UF-7Universal Hobby

Lighting ControllerInstallation Instructions

for FW1.05

Please read instructions completely before attaching LEDs to RC.

ContentsLED INSTALLATION ............................................................ 3

POWER CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS .............................. 4

LEDs LEGEND ..................................................................... 4

BLINK MODES ..................................................................... 5

MODE 0 All OFF ............................................................... 5

MODE 1 All ON ................................................................. 5

MODE 2 Off Road ............................................................. 5

MODE 3 Emergency ......................................................... 6

MODE 4 Emergency ......................................................... 7

MODE 5 Random Flash .................................................... 7(with headlights)

MODE 6 Car ...................................................................... 8(Turn signals normally OFF)

MODE 7 Car ...................................................................... 9(Turn signals normally ON)

MODE 8 Drift Car .............................................................. 9

MODE 9 Aircraft .............................................................. 10(Landing lights normally ON)

MODE 10 Aircraft ...............................................................11(Landing lights normally OFF)

MODE 11 Traffi c Signal for 4-Way Intersection ................. 12

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................... 12

UF-7 Rev E3

1. Choose where to install, what size, and what color LEDs are to be used. Next, choose the desired UF-7 blink MODE (See Blink Mode Section page 5). NOTE – The blink MODE indicates where to plug each LED into the UF-7 controller.

2. Drill Holes for LED Holders. Be careful to not drill the hole too large. NOTE - You can purchase a hand drill from your local RC hobby store. Follow carefully all safety instructions provided with the drill.

3. Snap LED Holders into Holes.

4. Insert LEDs into LED Holders. It is recommended to apply a pliable glue, such as Zap Goo or Shoe Goo, liberally making sure the glue contacts the body, the LED and LED wires. The glue should strengthen the wires and help the LEDs last longer. NOTE - The proper glue may be purchased from an RC hobby store.

LED INSTALLATION

5. Attach UF-7 Controller to vehicle using it’s double back adhesive or using the breakaway mounting tabs. NOTE: The mounting tabs may be easily twisted off if not used.

6. Connect LEDs to the UF-7 Controller NOTE: Connect each LED depending on the desired blink MODE. See Blink Mode Section on page 5. Example – For headlights, tail/brake lights, and turn signals use MODE #6, Connect HEADLIGHT LEDs to outputs A, D or E. Connect TAIL LIGHTS to outputs B, connect RIGHT side blinkers to output F, and LEFT side blinkers to output C.

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POWER CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS

9V Power Option – To power the UF-7 using a 9V battery, plug the 9V Adapter cable into either connector 1 or 2 as shown. If the power LED does not blink or turn on steady, press the MODE button one time. NOTE: MODE #0 (ALL OFF) does still draw a small amount to power.

The UF-7 has many different pre-programmed output MODES to fi t multiple lighting requirements. Pressing the MODE button scrolls through the various modes. Once you reach the last mode, the next button press sets the unit back to MODE #0 (OFF). When power is applied to the UF-7 the power LED will blink several times to indicate the software revision of your controller. It will then blink to indicate the current mode.

Example: — • • • • • [pause] • • • • indicates Software Revision 1.5 [pause] Mode 4.

Each time you press the MODE button the power LED will blink the number of times equivalent to the current MODE. For Example, 5 blinks indicates that the current mode is #5. After blinking, the power LED will stay on steady to indicate power.

LEDs LEGEND

Power Pass thru for roof fl ashers or other accessories.

NOTE: This is a power OUTPUT not an input. DO NOT connect to a battery.

9V ADAPTERConnect to Port 1 or 2 as indicated in the Blink MODE

Y CABLE CONNECTIONConnect to Port 1 or 2 as indicated in the Blink MODE

Black wire

Red wire

Black wire

NOTE: Some modes require two ‘Y’ cables, not all packages have two. You may require the deluxe version.

