Kyosho MINI-Z Racer MR-03 User manual

I.C.S. Adaptor Set Manual
For Mini-Z MR-03 Series, Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series and dNaNo FX Series models
Please read and understand this instruction manual
thoroughly before using this product.
●Before Use
・
KYOSHO CORPORATION accepts no responsibility for
any consequences resulting from the use of this product.
By using this product the user accepts full responsibility.
・Even if KYOSHO CORPORATION receives a
report relating to malfunction or other issues, it
gives no undertaking to repair, modify or add
functionality to the product.
・Company or organization names, and product
names referred to in this instruction manual are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies or organizations.
・
When used with Mini-Z MR-03 Series, Mini-Z ASF
2.4GHz series or dNaNo FX series models, this software
is provided at no charge. However, the copyright of this
software is owned by Kondo Kagaku Corporation and
therefore unauthorized copying, sharing or reverse
engineering or similar activities are prohibited.
・Modifications may be made due to improved
display screen performance.
This product is used to connect Mini-Z MR-03
Series, Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz series or dNaNo FX
series models to a personal computer, and
through a special software program it can adjust
steering and throttle settings.
*Standard settings are set at time of shipment.
●System Requirements
・Computer with Microsoft Windows 2000 or
Windows XP and one available USB port (1.1 or
2.0).
・Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Normal function
with emulators is not guaranteed).
・CD-ROM Drive
No. 82080
Instruction Manual
・Mini-Z MR-03 Series, Mini-Z ASF 2.4 GHz series or dNaNo FX series model
・ICS USB Adapter
・CD-ROM
・Extension Cable
・4-pin Cable
●Set Contents
●Required for Operation
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●Preparations required before use
◆Connect ICS USB adapter and install the software driver
（This enables the ICS USB Adapter to work on your computer）
・Plug the ICS USB Adapter into the USB port on the computer. The USB adapter may not function
properly if using a USB hub or a USB extension cable.
・
If there is more than one USB port on your computer, try to use the same USB port for the USB
Adapter each time. Using a different port may require the software driver to be re-installed.
・These instructions relate to standard computer screen settings and may differ according to your
computer setup or customized screen settings.
1.Connect the ICS USB Adapter directly to the USB port on the computer.
2. Click on the text balloon.
・A window with the Found New Hardware Wizard should then be displayed.
・‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ should appear in a text balloon on the screen.
・If your computer is not connected to the inter-
net, the screen to the left will not be displayed.
Proceed to step 4.
3. Choose ‘No, do not connect at this time’ and then click Next.
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4. Choose 'Install from a list or specific location' and click Next.
5. Choose 'Include this location in the search' and click 'Browse'. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive (or DVD-ROM) and choose the folder named 'Driver' and click Next.
6.Click ‘Continue’ .
・Installation will commence.
In some cases 'Insert disk' or 'File Required' messages are displayed during installation. If this occurs, please follow the steps below.
①If 'Insert Disk' message window appears, click OK.
②If 'File Required' message window appears, click 'Browse' and then after clicking the 'Driver' folder on
the CD-ROM, click 'ftdibus.sys' or 'ftser2k.sys' then click 'Open'.
・
Please refer to this instruction manual and the steps that follow to complete installation.
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7.Click'Finish'
・Theinstallationmaytakeafewminutestofinish.Afterinstallationiscomplete,thescreenshown
belowisdisplayed.
8.AftercompletinginstallationoftheICSUSBAdapter,performtheinstallationoftheUSBSerialPort
driver.
・Justasinstep2theballoontextmessage'FoundNewHardware'shouldappear.Clicktheballoon
textandrepeatsteps2-7.Themessagewindowsdisplayedmaybeslightlydifferent,butthesteps
arethesame.
1. Click:Start>ControlPanel>Performance&Maintenance>Systemandthenclickthe'Hardware'tab.
・Dependingonyourcomputer'ssettings,'Performance&Maintenance'optionmaynotbedisplayed.
Ifthisisthecase,select'System'.
◆Confirm COM port setting
（CheckingtheICSUSBAdapterhasbeenproperlyinstalled）
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2. Click 'Device Manager'.
