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No.2344
RIPPER IBL36/39-540C
Thank you for your purchase of this Thunder Tiger pr oduct. You should enjoy many hours of fun and excitement from this advanced
R/C model. Thunder Tiger strives to bring you the highest level of quality and service we can provide. We race and test our cars around
the world to bring you state-of-the-art products.
We offer on-line help on our www.thundertiger.com forum and our product specialists are ready to take your call if you have any technical
questions. Please read all instruct ions and familiarize yourself with the systems and contr ols of this model before running. Have fun
and enjoy the exciting world of R/C!
Thanks you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger product. Please read all instructions thoroughly before operation.
1. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize yoursel f with the model, its manual,
and its construction before assembly or operation. Children's operating under the supervision of an adult is necessary.
2. Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for your assembling and operating reference, even after completing the assembly.
3. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, or near areas with restricted radio operation.
4. This product, its parts, and its construction tools can be harmful to your health. Always exercise extreme caution when assembling
and/or operating this product. Do not touch any part of model that rotates.
5. Check your radio frequency with the proper operat ing frequency of the area or count ry. Always check if there are any modelers
operating on the same frequency as you are. Also, check your radio for proper operation before operating a model.
6. Use an adequate charger for the batteries and follow the instruction correctly.
7. Right after use, do not touch equipment on the model because they may generate high temperatures!
8. Do not stall the motor. The ESC may fail if power is applied to the motor when car cannot move freely.
9. By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this
liability, then he/she should return this product in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.
WARNING: To avoid a possible fire hazard, ALWAYS unplug the battery after use. Do NOT leave your vehicle unattended with
the battery plugged in.
CAUTION
INDEX
INTRODUCTION 1
CAUTION 1
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION 1
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2
PREPARING THE CHASSIS 2
RADIO BATTERY INSTALLATION 2
INSTALLING RADIO & POWER SYSTEM BATTERIES
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The ACE RC Cougar PS3 2.4GHz Radio System
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS 3
BINDING PROCESS4
FAIL SAFE(F/S) FUNCTION SETTING 5
INTRODUCTION
RADIO OPERATION
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OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL(ESC)
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SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
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WHEEL AND TIRE PREPARATION
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MAINTENANCE AFTER RUNNING
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DRIVING BASIC
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DRIVING TIP
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SDRIFT RACING SKILLS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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LED INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTIONS
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Hex Wrench Set, 1.5mm / 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm
4-Way Wrench
No.8060
ACE R/C BLC-40C speed control
No.8307
Cougar PS3 2.4Ghz 3CH Digital Radio
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
RTR CONTENTS
No.8114
STD!Servo!/!S1903
TRS401ss 2.4GHz Mini Receiver
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
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TOOLS NEEDED
M3
Philips Screwdriver
M2
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
(Battery and Charger are not included in the kit.)
a. Once the battery ready to be charged, first plug the AC quick charger into the outlet of
AC power source, and then connect the battery input/output harness to the charger.
b. Continued to monitor the battery as it is being charged. As soon as the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the battery. from the charger plug (Over-charging or charging
incorrectly using inadequate chargers may cause the battery pack to become dangerously
hot).
c. Make sure that the battery pack is completely discharged prior to charging. Discharging
the battery pack by running the electric motor until it slows down or using a discharger
(Not included).
d. For best results, let the battery pack cool before charging. Heat may prevent the battery
pack from charging to full capacity and also decreases the performance of the battery.
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PLUG INTO AC OUTLET.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
（Not included in the box）
AA Alkaline dry batteries
8 pieces for transmitter
No.AQ1712
BLC ESC Setting Card
INSTALLING RADIO & POWER SYSTEM BATTERIES
(Battery shown is not included in the kit)
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b
a
PREPARING THE CHASSIS
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a b c
a. Remove the body pins (4 pcs.) and detach the body.
b. Straighten antenna with a screwdriver so it is eaiser to insert into antenna tube.
c. Put the antenna wire through the antenna pipe. (Do not cut or shorten antenna wire.!) Push the antenna pipe into the chassis
mount hole.
a. Install 8pcs alkaline or rechargeable AA-
size batteries (Not Included) into transmitter.
b. Install the power pack and connect to the
ESC.
