MyTrickRC UF7B User manual
UF7B
Universal Hobby
Lighting Controller
Installation Instructions
for FW3.0
Please read instructions completely before attaching LEDs to RC.
Contents
LED INSTALLATION .....................................................................................3
POWER CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS.......................................................4
BLINK MODES..............................................................................................5
MODE 0 ON/OFF.......................................................................................5
MODE 1 Watercraft ....................................................................................5
MODE 2 Basher/Crawler (for Vehicles with Brakes).............................................5
MODE 3 Crawler (for Vehicles without Brakes) ......................................................6
MODE 4 Car 1 (Turn Signals normally OFF)...........................................................7
MODE 5 Car 2 (Turn Signals normally DIM) ...........................................................7
MODE 6 Drift (for Vehicles with Backre)................................................................8
MODE 7 CHP/Police/Utility (Headlights normally OFF) .......................................9
MODE 8 Fire Truck/Police (Headlights normally ON)...........................................9
MODE 9 Aircraft 1 (with Landing Lights normally OFF) .......................................10
MODE 10 Aircraft 2 (with Landing Lights normally ON) ......................................... 11
MODE 11 Fighter Jet (with After Burner) ............................................................... 11
MODE 12 War Bird (with Slow WIG WAG Landing Lights) ....................................12
MODE 13 Trailer ........................................................................................13
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...............................................................................13
UF-7B Rev B3
1. Choose where to install, what size, and
what color LEDs are to be used. Next, choose
the desired UF7B blink MODE (See Blink Mode
Section page 5).
NOTE – The blink MODE indicates
where to plug each LED into the UF7B
controller.
2. Drill Holes for LED Holders. Be careful
to not drill the hole too large. NOTE - You can
purchase a hand drill from your local RC hobby
store. Follow carefully all safety instructions
provided with the drill.
3. Snap LED Holders into Holes.
4. Insert LEDs into LED Holders. It is
recommended to apply a pliable glue, such as
Zap Goo or Shoe Goo, liberally making sure the
glue contacts the body, the LED and LED wires.
The glue should strengthen the wires and help
the LEDs last longer.
NOTE - The proper glue may be
purchased from an RC hobby store.
LED INSTALLATION
5. Attach UF7B Controller to vehicle using
it’s double back adhesive or using the breakaway
mounting tabs.
NOTE: The mounting tabs may be easily
twisted o if not used.
6. Connect LEDs to the UF7B Controller
NOTE: Connect each LED depending on the
desired blink MODE. See Blink Mode Section
on page 5. Example – For headlights, tail/brake
lights, and turn signals use MODE #6, Connect
HEADLIGHT LEDs to outputs A, D or E. Connect
TAIL LIGHTS to outputs B, connect RIGHT side
blinkers to output F, and LEFT side blinkers to
output C.
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POWER CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS
9V Power Option – To power the UF7B using a 9V battery, plug the 9V Adapter cable into
either connector 1 or 2 as shown. If the power LED does not blink or turn on steady, press
the MODE button one time.
NOTE: MODE #0 (ALL OFF) does still draw a small amount to power.
The UF7B has many dierent pre-programmed output MODES to t multiple lighting
requirements. Pressing the MODE button scrolls through the various modes. Once you
reach the last mode, the next button press sets the unit back to MODE #0 (OFF). When
power is applied to the UF7B the power LED will blink several times to indicate the software
revision of your controller. It will then blink to indicate the current mode.
Example: —• • • • • [pause] • • • • indicates Software Revision 1.5 [pause] Mode 4.
Each time you press the MODE button the power LED will blink the number of times
equivalent to the current MODE. For Example, 5 blinks indicates that the current mode is
#5. After blinking, the power LED will stay on steady to indicate power.
Power Pass thru for
roof ashers or other
accessories.
NOTE: This is a power
OUTPUT not an input. DO
NOT connect to a battery.
9V ADAPTER
Connect to Port 1 or 2 as indicated in the Blink MODE
Y CABLE CONNECTION
Connect to Port 1 or 2 as indicated in the Blink MODE
Black wire
Red wire
Black wire
NOTE: Some modes require two ‘Y’ cables, not all packages
have two. You may require the deluxe version.
