DRK 160-Plus TSR Edition Drag Race ESC - Manual

DRK 160+TSR Edition ESC
1.
4. Programming DRK ESC
5. Firmware Update
6. LED Indicators
2. Power on DRK ESC
There are 2 ways to power on and off DRK ESC; with the included slide switch plugged into the ESC, it will be controlled by the switch. If the slide
switch is not installed, the ESC power is controlled by the battery connection and the ESC will power on as soon as the battery is plugged in. It will
then power off when the battery is unplugged.
3. Radio Calibration
There are some options to program your Maclan DRK ESC. You can connect the DRK ESC to Maclan ProLink (sold separately) via the receiver (RX) port on the
ES
C, or to the micro USB port to change settings. You can connect DRK ESC to a Windows 7/10 PC via its micro USB port to change settings. You will need to
download Maclan Panel PC software from Maclan-Racing.com web site. You can also connect DRK ESC to an Android based mobile device (Android OS
version 5.0 and up) to change settings by Maclan Link app with USB connection. Or, you can use Maclan AirLink WiFi module to wirelessly connect your
Android based mobile device (Android OS version 5.0 and up) or Apple iPhone (iOS 13 and up) by Maclan Link app.
b. Hold FULL BRAKE on your transmitter while powering on the ESC. You will get a confirmation tone. You will see a solid RED on LED #1 with
flashing ORANGE LED #2. (The flashing ORANGE LED means the ESC is capturing the FULL BRAKE position)
c. When the ORANGE LED turns solid, you will get a second confirmation tone. The LED #2 will begin flashing BLUE. Apply FULL THROTTLE now.
(The flashing BLUE LED #2 means the ESC is capturing the FULL THROTTLE position)
d. When the BLUE LED turns off with a third confirmation tone, release the throttle to neutral position. The ESC is now capturing the neutral position.
e. You will get a power-on tone to confirm the calibration process is complete.
1. Download the latest firmware from www.maclan-racing.com
2. Connect MMax Pro USB to a Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC
3. Run the firmware updating software and follow the instruction on the screen
DRK ESC Physical Diagram
Fan power port
RX receiver port
Power switch port
Micro USB host port
LED #1
LED #2
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2
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5
6
a. Power on your transmitter
with the ESC off.
**A complete radio calibration video could be found from Maclan Racing web site and its YouTube channel. Visit the web site to view the complete process.
LED 1 LED 2 Actions
P
ower on & no receiver signal
Red Blue
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec simotaniously
P
ower on & ROAR blinky mode
Red Blue & Orange
LED 1 (solid) + LED 2 (alternating blue & orange)
P
ower on & race open mode
Red Blue
LED 1 (solid red) + LED 2 (solid blue)
P
ower on & vehicle runs forward
Red Blue
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes blue rapidly to solid (full throttle)
P
ower on & vehicle brakes
Red Orange
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes orange rapidly to solid (full brake)
L
ow voltage cut off
Red Blue
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec alternatly with motor beeping
E
SC temperature cut off
Red Orange
LED 1 & 2 flash twice every sec alternatly with motor beeping
Motor temperature cut off
Red Orange
LED 1 & 2 flash 3 times every sec alternatly with motor beeping
1. Flashing orange color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
1. Flashing blue color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
1. Dimming LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
Quick Installation Guide
Throttle stick at full brake position.
Power on ESC
Throttle stick at full throttle position.
Throttle stick at neutral position.
After hearing the second confirmation tone
After hearing the third confirmation tone