It’s the ultimate radio control experience! Your Starter Kit comes with a radio controller and a full set of
factory parts to assemble your car. With a quick charge about 60 seconds, your ZipZaps micro RC will
be revving in no time.
Your ZipZaps micro RC provides totally 6 selectable channels. You can enjoy racing with 6 cars a time.
Your ZipZaps micro RC comes with a built-in Ni-MH rechargeable battery to power the car, and it
requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) for the controller/charger.
Built to 1:64 scale, your tunable ZipZaps micro RC is small enough to carry in your pocket. ZipZaps are
perfect for anyone ages 8 and up.
To really rev up the fun factor, you can customize your ZipZaps micro RC with optional performance
upgrade kits, available at the ZipZaps Showroom at www.zipzaps.com
(Please confirm this) and your
local RadioShack. Just follow these steps to get your car up to speed and ready to race.
1 Starter Kit Includes
Your ZipZaps micro RC Starter Kit includes everything you see here:
Factory parts.eps here
2 Attach the WRIST STRAP
Attach the WRIST STRAP as shown below to prevent dropping your CONTROLLER. Thread the string
through the hole on the left side of the CONTROLLE R as show, and then thread the strap through the
ring of the string.
Attach strap.eps here.
3 Powers Up Your Controller
The CONTROLLER ch arges your micr o RC and contro ls its steering an d speed. You’ll need to install
four AAA batteries. For the best performance and longest life, the ZipZaps factory recommends
RadioShack Enercell Plus alkalin e batteri es .
RELEASE
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
OPEN
OPEN
1) Set ON/OFF on the CONTROLLER to OFF.
2) Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover.
3) Insert four AAA batteries in the compartment accordi ng to the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked
inside.
4) Replace the cover and snap shut.
If you notice the LED of your CONTROLLER dimming, it is time to replace the batteries.
Installing batterys.eps here.
Installing Batteries Cautions:
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
If you do not plan to use the micro RC for a week or more, remove all the batteries from the
CONTROLLER. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Never leave dead or weak batteries in the CONTROLLER.
Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not burn or bury them.
4 Zip Your Car Together
1) Mount the HUBCAPS to the front axle wheels, and then press the TIRES over the HUBCAPS as
shown.
Mount front axle wheels.eps
2) Install the STOCK MOTOR WITH DRIVE GEAR in the groove on the back of the CHASSIS.
3) Carefully snap the MOTOR CLIP WITH SET SCREW in to the groove closest to the MOTOR as
shown.
Install motor1.eps
4) Rotate the MOTOR CLIP WITH SET SCREW as shown below to set the MOTOR in position.
Install motor2.eps,
5) Secure the MOTOR CLIP WITH SET SCREW with the SCREWDRIVER which is stored at the
bottom of the CONTROLLER.
6) Plug the TRANS FER GEA R in to t he ax le as sho wn. Be sur e the T RANS FER GEA R mesh es wi th t he
DRIVE GEAR on the STOCK MOTOR.
installs motor3.eps
Caution: Do not over tighten the SET S CREW until the MOTOR CLIP WITH S ET SCREW becomes
slanted. It should be horizontal.
Caution.eps
7) Plug the HUBCAPS in to the REAR AXLE GEAR, and the n press the TIRES over the HUBCAPS .
Next, secure the REAR AX LE GE AR assem bly in to the CHASSIS as shown. B e sure the REAR A XLE
GEAR meshes with TRANSFER GE AR .
Mount rear axle wheel.eps
8) Plug the LED connector of the car top onto the car chassis circuit board male connector as shown.
Connect body top-antenna.eps
9) Thread the ANTENNA thr ough the hold in the B ODY TOP. Snap the BODY TOP to the back of the
CHASSIS, and then secure the front by gently pushing the BODY TOP onto the CHASSIS as shown.
5 Charging and Programming Channels
1) Set ON/OFF to ON to turn on the CONTROLLER. The indicator lights steady green.
2) Slide ON/OFF at the bottom of the micro RC to ON.
