Installation of the Bat-Circuit kit is straightforward, and having the right tools on hand makes the process smoother, faster, and way more satisfying.

You’ll only need a couple of tools — both staples in any modeller’s utility belt:

• A good quality PH0 screwdriver – You can absolutely use the free one supplied with your Batmobile subscription. However, if you fancy something more Bat-Tastic that’ll go the distance and make every build feel like a breeze, check out my Wera store and grab yourself the king of screwdrivers here.

• A 5mm wood drill bit (and a drill, of course) – This is used to create a clean hole in the console base (part 66A) to accommodate the new Bat-Phone. We recommend using a wood drill bit, as its pointed tip helps prevent slipping on the plastic surface.

And that’s it! Equipping yourself with a full Bat-Belt of gadgets is entirely optional — but always encouraged.

The Bat-Circuit kit includes a MicroSD card containing all sound files and a settings file named config.txt.

You’ll find the card pre-installed in the Bat-Circuit Interface Panel.

To change the language, follow these steps:

1. Insert the MicroSD card into a card reader on your PC or Mac.
2. Open the config.txt file on the card.
3. Locate the line starting with lang: and change it to your preferred language code (e.g. lang:FR, for French).
4. Save the file.

Please note that the values are case sensitive.

The following language codes currently supported are as follows:

• lang:EN, – UK & US English
• lang:FR, – French
• lang:DE, – German

Support for more languages are planned for the future via downloadable language packs from our website.

Introducing the Bat-Circuit – the 1966 Classic Batmobile’s upgraded mainboard. It supports all stock electronics while adding a host of new features and enhancements, all within the original footprint.

For ease of use, all sockets are named identically to those on the stock board.

Carefully remove the Bat-Circuit from its packaging, taking care not to damage any components.

You’ll notice that the Bat-Circuit includes all the necessary sockets for connecting to the Batmobile — including a USB‑C power socket and a MicroSD port, both of which connect to the Bat-Circuit Interface Panel.

The Bat-Circuit Interface Panel contains the MicroSD card reader, speaker, and magnetic USB‑C input—designed for easy access once the model is fully assembled.

If necessary, remove the car body from the chassis and unscrew the interior floor from the base.

For step-by-step guidance on disassembly, refer to the model’s original assembly instructions and follow them in reverse.

There’s no need to take the entire model apart — just remove the sections required to gain access for installing this modification.

If you have already reached Stage 67, remove the rear floor panel (66A) and set it aside along with the GM screws for refitting later.

If you’ve already installed the stock PCB (part 55A), carefully disconnect all stock LEDs, then unplug the following:

• Battery box (53A) from socket ‘B’
• Power switch (53B) from socket ‘A’
• Stock speaker (54B) from socket ‘C’

These components will no longer be used, so you can remove them from the model.

Next, unscrew the 4 x CP screws securing the stock PCB to the floor and remove the board. Set the screws aside — you’ll need three of them to install the Bat-Circuit.

Connect the speaker with it’s pre-installed extension cable to the socket labelled ‘BAT-SOUND’. As with all connections, make sure the polarity is correct and that the plug is fully and securely seated in the socket.

Carefully connect the thin cable from the MicroSD reader to the Bat-Circuit socket labelled ‘MicroSD’, with the grey cable positioned exactly as shown in the photo (to the right of the socket as you read ‘MicroSD’).

These smaller sockets are more delicate than standard JST connectors. Before installing any cables, please read the following guidance on handling small sockets to avoid damage during installation.

Finally, with your finger placed behind the magnetic connector on the Interface Panel to prevent it being pushed through, connect the USB link cable from the Interface Panel to the USB‑C socket on the Bat-Circuit, as shown.

Step 3 Installing the Mike Lane Bat-Beacon

If you purchased the Mike Lane Bat-Beacon mod (available here), follow the instructions found here to install into the Batmobile’s rollover hoop.

Once complete, connect the Bat-Beacon control cable directly to the Bat-Circuit socket labelled ‘BAT-BEACON’, with the grey cable to the right as you read the label.

  Important

A Bat-Beacon extension cable with mini connector board will be supplied with the Afterburner flame in a later delivery to simplify installation and reduce the risk of damage.

We recommend connecting the Bat-Beacon only temporarily for testing, then disconnecting and storing it safely until the extension arrives. Take care when unplugging — avoid pulling or bending the cable, and be gentle with the socket.

