to 100%.

d)When the car reverses, the Red LED solidly lights.

RESETTING THE ESC

When you replace the ESC and does not work properly, or if it has a ﬂashing red light, you need to reset it.

1.Turn on the transmitter.

2.Press and hold the SET button on the car, then turn on the car. Release the SET button, then press it again.

3.Pull and hold the throttle, press the SET button again, then release.

4.Push and hold the throttle, press the SET button again, then release.

5.Turn o the car and the transmitter.

6.Restart by turning on the transmitter and the car.

ALERT TONES

Input voltage abnormal alert tone: The ESC begins to check the input voltage when power on, if it is out of the normal range, such an alert tone will be emitted: “beep-beep-, beep- beep-, beep-beep-” (There is 1 second time interval between every “beep-beep-” tone). Throttle signal abnormal alert tone: When the ESC can’t detect the normal throttle signal, such an alert tone will be emitted: “beep-, beep-, beep-” (There is 2 seconds time interval between every “beep-” tone).

PROTECTION FUNCTION

1.Low voltage cut-o protection: If the voltage of a LiPo battery pack is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the ESC will cut o the output power. Please note that the ESC cannot be restarted if the voltage of each LiPo cell is lower than 3.5V.

For NiMH battery packs, if the voltage of the whole NiMH battery pack is higher than 9.0V but lower than 12V, it will be considered as a 3S LiPo; If it is lower than 9.0V, it will be considered as a 2S LiPo. For example, if the NiMH battery pack is 8.0V, and the threshold is set to 2.6V/Cell, it is considered as a 2S LiPo, and the low-voltage cut-o threshold for this NiMH battery pack is 2.6*2=5.2V.

2.Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over a factory preset

threshold for 5 seconds, the ESC will cut o the output power. You can disable the over-heat protection function for competition race.

3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will cut o the output power if the throttle signal is lost for 0.2 second.

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PROGRAM THE ESC

1. Program Method

Note: In the program process, the motor will emit “Beep” tone when the LED is ﬂashing. The 5th programmable item is represented by 5 short Beeps (that is, “BBBBB”).

For the options of each programmable item, we use a long time ﬂash and long “Beep--” tone to represent number “5”, so it is easy to identify the options with big numbers. For example, if the LED ﬂashes as the following:

“A long time ﬂash” (Motor sounds “B---“) = The option 5

“A long time ﬂash + a short time ﬂash” (Motor sounds “B---B”) = The option 6 “A long time ﬂash + 2 short times ﬂash” (Motor sounds “B---BB”) = The option 7

“A long time ﬂash + 3 short times ﬂash” (Motor sounds “B---BBB”) = The option 8

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