Serpent S411 RTR Instruction Manual & Reference Manual

Serpent S411 RTR Instruction Manual & Reference Manual

1/10 scale ready to race touring car

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1/10 scale Ready To Race touring car
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

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  • Page 1 1/10 scale Ready To Race touring car INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you very much for buying this Serpent rc car. You are now member of a large following of Serpent fans worldwide. This Serpent car will bring you many hours and weekends of racing excitement. Serpent started as rc racing company in 1980, and has developed many modelcars since.
  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read this first This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be Before operating this car, always check the mechanical used in a safe racing environment. This car is capable status of the car. Check that the batteries of of speeds in excess of 80 km/h or 50mph.
  • Page 4: Required Equipment

    Equipment Included with your model Serpent modelcar, factory assembled and set-up Dragon-RC DTS-1 transmitter Dragon-RC DESC-1 speedcontroller Dragon-RC brushless motor Dragon-RC racing tyres, pre-mounts Dragon-Rc digital servo Dragon-RC prepainted and pre-cut bodyshell Required for your model Recommended materials Multi Charger; to charge transmitter battery...
  • Page 5: Model Specs/Overview

    Model specs/overview Shocktower front Front bodymount Front wishbone Shockabsorbers Steering servo Race-tyres Spool Steeringblock Chassis Steering system Top-deck Front belt Battery strap Receiver Speedcontroller Motor pinion Spur gear Center pulley Brushless motor and shaft Rear belt Camber link Rear wishbone Differental Rear bodymount Shocktower rear...
  • Page 6: Transmitter System

    Transmitter system The car comes complete with the Digital Proportional Dragon-RC DTS-1 2.4 gHz transmitter (# 210000) The Dragon DTS-1 transmitter is an advanced 2.4 gHz radio-system with LCD screen, and clear settings which are easy to tune through the menu and screen. The transmitter is pre-tested, checked for proper functioning, and pre-set with default, to operate the car.
  • Page 8 NOTE: Keep the transmitter and receiver 40cm apart when operating Do not operate the radio system when the battery power is low Binding the transmitter and receiver 1. Turn on the receiver power. Press the Bind switch. The receiver’s LED should start flashing. 2.
  • Page 9: Speed Controller

    Running modes: Forward mode (single direction) and Forw Proportional ABS brake function, with 4 steps of maximum adjustment. Speed controller: ESC Different options of start modes (Also called “Punch”) from Multiple protection features: Low voltage cut-off protection Throttle signal loss protection / Motor blocked protection. The car comes pre-assembled with the Dragon-RC electronic speed-controller.
  • Page 10 2. Throttle Range Setting (Throttle Range Calibration) In order to make the ESC fit the throttle range of your transmitter, you must calibrate it for the following cases; otherwise the ESC cannot work properly. 1. Begin to use a new ESC; 2.
  • Page 11 3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will cut off the output power if the throttle signal is lost for 0.2 second. PROGRAM THE ESC 1. Programmable Items List (The white texts in the form are the default settings) Programmable Items For S411 RTR ESC Programmable Items Programmable Value 1.
  • Page 12 2.5. Maximum Brake Force: The ESC provides proportional 4. Reset All Items To Default Values brake function. The brake force is related to the position At any time when the throttle is located in neutral of the throttle stick. Maximum brake force refers to the zone (except in the throttle calibration process or force when the throttle stick is located at the end point ESC program mode), hold the ‘SET’...
  • Page 13: Quickstart

    Quick-start The quick-start section is not a replacement for 5. Turn on the transmitter (page 6). the full instructions. To be able to use the model Always turn on the transmitter first before to its best take the time to read the full manual. to switch on the car and only turn off 1.
  • Page 14: Q&A

    Gear ratio too long. Speedo adjustment For more help: Ask fellow drivers Ask your rc dealer Refer to the www.serpent.com website Refer to online Serpent forums or other forums Use social media to connect to fellow drivers Refer to www.easyrc.com...
  • Page 15: Basic Tuning

    Basic Tuning Springs: by using a softer spring you will have more sag, more chassis roll/lean, more dive and a less responsive car this might be better on low-grip surfaces; by using a harder spring you have less sag, less body lean, less dive and a more responsive car.
  • Page 16 S E T- U P S H E E T REAR FRONT RACE S E T- U P S H E E T DEFAULT REAR FRONT TRACK ANTIROLL BAR RACE NAME BRACKET BRACKET TRACK C-HUBS CITY/ ANTIROLL BAR COUNTRY NAME √...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Wheel-axles and driveshaft front The full assembly manual of this model is available online; check on www.serpent.com and type your modelnumber, partnumber, or select your car from the car-page; go to the download section in the menu and download the full manaual.
  • Page 18: Partslist

    Partslist and Optionals list Part no Description Optionals 400007 Serpent S411 1/10 RTR 401354 Chassis carbon 2.5mm 401374 Topdeck carbon 2mm MANUAL, DECALS 401431 Topdeck carbon 2.5mm 401435 Decalsheet S411 black-white (2) 401432 Chassis carbon 2mm 401456 Decalsheet S411 chrome (2) 401444 Chassis carbon 2.25mm...
  • Page 19 401416 Antirollbar 1.6mm 401553 Wheel hex 411-S (2) 401417 Antirollbar 1.8mm 401554 Bushing set 411-S (13) 401418 Suspension bracket alu 1.5 401557 Antiroll bar mount fr/rr (2) 401419 Suspension bracket alu 2.5 401558 Suspension bracket rr-fr 0 401420 Suspension bracket alu 3.5 401561 Suspension bracket 3 411-S 401422 Steeringblock alu L+R 401562 Shocktower mount L+R 411-S...
  • Page 20 Towel Serpent orange/yellow large 120017 Spur gear 48P / 75T 190501 Tool-bag 120018 Spur gear 48P / 78T 190110 Sweater hooded serpent black (s) 120019 Spur gear 48P / 81T 190111 Sweater hooded serpent black (m) 120020 Spur gear 48P / 84T...
  • Page 21 TRANSMITTER, SERVO AND PARTS 210000 Transmitter set DTS-1 with display 2.4 Ghz 210001 Transmitter DTS-1 with display 2.4Ghz 210002 Receiver DRS-1 on 2.4Ghz 210004 Servo digital 0.13s/6.5kg 210006 Servo case for #210004 210008 Servo gear set for #210004 SPEEDO AND PARTS 211000 Speed controller DS-10 211002 Set speed controller DS-10 - BL 9T 3650 motor 211004 Motor brushless DL10 9T 3650...
  • Page 22: Exploded Views

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