The cable is long enough for the Bat-Beacon to be placed carefully beside the Batmobile during testing.

Please handle and store with extreme care during your build — pulling or snagging the cable could damage both the Bat-Circuit and the Bat-Beacon, particularly at the connection point.

The new Mike Lane Bat-Phone replaces the stock assembly from Issue 1 (parts 01C/01D), which are no longer required.

To install the Bat-Phone, you’ll need the centre console components from Issues 66 and 67.

1. Remove the AKP screw located directly beneath where the Bat-Phone sits. This is one of two screws securing the Bat-Phone base (part 67A) to the console base (part 66A). It’s no longer required.
2. Drill a 5mm hole through the console base (66A), using the centre of the fixing column as your guide. This screw point isn’t essential, as there are already enough screws holding the assembly in place.
3. Next, drill a 5mm hole through the Bat-Phone base (67A), keeping the hole as central as possible — the LED exits from the centre of the base.

Note: If you have the Mike Lane Carpets pre-installed, there’s no need to worry — you can drill through them without issue.

2. Make sure the surface is clean before sticking down the Bat-Phone. Start by removing the 3M backing from the base. Then, feed the Bat-Phone LED cable through the newly drilled hole in the console base and route it underneath the interior floor panel, towards the Bat-Circuit.

3. With the LED cable pulled through and the coiled handset cable exiting on the right-hand side, press the Bat-Phone base firmly down to secure it. We recommend doing this without the handset attached, to avoid any risk of damage during installation.

Do not connect the Bat-Phone to the Bat-Circuit just yet — this will be done after the Interior Light has been installed.

The Interior Light is installed in Issue 69, mounted into part 68A (central console), positioned behind the interior light panel (69E).

1. If installed, remove the rear bulkhead panel (part 74A) from Issue 74 by removing the 3 x CP and 1 x AP screws. This will provide access to the rear of the central console. The rest of the installation can be completed with the central console still attached to the floor plan if installed.

2. Remove the single AFP screw securing the Interior Light Panel (part 69E). This screw is no longer needed and will be replaced with the longer one supplied in the Bat-Circuit Kit.

3. Keep the Interior Light Panel (part 69E) in place, and install the new Interior Light LED assembly behind it using the screw provided in the Bat-Circuit Kit. Route the cable from the LED down the right-hand side of the screw post.

4. Re-attach the rear bulkhead, routing the Interior Light LED cable between the floor panel and bulkhead. The light compression on the cable between the two parts is of no concern. It keeps the cable secure, and eliminates the need for making extra holes. Once the bulkhead is back in place, run the cable towards the Bat-Circuit board. We will connect in the next step.

1. You can now connect the Bat-Phone LED cable to socket ‘P’ or socket ‘BAT-PHONE’ on the Bat-Circuit, depending on which version of the board you have. Both are in the same location on the Bat-Circuit board, just with different labelling.

2. Next, connect the Interior Light cable to socket ‘SW’.

This is the final Bat-Circuit connection. In the next step, we’ll reconnect the original stock cables to the Bat-Circuit.

Now connect the original model cables to the corresponding sockets on the Bat-Circuit, as listed below.

Insert Remote Batteries

Locate your new Bat-Remote and install 2 x AAA batteries.

Check Connections

Ensure all components are connected, including the speaker from Bat-Circuit the Interface Panel (connected to the socket labelled Bat-Sound on the Bat-Circuit) — this is essential, as the initial setup uses voice instructions to guide you through pairing.

Power Connection

Connect the braided, magnetic USB-C lead to the magnetic connection on the underside of the Batmobile (labelled Atomic Battery Coupler). Connect the other end to a suitable 5V 2A power adapter or device, as specified in the ‘Power Specifications’ section above.

Enter Programming Mode

Once powered on, the red LED on the Bat-Circuit will illuminate, and the Batmobile will enter programming mode. Follow the voice instructions carefully all the way through. If you make a mistake, don’t worry — you’ll have the option to restart at the end.

Final Steps

Once programming mode is complete, and your remote is paired, power cycle the Bat-Circuit by switching it off and then back on. Test each function using the new remote, and refer to the quick reference card provided to explore all of the Bat-Circuit’s features — also available below under ‘Remote Control Functions‘.

To connect your Batmobile to your home WiFi, ensure you’re within range of your wireless router or access point, and that your WiFi supports 2.4GHz (5GHz is not supported). You’ll also need a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to complete the configuration.

