Owner’s Manual & Technical Information
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Contents Notice........................................................................................... 4 Precautions................................................................................. 4 Package Contents....................................................................... 5 Items Needed to Complete......................................................... 5 Introduction................................................................................. 6 Features..............................
Notice Your product is calibrated and tested at the factory prior to final packaging, some issues may arise during shipping and handling that can be easily resolved at home. For other adjustments it should be known that hobby grade radio controlled products such as this differ from toy grade, in that they are intended to be user-serviceable products where the user can program, disassemble and maintain their own product.
• If you have little or no experience operating R/C models, we strongly recommend you seek the assistance of your local hobby dealer. • Do not expose the transmitter to water or excessive moisture. • Do not operate radio controlled products in a lightning or thunder storm. • Ensure your batteries (both Tx and vehicle) are charged before each use. • Check all servos and electrical connections prior to each use.
Introduction You’ve only got to look at it and you can almost see the cars buckling under the wheels of the Helion Avenge 10MT XLR. It’s a 4WD Monster Truck with attitude, aggression and the earth moving qualities of a bulldozer. Powerful, purposeful and built to last, strength lies at the very core of the Avenge design and with Helion Select heritage, quality and performance are assured.
Getting Started Below are some steps to help get you going right away and most applicable to those who have used RC products before. If you are new to the hobby or it has been a while since you’ve worked with the latest technology, please read through the manual to acquaint yourself with the latest procedures, Warnings, Cautions and Tips.
Quick Start Guide 1. Remove the components from the box and ensure the contents are correct: ▪▪ 1 x Avenge 4WD Vehicle ▪▪ 1 x 1800mAh 7-cell NiMH battery pack ▪▪ 1 x IKONNIK ET3 2.4GHz 3-channel transmitter ▪▪ 1 x 7-cell wall charger ▪▪ 1 x Quick-Start Guide 2. Remove the four body clips from the car and lift the body clear. 3. Locate the battery tray in the center of the car, release the hook and loop strap and withdraw the battery pack. 4.
6. Remove the battery cover from the underside of the ET3 transmitter and insert 4 AA alkaline batteries. Take care to ensure that the correct polarity is observed. 7. Ensure the radio switch is in the OFF position, then connect the battery to the ESC. 8. Replace the body and secure it with the four body clips. 9. Switch ON your IKONNIK ET3 transmitter and ensure the LED is lit solid red and that no alarms are audible.
. Locate the switch and turn ON your Avenge. In the unlikely event that the car does not operate, see the PAIRING / BINDING instructions at the back of this guide. 11. Check the operation of the throttle and steering. Pulling the throttle trigger back will drive the car forward, pushing the trigger forward once will apply the brakes while pushing the trigger forward twice will drive the car in reverse. Turning the wheel to the right will cause the car to turn right and vice versa. 12.
2. Place your Avenge and ET3 transmitter in close proximity but not less than 12” (300mm) apart. 300mm 3. Press and hold the PAIR / BIND button on the receiver then switch the receiver on. The receiver’s LED will flash to indicate that it is in PAIR / BIND mode. 4. Press and hold the PAIR / BIND button on the transmitter then switch the transmitter on. Release the PAIR / BIND button only when the transmitter’s LED begins flashing. 5.
The IKONNIK ET3 Radio System Offering a class-leading feature set, the advanced IKONNIK ET3 2.4GHz 3-channel sport transmitter offers style, comfort and an interferencefree performance, courtesy of IKONNIK’s rock-solid Krypton (Kr) protocol. Functions include servo reversing on both primary channels, steering dual rate, throttle trim, steering trim and, perfect for beginners, throttle end point adjustment.
Technical Specification Continuous current:...60A Burst current:.............300A Resistance:.................0.0010 ohm Motor type:..................Sensorless Motor limit:.................3650kV Battery:.......................2 – 9 cells NiMH or 2 – 3S LiPo BEC:.............................6V/2A Program port:.............Use cooling fan port Dimensions (mm):......48.5 x 38 x 32 Weight:........................90g WARNING: ALWAYS ALLOW YOUR MOTOR TO COOL BETWEEN RUNS.
Understanding the LED Status Light and Alert Tones The Helion ESC is programmed to communicate with you to let you know its status. LED in normal use • If the throttle trigger is in the neutral range, neither the red LED nor the green LED will light up. • The red LED lights when the car is running forward, backward or braking. • The green LED lights when the throttle trigger is moved to the full throttle position. • The green LED lights when the throttle trigger is moved to the full brake position.
Protection Functions Low Voltage Cut-off (LVC) protection: If the voltage of a LiPo battery pack is lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the ESC will cut off 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.
