Land Rover D11 Defender Rock pick up 1/8

Product detailed description

Remote-controlled model of an expedition and crawler car, suitable for a beginner or intermediate RC car modeler.

Remote-controlled model with a licensed Land Rover Defender body in 1/8 scale with metal-plastic construction. The detailed body with many details is made of ABS plastic. It has opening doors, a hood and a refined interior.

The car has a chassis with a metal frame, CVD shafts, differential locks, a DC (brushed) motor (550) and 21kg digital servo steering. The car is fully suspended using oil shock absorbers with a nut for adjusting the spring stiffness. The model is powered by a two-speed gearbox. The speed selection (fast/slow) is provided by a servo controlled by a switch on the transmitter. The model is equipped with LED lighting (front and rear lights). The model is powered by a 2-cell Li-Ion battery with a T-DEAN connector, which is included in the package. The battery compartment is located in the front under the hood where hardcase / standard size batteries can also fit.
The car is controlled using a 3-channel transmitter. The transmitter allows you to adjust trims (throttle, steering), reverse (forward/backward, left/right) and control the gear (high/low).

Package contents: RC remote control model, transmitter, Li-Ion 7.4V/3000mAh drive battery, USB charger, instructions (EN), accessories

You need to purchase: 4x AA batteries for the transmitter.

Parameters:
Scale: 1/8
Dimensions: approx. 635x275x305mm
Tire dimensions: 115x50mm
HEX: 12mm

Break-in of a new electric motor
Before starting to use a DC electric motor, it is recommended to run it in. Some manufacturers require it as a condition for recognizing a possible motor complaint. The purpose of the run-in is to ensure that the rotating parts are well seated, the friction surfaces of the contacts are smoothed, and the carbon brushes are ground to the correct shape. The run-in will allow the carbon brushes to be seated on the commutator as perfectly as possible. This will reduce wear and tear on the carbon brushes and ensure a longer operating time.

Procedure for running in the electric motor:
Place the model on a mat so that the wheels rotate above the surface. Let the motor run at the lowest possible speed for at least 20 - 30 minutes. You can then drive the model for 20 - 30 minutes, first at a lower speed and gradually increase the speed. Only drive the model at full power after the run-in phase has elapsed.

Protection against overheating of the electric motor:
Since the stator is made of permanent magnets, it is good to know that these magnets gradually lose their "strength". However, temperature also has a great influence. Every electric motor heats up during operation and can reach a temperature of 60o C (therefore, the motor must not be touched with bare hands after driving!). However, if it is not cooled, or cooled insufficiently, or if it is driven for a long time at maximum speed, it may overheat and thus weaken the magnets. The motor will then no longer reach its previous performance even after cooling down. Of course, there is a risk of damage to other parts of the motor from high heat. It is therefore advisable to change the load mode, or rather drive with two smaller batteries with a break for replacement and cooling, rather than with one large-capacity battery for a long time at full power.

Electric motor replacement, tuning:
The new motor should be of the same type (size), should have the same number of turns and the same supply voltage value as the original one. This way you will be sure that the model will retain its original driving characteristics.
If you are planning a tuning engine, first of all check whether the original ESC controller in the model will be able to work with the tuning engine to avoid burning the ESC controller or malfunctioning the ESC-motor system. With a tuning engine, it is usually necessary to replace the pinion with a different number of teeth.

WARNING! This RC car is not a toy, but a more sophisticated, functional model that behaves very similarly to a real car. Given its realistic parameters, if it is not properly assembled and controlled correctly, it can cause injury to you, or injure a spectator, or damage property. The model is intended for driving in a large room or outdoors on a dry surface. Driving in water, snow, puddles, mud, sand, or tall grass without proper waterproofing can damage the model's electronics. Driving on public roads and other places (e.g. parking lots) with car traffic is prohibited. Do not drive in thick grass, you will overheat or burn the engine!
This model requires regular maintenance, by properly disassembling it according to the service manual you will not lose the warranty.