Connecting to WiFi unlocks powerful features, including access to the Bat-Portal (giving you full control of your model via phone or browser), internet radio streaming through the Batmobile, and the ability to receive future firmware updates.

The Bat-Circuit’s WiFi setup is handled through its built-in web portal and your wireless router.

If your Batmobile isn’t yet connected to WiFi — or you’re setting it up for the first time — you can enter WiFi Configuration Mode by pressing the ‘Mode’ button located on the underside of the car, next to the MicroSD card slot on the Bat-Circuit Interface Panel, or alternatively by holding button 12 on the remote for 2 seconds.

Once activated, the Bat-Circuit will broadcast a temporary wireless network called “Bat-WiFi” for 120 seconds, allowing you to connect to the Batmobile from your device. If no connection is made within this time, the network will automatically shut off.

Once in configuration mode:

1. On your phone, tablet, or laptop, open your WiFi settings.
2. Scan for available networks — you should see one called “Bat-WiFi”.
3. Connect to “Bat-WiFi”. No password is required.
4. A captive portal will appear as shown
5. Select ‘Configure WiFi’
6. Once connected to Bat-WiFi, the Batmobile will automatically scan for nearby wireless networks. Your home WiFi network should appear in the list—simply select it and enter your usual WiFi password when prompted.
7. Once successfully connected, your WiFi settings will be saved. The Batmobile will then automatically connect to your WiFi network every time it starts up.

Once your Batmobile is connected to your WiFi, you can access the Bat-Portal from any device on the same network.

Within the Bat-Portal, you can:

• Control your Batmobile’s functions from your phone or browser
• Manage alarms and timers
• View, upload, and delete files on the MicroSD card
• Delete or change WiFi networks
• Update the Bat-Circuit’s firmware when new features are released

Detailed guides for each of these features are provided later in this manual.

Simply open an internet browser and enter the following address:
http://batmobile

Getting Started

1. Ensure your Batmobile is connected to your home WiFi
2. On any device on the same network, open a browser and go to: http://batmobile

Time Synchronisation & Time Zone Setup

The Batmobile automatically syncs time via the internet using GMT as default.

To adjust to your local time zone:

1. Open the Bat-Portal.
2. Find the field labelled GMT Offset.
3. Enter your time zone offset from GMT (use negative numbers if behind GMT).
4. Click ‘Save’.
5. The Batmobile will announce the time and display it in the portal—adjust if needed.

Adding a New Alarm

1. Go to the ‘Add New Alarm’ section in the Bat-Portal.
2. Enter the desired time in 24-hour format.
3. Select the days of the week the alarm should trigger.
4. Choose an alarm mode (see chart opposite).
5. Click ‘Add Alarm’ to save.

Each new alarm you create will appear in a list within the Bat-Portal.

Alarm Volume

You can set a specific volume for alarms and music triggers, which will override the general system volume when those events occur.

Editing or Deleting Alarms

Edit:
Locate the alarm in the list, make changes, then click ‘Save’.

Delete:
Click ‘Delete’ next to the alarm and confirm when prompted.

Managing files via the Bat-Portal

The Bat-Portal includes a built-in File Browser for viewing and managing everything on the MicroSD card. Managing files this way, wirelessly, avoids the need to physically remove the card — helping to prevent wear on the components and extend their lifespan.

To get started:

• Open the Bat-Portal and click the ‘File Browser’ button.
• A list of folders and files stored on the MicroSD card will appear.
• Clicking a folder will open it and display its contents.

Upload Files

• Click ‘Choose file’, select the file you want to upload, then click ‘Upload’.
• Files are uploaded one at a time into the currently viewed folder.
• Please wait for the confirmation message before refreshing or navigating away, as uploads may take time.

Download Files

• Click the ‘Download’ link next to any file to save it to your device.

Delete Files

• Some non-essential files can be removed by clicking the ‘Delete’ link.
• Files critical to the Batmobile’s operation are protected and cannot be deleted through the portal.

Edit Files

• Editable .txt files will show an ‘Edit’ link.
• This allows you to change settings, such as the internet radio station or other config values.

Create Folders

• To create a new folder, type a name into the ‘New folder name’ field at the top of the page and click ‘Create Folder’.

Play MP3 Files

• MP3 files will display a ‘Play’ button so you can preview them directly in your browser.
• Note: Large MP3 files may delay other Batmobile functions until playback is complete.