・Device Manager window is displayed.
3. Double-click 'Port' and confirm that 'ICS ADAPTER (COM 'X")' is displayed.
・X' indicates the number that the software will use. Write it down as it will need to be referred to later.
These instructions use the number 3 as an example for 'X', but your computer or USB port may assign
a different number. Make sure to check the port number used on your computer.
・If the ICS USB Adapter is not installed correctly, it will not be displayed. In this case, repeat the 'ICS
USB Adapter connection and driver installation’ .
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◆Downloading/Copying the Software
◇How to copy
・Make sure the software program is copied to your computer before you use it. The software may not
function properly or show errors and not record data if the software program is started directly from
the CD-ROM.
1. Open the 'Software' folder on the CD-ROM and copy the software to a location on your computer.
◇Special Software Program
-MR-03ICSmanager.exe
・Software program for the Mini-Z MR-03 Series models
-MiniZ_ASF_ICS_manager.exe
・Software program for the ASF 2.4GHz system Mini-Z Series models
-dNaNo_ICS_manager.exe
・Software program for the dNaNo FX series models
Copy
●NOTICE
・MiniZMR-03softwareprogramisnotavailableintheenclosedCD-ROM,pleasedownloadthe
softwareprogramwithreferring“Howtodownload”onthenextpage.
・3. Thesoftwareissubjecttochangeforupgradework.Downloadthelatestsoftwarewithreferring
“Howtodownload”onthenextpage.
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2. Confirm that the saved folder is indicated by the icon below.
･MiniZASFICSmanager.exe･ MR-03ICSmanager.exe
･dNaNoICSmanager.exe
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◇4. Howtodownload
VisitbelowURLanddownloadthesoftwareonyourcomputer.
・Mini-ZMR-03/ASF2.4GHzSeries
http://www.kyosho.com/mini-z-support/（Mini-Zseriessupporthomepage）
・dNaNoFXSeries
http://www.dnano.jp/support/（dNaNoseriessupporthomepage）
（AboveURLmaybesubjecttochange.）
1.Clickthesoftwarelinkedicononthehomepage.
・Afterthedownloadwindowisdisplayed,clickʻsaveʼ .
2.Savethesoftwareprogramonyourdesktoporyourselectedfolder.

●How to connect the model to the computer and
use the software
1. Connect the Extension Cable to the ICS USB Adapter
2. Connect the I.C.S. Cable to the Extension Cable.
3.Confirmthatthesavedfolderisindicatedbytheiconbelow.
･MiniZASFICSmanager.exe･ MR-03ICSmanager.exe
･dNaNoICSmanager.exe
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3. Connect the I.C.S. Cable to the I.C.S. Connector on the (Mini-Z or dNaNo) model.
・The connectors are designed to prevent reverse connection. If connection seems too tight, disconnect
and check the direction of the connectors, then re-connect.
<Mini-Z MR-03 Series> <Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series>
<dNaNo FX Series>
Next Page
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4. While pushing the pairing switch down, turn the power ON.
5. Start the software program that was copied at 'Copying the software'.
・Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series
-Double-click 'MiniZ_ASF_ICS_manager.exe'
・dNaNo FX Series
-Double-click dNaNo_ICS_manager.exe
・Check that the Pairing LED indicator is on. When the LED indicator is on, data is able to be transmitted. If
the LED indicator is not on, repeat step 4. For the location of the LED indicator on the chassis, refer to the
instruction manual for each model.
Next Page
<Mini-Z MR-03 Series> <Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series>
<dNaNo FX Series>
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5. Start the software program that was copied at 'Copying the software'.
・Mini-Z MR-03 Series
-Double-click “MR-03ICSmanager.exe”
・Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series
-Double-click “MiniZ_ASF_ICS_manager.exe”
・dNaNo FX Series
-Double-click “dNaNo_ICS_manager.exe”
Next Page
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●Explanation of Software Program Interface
When each function of the software is used, the following window is displayed.
・First complete the 'COM(M)' settings (refer to ‘COM(M)’ ).
・The screen displayed below is the default setting at time of shipment.