Caution: Confirm wiring and connections
before connecting the speed
control to the battery. Incorrect
polarity will damage your speed
control.
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AFTER CHARGE TIME EXPIRES,
DISCONNECT
BATTERY PLUG FROM CHARGER PLUG.
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CONNECT BATTERY PLUG
TO DC OUTLET PLUG FROM
CHARGER.
No.2843
7.4V Li-Po Battery, 2S1P 35C
No.2532
Li-Po Battery E-Charger
No.AT1051/-E/-U
AC/DC Adaptor,12V/8A
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Transmitter Antenna
Battery Level Indicator
HI/LO Throttle ATV(Adjustable Travel Volume)
Servo reversing switches
Steering Trim
Throttle Trim
Steering D/R (Dual Rates)
AUX Ch Button
External Charging Jack
2.4GHz binding SW
Steering Wheel
Power Switch
Throttle Trigger
Steering Tension Adjustment
Battery Cover
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The ACE RC Cougar PS3 2.4GHz Radio System
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS
1. Transmitter Antenna: Straighten up the antenna before operating the model.
2. Battery Level Indicator: Three LEDs indicate the battery voltage level. If the Red LED flashes, please replace the batteries.
3. HI/LO Throttle ATV (Adjustable Travel Volume): Provides the function to let you independently preset the maximum travel of the
throttle servo either side (high / low) of neutral.
4. Servo reversing switches: To reverse the servo's rotation direction at the flip of the switch. The reversing switches are recessed into the
transmitter to prevent accidental operation.
5. Steering Trim: Adjusts the steering in small increments or decrements to run the model straight.
6. Throttle Trim: Adjusts the throttle in small increments or decrements to shift the neutral position.
7. Steering D/R (Dual Rates): Push this lever left or right to adjust the amount of the steering dual rate. Right to increase dual rate amount
and left to decrease the amount.
8. AUX Ch Button: Provides an extra function for the control of the model.
9. External Charging Jack: For rechargeable NiCd/NiHM battery pack on the transmitter only.
10. 2.4GHz binding SW: The Binding SW button is located on the back of the 2.4GHz transmitter. For additional details, please refer to the
“Binding” setting procedure (Page 4).
11. Steering Wheel: Controls the steering of the model.
12. Power Switch: Sliding to turn the transmitter on or off.
13. Throttle Trigger: pulled or pushed to control the movement of the model.
14. Steering Tension Adjustment: Use a Phillip type screwdriver to tighten or
loosen the tension of the steering wheel.
15. Battery Cover: Slide cover to install or remove batteries.
POWER BATTERY PACK
ANTENNA
SERVO
CH2
CH1
RECEIVER
ESC
4.2 MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM
Battery Connector (Male)
ON/OFF
Switch
To Motor
(Red/Yellow/Black)
Cooling Fan Connector
(for optional use)
To Receiver (CH2)
Heat Sink
MOTOR
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Swithch On / Push
Release
Swithch On / Push
BINDING PROCESS
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Step
a
b
c
d
_
TX LED
：
Green Flash-->Green Solid
RX LED
：
Red Solid-->Green Solid
TX Action
RX Action
LED
Release
No Action
No Action
RX LED：Green / Red Flash
No Action
No Action
TX LED：Green Flash
A binding feature is included in the ACE RC Cougar 2.4GHz spread spectrum system to ensure the transmitter and receiver
bind properly and prevent interference from other controllers. To manually bind Tx/Rx, please proceed as per the following
steps:
a. Press and hold the “Binding SW” button on the back side of the transmitter while turning on the transmitter.
b. Release the “Binding SW” button after the green LED flashes indicating the transmitter is binding.
c. Press and hold the bind button on the receiver while turning on the receiver. Binding process will then start automatically.The
LED will turn green/reed flash on the receiver.
d. Release the “Binding SW” button. Successful binding is confirmed by the binding LED changing from a quick blinking and
then remain solid on the transmitter. The LED will turn green on the receiver. Once binding is complete, the system will
automatically connect.