UF-7 Rev E5

BLINK MODESMODE 0 All OFF

All LEDs OFF (Power LED on UF-7 OFF)

Connections for All LEDs ON (LEDs on steady at full brightness)

Connections for 10 HEADLIGHTS and 2 TAIL LIGHTS (This connection has tail lights only, no brake light function)

MODE 2 Off Road Up to 10 HEADLIGHTS 2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS

MODE 1 All ON

PORT1 or 2

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

HDLT TAIL HDLT

HDLT HDLT HDLT

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

PORT1 or 2

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

PORT1 or 2

OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF

OFF

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF

OFF

PORT1 or 2

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1 or 2

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

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Connections for 10 HEADLIGHTS and 2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS

MODE 3 Emergency Up to 8 BODY STROBES2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTSswitchable ROOF FLASHER

Connections for STROBES only (This connection has no headlights, tail/brake lights, or switched emergency lights)

Connections for STROBES and BRAKE LIGHTS (This connection has no headlights or switched emergency lights)

Connections for STROBES and BRAKE LIGHTS and SWITCHED EMERGENCY LIGHTS (This connection has no headlights)

PORT1 or 2

ON OFF ON

ON OFF ON

ON

STRL A STRL B

STRL ASTRL B

TLLT

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

ROOF FLASHER

BAR

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1

HDLT TLLT HDLT

HDLT HDLT HDLT

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

BRKL

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1

STRL A STRL B

HDLT STRL ASTRL B

ROOF FLASHER

BAR

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

BRKL

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON OFF ON

ONPORT

1

Switchable STRL A normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

HDLT

todioel)

PORT1

Connect to switchablechannel on

Vehicle Radio(Aux Channel)

Open(Not connected)

PORT2

eon

ol)

PORT2

Switchable STRL B normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

Switchable STRL B normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

Switchable ROOF

FLASHER BAR

normally ON

switched OFF with

BODY STROBES

Switchable STRL A normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

UF-7 Rev E7

MODE 5 Random Flash

MODE 4 Emergency Up to 8 BODY STROBES 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS switchable ROOF FLASHER

Connections for STROBES with HEADLIGHTS and TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS (This connection has no switched emergency lights)

Connections for STROBES with HEADLIGHTS, TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS and SWITCHED EMERGENCY LIGHTS

Connections for STROBES with HEADLIGHTS and TAIL LIGHTS (This connection has no switched emergency lights)

All LEDs, great for drifting or emergency vehicles

(with headlights)

PORT1 or 2

ON ON ON

ON

ON ON ON

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

PORT1 or 2

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

STRL A

HDLT

STRL B

STRL ASTRL B

ROOF FLASHER

BAR

TAIL

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

TLLT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1

STRL A STRL B

HDLT STRL ASTRL B

ROOF FLASHER

BAR

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

TLLT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ONPORT

1

Switchable STRL A normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

HDLT

todioel)

PORT1

Connect to switchablechannel on

Vehicle Radio(Aux Channel)

Open(Not connected)

PORT2

eon

ol)

PORT2

Switchable STRL B normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

Switchable STRL B normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

Switchable STRL A normally ON

switch OFF with transmitter

Switchable ROOF

FLASHER BAR

normally ON

switched OFF with

BODY STROBES

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MODE 6 CarUp to 4 HEADLIGHTS 2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS 2 REVERSE LIGHTS 4 TURN SIGNALS

Random fl ash all LEDs, great for drifting or emergency vehicles

Connections for HEADLIGHTS and TAIL LIGHTS (This connection has no brake lights, turn signals, or reverse lights)

Connections for HEADLIGHTS, TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, and REVERSE LIGHTS

NOTE: MODE 6 and 7 are very similar - here are the differences:

MODE 6: The TURN SIGNALS are normally OFF and turn ON to blink. This works well for most cars.

MODE 7: This mode is for cars such as a Camaro, Mustang, or other model with 4 TAIL LIGHTS. The TURN SIGNALS are normally ON dimly to match the two TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS, and blink ON at full brightness when turning.

(Turn signals normally OFF)

PORT1 or 2

ON

ON OFFON

ON

HDLT

TRNL

ROOF FLASHER

BAR

TAILREVL

HDLT TRNR

OFF OFF

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

TLLT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor ON ON ON

ON ON ON

ON

PORT1

HDLT

todioel)

PORT1

Connect to Vehicle Radio

(Steering Channel)

Connect to Steering Servo

PORT2

to ol)

PORT2

TRNL normally OFFwill turn ON with left turn

FOR BRAKE and REVERSE LIGHT FUNCTION

FOR TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION

REVL

HDLT

TRNR normally OFFwill turn ON with right turn

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

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UF-7 Rev E9

Connections for HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, and TAIL LIGHTS

Connections for HEADLIGHTS, TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, and REVERSE LIGHTS

NOTE: MODE 6 and 7 are very similar - see note at bottom of MODE 6 for details.