Managing files using USB Mode

Changing the internet radio station

The radio station URL can be edited in the config.txt file via the File Manager in the Bat-Portal, or by directly accessing the MicroSD card using a PC or Mac—either in USB Mode or by removing the card and inserting it into your computer.

Edit the config.txt file located on the MicroSD card and update the value for radiostation: to your preferred station URL, as shown in the example below:
radiostation:ice-sov.musicradio.com/Heart80sMP3

Then save the file.

Adding your own music to the MicroSD Card

The MicroSD card includes a folder called ‘Music’, where you can add your own MP3 files. These files can be played using the built-in music player. Just copy your .mp3 files into this folder.

You can upload music files one at a time via the Bat-Portal. For bulk transfers, it’s best to use USB Mode, or eject the MicroSD card, and insert it directly into your computer.

If your MP3s contain the relevant metadata, the track information will be displayed on the future Mike Lane Bat-Dash during playback.

Included with the Bat-Circuit kit is a MicroSD card containing all the sound files, along with a configuration file named config.txt. This file stores various settings that control how the Bat-Circuit behaves. You’ll find the MicroSD card on the Bat-Circuit Interface Panel.

Here is a breakdown of the settings you can manually edit, along with explanations of what each one controls:

mode:static,
Function: Determines the default start mode for the Bat-Circuit
Options: mode:static, mode:presentation,
Default = static.

lang:EN,
Function:  Language setting for audio clips voice and initial remote-control walkthrough.
Options:  lang:EN, lang:FR, lang:DE,
Default = EN.

mute:0,
Function: Mutes the speaker. Also controllable via the remote using button 11 and the Bat-Portal.
Options:  mute:0, mute:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 0.

auxbutton:1,
Function: Determines the button associated with the auxiliary power output, AUX1. See ‘Auxiliary power output’ section within these instructions for guidance on how to use this feature.

auxbutton:2,
Function: Determines the button associated with the auxiliary power output AUX2. See ‘Auxiliary power output’ section within these instructions for guidance on how to use this feature.

radiostation:ice-sov.musicradio.com/Heart80sMP3,
Function: Sets the internet radio station. See ‘Adjustable settings > Music settings’ for guidance on how to use this feature.

vol:11,
Function: Sets the volume level when the model is powered on.
Options: vol:0 – 16,
Default = 11.

lights:0,
Function: Sets the default setting for the headlights at startup
Options: lights:0, lights:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 0.

dashstatus:1,
Function: Reserved for upcoming Bat-Dash – Do not edit
Options: dashstatus:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 0.

monitoraudio:1,
Function: Enables audio to be played that corresponds with monitor animations. (For use with Mike Lane Bat-Dash)
Options: monitoraudio:0, monitoraudio:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 1.

beaconstatus:1,
Function: Sets the default on / off setting for the beacon at startup
Options: beaconstatus:0, beaconstatus:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 1.

beaconmode:1,
Function: Sets the default mode for the beacon at startup
Options: beaconmode:1, beaconmode:2, beaconmode:3, beaconmode:4,
1 = Rotating with alarm strobes, 2 = Pulsing with alarm strobes, 3 = Rotating only, 4 = Pulsing only. Default = 1.

stockbeacon:0,
Function: Enables stock beacon to be used in socket ‘L’ if Mike Lane Bat-Beacon is not installed
Options: stockbeacon:0, stockbeacon:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 0.

standbypulse:1,
Function: Enables the pulsing of the interior LED when the Batmobile is in standby mode.
Options: standbypulse:0, standbypulse:1,
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled. Default = 1.

The Bat-Circuit features two auxiliary 5V power outputs—labelled Aux1 and Aux2—designed for connecting third-party accessories.

Default Behaviour

By default, both Aux1 and Aux2 are on whenever the car is powered and awake, and turn off when the car enters sleep mode.

You can customise when each output is activated by assigning it to a button on the remote via the config.txt file.

How Auxiliary Mapping Works

Mapped buttons retain their original function—auxiliary control is added in parallel. See the table below for examples.

  Please note

Every device is fully tested before dispatch to ensure a smooth, issue-free installation.

Most questions we receive can be resolved simply by carefully following the installation instructions step by step.

  Facing issues?

If you experience any unexpected behaviour, please double-check the instructions and all cable connections carefully. If the issue persists, refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

Still need help? Don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re here to assist you.