Slickrock ™ owner’s manual bedienungsanleitung manuel de l’utilisateur m a n u a l e d e l l’ u t e n t e
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Notice WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Water-resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and waterresistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
Table of Contents / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Quick Start / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / introduction 6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vaterra® Slickrock™ 1/18th 4WD Desert Buggy RTR. This guide contains the basic instructions for operating your new vehicle. It is critical that you read all of the instructions in order to operate your model correctly and avoid unnecessary damage.
Components / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / »» 1/18-Scale Slickrock™ 4WD Rock Buggy RTR »» Spektrum™ DX2E 2.4GHz DSM® Radio System »» Dynamite® Tazer™ Mini Waterproof Brushed ESC »» Dynamite 280 Mini Rock Crawler Motor »» SPMS602 Waterproof Servo »» Dynamite 7.
the vehicle Battery / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended you charge the battery while you inspect the vehicle. The battery will be required to confirm proper operation in future steps.
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// installing the vehicle Battery 1 Ensure the ESC is powered OFF. 2 Remove the door from the battery box. 3 Install the fully charged battery into the battery box as shown. 4 Connect the battery to the ESC. 5 Reinstall the door on the battery box. 6 Power ON the transmitter, then the vehicle.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// For more information on the transmitter, go to www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX2E to download the instruction manual. Spektrum DX2E Radio System 1 Steering Wheel controls direction (left/right) of the model 6 ST. Trim adjusts the “hands off” direction of the model 7 TH.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Binding Procedure 1 Make sure the transmitter and vehicle are both powered OFF. 2 Install a bind plug in the receiver battery/bind port. You do not need to remove any of the other plugs to re-bind. 5 When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the receiver LED will turn solid. 6 Power OFF the vehicle, then the transmitter.
before running your vehicle / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 1 Check for free suspension movement. All suspension arms and steering components should move freely. Any binds will cause the vehicle to handle poorly. 2 Charge the battery. 3 Check the calibration of the ESC. If recalibration is required, follow the setup instructions. 4 Adjust the transmitter settings to your desired configuration.
Tuning, Adjusting & Maintaining Your Vehicle / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / »» Examine your vehicle on a regular basis. »» Use a brush to remove dirt and dust. »» Look for damage to the suspension arms and other molded parts. »» Re-glue the tires to the wheels, if necessary. »» Clean and oil all wheel bearings. »» Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners. »» Make sure the camber and steering linkages are not bent.
Dynamite tazer Mini Waterproof Brushed ESC / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 14 LED Color LED Status Ni-MH at Power ON Flashing Green ON Li-Po at Power ON Stop Operation Normal Constant/Peak 20A/200A Full-On Resistance 0.004 Ohm Operation Forward/Reverse with Smart Brake; Forward Only with Brake Input Voltage 4–7 cell (4.8–8.4V) DC Minimum Motor Limit 370 motor, 20 turn; 380 motor, 22 turn BEC Output 5.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Transmitter Controlled Programming 1 Power ON the transmitter and set the transmitter’s throttle endpoint travel to maximum and the throttle trim to the center position. 2 Hold the throttle trigger at full throttle, then power ON the ESC. 3 Continue holding the throttle trigger at full throttle until a beep sounds and both red and green LEDs flash, then release the throttle to neutral.
Dynamite 60T Mini Rock Crawler Motor / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Gearing Your vehicle has been equipped with the optimal gearing for the stock platform. It offers an ideal balance between speed, power and efficiency. Should you decide to customize your vehicle with optional batteries or motors, it may be necessary for you to change the pinion or spur gear.
Troubleshooting Guide / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Problem Vehicle does not operate Motor runs but rear wheels don’t move Steering does not work Won’t turn in one direction Motor does not run ESC gets hot Poor run time and/or sluggish acceleration Poor range and/or glitching Slipper won’t adjust Possible Cause Solution »» Battery not charged or connected »» ESC switch not ON
Limited Warranty / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / What this Warranty Covers Limitation of Liability WARRANTY SERVICES Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Requirements warranty and service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address United States of America Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby.
fcc Information / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / This device complies with 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. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
