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EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)

Radio Transmitter

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Radio receiver

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Batteries for Transmitter

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Electronic Speed Control

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Steering Servo

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Brushless Motor System

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Pinion Gear (64 Pitch)

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7.4V Li-Po Pack

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190mm Body Shell

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Touring Car Wheels, Tires and Inserts

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TOOLS RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)

1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm Allen Wrench

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5.0mm, 5.5mm & 7.0mm Hex Socket Wrench

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Modelers Craft Knife

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Small Cross Head Screw Driver

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Turnbuckle Wrench

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Calipers/Ruler

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Camber Gauge

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Battery Strapping Tape

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Instant Glue/Thread Lock

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Shock Oil

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Gear, Diff. Grease, Joint Grease, Gear Diff Oil

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Paint (for Bodyshell)

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NOTE:

The  Photon  EX  chassis  uses  the  best  available  components.    All 

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replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby or model 

shop.

There  are  2  versions  of  the  Photon  EX  -  Standard  Chassis  and  Stiff 

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Chassis.   Ask you local hobby shops for confirming which kit you would 

like to purchase.

This instruction manual contains a blank setup sheet for your own setup 

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record.

Enjoy building and driving your Photon EX!!

Do not use your model:

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Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an RC car 

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is being driven.

In places where children and people gather

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In limited indoor spaces

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In wet conditions

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In the street

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In areas where loud noises can disturb others such as hospitals and 

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residential areas

At night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed 

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or impaired in any way.

To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please 

be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

Insulate  any  exposed  electrical  wiring  (using  heat  shrink  tubing  or 

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electrical  tape)  to  prevent  dangerous  short  circuits.    Take  maximum 

care  in  wiring,  connecting  and  insulating  cables.    Make  sure  cables 

are always connected securely.  Check connectors for if they become 

loose.  And if so, reconnect them securely.  Never use R/C models with 

damaged  wires.    A  damaged  wire  is  extremely  dangerous,  and  can 

cause short-circuits resulting in fire.

Low  battery  power  will  result  in  loss  of  control.    Loss  of  control  can 

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occur  due  to  a  weak  battery  in  either  the  transmitter  or  the  receiver  

Weak  running  battery  may  also  result  in  an  out  of  control  car  if  your 

car’s receiver power is supplied by the running battery.  Stop operation 

immediately if the car starts to slow down.

When not using RC model, always disconnect and remove battery.

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Do  not  disassemble  battery  or  cut  battery  cables.    If  the  running 

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battery  short-circuits,  approximately  300W  of  electrical  power  can  be 

discharged, leading to fire or burns.  Never disassemble battery or cut 

battery cables.

Use a recommended charger for the receiver and transmitter batteries 

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and follow the instructions correctly.  Over-charging, incorrect charging, 

or using inferior chargers can cause the batteries to become dangerously 

hot.    Recharge  battery  when  necessary.  Continual  recharging  may 

damage battery and, in the worst case, could build up heat leading to 

fire.  If battery becomes extremely hot during recharging, please ask 

your local hobby shop for check and/or repair and/or replacement.

Regularly check the charger for potential hazards such as damage to the 

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cable, plug, casing or other defects.  Ensure that any damage is rectified 

before using the charger again.  Modifying the charger may cause short-

circuit or overcharging leading to a serious accident.  Therefore do not 

modify the charger.

Always unplug charger when recharging is finished.

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Do not recharge battery while battery is still warm. After use, battery 

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retains heat.  Wait until it cools down before charging.

Do not allow any metal part to short circuit the receiver batteries or other 

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electrical/electronic device on the model.

Immediately stop running if your RC model gets wet as may cause short 

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circuit.

Please dispose of batteries responsibly.  Never put batteries into fire.

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BEFORE YOU START

The  Photon  EX  is  a  professional  1/10  scale  touring  car  and  should  be 

built  only  by  persons  aged  16  years  or  older  with  previous  experience 

building  and  operating  R/C  model  cars.    This  is  not  a  toy  and  is  not 

intended for use by beginners or by children without direct supervision of a 

responsible, knowledgeable adult.  Read the instruction manual carefully 

before building.

T.O.P. Racing shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damages, whether 

direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use, 

misuse, or abuse of this product and/or any product or accessory required 

to operate this product.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without 

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the direct supervision of a knowledgeable adult.

Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of small children.

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First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have 

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building  experience  in  order  to  assemble  the  model  correctly  and  to 

allow the model to reach its performance potential.

Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.

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Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.

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Keep  small  parts  out  of  reach  of  small  children.    Children  must  not 

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be allowed to put any parts in their mouth, or pull vinyl bag over their 

head.

Immediately  after  using  your  model,  do  not  touch  equipment  on  the 

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model such as the motor and speed controller, because they generate 

high temperatures.  You may seriously burn yourself by touching them.

Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.

