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Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3
Engine Sound Simulator
This engine sound simulator is principally intended for radio controlled model boats but
may also find application in trucks, tanks, cars, rock-crawlers and even aircraft.
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COMBO MK 3
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Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018
Scale Warship
5 Beechwood Avenue
New Milton
Hants
BH25 5NB
07855 941117
john@scalewarship.com
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Summary of Contents for Forge Electronics COMBO MK 3
- Page 1 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 This engine sound simulator is principally intended for radio controlled model boats but may also find application in trucks, tanks, cars, rock-crawlers and even aircraft.
- Page 2 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 FEATURES The Combo MK3 Engine Sound Simulator is packaged in a small footprint, low profile, 3D printed case which allows all wiring connections and adjustments to be made without the need to first remove the case.
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Page 3: Specifications
Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 Opening the throttle again causes the engine to re-start following a short ‘cranking’ sound. The start-up and run-down sounds are inappropriate for the steam option and are therefore omitted. - Page 4 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 Figures 1 and 2 below show the connector designations. The lead from the receiver’s throttle channel connects to the lower 3-pin connector. A Futaba type white/red/black lead is shown.
- Page 5 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 (Technobots part #3601-003). A male/male connector lead (Futaba type - white, red, black) is supplied to connect the receiver’s throttle channel to the sound unit’s THR port. Both these leads are inserted through a slot in the side of the case onto the three pin...
- Page 6 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 Figure 4 – Wiring up the sound unit (case removed for clarity) Note the colours and orientation of the cables connecting receiver and ESC to the sound unit. JR types shown – but see wiring equivalence table in figure 4 above.
- Page 7 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 auxiliary battery or batteries of higher or lower overall voltage may be used to achieve the volume level required (12V maximum limit applies). A pack of AA cells is quite adequate for this purpose, with the benefit that the number of cells may be easily adjusted.
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Page 8: Parameter Setting
Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 Advance the throttle and the speaker should issue a short cranking sound (steam excepted) and the 'engine' should start and smoothly run up to full speed as the throttle is opened fully, the LED now flickering green in sympathy with the engine rate. - Page 9 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 desired speed has been set, press the button to save the tickover value into memory. The engine sound ceases. Return the joystick to the neutral position to exit set-up mode.
- Page 10 Engine Sound Simulator COMBO MK 3 Document Version: 1.1 12th Jan 2018 may choose to allow the steam engine to idle at closed throttle. Return the joystick to the neutral position to exit set-up mode. (7) DEMO MODE – regardless of its previous state, the engine stops and the unit now outputs a neutral (stop) signal to the ESC.
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