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Digital Pistol Grip Radio Control System
Congratulations on your purchase of an ACE Cougar P3i digital proportional radio system. The Cougar P3i is the
best choice of the computer pistol grip radio system for driver requirement precision and smoothness of operation
at the same time. Equipped with the 10-model memory, large LCD display, digital trims, AUX channel 3 button,
and lots of advanced programming functions with all of the new bells and whistles.
With proper use and care, ACE Cougar will make the control advanced and simple, and provide you with many
years of enjoyment. Before operating your new radio system or installing into your model, please take a few minutes
to familiarize with the various features of the system by reading this owner’s manual thoroughly.
No.8306
Item COUGAR P3i Radio System
Item No 8306 8306-S1 8306-C1
Transmitter COUGAR P3i
Receiver TR301F
Servos N/I S1903 x 1 C1016 x 1
Accessory Switch hardness x 1, Receiver Battery holder x 1, Frequency flag x 1
Transmitter COUGAR P3i
Configuration Pistol Grip
Encoder 3-Channel Computer System
Frequency(MHz) 26/27/40/75
Modulation AM/FM PPM
Band Width +/-10KHz/ +/-40db
Power Requirement 9.6V/8 cell AA Battery
Dimension (w/o Antenna) 220x99x182mm / 8.66x3.89x7.16in
Weight (g/oz) 443g/15.59oz
Receiver TF301F
Frequency(MHz) 26/27/40/75
Channel 3Ch
BEC NO
Modulation FM PPM
Single Conversion 455KHz
Channel Spacing 10KHz
Battery Power 4.8~6V
Current Drain 35mA@6V
Dimension-mm/in 35.6x26x15 mm / 1.40x1.02x0.59in
Weight(g/oz) 10g/0.35oz
1. Transmitter Antenna: Never operate the transmitter without extending this antenna or you may create interference
to other modeler.
2. Power Indicator: The LED light display to indicate the power is “on” or “off”.
3. Edit Buttons: The left and right buttons are the “functions” selecting keys. The up(+) and down(-) buttons are
the value adjusting keys. For the detail of the operating of these buttons, please refer the “Function” setting
procedure (Page?)
4. LCD Display: The Cougar transmitter adopts the “Easy-to-Read” display design. All the setting functions are
shown on the display. Just use the ‘Edit Buttons” to select the function (left and right key) and do the setting
(up and down key). For the detail setting procedure for all the function show on the display, please refer the
“Function” setting procedure (Page?).
5. Digital Steering Trim lever: Push this lever left or right to adjust the center point of the steering servo. Follow
the adjustment, the cursor will move on the top ruler line of the LCD screen to display the current position.
Basically, this adjustment is to run the model straight.
6. Digital Throttle Trim lever: Push this lever up or down to adjust the center point of the throttle/brake servo.
Follow the adjustment, the cursor will move on the left ruler line of the LCD screen to display the current position.
Basically, this adjustment is to set the braking amount of “Drag Brake” or “Coast Brake”.
NOTE: With the Digital Throttle Trim function, the maximum throttle servo travel setting will not be effected to
prevent loss the full-throttle position setting. But for the Digital Steering Trim, the maximum steering servo
travel setting will be changed on both left and right side. So, if the setting is not suitable, it will cause the
interference with the mechanical limit, and will have the chance to bind the steering linkage or even
damage the steering servo.
7. Digital Steering D/R(Dual Rate) lever: Push this lever left or right to adjust the amount of the steering dual
rate. Right to increase the dual rate amount and left to decrease the amount.
8. AUX Ch Button: Provides an extra function for the control of the model movements.
9. External Charging Jack: Recharge the transmitter battery only as using a rechargeable NiCd/NiHM battery
pack.
10. RF Module and crystal: The crystal is plug-in the RF Module and the module unit is also plug-in the transmitter.
Both AM&FM modules with difference frequency(26/27/40/75) are available for the Cougar radio system. Just
press the tabs on both side of the module unit with your thumb and finger while pulling it outward to remove
the module from the transmitter.