Note: Binding process may take 3~10 seconds to execute. If binding fails, the LED on the receiver will turn red.
Please turn off the power and repeat the steps from a) ~d).
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TX Action
Check
RX Action
Step
FAIL SAFE(F/S) FUNCTION SETTING
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ACE RC COUGAR 2.4GHz R/C system features a built-in Failsafe function to automatically set a servo command if the receiver loses
the signal from transmitter due to interference. For safety, we strongly recommend to active the FAILSAFE function on your Cougar
R/C system.
Setting up the Failsafe (F/S) Function:
a. After binding the transmitter and receiver, you can continually set up the F/S function. Turn on the transmitter power and then receiver
power.
b. Press and hold the “Binding SW” button on the receiver for 10 seconds. The LED will start flashing GREEN on the receiver.
CAUTION: Do not release the “Binding SW” button on the receiver until STEP C is completed.
c. Move and hold the throttle trigger to the position you want the control to be in if a failsafe condition should occur. First, keep steering
wheel at neutral position（steering servo at neutral position）. To set up F/S function with the throttle servo position at "Brake", first
push the trigger to the brake position and hold. To set up F/S function with servo position at "Neutral", keep the trigger at neutral
position.
NOTE: Always set the throttle trigger to neutral or full brake position and steering servo to neutral position in case of any
unexpected control error!
Factory pre-settings for RC car F/S function are :
Electric Car- Steering servo at neutral, throttle at neutral.
Nitro Car- Steering servo at neutral, throttle at iddle and car brakes.
d. After the Step C, release the “Binding SW” button on the receiver first and then the throttle trigger. The LED turns to solid “RED” and
then back to solid “GREEN” indicating the F/S function has now been activated.
e. Test by turning off your transmitter and watching the servo failsafe position activate.
F/S at "Neutral" : To check the fail safe is working properly, by moving the throttle trigger to the full forward (full brake), hold this
position and then turn off the transmitter. The F/S function should move the throttle servo to “Neutral” position and the steering servo
to “Neutral” position.
F/S at "Brake" : To check the fail safe is working properly, by keeping the throttle trigger at neutral and then turn off the transmitter.
The F/S function should move the throttle servo to “Brake” position and the steering servo to “Neutral” position.
f. If the F/S function fails or need to change the F/S hold position, repeat the steps a) ~e). After the F/S is completed, you can start
normal operation.
CAUTION: ALWAYS reset FAILSAFE function after binding your transmitter & receiver.
RX LED：green flash
No action
RX LED:
red solid-2s->green solid
Pre-settings for f/s function:
EP car :steering at neutral /
ESC at neutral
GP car :steering at neutral /
Carb. at iddle
No action
F/S function activates
Binding complete
Release later
No action
OK!
1. Keep brake
2. Swithch off
2.
1.
Binding complete
TX LED：green solid
RX LED：green solid
a
b
e
f
c
d
Push for
10 sceonds
Release first
1. Steering:
neutral
2. Keep brake or
trigger at
neutral
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL(ESC)
BATTERY
ESC
MOTOR
RX
BK
Battery Wire
Receiver Wire
Motor
Wires
Y
R
Calibrating your ESC and transmitter.
1. Install the ESC according to the diagram shown above.
Switch on the transmitter first, and then switch on the
ESC power. Once the ESC is switched on, it will
emit a series sound indicating the ESC is actuating.
Adjust the throttle trim to get the best neutral position. When neutral is set,
another confirmation sound is emitted. If it fails to set up neutral, the confirmation
sound will not be heard. In such a case, re-do & re-check the system again
starting from Step1 of these instructions. This ESC is applicable to transmitters with either 50/50 or 70/30 throttle/brake movement
range.
3. Confirm that the throttle forward direction coincides with the ESC forward direction. Lift the car off its wheels. Move the throttle
forward and watch the wheel’s rotation direction, then move the throttle backwards and see if the system brakes.
