Installing the

1:8 Dodge Charger
Remote Control Power Mod

Installing the 1:8 Dodge Charger Remote Control Power Mod

Designed for Issue 46 of the Build the Fast and Furious Dodge Charger by Fanhome/DeAgostini.
  Please take the time to read and follow these instructions carefully.

Failure to do so may result in damaging the model, the electronics, the mod itself, may cause the device to behave unexpectedly and may void its warranty.

This modification contains sensitive electronics. To avoid static shock which could damage the electronics, please ensure you handle with care, avoid touching the metal parts and avoid placing on or near static surfaces whenever possible.

  Please take the time to read and follow these instructions carefully.

Failure to do so may result in damaging the model, the electronics, the mod itself, may cause the device to behave unexpectedly and may void its warranty.

This modification contains sensitive electronics. To avoid static shock which could damage the electronics, please ensure you handle with care, avoid touching the metal parts and avoid placing on or near static surfaces whenever possible.

Power Specifications

Power Specifications

  Power

Input power: 4.5v-6v DC
Remote Control Power Mod power consumption: 10mA @ 5v
Max consumption including model electronics and AUX connected devices: 2A

  USB-C

The Mike Lane Remote Control Power Mod can be powered by practically anything with a USB-C connection and will power the entire model.

A 2M braided USB-C cable is included with the kit, however you will need to provide your own USB-C adaptor.

To support all its features, a USB-C power adaptor with 4.5v-6v DC Output at a minimum 2A (10W) is recommended, such as this one or similar.

Phone charger

  Power

Input power: 4.5v-6v DC
Remote Control Power Mod power consumption: 10mA @ 5v
Max consumption including model electronics and AUX connected devices: 2A

  USB-C

The Mike Lane Remote Control Power Mod can be powered by practically anything with a USB-C connection and will power the entire model.

A 2M braided USB-C cable is included with the kit, however you will need to provide your own USB-C adaptor.

To support all its features, a USB-C power adaptor with 4.5v-6v DC Output at a minimum 2A (10W) is recommended, such as this one or similar.

Phone charger

Binding the remote

Binding the remote

  1. Connect the USB-C cable to the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board and plug in to a power source, such as a power bank, laptop, or USB-C adaptor.
  2. The blue LED on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board will light up dimly and extinguish after 10 seconds.
  3. Single press the programming button on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board.
  4. The blue led on the circuit board will flash to indicate that the board is ready to receive remote codes.
  1. Now press the buttons numbered 1-4 on the remote in this exact sequence, waiting one second between each press.
  2. Then press the POWER and AUX buttons in that order.

During this process the LED on the circuit board will light statically and blink each time a button is pressed to confirm receipt of the button code.

When you have coded all buttons, the blue led on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board will flash several times to confirm programming is complete.

Bind the buttons in this sequence:
  1. Button 1
  2. Button 2
  3. Button 3
  4. Button 4
  5. POWER
  6. AUX

Remote functions

Remote functions

The buttons on the remote will now operate as follows:
Button Function
POWER Turns ALL circuits on / off
AUX Toggles Aux power circuit on / off
1 Lights on / off
2 Brake lights on / off
3 Engine sounds / horn
Plays action sequence

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 Remote Control circuit board, and pressing the programming button again.

Recovery mode

If you happen to lose or damage your remote in the future, once your build is complete and when the bind button is inaccessible, don’t panic!

A recovery mode has been specifically designed in to each RF circuit board allowing you to bind a new remote using a master remote, without needing to press the bind button.

If you find yourself needing a master recovery remote please contact us, they will be available to purchase separately.

Installing the Remote Control Power Mod

Installing the Remote Control Power Mod

You can start installing this mod from issue 46 when the stock PCB is supplied, however, you will need components from issue 47 to complete and test the installation.

If the model has been completed, the body will need to be removed to access the connections behind the dashboard.

The body is fitted to the chassis in issue 106, refer to the instructions in this issue for details of how to remove it.

  1. Unplug the cables from sockets 1B, 1F and 1G from the stock circuit board.
  2. Connect each of these cables to it’s own Y-splitter cable.
  3. Connect one plug end of each Y-splitter to the corresponding socket on the original board.
  4. Connect the remaining plug of the Y-splitter cables Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board as follows:
Stock Board to Mike Lane Remote Control Board
1G    1 
1B    2 
1F    3 
  1. Unplug the battery box cable from the stock circuit board. The battery box will no longer be required.
  2. Take the supplied power cable and extension cable, connect both together and connect one end to the stock circuit board port 1D.
  3. Connect the other end of this cable to the socket on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board labelled ‘PWR’.
  1. Attach the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board to the void behind the dashboard using the supplied double-sided 3M pad.
  2. Connect the slimline USB-C extension cable to Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board. The angled head can be orientated in either direction on the board depending on which way you’d like to route the cable out of the model.
  3. Choose a desired route to run the USB-C extension cable out from, typically down through the engine bay, chassis or wheel arches.
  1. You can now connect the braided USB-C cable to this extension and connect to a power source.
  2. Test the operation of the board prior to replacing the floor and re-fitting the body.
Flexibility by design

The model will receive power via the provided slimline USB-C cable. The advantage of this is that the cable can be fed through any available hole in the model’s chassis, either exiting the left or right side, and can even be routed towards the front or rear of the car – the choice is yours! In many cases it can even be fed into the battery box and hidden away when not in use. No drilling and no glueing – making it totally reversible and giving you plenty of options depending on how you wish to display your model.

The AUX port

The AUX port on the Mike Lane DeLorean Remote Control circuit board provides a 5v output at 1.5amp (max) – switchable via AUX button on the remote.

This port provides plenty of power and flexibility for potential customisations and third-party mods – or practically anything else you need power for inside your model!

The AUX port will also be able to support future Mike Lane accessories which we have planned for the model.

Endless possibilities

By design, the Mike Lane Remote Control Power Mod is a powerful and flexible device, with the ability to power your own customisations, future Mike Lane add-ons and third-party mods via the AUX socket.

If you have any special requests or have a requirement to power something not catered for by the adaptor cables in the box, please get in touch – we most likely already have a solution available for you!

Polarity Warning

IMPORTANT: When connecting any 3rd party accessories using the supplied adaptor cables, ensure to check that the grey cable connects to positive and the black to negative.

Incorrect polarity to the AUX port will damage either or both boards and will void the warranty. 

Use of third-party accessories and mods is entirely at the owners risk as not all third-party mods have been tested with this device. Please refer to manual before use and always check compatibility.

Action FX sequence

Action FX sequence

This upgrade features a special action sequence, programmed especially for this model and utilising all of its existing lights and sound effects – adding something entirely new to your model!

This action sequence turns on the car, activates the headlights and brake lights before starting the engine, flashing the lights and sounding the horn, before shutting the car down again.

  The installation is now complete!