Redcat Racing EARTHQUAKE 8E User manual

Special symbols
Please pay attention to the following symbols, and read them
carefully.
Safty guidelines
Danger:
Warning:
Attention:
The sequence to shutdown is to turn off the receiver power first, and then the
If the above operations are reversed, it might lead to out of control and cause
accident.
You need to turn the throttle channel(ch2) and inching switch to the lowest before use.
Then switch on the transmitter power, finally connect the receiver.
Before you drive, please make sure the movement of servo corresponds with the
direction of joysticks. If inconsistent, please adjust before drive.
Don’t drive the truck at night, bad weather such as rainy or thundering days. It
If the operator does not operate according to the instructions, it may lead to
If the operator does not operate according to the instructions, it may lead to
If the operator does not operate according to the instructions,it may lead to
serious injuries, even mortal danger.
serious injuries, even mortal danger.
serious injuries, even mortal danger.but generally it will not cause serious injuries
to the operator.
transmitter power.
will interfere the transmitter signal.Thereby it will cause out of control and unexpected accident .

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Transmitter specifications:
A.Channels:2 channels;
B.Model type:car/boat;
C.RF power:less than 20dbm
D.Modulation:GFSK;
E.Code type:digital;
F.Sensitivity:1024;
G.Low voltage warning:yes(less than 9V);
H.DSC port:yes(3.5mm);
L.Charger port:yes;
J.Power:12vdc(1.5AA*8);
K.Weight:328g;
L.ANT length:26mm;
M.Size:159*99*315mm;
N.Color:black;
O.Certificate:CE FCC;
159mm
315mm
Receiver connectivity
Receiver
Servo
CH1
CH2
SPC
SWITCH
BATTERY
MOTOR
Battery charging
If your transmitter, receiver use a nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery,
you have to check it before use. If lack of electricity, it could cause inadequate control or out
of control, resulting in accident. So please charge it immediately when
If you are using a nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride batteries for recharging, please use
a proper charger. If the electrical current is too large, it may lead to temperature over-heat
and cause fire burning accident. Please cut off the power supply immediately after recharging.
Please take out the battery from the transmitter when you are not using it within a period,
battery may get damaged, thus being exposed.because the
the battery power is
low.

2.4G Operation notes
Bind cable
Figure 1
Matching (code)
A. Install the battery to 2.4G transmitter and shut it down.
B. (Insert the bind cable to the channel BIND/CH3 port of the receiver. Figure.
C.Connect the receiver battery to VCC port of the receiver, at the same time the two LEDs are flashing,
D.Press and hold the button on the transmitter, and then switch on the power supply.
F.Release the match button on the transmitter, take out the bind cable.
E. Observe the LED on the receiver, if the LED does not flash anymore, that means the successful. matching is
G.Install the server and then test.
H.If the test fails, please repeat the actions above.
I.If the test succeeds, then insert the power supply port into VCC, match complete.
well matched in the factory, you do not need to match them. But if you The transmitter and the receiver are
are going to match the receiver with another transmitter, or if you need to change a new receiver
or transmitter,please follow these steps:
this means the receiver is going to the matching status.
(This takes about 5s)
LED
Battery
Receiver
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Note:
Don't put it close to the metal thing for assuring its sensitivity.(See 1) Figure
Place the antenna of the receiver vertically with the truck!
Receiver
ANT
Figure 1
Bind key

2.4G transmitter view angles
DSC FOR SIMULATE
CHARGER
F
F
BACK
G
G
THROTTLE TRIGGER
5
5
2.4G ANT
BAT BOX
STEERING WHEEL
FRONT
CONTROL BOX
8
8
9
9POWER
SW
6
6
7
7
A
A
C
C
D
D
E
E
B
B
SIDE
ST REV
TH REV
D/R
ST TRIM
TH TRIM
POWER
LED
POWER
CHECK
BIND
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A.Cut off the receiver power supply.
B.Cut off the transmitter power supply.
Shut down：
Connecting to the power
A.Connect every part.
B.Switch on the power supply
C.Connect the power supply of the receiver.
E.Finish and use.
Tx power off
Rx power off
Shut down
Power on
Tx power ON Rx power ON
of the transmitter.
D.Receive LED light solid.

Transmitter function notes
Function Introduction:
This function is to control the direction, when the steering turn to right then the front wheel will turn to right
Operation Method:
Adjust the dual rate of the steering by adjusting the D/R knob.
(as picture), when the steering turn to left then the front wheel will turn to left (as picture).
Function Introduction:
This function is to control the throttle speed, when pull the throtte trigger back,car will accelerate forward (see the picture),
throttle trigger, the car will put on the brakes or double ring astern(according to the different ESC) (see the
picture).
Operation Method:
To control it by pushing and pulling back the throttle trigger after power on.
the
when push
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701-041
70 1-041
B7054
8 9

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PARTS LIST
Item No. Description
Item No. Description
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Optional parts/Upgrade parts
BS903-089 Pin(2*9.5) 12pcs
BS903-091 Washer A(5.2*10*0.2) 12pcs
BS903-092 Washer B(4.2*8*0.2) 12pcs
BS903-094 Double way ball end 6pcs
BS903-095 (M4*4) Set Screw 6pcs
BS903-097 Diff. Gearbox
BS903-098 Diff. Gearbox bulkhead-Upper
/Lower
BS903-106 Screw Pin (M3*9.5) 12PCS
BS903-107 Antenna mount 3PCS
BS903-109 Diff.outdrive A/Pin(2*10)
BS903-110 Diff.outdrive B/Pin(2*10)
BS903-111 Kunckle Arm-L/R(metal)
B7053 Transmitter
B7054 R
B7018 Servo (9Kg)
eceiver
B7055 Brushless ESC 80A
BS808-001 Axle w/pin 2pcs
BS808-002 Rim hub w/pin2*10 4pcs
BS808-003 M5 locknut 6pcs
BS808-004 Centre diff.Unit
BS808-005 Spur gear(49T)
BS808-006 Centre diff.Diff
BS808-007 Motor gear 12T/M4 Grub screw
BS903-003 Shock absorber unit(Plastic) 2pcs
BS903-096 (M4*8) Set Screw 6pcs
BS803-029 Motor heat sink
BS803-030 Motor cooling fan
BS803-031 LiPo battery charger
MPO-02 C hub / C hub with pin
MPO-03 Knuckle arm set
MPO-04 Rear hub set
MPO-05 Shock stay mount
MPO-06 Front suspension mount
MPO-07 Rear suspension mount
MPO-011 Steering link
BS701-041 Pin 1.2 6 pcs
MPO-019 Metal spur gear(49T)

2.4GHz

BS701-041 Pin 1.2 6 pcs

2.4GHz

MPO-019 Metal Spur Gear(49T)