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Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as 

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this may cause damage or serious injury as your finger, hair, clothes, 

etc. may get caught.

Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running 

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your model, and never share the same frequency with somebody else at 

the same time.  Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency 

you are using and when you are using it.

Always turn on your transmitter before turning on the receiver in the car.  

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Always turn off the receiver before turning off your transmitter.

Keep  the  wheels  of  the  model  off  the  ground  when  checking  the 

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operation of the radio equipment.

Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.

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To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, be 

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responsible when operating all remote controlled models.

The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or 

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areas  where  its  operation  can  conflict  with  or  disrupt  pedestrian  or 

vehicular traffic.

INTRODUCTION

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Summary of Contents for Photon EX

Page 1: ...otential hazards such as damage to the cable plug casing or other defects Ensure that any damage is rectified before using the charger again Modifying the charger may cause short circuit or overchargi...

Page 2: ...Photon EX 1 10 T O P Racing ESC 64 7 4V 190 mm 1 5 mm 2 0 mm 3 0 mm 5 0 mm 5 5 mm 7 0 mm Photon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 300W Page 2...

Page 3: ...4T TC PMLS02 x 2 20T Pulley Set 20T x 3 PA SS0308BK Set Screw M3 x 8mm x 2 PA CM0308BK Countersunk Screw M3 x 8mm x 2 PA CM0306BK Countersunk Screw M3 x 6mm x 6 PA 100305 Shim 3 x 5 x 0 3mm 3 x 5 x 0...

Page 4: ...018 Universal Axle x 4 PA SS0303BK Set Screw M3 x 3mm x 4 PO DT1004RD M2 Wheel Hub Screw M2 x 2 PA HBS003 5 3mm Ball 5 3 mm x 4 PO DT1004RD 5 2mm Wheel Hub 5 2 mm x 2 PA SS0310BK Set Screw M3 x 10mm x...

Page 5: ...bilizer Bar 1 2mm x 8 TC PMMS03 Suspension Mount H H x 1 TC PSB014 Stabilizer Bar 1 4mm BAG i x 4 TC PMRS01 Shock Piston 1 2mm 2 hole x 4 TC PMRS01 Shock Piston 1 2mm 3 hole x 4 TC PMRS01 Shock Piston...

Page 6: ...k Nut M3 x 2 TC PXCHC008 Lipo Battery Mount Plate A A x 1 TC PXCHC010 Lipo Battery Mount Plate Center x 1 TC PMPS01 Servo Arm Futaba x 1 TC PMPS01 Servo Arm Hitec x 1 TC PMPS01 Servo Arm KO Sanwa x 1...

Page 7: ...x 1 PT NTW001 Rod Wrench x 1 TC PXCHC001 Chassis Standard x 1 TC PXCHC004 Upper Deck Standard x 1 TC PXCHC005 Upper Deck Stiff x 1 TC PXCHS002 Chassis Stiff x 1 TC PCH20H Foam Bumper Page 7...

Page 8: ...Gear diff grease is for leakage prevention NOTE Make sure the silicone O Ring stays in place O NOTE Add gear diff grease here Not Included Gear diff grease is for leakage prevention GEAR DIFF FINISHE...

Page 9: ...3 x 8mm Shim 3 x 5 x 0 3mm Countersunk Screw M3 x 8mm Shim 3 x 5 x 0 3mm Bearing 5 x 8 x 2 5mm Bearing 5 x 8 x 2 5mm BAG C PA SCM205BK Chess Head Screw x 4 M2 x 5mm PA SB1005 Bearing x 2 5 x 10 x 4mm...

Page 10: ...3mm x 0 5t Ultra Wide Collar 3mm x 0 5t SUSPENSION MOUNT HOLDERS BULKHEADS MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY BAG D AW M050RD x 12 Ultra Wide Collar 3mm x 0 5t AW M100RD x 2 Ultra Wide Collar 3mm x 1 0t PA CM0308BK...

Page 11: ...Nut x 1 M3 PA SF0330 Stainless Steel Button Head Screw x 1 M3 x 30mm NOTE Default Spur Gear Position NOTE Default belt tension marker position NOTE Default belt tension marker position Spool Assm Fro...

Page 12: ...5 5 x 1mm Shim 5 x 7 x 0 2mm Countersunk Screw M3 x 6mm Small M3 Bevel Washer M3 Countersunk Screw M3 x 6mm BAG C PA 100507 Shim x 2 5 x 8 x 0 2mm AW BW31RD Small M3 Bevel Washer x 2 M3 PA CM0306BK C...

Page 13: ...r 3 x 5 5 x 0 5mm PA SS0308BK Set Screw x 8 M3 x 8mm TC PSUS01 Collar x 2 3 x 7 x 0 4mm PA BM0315BK Button Head Screw x 6 M3 x 15mm PA BM0318BK Button Head Screw x 2 M3 x 18mm Collar 3 x 7 x 2mm Set S...