Programming your ESC Your Helion 60A brushless ESC is programmable. Although the default settings should work well for most users, these settings exist so that you can fine-tune the performance of your ESC. It’s various parameters can be adjusted using a series of button presses and by counting LED flashes. There are 5 programmable items for your consideration. Descriptions of each item follow here along with programming instructions and a programming chart.
2. Forward / Reverse Brake: This setting is useful for normal operation since it allows for using reverse throttle to back out when no other options exist. NOTE: THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTING IS THE LOW VOLTAGE CUT-OFF THRESHOLD (ITEM 3). PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION AND USAGE TEXT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE THIS FEATURE Item 2 – Drag Brake Force (Automatic Brake) WARNING: SWITCHING FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD THROTTLE POSITION QUICKLY WILL CAUSE EXCESS LOAD ON THE ELECTRONICS AND DRIVETRAIN OF YOUR VEHICLE.
when the battery voltage is calculated at the selected voltage or less for more than 2 seconds. Since the setting is ‘per cell’ this means that if you are running a 2 cell battery, the voltage protection will activate relative to 2 x 2.6V = 5.2V. This setting is primarily for use with LiFe type batteries as the lower end of LVC settings. DO NOT USE THIS SETTING WITH LIPO BATTERIES. 3. 2.
WARNING: BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR MAXIMUM BRAKE SETTINGS BY DRIVING FROM FULL THROTTLE TO FULL HARD BRAKE IN AN OPEN AREA. IF THE REAR TIRES COME OFF THE GROUND CAUSING A FRONT FLIP, THE VEHICLE WILL TUMBLE OUT OF CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 1. 25%: This is the lowest setting and should only be used when driving with slow motors and on loose (low traction) surfaces. 2.
Turn OFF ESC and Transmitter HOLD SET BUTTON Press and hold the SET button then Turn ON the ESC RED LED flashes indicating you are in program mode RED LED flashes to indicate set value: 1-2, press button to cycle through available values Program Item 1: Running Mode Turn OFF ESC at any time to confirm setting, turn ON again to begin using the new settings.
Helion Brushless System Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom ESC will not set to transmitter After turning ON, the motor won’t work and no sound comes from motor After turning ON the ESC, the motor won’t operate normally but instead gives a beepbeep, beep-beep alert tone with 1 second interval of each beepbeep After turning ON the ESC the motor won’t operate normally but instead gives a beep-, beep-, beep- alert tone with each beep- having an interval of one second Car slowed down or stopped drastically druing
Adjusting and Tuning Your Vehicle The Avenge 10MT XLR has been engineered with some available tuning options listed here for reference. The default configuration has been chosen to provide what we feel is the most enjoyable experience for most operating conditions.
General Care • Always use clean, dry cloth or soft bristle brush to clean your equipment. • Never use chemical cleansers to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics and plastics. Maintenance We want you to enjoy your product to its fullest potential. For this to happen it is important to keep your product clean and properly maintained. Lack of cleaning and maintenance can cause component failure.
receiver antenna be installed properly and undamaged. • Inspect any exposed antenna for cuts or abrasions. • Ensure there are no kinks in the antenna or antenna tube. • Never fold the end of the antenna over the tube, this will reduce the range and damage the antenna. • Ensure the antenna is not being pinched by the set screw that holds the antenna tube in place. Gears Periodically remove the gear cover to clearly inspect the gears and ensure there is no debris in the gear compartment.
4. Rotate the spur gear (turn the tires) to feed the paper out of the mesh, re-check the gear mesh and adjust again if necessary. 5. Re-install the spur gear cover when the mesh is properly set. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE SPUR GEAR COVER REMOVED. SEVERE INJURY, DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON DRIVETRAIN MAY RESULT. Shocks Periodically inspect the shocks for smooth motion, leaking oil and dirt residue build up around the shaft or caps.
• Remove the O-ring and spacer and replace with genuine replacement parts. • Re-assemble the shock following the refilling instructions above. Tires and Wheels Inspect the tires to ensure they have adequate tread and they are properly glued to the wheels. The tires on your vehicle come pre-glued from the factory; however after running your vehicle it is possible for the glue to come loose in some areas.
• Never store the transmitter or receiver in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. • Never store the transmitter with batteries installed for extended periods of time. Doing so may allow the batteries to leak and cause permanent damage to the transmitter. • Always disconnect electrical connections after use in wet environments. Allowing the contacts to dry will reduce corrosion. Disposal Your product is considered electronic waste and should never be discarded in standard garbage containers.
• Steering can become sluggish once components get dirty or “take a set” after running. Inspect the rod ends of the turnbuckles to ensure they are properly aligned and not binding. You should be able to grab a turnbuckle with your fingers and rotate it easily. • Healthy gears are crucial to a properly functioning vehicle. If you hear your vehicle making very loud noises, you should immediately stop and check the gears for foreign debris.
