Designed for Issue 56 of the Build the DeLorean Time Machine by Fanhome/DeAgostini/Eaglemoss.
You can begin the installation of this mod from Issue 56 of the build.
- Install the stock DeLorean mainboard as per Fanhome’s instructions in issue 56.
- For reference, this is what the installation will look like once everything is connected and installed.
- Detach the stock 7-way cable that connects the switch panel to the mainboard and replace it by connecting one end of the new black 7-way cable supplied.
- Connect the other end of the new black 7-way cable to the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board.
- Disconnect the battery box cable from the stock DeLorean mainboard (connected to the port labelled ‘00‘). The battery box will no longer be required.
- You will see 2 pins sticking out of the board where the plug was removed. Take note of the + and – symbols next to these pins as they are important.
- Take the new power cable supplied within this kit as shown above and connect the large end to the pins on the stock DeLorean mainboard (where the battery box would normally connect). Check that the + pin is connected to the grey cable and the – pin connects to the black cable.
- Connect the other end of this cable to the socket on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board labelled ‘PWR’.
- Apply the 3M foam adhesive foam to the back of the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board and affix into position on the left side of the rear of the bulkhead.
- Now connect the supplied USB extension cable to the USB-C port on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control board, with the cable facing in towards the model.
- Run the USB extension cable out of the car via one of the rear wheel wells. It can exit either the left or right wheel well depending on how you plan to display your model.
- Connect the braided USB-C cable to the USB-C extension and connect to a power source.
- Plug in the USB-C cable to a power source.
- The blue LED on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board will light up dimly and extinguish after 10 seconds.
- Single press the programming button on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board.
- The blue led will flash to indicate that the board is ready to receive remote codes.
- Now press buttons 1-9 on the remote control in sequence waiting one second between each press. During this process the LED will light statically and blink each time a button is pressed to confirm receipt of the button code.
- You will see the car’s circuits come on one at a time. When you press button 9 on the remote, the blue led on the DeLorean Remote Control circuit board will flash several times to confirm programming is complete.
AUX port
The AUX port on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board provides a 5v output at 1amp max – switchable via button 8 on the remote.
The splitter cable provided is designed to power third-party accessories that take dupont connections. The AUX port will also be able to support future Mike Lane accessories.
Important: When connecting any 3rd party accessories, ensure that the grey cable connects to positive and the black to negative. Incorrect polarity could damage either or both boards.
The installation is now complete!
The buttons on the remote will now operate as follows:
| Button | Function |
| 1 | Toggles all flux bands and reactor LED on / off |
| 2 | Toggles digital speedo LED on / off |
| 3 | Toggles Dashboard instruments on / off |
| 4 | Toggles Time Circuits, Flux and SID on / off |
| 5 | Toggles overhead panel lights on / off |
| 6 | Toggles Head & taillights, turn signals, engine bay and hood lights on / off |
| 7 | Toggles Aux power circuit on / off |
| 8 | Turns ALL circuits on |
| 9 | Turns ALL circuits off |
If you make a mistake during the coding or need to code a new remote, simply restart the process by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB power from the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control, and pressing the programming button again.
