Installing the

1:8 Shelby Cobra
Remote Control Power Mod

Installing the 1:8 Shelby Cobra Remote Control Power Mod

Designed for Issue 57 of the Build the Shelby Cobra by Agora Models.
  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 Switches lights and AUX sockets on / Turns all circuits off
AUX Toggles Aux power circuit on / off
1 Engine sounds
2 Horn
3 Brake Lights
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 57 when the fuel tank is supplied, however, you will need components from issues 42, 47, 48, 56, 62, 92, 93 & 95 to complete and test the installation.

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

The body is fitted to the chassis in issue 99, refer to the instructions in this issue for details of how to remove it.

  1. Disconnect cables 2, 3, 4 and 5 from the stock circuit board.
  2. Connect each of these cables to the socket on one of the provided Y-splitter cables.
  3. There are two plug ends to the Y-splitters, one with a smaller 1.25 JST plug and the other with a larger 1.5mm ZH plug. Connect the larger plug (1.5mm ZH) of each Y-splitter to the corresponding socket on the original board.
  4. Connect the remaining smaller plug of the Y-splitter cables Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board as follows:
Stock Board to Mike Lane Remote Control Board
5   1 
3    2 
2   3 
4   4 
  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 connect the end with the larger plug (1.5mm ZH) to port 1 on the stock board.
  3. Connect the other end of this cable with the smaller plug to the socket on the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board labelled ‘PWR’.
  1. Attach the Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board to inside of the fuel tank up against the left side using the supplied double-sided 3M pad. The stock board will avoid this when fitted.
  2. Connect the slimline USB-C extension cable to Mike Lane Remote Control circuit board. The angled head orientates towards the right.
  3. Run it out of the car via the flat hole on the right-hand side of the fuel tank. This will then discreetly hang from the bottom of the car.
  4. Ensure all your connections are made correctly, that the Remote Control has been coded to the Mike Lane Remote Control Power Mod and that all functions have been thoroughly tested before completing assembly of the fuel tank.
  1. For correct operation of the RF Remote Power Mod, the main power switch located in the Centre Console must be in the ‘OFF’ position.
  2. You can now connect the braided USB-C cable to this extension and connect to a power source.
  3. 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 brake lights and sounds the car’s horn twice before starting the engine, running it for a few seconds and then shutting the engine off.

  The installation is now complete!