NOTE: It’s recommended to use only the ACE crystal set, and to change the both transmitter and receiver crystal
at the same time.
11. Steering Wheel: Controls the steering of the model.
12. Power Switch: Sliding to turn the transmitter on or off. Between “ON” and “OFF”, there is a selection of “DISPLAY”.
When the switch is placed in the “DISPLAY” position, you can use the left and right edit buttons to get data
setting for all the function show on the LCD display. But you edit that and also cannot use that to drive the model.
13. Throttle Trigger: Pull or push to control the movement of the model.
14. Steering tension adjustment: Use a Phillip type screw driver to tighten or loosen the tension of the steering
wheel.
15. Battery Cover: Sliding to remove the cover to install or remove the batteries.
4.2) EPA/TH
This function is to adjust the full throttle (H) and low/brake (L) operating amount.
Entry the EPA/TH setting mode, pull the trigger back, “H” will be show on left side of the “Value Display”
and the current EPA value will be show beside “H”. Using the up/down button to adjust the value to get the
full throttle EPA setting.
Push the trigger forward, then “H” will changed to “L”, then use the up/down button to adjust the value to
get the brake EPA setting.
4.3) EPA/AUX
This function is to adjust the auxiliary 3rd
channel EPA. Entry the EPA/AUX setting
mode, same as previous steering and
throttle EPA setting process, you can press
the AUX Ch Button to select each side servo
traveling setting. On the display, it will show
“H” and “L” to represent the different side
EPA setting.
5. ARC (Adjust Rate Control)
This ARC function is to change the correspond
movement curve of the servo and operating stick.
(steering wheel and throttle trigger) When ARC
is 0%, then the movement curve is linear. All the
default ARC percentage value is 0%. The detail
setting and effect of this function are described
as below.
5.1) ARC/ST
Basicall y, this function is to change the
sensitivity of the steering servo around the
neutral position. So this value setting will
effect both sides (left and right) of the
steering servo movement in the same time
and same percentage.
Negative steering ARC setting will make it
less sensitivity (slower) around the neutral
point operating area and faster out of the
neutral poi nt area. Positive steering ARC
will have the opposite effect.
Basically, there are 4 main areas on the screen. They are
“Menu”, “Value Display”, “Status Display”, and “Trim position
ruler”. Using the left and right “Edit Buttons”, the cursor
will be moved to the function you like to edit. When you
entry the menu function, you can press the up and down
“Edit Buttons” to edit the value. After setting, just press
the right and left buttons to move the cursor to other
function and the previous value already be saved.
1. Power On
Slide up the “Power Switch” to turn on the radio. You will hear a short “Bi” tone. Then on the display, the “model
number”( ) will be shown on the “Menu” area, and the battery voltage value”( ) will be shown on
“Value Display” area, and “battery voltage status diagram”( ) / transmitter system ( “ ” ) and tone
setting ( “ ” ) will be shown on “Status Display” area.
On the top and left ruler line of the screen, the current neutral position of the steering and throttle servos will be
shown on the top and left “Trim position ruler”.
You can use the current selected model number setting to play your model. Or use the “Edit Buttons” to start
the programming procedure. The following are the order of the set-up procedure and detail description for each
function.
NOTE:
1) For the current battery status can be easy read from the voltage value or battery status diagram. Charging
or change the battery when the voltage is lower than 8.8V.
2) For the radio RF system, the Cougar P3i is adopt the PPM system, so the . will be show on the display
all the time.
2. Audio on/off beep setting “ ”
The default setting of the audio beep sound is “On”. So there will be no icon show on the right lower display
screen. Under the “Audio on” mode, you can hear “Bi” sound when you press the edit button or digital trim lever.
If you don’t like the audio on mode, you can turn off that and switch to the “silent” mode by the following procedure.
When you switch to the “Silent” mode, the silent icon “ ” will be show on the right lower display screen.
1) Turn off the radio.
2) Pressing the “up”(+) edit button and hold it.
