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Users Manual
V2.0
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WRC-9201-1

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  • Page 1 Users Manual V2.0 For news check regularly wirc.dension.com WRC-9201-1...
  • Page 2 Read and understand the manual of other components (incl. batteries, chargers, etc) connected to WiRC. Use only such components that fit the WiRC technical specifications. Other WiFi networks or strong electromagnetic fields may affect the performance of WiRC! By using WiRC consider applicable local regulations on personality rights and data protection laws.
  • Page 3: Installation And Setup

    Installation and setup Package content  WiRC module  USB Camera  USB WiFi stick  Power T-cable (Tamiya connector) System overview Rx/Tx Ext WiRC WiFi Speaker I2C Ext POWER Digital In 1..4 T- CABLE Digital Out 1..4 SERVO 6V - 16V .
  • Page 4 ◦ Fix WiRC with included double-sided adhesive tape Before starting installation, disconnect all the battery, servo, ESC cables and remove the original receiver – if any. WiRC is not waterproof. Water and humidity can cause damage to WiRC, for which we assume no liability.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Cables

    1. Connect the camera cable to one of the USB ports on the WiRC module (You can select any of the two ports) 2. Connect the WiFi dongle to the other USB port 3. Connect the Servo / ESC cables to the WiRC module. Note the default channel layout as below: Channel...
  • Page 6 Ch1-8 connectors only distribute external power coming from BEC, ESC or additional battery. If your RC model has no BEC or ESC, then connect WiRC directly to the Battery_1 to provide the necessary power to WiRC and use an additional Battery_2 with switched cable for servos.
  • Page 7: Connecting Your Smartphone

    Power up your model Wait for about 5 sec, until WiRC initializes By default WiRC acts as a WiFi hotspot (router), that other devices can connect to. In the WiFi setup menu of your smartphone, connect to the “Dension WiRC” network.
  • Page 8: Start Screen

    Start Screen Settings List of available WiRC devices Demo control screen wirc.dension.com Connect to selected WiRC...
  • Page 9: Control Screen

    Control Screen Settings Video Rec Trim Mode Camera Start Current Camera Current Mode Vertical Axis Dual Rate Joystick Horizontal Axis Dual Rate Battery Voltage Maneuvers Digital Input Status Buttons Start button: The control can be enabled/disabled by pressing the start button. If the control is disabled, then trim values set on all channels and joysticks, buttons, etc do not have effect.
  • Page 10: Settings Menu

    The number of the current mode is displayed below the button. Camera switch button: If there is more than one camera connected to the WiRC. You can switch camera stream source by pressing the camera switch button. The ID of the currently selected camera is displayed on the right side of the button.
  • Page 11: Basic Settings

    2.4.1 Basic Settings You can access the Settings menu with the Settings icon on the top left corner of the screen. Here you can set: Transmitter name The name of the transmitter. By default, this is the name of your smartphone Transmitter priority Defines the priority of your transmitter for multi-driver scenarios.
  • Page 12 Test settings button: Use this button to test Min/Max/Trim settings, when you are connected to the WiRC. While pressed, the Trim value will be output for the channel. Once you set Min/Max, their last value will be output. This allows the quick setup of the three parameters.
  • Page 13  Pre-Set: WiRC will output the value you set with the slider Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity type of the channel. It can be linear to the control value, or follow an exponential curve. Negative value of Exponential Factor means the sensitivity is higher near the center position and lower near the end position.
  • Page 14: Invert Output

    Digital Output 1 - 4 Invert output: Inverts the state of the digital output, i.e. 0 is output instead of 1 and vice versa State On range: Defines the input value at which the digital output is switched on Between Min-Max range: On Outside of Min-Max range: Off 2.4.3 Controls...
  • Page 15 Maneuvers allows you to set up pre-set maneuvers for stunts or hard to control cases. You can instantly access the 2 maneuvers from the drive screen. Override: If switched on, the below value will be output during the maneuver Value: Set the channel output value 2.4.5 WiRC menu...
  • Page 16 Wi-Fi Settings By default the WiRC works in Access Point (AP) mode (like a WiFi Hotspot or Router), so that other devices can connect to it. Use this mode, if you want to directly connect to your model without use of any WiFi infrastructure.
  • Page 17 SSID of the WiRC WiFi network (default: Dension WiRC) Password: WPA2 password of the WiRC’s network (default: no password) Channel: WiFi network channel on which the WiRC is operating (default: 6) Client mode Settings: Access Point name: SSID of the WiFi network to which the WiRC is connecting...
  • Page 18: Firmware Upgrade

    “Open” or “Secure (WPA2)”), detection is not automatic (default: Open)  Settings available one-way only. They can be set by the WiRC application but they are non-readable from the WiRC. If you forgot the last configured WiFi settings on the WiRC and cannot connect to it, refer to Section: Troubleshooting.
  • Page 19 Playback: Select the video from the list and playback will start Delete: Swipe to the right on the video item and press the delete button Recorded videos can be saved using iTunes, however playback at the moment is possible only with the WiRC App.
  • Page 20: Multiple Users

    Multiple users Up to 5 smartphones can connect to a WiRC at the same time. They can all watch the video feed and hand over control from each other. Please note that the WiFi bandwidth is shared among users, so range and video speed might be reduced by connecting with multiple smartphones.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Parameter Value Operating voltage 5.5 - 16V Power consumption 200 mA @7V PPM output min/max 880us / 2200us PPM repeat freq (ch 1-6) 50 HZ - 200Hz PPM repeat freq (ch 7-8) 50 HZ PPM voltage (peak to 3.3V peak) ADC input range*...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    WiFi network according to WiRC as the WiRC. WiFi settings. If you forgot the WiFi settings on the WiRC, restore WiRC to factory default settings, restart the application and connect to the WiRC with default settings. WiFi network is not...
  • Page 23: Further Assistance

    Further assistance If you need further assistance in using your Dension product, please contact your local supplier or visit www.dension.com and click on ‘Support’. Please check the download section for the latest firmware version and product documentation, as these may provide additional features or easier use of the product.
  • Page 24 Restore factory default settings If you have miss-configured or forgotten WiFi settings, or by any reason you need to restore WiRC default settings: Go to http://wirc.dension.com Download the WRC_Reset_Settings.den file from the Downloads section Copy the file to a USB flash stick...

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