Maclan DRK 160+TSR Edition ESC Quick Installation Manual

1.
DRK ESC Physical Diagram
Fan power port
1
RX receiver port
2
3
Power switch port
4
Micro USB host port
5
LED #1
6
LED #2
2. Power on DRK ESC
There are 2 ways to power on and off DRK ESC; with the included slide switch plugged into the ESC, it will be controlled by the switch. If the slide
switch is not installed, the ESC power is controlled by the battery connection and the ESC will power on as soon as the battery is plugged in. It will
then power off when the battery is unplugged.
3. Radio Calibration
a
Power on your transmitter
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with the ESC off.
b
Hold FULL BRAKE on your transmitter while powering on the ESC. You will get a confirmation tone. You will see a solid RED on LED #1 with
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flashing ORANGE LED #2. (The flashing ORANGE LED means the ESC is capturing the FULL BRAKE position)
c
When the ORANGE LED turns solid, you will get a second confirmation tone. The LED #2 will begin flashing BLUE. Apply FULL THROTTLE now.
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(The flashing BLUE LED #2 means the ESC is capturing the FULL THROTTLE position)
d
When the BLUE LED turns off with a third confirmation tone, release the throttle to neutral position. The ESC is now capturing the neutral position.
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e
You will get a power-on tone to confirm the calibration process is complete.
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**A complete radio calibration video could be found from Maclan Racing web site and its YouTube channel. Visit the web site to view the complete process.
4. Programming DRK ESC
There are some options to program your Maclan DRK ESC. You can connect the DRK ESC to Maclan ProLink (sold separately) via the receiver (RX) port on the
ESC, or to the micro USB port to change settings. You can connect DRK ESC to a Windows 7/10 PC via its micro USB port to change settings. You will need to
download Maclan Panel PC software from Maclan-Racing.com web site. You can also connect DRK ESC to an Android based mobile device (Android OS
version 5.0 and up) to change settings by Maclan Link app with USB connection. Or, you can use Maclan AirLink WiFi module to wirelessly connect your
Android based mobile device (Android OS version 5.0 and up) or Apple iPhone (iOS 13 and up) by Maclan Link app.
5. Firmware Update
1
Download the latest firmware from www.maclan-racing.com
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2
Connect MMax Pro USB to a Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC
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3
Run the firmware updating software and follow the instruction on the screen
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6. LED Indicators
Power on & no receiver signal
Power on & ROAR blinky mode
Power on & race open mode
Power on & vehicle runs forward
Power on & vehicle brakes
Low voltage cut off
ESC temperature cut off
Motor temperature cut off
Throttle stick at full brake position.
Power on ESC
1. Flashing orange color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
LED 1 LED 2
Red Blue
Red Blue & Orange
Red Blue
Red Blue
Red Orange
Red Blue
Red Orange
Red Orange
DRK 160+
Quick Installation Guide
After hearing the second confirmation tone
Throttle stick at full throttle position.
1. Flashing blue color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec simotaniously
LED 1 (solid) + LED 2 (alternating blue & orange)
LED 1 (solid red) + LED 2 (solid blue)
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes blue rapidly to solid (full throttle)
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes orange rapidly to solid (full brake)
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec alternatly with motor beeping
LED 1 & 2 flash twice every sec alternatly with motor beeping
LED 1 & 2 flash 3 times every sec alternatly with motor beeping
TSR Edition ESC
After hearing the third confirmation tone
Throttle stick at neutral position.
1. Dimming LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
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