3) Turn on the radio, and you will hear a short “Bi” tone (power on) and later a long “Bi” tone (finish tone mode
switching). Then release the hold finger on “up”(+) edit button.
NOTE:
Repeat the above 1)~3) procedure, then you
can switch the “audio off” silent mode to the
“audio on” mode.
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quality and service we can provide. We race and test our products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art
items. Thunder Tiger guarantees that you should enjoy many hours of trouble free use from our R/C products.
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to contact your local hobby shops or Thunder Tiger authorized distributor.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Do not try to operate your model if you find your radio is not working properly. Check out the radio as following
steps. If you can not solve the problems then contact with the Thunder Tiger authorized distributor for service.
Transmitter batteries replacement/installation
1) Slide the battery cover in the direction as shown to remove the cover.
2) Install 8pcs alkaline or rechargeable “AA” size cells into the battery holder that connected with the transmitter.
3) Slide on the battery cover and make sure it is closed securely.
4) Turn the power on to check. If the Power Indicator LED fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient contact
or incorrect battery polarity.
NOTE:
a) Use only fresh, alkaline cells, all of the same brand.
b) Make certain that the contacts in the battery hold er stay clean by using a pencil eraser to gently remove any
corrosion or dirt that may accumulate on them. It is recommended to do this each time you install fresh cells
into your transmitter.
c) If use the rechargeable 9.6V battery pack, then just remove the battery holder by pull out the connector from
the transmitter. Then plug-in the battery pack connector to the transmitter.
d) When the rechargeable battery is installed in the transmitter, they can be charged through the external charging
jack located on the transmitter.
WARNING:
a) Do not attempt to charge the alkaline batteries, they may cause explode!!
b) When charge the rechargeable battery, set the power switch on “OFF” position before charging. And the
charger plug must be correct type (“+” inside and “-“outside, type TAMIYA N-3U or equivalent). The wrong
type may burst causing personal injury and damage.
c) Always be sure the batteries are loaded in the correct polarity order. If the batteries are load incorrectly, the
transmitter may be damaged.
Receiver battery replacement/installation
Insert 4 fresh AA cells into the receiver battery holder. Make sure the batteries are located in the correct polarity
order. Maintain the battery contacts in the same way as described in previous section.
Insert the switch harness plug into the receiver socket marked “BATT”.
AQ1682
Cougar P3 TRAMSIMITTER Only
AQ1799-3-26
TR301F Receiver, FM26Mhz
AQ1799-3-27
TR301F Receiver, FM27Mhz
AQ1799-3-40
TR301F Receiver, FM40Mhz
AQ1799-3-75
TR301F Receiver, FM75Mhz
Do not try to operate your model if you find your radio is not working properly. Check out the radio as following
steps. If you can not solve the problems then contact with the Thunder Tiger authorized distributor for service.
System contents
Servos STD SERVO S1903 MICRO SERVO C1016
Item No. No.8114 No.8117
Control Plus width control
Operating Range +/- 45 degree
Power Supply 4.8~6V
Torque(Kg-cm/oz-in)@4.8V 3Kg-cm/42.18oz-in 1.6Kg-cm/22.2oz-in
Speed(sec/60°)-4.8V 0.19sec/60° 0.1sec/60°
Dim-mm/in(LxWxH) 40.4x20.0x37.9mm/1.6x0.8x1.48in 22.1x11.4x23.6mm/0.87x0.45x70.93in
Weight(g/oz) 47.4/1.67 9/0.32
Specifications
Radio installation
1) Connect the receiver, servos, and switch hardness/battery pack as shown.
2) If you are not familiar with all the control system. Do the “bench test” before to install all the devices on the model.
3) A build-in BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuitry) function are adopted in the receiver.
4) Always follow the “transmitter on first, off last” procedure.
5) Always install the receiver as far as possible from the motor, ESC, power battery, motor wires.. or other noise
source. Especially, do not route the motor wire next to the receiver, crystal or receiver antenna.
