Tekin B1 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
B1
Forward / Brake
B1-R
Forward / Brake /
Reverse
PROFESSIONAL MINI BRUSHED SPEED CONTROL
•
Adjustable Drag Brake/Reverse Type
•
Voltage Cutoff for LiPo Cells
•
Push ( Anti-Drag Braking )
•

QuickTune Digital Setup
•
Temperature Monitor
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the B1/B1-R, Tekin's
High Performance Mini Brushed Motor Electronic Speed Con-
trol. The QuickTune  feature allows the user to quickly and
accurately adjust all critical operating parameters. Just connect
the speed control as described below, perform a quick radio
calibrate, and you are ready to race!
PRECAUTIONS
The following statements need to be understood before using
the B1/B1-R:
1. Turn on the transmitter first to avoid uncontrollable noise
to speed control.
2. Disconnect battery from speed control when not in use.
3. Do not hook-up the battery backwards! No reverse volt-
age protection.
4. Do not operate speed control in or around water.
5. Insulate exposed wires with heat shrink tubing to prevent
short circuits.
6.
The B1/B1R is intended for Mini vehicles only.
SPEED CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
Controls, B1 Fwd/Brk
Controls, B1-R Fwd/Brk/Rev
Input Power (Cells) 4-8 NiCd/NiMh
2-3S LiPo
Motor Limit Size 370 Size or smaller
Motor Limit Turns None
ON Resistance
B1 0.0013 Ohms
B1-R 0.0052 Ohms
Max Current
B1 60 Amps
B1-R 30 Amps
BEC 5 Volts, 1.5 Amps
Power Wires 16 GA Silicone
Dimensions 1.0 x 0.9 x 0.25 In.
(25.4 x 23 x 6.3 mm)
Weight (with wires) 0.28 Oz (8g)
MOUNTING
For B1 Connection Diagram, Refer to Figure 2,
For B1R Connection Diagram, Use Figure 3.
1) Placement: Choose a location for the speed control that is
protected from debris. HINT: To prevent radio interfer-
ence place the speed control as far away from the radio
receiver as possible and keep the power wires as short as
possible. If possible plan on routing power and motor
wires away from the radio receiver and radio wires.
2) Mounting: For best results clean the bottom of the speed
control and chassis. Using the doubled-sided tape,
(included) mount the speed control to chassis.
3) Using a small piece of double-sided tape, mount the ON/
OFF switch in a convenient place.
4) Determine how you would prefer to connect the motor
and battery pack to the speed control. Using connector
pairs is preferable for most applications as it allows you
to easily switch battery packs and change motors.
Whether using connectors or direct soldering, consider
where your battery pack sits and how much wire will be
needed to attach to the speed control.
SOLDERING, TOOLS NEEDED
The following items are needed to connect your speed control:
•
Soldering Iron
•
60/40 Electric Grade Solder (or silver solder)
•
4 pieces 16 Ga. Wire (Included)
•
Motor/Battery connectors (2 pair)
SOLDERING
IMPORTANT: Use extreme care and observe proper safety
precautions when soldering. Always wear eye protection. Be
sure that both wires are disconnected from the battery before
soldering on the posts.
Never keep a hot soldering iron on the speed control solder
posts for more than 3 seconds—the solder post may become
de-soldered from the speed control and become damaged.
HINT: It should only take a few seconds to solder the wire to
the post. If you do not complete the solder joint in approxi-
mately 3 seconds, remove the iron, clean and tin the tip, then
repeat the procedure below. Applying a small amount of solder
paste flux can often help solder flow on a stubborn surface.
SOLDERING CONT...
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE SPEED CONTROL:
1) Red Wires are usually used to connect the speed control
to the positive battery terminal and the positive motor
terminal. Black wire is typically used for the battery
negative terminal, and blue is used for the negative motor
connection. Inspect the sticker on the speed control or
refer to the diagrams to determine which color wire to
attach to each post.
2) Strip back the insulation of the wire by about 3/32" to
1/8" and "pre-tin" the wire by heating the end and apply-
ing solder until it is thoroughly covered. You may shake
of any excess solder while it is still hot. Be very careful
not to splash yourself with hot solder.
3) If there is no solder on the post, place the tip of the iron in
the notch on top of the post and apply a small amount of
solder to the post. When the solder has flowed, remove
the soldering iron, wipe the tip clean and apply a small
amount of fresh solder to it.
