Horizon Hobby Roost ECX01005T1 Owner's Manual

Roost
®
ECX01005T1/T2 | 1:24 4WD DESERT BUGGY RTR
OWNER'S MANUAL
EN
Notice
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Meaning of Safety Signal Words
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:
NOTICE: Instructions, which if not followed, create a possibility of property damage AND minor injury.
CAUTION: Instructions, which if not followed, create the probability of property damage AND a possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions and warnings in the manual prior to setup or use. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and/or injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment the product in any
way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Operating Safety Precautions
As the user of this product, you are responsible for operating it safely, not endangering yourself and
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others, or damaging the product or the property of others.
Operate your product in open spaces away from people and property.
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Never operate your product with damaged electrical components.
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Keep the transmitter powered on while model is powered on.
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» Let parts cool before touching, motors will get hot during use.
» Remove batteries after use, if removable.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying with the following precautions
could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

Charging Warnings

WARNING: Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical
issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
» NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
» Never charge damaged batteries. If the battery begins to swell during charging or use, discontinue
immediately.
» Always use the included battery and charger. Disconnect the battery after charging.
» Charge batteries away from flammable materials in a well-ventelated area.
» Never charge, transport, or store batteries in hot, cold, or very sunny places (recommended between
40–120° F or 5–49° C).
Components
Body
Roost 1:24 4WD Desert Buggy RTR vehicle
Operating Weight 0.35 lbs (160g)
Transmitter 2.4GHz, 2-CH (AA Batteries)
Charger USB NiMH charger, 5V DC-500mA
Battery
4.8V 2/3AAA 220mAh
Motor Brushed Micro
Receiver 2.4GHz 2-Channel
1

Charge the Vehicle Battery

1.
Connect the battery to the battery charger.
2.
Connect the battery charger to a powered USB.
3.
The battery will charge in under 2 hours.
The LED sequence for the USB charger is Red = charging, Green = charge is complete.
2
Install the Transmitter
Batteries
This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries. CAUTION: If using rechargeable
batteries, charge only rechargeable
1. Remove the battery cover from the
batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries
transmitter.
may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in
2. Install the batteries as shown.
injury to persons and/or damage to property.
3. Install the battery cover.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if
battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to
national regulations.
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3
Turn over the vehicle
4

Install the vehicle battery

5

Transmitter Controls

REVERSE
SWITCH
Allows you to change the direction of steering
(ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure
proper function with a radio system test).
THROTTLE
DUAL RATE
Adjusts the
maximum amount
of throttle the
vehicle can be
given
STEERING
DUAL RATE
Adjusts the total
steering travel
Power on or off the transmitter
THROTTLE TRIGGER
Forward
6

Binding

Your ECX ® transmitter comes bound to the vehicle from the
factory, however you may need to rebind the vehicle at some
point. While pressing the bind button, power on the vehicle (small
push button located within the on/off switch). The receiver will blink
BATTERY LEVEL
red. Power on your transmitter and the ESC will bind automatically.
INDICATOR
Tip: Use the body pin that came with your vehicle to press the bind
Solid Red: Battery
button.
voltage is
You must rebind when binding the receiver to a different transmitter.
good (above 4V).
NOTICE: Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and receiver if there are
Blinking Red: Battery
other compatible transmitters in bind mode within 400 feet. Doing so
voltage is critically low
may result in unexpected binding.
(below 4V). Replace
transmitter batteries.
THROTTLE TRIM
Adjusts the neutral
point of the
electronic speed
control
STEERING TRIM
7
Adjust to make
the vehicle drive
Power on the
straight with
no input at the
transmitter
steering wheel
POWER SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
8
Power on the
vehicle
Control steering.
Right and Left
steering
Controls power
to the motor
for forward
or reverse
Reverse
Stop
9

Control test check

1. Do a test of the transmitter's control of the vehicle with the
vehicle's wheels off the ground.
2. Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight,
adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter.
IMPORTANT: Seat the motor brushes by driving
smoothly on a flat surface during use of the
first battery charge. Properly seating the motor
brushes will increase the life and performance
of the motor.
When You Are Finished
10
Power off the
vehicle
11
Power off the
transmitter
12
Remove and recharge
the vehicle battery