MOTOR
7.2V POWER BATTER
CH2
CH1
Electric Car Installation
Gas/Nitro Car Installation
RECEIVER
ESC
4.8V RX BATTER
RECEIVER
Audio on Mode Audio off Mode
You are responsible for the proper operation of your station (transmitter) at all times and are responsible for
observations, servicing, and maintenance as often as may be necessary to ensure proper operation. Each internal
repair and each internal adjustment to an FCC type accepted R/C transmitter must be made in accordance with
the technical regulations specified by the FCC. The internal adjustments should be performed by, or under the
immediate supervision and responsibility of, a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter
maintenance and repair duties in the private land mobile services and fixed services by an organization or committee
representative of users in those services.
The FCC at this time does not require the modeler to obtain a special license for the operation of this unit. However,
it is still the owner's responsibility to observe all FCC rules & regulations governing its use. For a copy of these
rules write to:
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC 20554
Always check if there is anyone operating on the same frequency. If so, make sure that you don't turn on at the
same time.
Do not operate the model or use the radio in rain, lightning, or at night.
Do not operate the model or use the radio if you have been drinking alcohol or under the influence of any other
substance that will affect your skills.
Always check battery power before you operate.
Always keep your transmitter clean: wipe it with a mild detergent or window cleaner if there is any fuel, oil, dirt,
or dust on the transmitter.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the radio in temperatures below -10 ˚C(14˚F) or above 40˚C (104˚F) or in a humid, dusty, or high
vibration environment. Keep the radio away from direct sunlight.
To prevent corrosion, take out the batteries if you are going to store the radio for a long period.
The servos will glitch at ±25˚ if there is any frequency at about 200~250 MHz nearby when using this radio.
5.2) ARC/TH
This function is to adjust the sensitive of the
accelerating. On the throttle servo, this value
is to adjust the curve from neutral point to
the full throttle position. Normally, the positive
ARC/TH percentage will increase the
“punch” feeling and negative ARC/TH will
broaden the power band.
5.3) ARC/BR
This function is to adjust the sensitive of the
brake feeling. On the throttle servo, this
value is to adjust the curve from neutral
point to the throttle full close position. The
positive ARC/BR percentage will have quick
brake and negative with milder brake.
6. Model Number
There are 10 set data can be saved in the radio memory
code (Model 0~9). When you entry this function mode,
the Model No will “flash” and show in the “Model” No
icon. You can use up(+)/down(-) buttons to call the
model you want to choose. When the radio is turn on,
the model that you choose in last time will be re-called
and show the model No on the model icon. Under the
model No you choose, when you do any change of the
function data, the data will be saved automatically.
7. SUB-T (Sub trim)
SUB-T(sub trim) function is to do the minor adjustment
of the neutral point of the steering and throttle servos.
Use the “up”(+) and “down”(-) buttons to do the
adjustment. Under the SUB-T/ST mode, use the “up”(+)
button to increase the movement of the steering servo
neutral point toward right side and use the “down”(-)
button toward left side. The default value will be 0 and
show “R 0” on the display. If the adjusting is to the left
side and over the default neutral point, then the “R” will
be changed to “L”.
SUB-T/ST mode is to adjust the throttle servo. Use the
same adjusting process as the SUB-ST, just the
characters will be changed from R/L (right/left) to H/L
(high/low).
8. REV (reverse)
REV (reverse) function is to reverse the rotation direction
of the servos related to transmitter operating. Entry this
mode, the “NOR”(normal) or “REV”(reverse) will be showed
on the display and can be switched by press the “up”(+)
or “down”(-) buttons to change the direction. For each
individual servo (steering, throttle & AUX) rotation direction
can be changed to match the correct operating requirement.
There are 4 main frequency (26Mhz/27Mz/40Mhz/75Mhz) are available for the Cougar P3i. Base on the difference
country’s regulation, you should choose the suitable frequency to match your country’s rule. The following table
show the difference band(crystal) available for each frequency.
Each frequency is assigned a colored flag. Attach this flag to the end of your transmitter antenna so that other
modelers can determine you frequency from a distance. This is very important since it is not possible for more than
one model to operate on the same frequency at the same time.