3) Open the cover on the top of the CONTROLLER. Align the metal contact points on the car’s chassis
with the metal contact points on top of the CONTROLLER. Place the micro RC in direction as shown
below and snap it into position – it will lock automatically. The indicator blinks in red to indicate
frequency channel programming in progress. It takes about 10 seconds for programming.
4) If programming is successful, the indicator lights steady red and Charging starts with 60 seconds
duration. If programming is failed, the indicator turns amber but battery charging still continues for 60
seconds. In this case, you must detach the car to clear the programming fail state. Be sure you turned
the micro RC on.
5) The indicator turns green after the micro RC has been well charged. Press RELEASE to unlock the
micro RC.
Charging car.eps
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2
Neutral trimmer on transmitter
If the micro RC does not stop during natural position of transmitter, adjust trimmer as shown until the
wheel stops.
Neutral T rimmer.eps
Caution:
Always use RELEASE when removing the car from the charger.
You can change the operation channel even during charging. The channel programming sequence
starts with indicator blinking in RED if charging is still not completed, or in GREEN if charging has been
already completed.
6 Zoom Away!
For optimum raci ng con dit ion s us e a s moo th, f lat su rfac e. A voi d ru gs, car pet and fa mily pet s ! Warning:
Do not run your micro RC in the street.
Open the removable cover on the top the CONTROLLER. Fully extend the antenna. Set ON/OFF on
the CONTROLLER to ON. The ON/OFF indicator lights green.
Antenna.eps
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2
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Trigger control:
You can change the left/right movement of the trigger with L/R on the top of the CONTROLLER. Set it
to R and the micro RC moves forward as you pull the trigger to left, moves backward as you pull the
trigger to right.
Setting the switch to L makes the operation reverse. The micro RC moves forward as you pull the
trigger to right, moves backward as you pull the trigger to left.
Left right hand control.
When the micro RC moves forward, the headlights turn on in yellow. When it moves backward, the tail
lights turn on in red.
In either case, release the trigger to stop the micro RC.
trigger control.eps
Steering knob:
Use the steering knob in just the same way as the steering wheel on actual vehicle: roll left to turn left,
roll right to turn right, and release to go straight.
Steering knob.eps
When you’re finished driving, slide ON/OFF on the CONTROLLER to OFF and retract the
CONTROLLER’S antenna.
Wheel Alignment: If the micro RC does not drive in a straight line when you release trigger, adjust the
wheel alignment screw on the bottom of the micro RC by the screwdriver or the steering Trim located
on the left of the CONTROLLER.
Note:
1. The Wheel Alignment only takes effective when both of the CONTROLLER and the micro RC are
turned on.
2. If you make alignment by adjusting the wheel alignment screw on the bottom of the micro RC, it is
necessary to keep the car running. (I.e. to push/pull the trigger during the alignment process).
Wheel alignment.eps and steering trim.eps
7 Zip Tips
If the micro RC’s motor runs but it does not respond to the CONTROLLER, move closer to the micro
RC and try again.
You cannot operate your micro RC near devices that use the same channel as your micro RC. Check
your micro RC’s CONTROLLER to see which channel your car uses.
Power off the controller and the RC, and then Power on them and repeat the programming and
charging.
If the micro RC moves slowly and you just charged or recharges the micro RC, check the wheel
mechanisms for lint, thread, hair, or dust.
CBs could interfere with control of the micro RC. If this happens, move the micro RC away from the CB.
8 ZipZaps Care
Keep your ZipZaps micro RC dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your micro RC
only in normal temperature environments – running your micro RC continuously for long periods can
generate high heat levels. Handle your micro RC carefully and do not drop it. Keep your micro RC away
from dust and dirt – you can wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or
tampering with your ZipZaps micro RC’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void y our FCC authorization to operate it. If your micro RC is not performing
as it should, take both the car and the CONTROLLER to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
FCC Information
Please add FCC Part 15 here.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions
this device may not cause harful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIP MENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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