Problem / Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Battery voltage too low Charge battery Battery not connected Re/connect battery Damaged battery Replace battery Transmitter will not turn on Battery voltage too low Charge or change batteries Battery/ies installed improperly Correct installation Short radio range (Vehicle stops responding to transmitter at short distances) Damaged or improperly installed receiver and antenna Check receiver antenna for damage.
HLNS1558 HLNS1523 3.0 10MT Exploded Views (1) PM3x14 HLNS1561 HLNS1559 KM3x18 HLNS1549 PM3x8 ll Set HLNS1561 PM3x12 M4x12 Pivot Ba HLNS1550 HLNS1526 Bearing5x8x2.5 Shim 2.5x6x0.3 HLNS1561 PM2.5x6 HLNS1571 HLNS1561 PM2.5x6 10 3x PM Gear/Slipper Cover HLNS1553 HLNS1537 HLNS1561 PM3x6 HLNS1549 Servo arm PM3x8 HLNS1561 HLNS1561 PM4x10 HLNS1516 t Pip HLNS1562 Chassis HLNS1537 HLNS1559 KM4x10 HLNS1528 HLNS1506 6.
HLNS1561 PM3x18 Front Bumper HLNS1558 Light KM2.5x8 HLNS1559 HLNS1561 PM3x12 LED Mount Front Bumper set HLNS1558 5.
Shim HLNS1552 Shock Shaft59 HLNS1522 E-CLIP2.5 HLNS1552 SHOCK_PISTON HLNS1556 E-CLIP2.5 Shock Nut HLNS1556 Spring cap HLNS1556 HLNS1556 4.8 Ball HLNS1561 PM3x12 HLNS1507 Pivot Plate HLNS1561 PM3x18 Screw M3x3 Body Mount Bracket HLNS1560 HLNS1561 PM3x10 Bevel_Gear13T HLNS1510 Gear Box Case HLNS1539 PM3x10 HLNS1561 S1531 HLN x54 55 ert pin3 S15 Ins HLNt Plate o Piv Rear Anti Roll Bar HLNS1565 Body Clip Shock Stay HLNS1505 PM3x10 HLNS1561 Shim HLNS1556 PM3x18 HLNS1561 Shim12x15x0.
KM2.5x8 HLNS1559 Jointed Gear HLNS1510 20.0 HLNS1510 Bearing 8x16x5 Slipper Spring HLNS1517 SERVO ROD HLNS1512 HLNS1518 Slipper Disc 1.8 52TDiff Gear HLNS1547 Shim3.6x10x0.03 G Gear Mount HLNS1517 3.5 Diff Pin iff D 8T r1 ea Slipper Disc Bearing 8x16x5 54T Diff Gear HLNS1548 REAR ANTIROLL FRONT ANTIROLL Shim8x11x0.3 Slipper Disc O-ring 5020 Shim5x12x0.3 Pin 2x9.8 Shim3.6x10x0.03 26.0 Diff Gear10T Shim3.6x10x0.03 Diff Gear10T Diff Gear18T Shim5x12x0.3 Shim3.6x10x0.
Spare Parts List HLNS1503..............Motor Mount-A (Avenge) HLNS1504..............Motor Mount-B (Avenge) HLNS1505..............Shock Towers-F /R (Avenge) HLNS1506..............Mounted Wheel and Tire (Avenge MT) HLNS1507..............Pivot Plate-F/R (Avenge) HLNS1509..............Bevel Gear 37T/13TF (Avenge) HLNS1510..............Bevel Gear13TB/Jointed (Avenge) HLNS1511..............Front and Rear Diff Parts (Avenge) HLNS1512..............Center Diff Parts (Avenge) HLNS1513..............
HLNS1543..............Steering Block/C Hub Set (Avenge) HLNS1544..............Suspension Arms F/R (Avenge) HLNS1545..............Driveshaft Assembly (Avenge) HLNS1546..............Diff Case Set (Avenge) HLNS1548..............Spur Gear Center Diff 54T/32P (Avenge) HLNS1549..............Servo Arm (25T) (Avenge) HLNS1550..............Steering Bellcrank Set (Avenge) HLNS1551..............Nut Set (Avenge) HLNS1552..............Shock Rebuild Kit (Avenge) HLNS1553..............
RDNA5113..............Bearings, 5x12x4mm, Rubber Sealed RDNA5114..............Bearings, 5x8x2.5mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5115..............Bearings, 5x10x4mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5116..............Bearings, 5x11x4mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5117..............Bearings, 6x12x4mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5118..............Bearings, 8x16x5mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5119..............Bearings, 10x15x4mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5120..............Bearings, 12x18x4mm, Rubber Sealed (2pcs) RDNA5502....
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