UF-7B Rev B5
BLINK MODES
MODE 0 ON/OFF
MODE 2 Basher/Crawler (for Vehicles with Brakes)
MODE 1 Watercraft
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
PORT
1 or 2
ON ON ON
ON ON ON
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
PORT
1 or 2
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(3rd Channel)
ON ON ON
ON ON ON
ON
CHNL 1
No
function
CHNL 2
3rd
chanel
ON/OFF
control
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Reverse OFF
Tail/Brake DIM
Slow Blink (.5 sec ON then .5 sec OFF)
Running Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light OFF
CHNL 1
No
function
CHNL 2
3rd
chanel
ON/OFF
control
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(3rd Channel)
Open
(Not Connected)
Note: ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
Open
(Not Connected)
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (Ports A, B, C, and Pig Tail)
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MODE 3 Crawler (for Vehicles without Brakes)
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Running
Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light
(normally OFF, then, full
brightness whenever Port B
is has brake lights ON)
Reverse OFF
Tail/Brake DIM
Slow Blink (.5 sec ON then .5 sec OFF)
Running Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light OFF
TAIL/BRAKE (brake light also turns
on when in reverse)
REVERSE
Slow Blink (.5 sec ON
then .5 sec OFF)
Running
Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light
(normally OFF, then, full
brightness whenever Port B
has brake lights ON)
Tail/Brake always ON
except when driving forward
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
3rd
chanel
ON/OFF
control
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
REVERSE
Slow Blink (.5 sec ON
then .5 sec OFF)
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
3rd
chanel
ON/OFF
control
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
UF-7B Rev B7
MODE 5 Car 2 (Turn Signals normally DIM)
MODE 4 Car 1 (Turn Signals normally OFF)
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Reverse OFF
Tail/Brake DIM
Left Turn OFF
Right Turn OFF
Headlights ON
Center Brake OFF
Left Turn (turn signals
normally OFF)
Right Turn
(turn signals
normally
OFF)
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light
(normally OFF, then, full
brightness whenever Port B
has brake lights ON)
Tail/Brake (brake
light also turns on
when in reverse)
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
Steering
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Reverse OFF
Tail/Brake DIM
Left Turn DIM
Right Turn DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake OFF
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Reverse
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
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MODE 6 Drift (for Vehicles with Backre)
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Left Turn (turn signals
normally DIM)
Right Turn
(turn signals
normally
DIM)
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light
(normally OFF, then, full
brightness whenever Port B
has brake lights ON)
Tail/Brake (brake
light also turns on
when in reverse)
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
Steering
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Reverse OFF
Tail/Brake DIM
Backre OFF
Running Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Backre
Running
Lights DIM
Headlights ON
Center Brake Light
(normally OFF, then, full
brightness whenever Port B
has brake lights ON)
Tail/Brake (brake
light also turns on
when in reverse)
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control
Center Brake
OFF
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Reverse
Reverse
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
Note: 1. Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B & D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec). You can turn
OFF Hazard Lights by press-and-hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds. Repeat to turn back ON.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
UF-7B Rev B9
MODE 8 Fire Truck/Police (Headlights normally ON)
MODE 7 CHP/Police/Utility (Headlights normally OFF)
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Roof
Flasher
normally
OFF, then
turns ON
with 3rd
channel
Wig Wag Strobe ON
Tail/Brake DIM
Slow Strobe ON
Wig Wag Strobe ON
Headlights ON
Wig Wag
Strobe
normally
OFF, then
turns ON
with 3rd
channel Slow Strobe normally
OFF, then turns ON with
3rd channel
Wig Wag
Strobe
normally
OFF, then
turns ON with
3rd channel
Headlights ON
Slow Strobe normally OFF,
then turns ON with 3rd
channel
Tail/Brake normally
DIM then Bright
when braking or
reverse
Slow Strobe ON
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Wig Wag Strobe ON
Tail/Brake DIM
Slow Strobe ON
Wig Wag Strobe ON
Headlights OFF
Slow Strobe ON
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control of
Emergency
strobes
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Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Roof
Flasher
normally
OFF, then
turns ON
with 3rd
channel
Wig Wag
Strobe
normally
OFF, then
turns ON
with 3rd
channel Slow Strobe normally
ON, then turns to Slow
Strobe with 3rd channel
Wig Wag
Strobe
normally
OFF, then
turns ON with
3rd channel
Headlight ON
Slow Strobe normally ON
steady, then turns to Slow
Strobe with 3rd channel
Tail/Brake normally
DIM then Bright
when braking or
reverse
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control of
Emergency
strobes
Hazard Lights (All LEDs turn o except ports B
& D that blink as hazard lights after 20 sec).