<Mini-Z ASF 2.4GHz Series> <Mini-Z MR-03 Series>
<dNaNo FX Series>
Next Page
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・NUTRAL (Neutral)
Adjust the width of the neutral area for the throttle
trigger. Narrow, Mid and Wide settings available.
Settings to the left side of the screen are for
narrower neutral width settings.
・
V.INERTIA (Virtual Inertia Control Change Ratio)
Adjusts the distance the model travels after the
throttle has been released. Five stage settings
from Strong, 2, 3, 4, and OFF are available.
Inertia settings increase from right to left with
OFF setting removing any control for maximum
inertia. Small RC models can stop quickly when
the throttle is released so this feature enables
you to find a more natural feeling. This is called
Virtual Inertia Control.
・BAKTIM(Backwaitingtime)
Adjustthewaitingtimeinneutralbeforereversing.
Fivestagesettingsfrom1˜5areavailable.
(1=0second)˜(5=0.2second)
*Function only available for
the Mini-Z MR-03 Series
・ST GAIN (Gyro Gain : Steering)
Adjusts the amplification factor of the gyro unit steering
system (sold separately). 0 (Low) ~ 255 (High) setting
range is available. The amplification factor is the
amount of movement of the gyro unit and higher
settings produce more steering correction (counter).
*Function only available for
the Mini-Z MR-03 / dNaNo FX Series
・TH.GAIN (Gyro Gain : Throttle)
Adjusts the amplification factor of the gyro unit steering
system (sold separately). 0 (Low) ~ 255 (High) setting
range is available. The amplification factor is the
amount of movement of the gyro unit and higher
settings produce more steering correction (counter).
*Function only available for
the Mini-Z MR-03 / dNaNo FX Series
・COM(M)
Specifies the USB port number used by the
software on the computer. If switched OFF or the
specified port number is incorrect, connection with
the model is not possible. Check the connection
port by referring to ‘Checking COM Port’ .
◆Names and functions of parameters
・GAIN
Changes the characteristics of the steering servo.
Adjust settings left to right on the screen from Min,
Med, Strong. This setting controls the strength the
servo uses to retain its current position in
response to external force.
・SPEED (Servo Speed)
Adjusts the speed at when the servo responds to
transmitter signals. Adjust settings left to right on the
screen from Slow, 2, 3, 4, Fast to set the servo
response speed.
・PNCH (Punch)
Sets the servo’ s initial response speed. Settings
from 1 (low) to 10 (High) are available. Lower
settings are similar to analog servo movement. If
steering control is too sharp and makes control
difficult, try a lower setting.
・D.BAND (Dead Band)
This sets the width that initiates servo response to
external force. Narrow, Mid and Wide settings are
available. Adjust from right to left on the screen to reduce
the width of the dead band and thereby increase the
sensitivity of the servo's movement to external force.
・DUMP (Dumping)
This sets the characteristics of the servo when it is
stopped. Smooth setting brakes the servo to stop
just before the target position, while Over setting
brakes the servo on the target position so it goes
slightly past and then returns.
・D.FREQ (Motor Drive Frequency)
Sets the motor drive frequency on the throttle to
5kHz, 2.5kHz or1.2kHz. Changes the frequency of
the entire throttle input side. Generally speaking,
lower frequency settings produce higher torque
and lower energy efficiency.
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◆Button Names and Functions
Program
The connection settings displayed now will be saved on the chassis. As these settings will
overwrite the existing settings, saving the existing settings from the chassis is recommended.
Read
Saves the setting data from the chassis to the computer it is connected to. Please note that
saving data will overwrite any data that is displayed on the screen.
Reset
Returns all settings on the connected chassis back to the factory default settings. Remember
this when using this function.
* After clicking ‘Reset’ always click ‘Program’. Just clicking ‘Reset’ will not reflect the changes.
Load
Displays the data saved on the computer’s hard disk.
Save
Saves the setting data currently displayed on the screen to the computer’s hard disk.
This will not save any setting data onto the chassis.
You can only save one set of data on the chassis at a time. Keeping multiple sets of data
saved on the computer is recommended.
Exit
Closes the software program.