I.B.U. Electronics IBU3, User Manual

Page 1: ...based on experiences with IBU2 it offers superior performance combined with flexibility and ease of use The IBU3 module completely replaces the electronics present in the RC Tank allowing to fight acc...

Page 2: ...oil airsoft Control output for Taigen servo recoil Visual indicator output if not using an IR receiver with integrated LED Tamiya Impact Output for high intensity LED barrel flash simulation Output fo...

Page 3: ...maging the IBU3 Module In case of failure to comply with these instructions no warranty will apply Radio Channel inputs Servo ESC Outputs Servos ESC Hardware expansion port Geared motors fuse Volume b...

Page 4: ...channels receiver as shown in the figure the polarity of the signal orange is turned towards the outer edge of the module IBU3 For clarity only the first channel is connected Connect the servos as sh...

Page 5: ...ridge and connect the cable to related connector If using the remote volume control using one radio channel see the section in IBU3 Configurator you can omit the volume control in this case the AB bri...

Page 6: ...flash Connect this output to a high brightness LEDs Brake connector The module allows you to connect two leds in parallel to be used as taillights and simulating the brake lights if the braking simul...

Page 7: ...ry tank type you must remove this jumper to reduce the range of the IR beam to about 1 meter Flasher connector If you are not using an IR receiver with integrated LEDs Tamiya or Impact you can connect...

Page 8: ...ws you to control the Tamiya recoil unit without changes by connecting the cable to this port Heng Long Taigen turret port Taigen recoil connector The IBU3 module allows to drive the new Taigen recoil...

Page 9: ...ser manual IBU3 User Manual rev 1 0 I B U Electronics http www ibu electronics com ML connector Connect the Left motor BATT connector Connect power from the battery MR connector Connect the Right moto...

Page 10: ...e powertrain The PTC Resettable fuse service fuse protects the all the electronics in case short circuit or wrong connections this fuse will disconnect the main supply coming from battery After a shor...

Page 11: ...Windows this will be done automatically but requires active internet connection Download the VirtualComPort drivers and install them on the PC in use Connect the female USB adapter cable provided to I...

Page 12: ...able USB port selection PC communication port selection language selection Switch between languages If the IBU3 module is not connected and powered to the PC you can not access the above user function...

Page 13: ...w ibu electronics com RADIO SETUP After selecting the number of channels of your transmitter press the Start calibration button and follow the instructions on the screen at the end of the configuratio...

Page 14: ...he selectable options are visible for the 6th channel from the drop down menu All channel configurations and stick corners have the same menu options The control options via diagonal sticks can not co...

Page 15: ...The first configuration page is dedicated to gearboxes where you can set the parameters related to the maximum current the rotational power SuperSpin the speed of the motors right and left the limita...

Page 16: ...ttp www ibu electronics com configuration setup By checking the box inertia simulation will be active when you turn on the system You can choose different curves of inertia by clicking on configuratio...

Page 17: ...also possible to reverse the direction of the Track Recoil Traverse and Barrel gearboxes by checking the related option box Enabling the brake simulation while driving will be possible to brake pushin...

Page 18: ...battery reload low battery level current threshold exceeded excessive module temperature If these reports are disabled the standard signals are still present In case of radio sticks neutral position s...

Page 19: ...also by adjusting the intensity of the rear lights you will be able to have the effect of brake lights only if the braking simulation was enabled It allows you to set the pulse duration or activation...

Page 20: ...called continuous rotation or robotic servo the direction the maximum travel in both directions ATV and the neutral position In Tank version the auxiliary servo can be used for an additional function...

Page 21: ...llows Audio WAV mono 22 050 kHz 16 bit There are no restrictions in format or length of the file name also there is not a sound file size limit as long as you do not exceed the maximum available memor...

Page 22: ...sing the IR receiver with integrated LEDs and makes possible to get information about system status The audio files in the Audio Setup page are not mandatory so some may be omitted and not used for ex...

Page 23: ...noise the particular audio management of IBU3 allows to simulate the volume variation depending to stick position engine sound insertion point You can set the point of insertion of the audio sample wi...

Page 24: ...pdate Make sure the module in update mode IBU3 checking that the green LED blinks slowly It will automatically open the browse files tab browse through the folders and select the path where the dfu fi...

Page 25: ...nected to it without having to use the radio Ticking the boxes for the outputs they are activated allowing you to verify proper operation By moving the cursor relative to the servo you can test the fu...

Page 26: ...onics com radio control test program The RADIO test function allows you to check the functionality of the transmitter and the correct calibration with IBU3 module Moving the stick slider switch for th...