4) Hold the wire so the tinned end is in contact with the
notch of the post. Now touch the iron tip to the wire and
the post. Wait about 2 seconds for the solder to flow, and
then remove the iron while still holding the wire. You
may let go of the wire after a second or two when the
solder sets.
SOLDERING CONT...
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE BATTERY:
The same techniques described in the preceding section may be
used to solder the wires to the battery connectors.
IMPORTANT: Take precautions if removing factory battery
connectors. Connecting the battery backwards will cause dam-
age, and will void warranty. When soldering connectors to a
battery pack, cut only one wire of the battery pack at a time to
ensure that the exposed wires cannot short together.
HINT: If you are using Dean's connectors for both the battery
and the motor, make sure that you have a male and a female
attached to the speed control wires. That way, you cannot acci-
dentally connect the battery to the motor wires or vice versa.
1) If using a connector between battery and speed control
make sure that the ends will be mated together correctly,
male to female, and that the wire colors match—red to
red and black to black.
2) Solder the wires from the speed control to each of the
connectors, then solder wires from the battery to each
connector's mate.
SOLDERING CONT...
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE MOTOR:
The same techniques described in section 5 may be used to
solder the wires to the motor.
1) If using a connector between motor and speed control
make sure that the ends will be mated together correctly,
male to female, and that the wire colors match—red to
red and blue to blue.
2) Solder the wires from the speed control to each of the
connectors, then solder wires from the motor to each
connector's mate.
REMOVING WIRES:
1) Have a hot iron and the speed control secured. Clean the
tip of the iron and apply a small amount of solder. While
the tip is still smoking from the flux in the solder, touch
the tip of the iron to the top of the post.
2) As the solder on the post melts, pull on the wire you wish
to remove.
HINT: If there is excess solder remaining on the post, you
may remove it by heating the post until the solder just starts to
melt, then quickly tapping the speed control against the
workbench to knock off the excess solder.
HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY INCORRECTLY TO
SPEED CONTROL, VERIFY THAT THE B ATTERY
POSITIVE WIRE WILL CONNECT TO THE SPEED
CONTROL POSITIVE WIRE BEFORE CONNECTING!
1) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO RECEIVER
Plug the speed control into the throttle channel of the receiver.
• Channel 1: Servo
•
Channel 2: Speed Control
"REMEMBER: 1 to Turn, 2 to Burn"
2) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO BATTERY
Visually verify that the connector on the battery pack and the
speed control match the chart below., then connect.
DANGER: If the battery wires touch during the plug installa-
tion. It will cause an electrical short circuit resulting in damage
to the pack and possibly a fire hazard. Tekin recommends the
use of high quality battery connectors, such as Dean's Plugs, to
improve power transfer and minimize the risk of short-circuits.
ESC BATTERY
(B-) Black Wire (-) Negative
(B +) Red Wire (+) Positive
HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS CONT...
3) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO MOTOR
Visually verify that the connector on the motor and the speed
control match the chart below, then connect.
ESC MOTOR
(M -) Blue Wire (-) Negative
(M +) Red Wire (+) Positive
NOTE: Make sure all wires are secure and a safe distance
from all moving parts—use the zip-ties in the accessory pack.
RADIO CALIBRATION
NOTE: Before Radio Calibrating, ensure speed control is
hooked up to the receiver, a charged battery is properly con-
nected, and the transmitter is turned on. On your radio, set all
trim adjustments to the middle, throttle/brake EPAs set to max
and ensure that your throttle direction is set to "normal" .
Calibration is really very simple, you just press and hold the
MODE button for 3 seconds to enter radio calibrate, let the
speed control "find" your neutral, then let it "find" your full
throttle and full brake. If you are unsure how to perform this
procedure, follow the detailed steps outlined below.
Startup Sequence
When the power switch is turned ON the speed control begins
looking for the neutral signal. If a neutral signal is found the
Arming Sequence (flashes LEDs/chime) will occur followed by
LED3 on steady. NOTE: If Arming Sequence does not occur
see Trouble Shooting section of this manual before proceeding.
One Touch Radio Calibration
1) Turn on transmitter.
2) Turn on speed control.
3) Press and hold the MODE button on the speed control for
3 seconds. All LEDs will blink red 3 times with 3 chimes.
The speed control will make a pulsing chime as it looks
for a neutral signal—you do not need to do anything yet.
4) When NEUTRAL position is found and recorded, LED3
will flash and a confirmation chime will sound .