4. If the wheels’ movement coincides with the throttle input then the setting is correct. If the movement is opposite then switch off the
ESC, change the setting on the transmitter’s throttle reversing switch, and go back to Step 2.
5. Motor rotation direction - Slowly apply throttle to check if the motor is rotating in the correct direction.
To reverse the direction of the motor, switch any two of the motor wires. Note: Do not reverse the battery wire connections! Reversing
the battery polarity will permanently damage the ESC.
6. For the first trial run, start with a smaller gear motor for 2~3 minutes then monitor the temperatures of both the ESC & motor. If
both temperatures are similar to each other, they are at good match. The gear ratio can then be properly adjusted to the desired
optimum ratio depending on the type of car and track. However, it is very important to always keep both temperatures under
95 °C, when selecting a gear ratio. A higher gear ratio (larger pinion or smaller spur gear) will increase the system temperature.
Running the system at increased temperatures will cause demagnetization of the motor, resulting in a dramatic drop of motor efficiency.
7. It is ok to replace a higher gear ratio or a higher KV motor if the temperature is kept under 80 °C but it should be done in accordance
to the instructions in Step 6. Start from a lower ratio then incrementally adjust higher. Battery selection is also an important consideration.
Changing to a higher voltage battery will require a lower KV motor and/or a lower gear ratio, unless the original motor has a low
enough KV rating to begin with. The ESC will be burn out if the motor and gear ratio does not match the input voltage properly.
See the example below showing how battery voltage affects power output.
Input 7.2V, internal resitance 0.18 --- 40A
(V/R=I 7.2/0.18=40A)
Input11.1V, internal resistance 0.18 --- 61.6A
(V/R=I 11.1/0.18=61.6A)
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RADIO OPERATION
a
a. When turning radio system on. Turn the transmitter on first, then turn on the ESC.
b. When turning the radio system off. Turn the ESC off first, then turn off the transmitter.
c. Servo Reversing:It is sometimes necessary or convenient to reverse the output direction of the servo. The direction of the rotation
for each individual servo can be changed by simply flipping the reversing switch that corresponds to the channel number on the
receiver where the servo is plugged in. Under normal circumstances, Ch1 is steering, Ch2 is throttle, and Ch3 is for extra
function.Using the reversing switches as needed.
Caution: Do not run the transmitter's battery flat or you will lose control of the car. For additional details, please refer to
the transmitter instruction manual.
b
ONOFF
a. Check the radio steering functions. With the radio transmitter and receiver on, turn the steering wheel to the left. The front tires/wheels
should turn left accordingly. If not, flip the steering servo reverse switch.
b. Return the steering wheel to neutral. The front tires/wheels should point straight forward. If not, use the steering trim lever to
correct it.
c. Turn the steering wheel to the right. The front tires/wheels should turn right accordingly.
OPERATING RADIO STEERING FUNCTION
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a
b
c
c
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DRIVING TIPS
a. Hold your elbows in and
keep the transmitter
antenna pointing
straight up.
b. Squeeze the throttle trigger
or pull the throttle stick
gently and steer the car to
left and right.
c. Squeeze the thr ot tle
trigger and rel ea se.
Repeat t his action to
control car speed.
d. If you are of unsure of the
steering direction, practice
with the transmitter facing
towards you.
f. Be caref ul no t to
squeeze the throttle
trigger abruptly while
steering.
h. Practice doing figure 8S.g. After you become u sed to
the controls, experiment with
high performance at full
throttle and full steering.
Stop (Neutral) Reverse Brake Acceleration
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WHEEL AND TIRE PREPARATION
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a. Remove wheel lock nut using the 4-way wrench and detach wheels.
b. Replace fresh tires and wheels if the original tires are worn out.
c. Tighten the wheel lock nut.
b ca
SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
Use the included shock clips to adjust for spring pre-load.