MODE 9 Aircraft 1 (with Landing Lights normally OFF)
PORT
1 or 2
OFF
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
High
Power LED
normally
OFF but
turns ON
with Land-
ing Lights
Slow Strobe ON
Fuselage Strobe ON
Gun LED OFF
Wing Strobe ON
Landing Lights
normally OFF
Slow Strobe ON
Gun LED normally OFF
but turns ON with 3rd
channel
Wing Strobe ON
Landing Lights normally OFF
but turns ON with 4th channel
Nav Lights ON
Fuselage Strobe
ON
Navigation Lights ON
CHNL 1
Guns 3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control
CHNL 2
Landing
Lights 4th
Channel
ON/OFF
control
Open
(Not connected)
UF-7B Rev B11
MODE 10 Aircraft 2 (with Landing Lights normally ON)
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
High
Power LED
normally
ON but
turns OFF
with Land-
ing Lights
Fuselage Strobe ON
Gun LED OFF
Wing Strobe ON
Landing Lights
normally ON
Gun LED normally OFF
but turns ON with 3rd
channel
Landing Lights normally ON
but turns OFF with 4th channel
Navigation Lights ON
Fuselage Strobe ON
Navigation Lights ON
CHNL 1
Guns 3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control
CHNL 2
Landing
Lights 4th
Channel
ON/OFF
control
MODE 11 Fighter Jet (with After Burner)
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Fuselage Strobe ON
Navigation Lights ON
Landing Lights
normally OFF
Navigation Lights ON
Slow Strobe ON
Slow Strobe ON
Wing Strobe ON
Wing Strobe ON
Open
(Not connected)
Slow Strobe ON
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Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
OFF
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
Normally
OFF but
turns ON at
Full Throttle
(for After
Burner
LED)
Navigation Lights ON
Wing Strobe ON
Landing Lights normally ON
but turns OFF with 4th channel
Navigation Lights ON
Fuselage Strobe ON
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
Landing
Lights 4th
Channel
ON/OFF
control
MODE 12 War Bird (with Slow WIG WAG Landing Lights)
PORT
1 or 2
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Gun LED OFF
Slow Strobe Landing Lights ON
Slow Strobe Landing Lights ON
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
High
Power LED
normally
ON but
turns OFF
with Land-
ing Lights
Gun LED normally OFF
but turns ON with 3rd
channel
Slow Strobe
Landing Lights
normally ON but
turns OFF with
4th channel
Slow Strobe Landing Lights
normally ON but turns OFF
with 4th channel
Navigation Lights ON
CHNL 1
Guns 3rd
Channel
ON/OFF
control
CHNL 2
Landing
Lights 4th
Channel
ON/OFF
control
Slow Strobe ON
Slow Strobe ON
Slow Strobe ON
Fuselage Strobe ON
Fuselage Strobe ON
ON
ON
Navigation Lights ON
Open
(Not connected)
UF-7B Rev B13
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Q: Power cables are connected but lights aren’t turning on.
A: First, double check your power cables and make sure orientations at the radio and UF7B are correct.
If still not working press the mode button, you may be in Mode 0 (ALL OFF). If you are in a mode that
uses 2 Y-cables, make sure both of them are plugged in the correct orientation.
Q: My controller was working ne but suddenly it stopped working.
A: Double check your power cables and make sure orientations at the radio and UF7B are correct. This
is a common problem and most likely it’s plugged into UF7B backwards. If you are in a mode that
uses 2 Y-cables, make sure both of them are plugged in the correct orientation
Q: When I drive straight the turn signal is on.
A: You must adjust your steering linkage. You may have trimmed the steering to make the car go
straight, but your linkage is the problem here. Readjust linkage, then re-trim your radio then the turn
signal should shut o.
Q: My controller is working ne except the switched function (turn signals, brake lights, aircraft
landing lights, or police ashers) are not switching on/o.
A: Be sure your Y-Cable is plugged into the correct port on your radio.
For additional trouble shooting visit www.MyTrickRC.com and select the SUPPORT tab.
MODE 13 Trailer
PORT
1 or 2
ON
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Connect to
Vehicle Radio
(Motor Channel)
Connect
to Motor
ON
PORT
1
Connect to switchable
channel on
Vehicle Radio
(Aux Channel)
Open
(Not connected)
PORT
2
ON
DIM
ON
Arrow A
Arrow B
ON
ON
Tail/Brake (brake
light also turns on
when in reverse
Arrow C
CHNL 1
Motor
CHNL 2
Steering
Note: 1. ON/OFF control at Ports D, E, F, and Pigtail.
2. ON/OFF function on 3rd Channel (including Pig Tail)
AUXILIARY
POWER OUT
Arrow A
Arrow B
Arrow C
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