Page 14: ...Bone x 2 46mm 44 5mm Universal Bone 44 5mm Universal Axle Set Screw M3 x 3mm make 2 2 Set Screw M3 x 10mm Collar 3 x 5 5 x 2mm Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm M2 Wheel Hub Screw M2 Rear Hub...

Page 15: ...001 Hinge Pin x 4 PA SS0306BK Set Screw x 4 M3 x 6mm SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY cont d Left Hub Assm from P 13 P 13 Right Hub Assm from P 13 P 13 Set Screw M3 x 6mm Hinge Pin Right Castor Assm from P 13 P 13...

Page 16: ...3 x 30mm Ball Cup 18 5mm Steering Link make 2 20 7mm Tie Rod Steel 3 x 30mm Front Camber Link make 2 18 2mm Tie Rod Steel 3 x 30mm Ball Cup 14 5mm Tie Rod Steel 3 x 30mm Rear Camber Link make 2 18 5m...

Page 17: ...S0303BK Set Screw x 2 M3 x 3mm AW ST02RD Stopper x 2 FINISHED Stopper Set Screw M3 x 3mm Stabilizer Bar 1 2mm COPPER for rear 1 2 mm 1 4mm SILVER for front 1 4 mm Buttom Head Screw M3 x 6mm Buttom Hea...

Page 18: ...BS0508 Ball Stud Steel x 4 5 3 x 8mm TC PMHS01 Ball Cup x 4 10 5mm TC PMHS02 Ball Cup x 4 14 5mm PA BM0310BK Button Head Screw x 4 M3 x 10mm FINISHED Ball Cup 14 5mm Ball Cup 10 5mm Ball Stud Steel 5...

Page 19: ...Shock Top Cap x 4 PP 010320 OIL MIXED O RING FOR DAMPERS 30 x 4 O TC PSH101RD Spring Adjuster Nut O Ring x 4 O Shock Piston 1 2mm 3 hole Shock Bottom Cap Shock Top Cap 2mm E Clip 2mm E OIL MIXED O RIN...

Page 20: ...SHOCK INSTALLATION BAG J PA BM0306BK Button Head Screw x 4 M3 x 6mm Button Head Screw M3 x 6mm Button Head Screw M3 x 6mm Front Shock Tower Rear Shock Tower Page 20...

Page 21: ...x 10mm PA CM0308BK Countersunk Screw x 5 M3 x 8mm TC PMQS01 Upper Bumper TC PMQS01 Lower Bumper Button Head Screw M3 x 10mm Upper Bumper Countersunk Screw M3 x 8mm Bumper Assm from above Countersunk S...

Page 22: ...m PA SS0310BK Set Screw x 1 M3 x 10mm PA CM0306BK Countersunk Screw x 2 M3 x 6mm PA BM0306BK Button Head Screw x 1 M3 x 6mm PA BM0308BK Button Head Screw x 2 M3 x 8mm PA SP0307 Flat Washer x 2 M3 x 7...

Page 23: ...ntersunk Screw x 2 M3 x 10mm PA CM0314BK Countersunk Screw x 4 M3 x 14mm PA LN00M3 M3 Lock Nut x 6 M3 AW M100RD Ultra Wide Collar x 4 3 x 7 x 1mm PA SP0307 Flat Washer X 8 M3 x 7 x 0 5 Spacer 3 x 7 x...

Page 24: ...BAG L PA CM0306BK Countersunk Screw x 1 M3 x 6mm BAG M PA SNF4BK M4 Steel Serrated Wheel Nut x 4 M4 Countersunk Screw M3 x 6mm M4 Steel Serrated Wheel Nut M4 ANTENNA WHEEL INSTALLATION Page 24...

Page 25: ...Your Photon EX is now ready to RUN Photon EX Page 25...

Page 26: ...mm 0 8 deg mm ROLL BAR mm FRONT REAR mm mm FRONT DRIVE Spool Gear Diff Note Ball Diff One Way REAR DRIVE Gear Diff Note Ball Diff CENTER PULLEY NUT SPUR GEAR POSITION Tight High Loose Low Standard Med...

Page 27: ...ote Ball Diff CENTER PULLEY NUT SPUR GEAR POSITION Tight High Loose Low Standard Medium TOP DECK Note Standard Stiff MAIN CHASSIS BATTERY POSITION 1 2 3 Roll Ctr Shim FF mm FR mm Toe Out FF mm FR mm 0...

Page 28: ...6 50 591gf mm 33 1lb in Alpha Shock Spring 13 x 1 7 x 6 75 560gf mm 31 3lb in PS TF17675 Alpha Shock Spring 13 x 1 7 x 6 75 560gf mm 31 3lb in Alpha Shock Spring 13 x 1 7 x 7 00 532gf mm 29 8lb in PS...

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