5) The pulsing chime will begin again and LED6 will flash;
pull transmitter trigger to the full throttle position and
hold until the confirmation chime sounds.
6) The pulsing chime will begin again and LED1 will flash;
push transmitter trigger to the full brake position and hold
until the confirmation chime sounds.
7) Release trigger to return to neutral position. LEDs will
flash and the arming sequence chime will sound.
8) LED3 is now on steady. Calibration is complete and you
are ready to drive!
NOTE: If any problems occur, repeat radio calibration.
HINT: Once calibrated, the LEDs on the speed control will
advance as the throttle or brake is applied.
Hairpin Trigger Response: If you wish to have a very short
trigger range, then only squeeze the throttle/brake trigger
DRAG BRAKE
partially during the radio calibration procedure. Throttle/Brake
(DRG B)
response will not be quite as smooth, but you can pull full
NEUTRAL WIDTH
throttle very quickly.
(NW)
CURRENT LIMITER
SELF TEST
(LIM)
PUSH CONTROL (ANTI DRAG)
The B1 series has a built-in self-test mode that checks all major
(PC)
systems on the speed control. Before using the self-test mode,
REVERSE TYPE—-B1R
be sure the rear wheels are free to spin (off the ground). To
(RT)
activate the self-test, turn the speed control on, then press and
THROTTLE PROFILES-B1
hold both MODE and INCR buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds. After 5 seconds, the LEDs will ramp up in sets of
VOLTAGE CUTOFF
two. Circuits inside the speed control are tested to see if any
(VC)
problems have occurred. If the unit passes self-test, then LED3
will stay on steady.
If problems occur turn the power off to the unit and verify all
other connections are clean/tight/correct (motor, receiver, bat-
tery, plugs, etc). After verification, power the unit back on.
NOTE: Activating the self-test mode also resets all the user-
programmable settings and parameters to their default values.
The user's radio calibration settings are also reset to defaults.
QuickTune

Tekin's QuickTune electronic setup feature allows users to
change every critical operating parameter in a quick, easy, and
accurate fashion. The basic operation is described as:
•
Use MODE button to scroll to a Program Feature.
•
Use INCR (increment) button to view/adjust the Feature.

QuickTune :
1) Press the MODE button to access the desired setup mode.
The LED starts blinking to indicate that mode selection is
under way. Each time the MODE button is pressed and
released, the LED advances. For example, to get to the
Voltage Cutoff adjustment, simply press and release the
MODE button 6 times. NOTE: Do not wait longer than
5 seconds to adjust the selected MODE or the speed con-
trol will return to normal operation.
2) Press and release the INCR button to adjust the value.
The first time INCR button is pressed, the LED(s) will
display the existing setting. Each time the INCR button is
pressed the value will advance, then after maximum, start
over again at the low end of the scale. If two LEDs are
on at once, it indicates a value mid-way between the
LEDs.
QuickTune Example: Let's say you want to use a 2 cell LiPo
battery. To change the Voltage Cutoff from the default setting
(1 = None) to setting 2 (2 = 6.0 Volt Cutoff), first follow step 1
above by pressing and releasing the MODE button 6 times.
Now press and release the INC button, the LED should show
the current setting of 1. Press and release the INC button again
and the LED will move to position 2, indicating that Voltage
Cutoff is now set to 6.0 Volts. Wait 5 seconds and the ESC
returns to normal operation.
HINT: If you wish to set another Program Feature, press the
MODE button again. After 5 seconds pause, the values you
selected will be saved in memory and the speed control will
resume normal operation.
Pit Tune Mode
PIT TUNING: If you are in the pit area and cannot use your
transmitter you may use pit tuning mode to adjust settings by
following this procedure: Unplug the steering servo from the
receiver to avoid servo damage. Hold down either MODE or
INCR button while turning the power switch on. An LED se-
quence will occur indicating you are in pit tune mode. The
user settings will be active, but the motor will not run and the
speed control will not respond to receiver signals. Turn the
speed control power off and back on to resume normal opera-
tion.
QuickTune MODES

MODE RANGE DEFAULT
1-11 1 (OFF)
1-11 5
1-11 11 (OFF)
1-11 1 (OFF)
1-3 3
1-6 3
(TP)
1-4 1 (NONE)
LED1: DRAG BRAKE control provides immediate braking
action in the neutral zone. This gently slows the car down
when you let off the trigger. Drag Brake can provide a better
cornering approach . Higher values increase the degree of drag
braking.