This is a simple to use MOSFET/Transistor Controller with Adjustable Sensitivity and Brakes. This controller features PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Power and Transistor Braking. The brake function also features an 'Auto Brake Hold Function' to provide a smoother and more precise control of the car. It is also quick and easy to setup to suit the car and track conditions. This PWM controller is aimed at the serious club racer.
FEATURES:
- PWM drive with transistor braking
- 36-step element and 9 point contact
- Brake adjustment (with automatic HOLD)
- Sensitivity adjustment (with automatic CURVE)
- Adjustable trigger return spring tension
- Single and double finger trigger supplied (easy clip-on change without tools)
- POSITIVE track wiring
- Current rating of 12A peak and handling 5A constant
- Auto reset PTC fuse for over-current protection
- LED with triple function
- Supplied without a plug
Brake control:
(Turn clockwise to increase braking)
A single rotary control sets the braking strength and has a built-in hold circuit to release the brakes once the car has slowed to a speed relative to the amount of braking you have selected. The useful feature of this unique design is that the motor drives the brake circuit in such a way that the faster the car is going, the harder the brakes are applied. As the car slows, the brakes are proportionally released to give very balanced and predictable control. The brake and hold remain balanced to leave you free to race confidently.
The braking action is strong at the maximum setting, but short circuit brakes are not available on this model.
Sensitivity control:
(Turn clockwise to increase sensitivity)
This adjusts the trigger wiper sensitivity to enable you to set the controller feel for any car or track condition. There is a built-in CURVE control circuit which works automatically together with the sensitivity adjustment to give quick and easy settings. As the Sensitivity is turned up, so the initial start speed also rises slightly to match.
The little blue pre-set adjustment on the right hand side of the wiper element provides an adjustment for the range of the MODE function set on the contact board via the solder bridges.
KILL/ LAUNCH Switch:
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While pressed IN, this switch cuts the feed to the car and motor, even if the trigger is pulled. Once released the power feeds in at whatever point the trigger has been pulled to. The idea is that your trigger is already pulled in so that all you need to do is release the switch to give you a quicker start from the line at the beginning of the race.
- Another useful feature of the Launch Switch is that it will act as a coasting brake when pressed. If you have a section of track that doesn't really need as much braking as you have set, then you can press the switch to allow the car to coast under its own braking.
Power LED:
- Illuminates to show that power is fed to the controller.
- Extinguishes when full power is delivered to the car.
- Goes very dim if the trigger is pressed while no car is on the track, or if the car is on the track but the braids etc. have a problem.