KRAFTWERK RS1 User manual

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Manual
RS1
SpeedController-
Soundcombo
Wolfgang Haring e.U.
Firmenbuchnummer: FN 312421 v (Landesgericht Wr. Neustadt)
Kammanngasse 7-9A/8 A-2700 Wiener Neustadt
Telefon [phone]

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1. Table of contents
1. Table of contents 2
2. Safety Instructions 2
3. Product Description 3
4. Factory Settings 4
5. Connections 4
6. Technical data 5
Speed controller properties 5
Sound properties 5
7. Commissioning 6
7.1. Upper jumper set, pad on K3 6
7.2. Upper jumper not set, control via button on K3 7
7.3. Connecting the receiver 8
7.4. Calibrating the channels 8
8. Modellsounds 9
9. Connection plans 10
10. Appendix 12
10.1. Naming convention 12
10.2. Terms 12
Dear Customer,
We are very pleased that you have chosen one of our products. If you have any questions or suggestions,
do not hesitate to send us an email to [e-mail] or visit www.kraftwerk.shop, where you will
always find the latest operating instructions, software and videos.
Have fun with your new product!
2. Safety Instructions
•• Read these instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the areas marked in red.
•• Only make changes to the cabling when the device is switched off.
•• Ensure that unexpected reactions during commissioning and/or configuration cannot cause any
damage (drive wheels off the ground)

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•• Always protect electronics from moisture and oil
•• Do not lay data-carrying lines (antenna, bus cable) near current-carrying lines (motor, battery,
digital servos)
•• Replace obviously damaged components and cables
•• Only operate the components within the technical specifications
•• Disconnect the battery after the ride, this is particularly important with LiPo batteries.
•• Avoid short circuits and reverse polarity
3. Product Description
The RS1 combines speed controller, sound module and lighting system in one compact module. It
connects to up to five channels of any receiver, but also supports SUMD, IBUS, making up to 32 channels
available in the system.
Robust speed controller
The speed controller can be permanently loaded with 25A and, thanks to the 32kHz control, is also suitable
for coreless motors. It offers a clutch function and traction help. Manual transmission support and cruise
control will be activated later via an update.
Exceptional sound
When it comes to programmability, KraftwerK is once again setting standards. While the competitors can
only use a few sound snippets for the engine sound, KraftwerK can use any number and this works as
follows:
First, the speed range is defined, e.g. 500 rpm immediately after the start and 2300 rpm when the engine
revs up. Sound snippets are stored for every rpm range and defined with basic rpm, minimum and
maximum. At minimum, the sound is speed-adjusted, at "basic speed" it is played at full volume and
speed-related 1:1 and up to maximum it is speed-adjusted again and finally faded out. The snippets can
and should of course overlap and this can create an ultra-realistic soun. There are four audio tracks in
total: 2x acceleration and 2x delay. The first audio track is the normal driving sound, the second audio
track can either be mixed proportionally or switched as a load. The third audio track is the delay sound
which is automatically faded in when the stick is released and the fourth is engine brake which can again
either mixed proportionally or switched.
If this sounds too complicated, you will be happy to hear that 6 high-quality sounds are already supplied
with the module. There will also be a sound library at www.kraftwerk.shop with premium sounds that can
be purchased for a few euros and downloaded using the control panel and saved on your own module.
Unlimited expandability
The leading role of KraftwerK in the field of RC bus systems now comes into its own with the RS1. The RS1
can be expanded as required via the 6 EasyBus outputs. Lighting boards, switch extensions, servo controls
and much more can be controlled via the EasyBus. However, the RS1 still has a special gimmick: on the
upper side, four individual sockets are barely visible, through which another module can be plugged in.
The first module in this series is the BL8A, an 8A brushless controller intended for hydraulic pumps.

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4. Factory Settings
5. Connections
1. 5 servo inputs, an IBUS/SBUS/SUMD signal can also be connected to Gas/Data. The detection is
done automatically
2. 5 servo outputs adjustable, factory settings see above
3. Off/On/StandBy, StandBy
4. Configure jumpers for sound and control mode.
5. 6 EasyBus outputs
6. I2C expansion port
7. Micro USB port
8. SD card, max. 32GB FAT32 formatted
9. Speaker connector, 4Ohm or more
10. Switching outputs
11. 10A switching outputs
12. Status LED
13. 4 expansion pins for plug-on modules
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6. Technical data
Speed controller properties
Operating voltage
6 - 20V
BEC
6V/3A
Switching Frequency
einstellbar bis 32kHZ
Clutch function
ja
Gearbox support
ja
Inntertial simulation
optional
Cruise control
optional
Protection functions
battery undervoltage, motor short circuit, overtemperature
Funktionen für Servoausgänge
Proportional function
Proportional function direct
Prop function switched
Two positions
Three positions
saddle plate
trailer supports motor
Dump/tipper motor
Ramp/Platform motor
manual transmission
Sound properties
Number of sounds
umlimited
Simultaneously playable sounds
~ 10
Play modes
Touch, Loop, Once, Permanent, Random, Stoppoints
Verwendbare Formate
WAV, MP3
Verwendbare Abtastrate
Alle (automatische Konvertierung nach 44.100)
Volume control
Poti, Poti, via channel, via software
SD card
max 32Gb, larger cards can be formatted to 32Gb