1mm
2mm
4mm
6mm
Hard Suspension Soft Suspension
MAINTENANCE AFTER RUNNING
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a. Always turn off the radio system and disconnect the battery pack when the car is not in use.
b. Remove sand, mud, dirt, and any other elements before storing the car.
c. Never use chemicals or any solvents to clean the chassis as it may cause damage to the electronics component s and plastic
parts. Use compressed air, soft paintbrush, or toothbrush to clean dust and dirt.
e. At first, set the steering
D/R function for less
steering response.
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DRIFT RACING SKILLS
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LED INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTIONS
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Wire Mounting
1. Use a piece of double-sided tape to mount LED Light Control Unit on the top roof inside of body. Secure all the leads accord
ingly behind the covered parts of the body and then connect the LED sets to the LED Light Control Unit.
2. Use a piece of double-sided tape to mount the PC board of the LED headlights / tail lights set on appropriate positions inside the
body. Use mounting tape (Not included) to hold excess leads in place for not failing or binding wheels.
3. By bending the pins of the LED light to adjust the LED lights for your own body light casings.
4. Insert the LEDs into the LED light casings (holders). Secure the LEDs with the light casings (holders) with silicon glue appropri
ately.
Lighting / Sound Effects
1. The blinking hazard light will be activated 3 seconds right after the throttle returning to neutral position. The front and rear turn
signal lights will be activated at the same time but turns off 10 seconds after being activated.
2. Slowly apply the throttle forwards, the headlights keeps constant full brightness, and then the LED lights start to flash along with
tail lights get half-brightness once after the trigger has been completely pulled forwards.
3. When apply the braking, the LED headlights / tail lights will be keeping fully brightness without blinking.
4. By reversing the throttle direction, the LED Control Unit will denote a series sound of “Bi.Bi.Bi” indicating the car is driving
backwards.
5. If the car turns right, the right turn LED signal lights start to flash. If the car turns left, the left turn LED signal lights start to flash.
Dip Switch Adjusting
1. Connect the LED leads according to the diagram show below. Do not connect the CH1 (Steering) and CH2 (Throttle) leads onto
the wrong connectors of receiver.
2. When applying the throttle to forward position, the headlights keeps constant full brightness, and then the LED lights start to
quickly flash once after the trigger has been completely pulled forwards. If the forward direction does not coincide with the
LED lighting functions. Change the dip switch (CH2) on the LED Control Unit will correct the non-coincidence problem.
3. If the steering direction does not coincide with the car turning directions. Change the dip switch (CH1) on the LED Control Unit
will correct the non-coincidence problem.
No.AQ1716
Tail Lights Set
No.AQ1717
Reverse Lights
No.AQ1716
Tail Lights Set
Fog Light
Adapter
No.AQ1718
LED Light
Control Unit
No.AQ1715
Head Lights
Reverse switch
1.SW1-Steering
2.SW2-Throttle
Optional Accessories
Fog Light(white)
Fog Light(red)
3-Way Lead Connector
Blue LEDs Set
No.AQ1715
Head Lights
No.AQ1718
Adapter
RX CH2 RX CH1
LED Light KIT II
No.AQ1714
Fog Lights Set
No.AQ1717
No.AQ0803-1
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Speed control over heats
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have trouble starting or keeping your SPARROWHAWK DX II running, here's a quick
checklist of what to look for first.
Car dies or slows
Let it cool and try later
Car has a problem on powerCar is glitching
Gear mesh is too tightMotor is overheats
Let motor cool and check recommended gearing for motor
type. Reset gear mesh
Battery is discharged
Battery not plugged in
No power Charge battery
Plug battery in
Motor not plugged in
Motor failure
No throttle
Check if the throttle trim knob is in neutral position.
Servo not plugged in
Locked up steering linkage
Servo failure
No steering
Plug servo into ESC unit
Free up steering linkage
Replace servo
Goes backwards when you pull the
trigger or goes right when turning the
wheel left
Reversing
Check throttle / steering reversing switches on transmitter
Check for loose wires, dead radio batteries.or loose crystals.
Check motor capacitors, losse wires or crystals.
Motor keeps running
DESCRIPTION
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Plug motor in
Replace motor
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