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7. Commissioning
The RS1 must be connected to five channels of the receiver.
The use of a light and sound control pad can be configured using jumpers.
7.1. Upper jumper set, pad on K3
The engine brake is active if K2 is pressed up, provided the model sound supports this.
If K2 is pulled down and then tapped to the right, the horn is switched to horn and
fanfare, provided the model sound supports this.
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7.2. Upper jumper not set, control via button on K3
If the pad is not used, the occupancy of the channels is of course more dense.
Throttle, steering, volume and load are the same as when using the pad.
The motor brake is designed here as a memory function, a short tap activates the motor brake, tapping
again deactivates it. Long press up starts/stops the motor. Half-tapping activates the horn.
If K2 is pulled down and then tapped to the right, the horn is switched to horn and fanfare, provided the
model sound supports this.
If a button is used for K3, only the full-way functions can be switched. If necessary, half the functions can
also be implemented using the appropriate mixer on the remote control.
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7.3. Connecting the receiver
Before you connect the RS1 to the receiver, you should check the channel assignments of your receiver. To
do this, take a servo and check each output for correct function and note the assignment.
Caution: it is advisable to jack up the model to prevent the model from moving off unintentionally. Then
connect all servo cables to the corresponding outputs of the receiver.
7.4. Calibrating the channels
Calibrating the channels is the most important step for proper operation of the KraftwerK EasyBus
systems! After every change in the settings of your remote control system (deflections,
directions of rotation, center positions), the channels must be re-calibrated. Servos and motors
that are controlled by KraftwerK systems must be configured via the ControlPanel. Do not use
the menu of your remote control system!
➢Switch on the remote control and if the drive motor has already been connected, jack up the model
so that none of the drive wheels touches the ground.
➢Bring the gas and steering channel to an end deflection and then switch on the model. The red LED
lights up, confirming the teach-in mode.
➢Then bring the sticks back to the middle position.
LED flashes once briefly
➢Throttle stick:Full throttle, then full brake
LED flashes twice briefly
➢Steering stick:Full deflection left steering, then full deflection right steering
LED flashes 3 times briefly
➢Channel K1: Full deflection left, then full deflection right
LED flashes 4 times briefly
➢Channel K2: Full deflection up, then full deflection down
LED flashes 5 times briefly
➢Channel K3: Full deflection up, then full deflection down
When all sticks are in the middle position again, the LED lights up red for a second and signals the end
of the calibrating process. The system restarts automatically and the LED flashes green twice to indicate
that it is ready for operation.
Alternatively, the channels can also be calibrated with the ControlPanel software
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8. Modellsounds
Sound
Jumperstellung
Last verfügbar
Motorbremse verfügbar
Scania 770S
Volvo FH16
Mercedes Actros
Unimog
Mack
Kenworth
Benutzerdefiniert

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9. Connection plans
The channels may vary depending on the remote control system.
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With the help of the live data view of the control panel, the assignment and the calibrating process can
be checked.
If an IBUS/SBUS/SUMD receiver is used, the assignment can also be changed using the live data view.
The RS1 automatically switches to the protocol used.
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10. Appendix
10.1.Naming convention
Kraftwerk
Typ
Master/Busnode
Inputs/Outputs
Additional information
K
L
M
4/16
Kraftwerk
Licht
Master
4 Servo inputs/
16 Switching outputs
K
L
M
4/12
500
Kraftwerk
Licht
Master
4 Servo inputs/
12 Switching outputs
500mA per output
K
L
B
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500
Kraftwerk
Licht
Busnode
500mA per output
K
S
B
2
Kraftwerk
Servo
Busnode
2 Servooutputs
K
M
B
1
10A
Kraftwerk
Motor
Busnode
1 Motor output
10 Ampere
Types: Light, Servo, Motor
Master/Busnode: The master contols the system, the busnodes have specialized tasks.
10.2.Terms
ControlPanel
The system can be configured with the free PC software ControlPanel.
Pad
Our control pads are mounted on the remote control transmitter and allow convenient control of the
system.
Parameter
Changeable value, setting.