Connections for HEADLIGHTS and TAIL LIGHTS (This connection has no brake lights, turn signals, or reverse lights)

MODE 8 Drift Car Up to 8 BODY/HEADLIGHTS 2 WINDOW LIGHT STRIP BRAKE LIGHTS 2 DIM TAIL LIGHT

MODE 7 CarUp to 4 HEADLIGHTS 2 TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS 2 REVERSE LIGHTS 4 TURN SIGNALS

(Turn signals normally ON)

PORT1 or 2

ON ONON

ON

HDLT HDLT

DIMBRKL

HDLT

TAILOFF DIM

TAIL

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

PORT1 or 2

ON

ON DIMON

ON

HDLT

TRNL ON DIMTAILREVL

HDLT

OFF DIM

TRNL ON DIM

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

TLLT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor ON ON

ON ON

ON

PORT1

HDLT

todioel)

PORT1

Connect to Vehicle Radio

(Steering Channel)

Connect to Steering Servo

PORT2

too

el)PORT

2

TRNL normally ON DIM will turn ON

BRIGHT with left turn

FOR BRAKE and REVERSE LIGHT FUNCTION

FOR TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION

REVL

HDLT

TRNR normally ON DIM will turn ON

BRIGHT with right turn

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

DIM

DIM(S

S

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MODE 9 Aircraft

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, and LANDING LIGHTS (This connection has no gun LEDs and landing lights cannot be turned off)

Connections for HEADLIGHTS and TAIL LIGHTS

2 WING NAV LIGHTS 2 WING STROBES 2 FUSELAGE STROBES 2 LANDING LIGHTS2 GUN LEDs 2 AUXILIARY LIGHTS

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, and switched LANDING LIGHTS (This connection has no gun LEDs and landing lights can be turned on/off from transmitter)

(Landing lights normally ON)

PORT1 or 2

ON

ON ONONWSTR

GUNFSLRAUX

LAND NAVL

ON OFF

FOR BASIC AIRCRAFT LIGHT FUNCTION

OFF

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

Connect toVehicle Radio

(Motor Channel)

Connectto Motor

ON

PORT1

ON

ON ONONHDLT HDLT

ON ONBRKL

HDLT

Window LED Strip

TAIL TAIL

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

FOR SWITCHABLE LANDING LIGHT FUNCTION

Connect to Vehicle Radio(Landing Gear Channel or

switched AUX Channel)

Landing Gear Servo or no connect

PORT2

ON

ON ONON

AUXON OFF

FSLR GUN

Switchable LAND normally ON can be switched OFF with

transmitter

WSTR LAND NAVL

OFF

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

UF-7 Rev E11

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, and LANDING LIGHTS (This connection has no gun LEDs and landing lights cannot be turned off)

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, switched LANDING LIGHTS and GUNS (This connection allows gun LEDs and landing lights to be turned on/off from transmitter)

MODE 10 Aircraft

2 WING NAV LIGHTS 2 WING STROBES 2 FUSELAGE STROBES 2 LANDING LIGHTS2 GUN LEDs 2 AUXILIARY LIGHTS

(Landing lights normally OFF)

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, and switched LANDING LIGHTS (This connection has no gun LEDs and landing lights can be turned on/off from transmitter)

PORT1 or 2

ON

ON ONWSTR

GUN

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

FSLRAUX

LAND NAVL

ON OFF

FOR BASIC AIRCRAFT LIGHT FUNCTION

OFF

OFF

FOR SWITCHABLE LANDING LIGHT FUNCTION

Connect to Vehicle Radio(Landing Gear Channel or

switched AUX Channel)

Landing Gear Servo or no connect

PORT2

ON

ON ONON

AUXON OFF

FSLR GUN

Switchable LAND normally OFF can be switched ON with

transmitter

WSTR LAND NAVL

OFF

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

Connect to Vehicle Radio(Landing Gear Channel or

switched AUX Channel)

Landing Gear Servo or no connect ON

ON ONON

AUXON ON

FSLR

Switchable GUNs normally OFF can be switched ON with

transmitter

WSTR NAVL

ON

PORT2

dioor el)

PORT2

Connect to Vehicle Radio

(AUX Channel)

No connect

PORT1

tool)

PORT1

FOR SWITCHABLE LANDING LIGHT FUNCTION

FOR ON/OFF SWITCHABLE GUN LEDs

Switchable LAND normally ON can be switched OFF with

transmitter

GUN

LAND

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

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MODE 11 Traffi c Signal for 4-Way IntersectionConnections for 4-WAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL (Realistic scale traffi c timing)

Connections for STROBES, NAVIGATION LIGHTS, switched LANDING LIGHTS and GUNS (This connection allows gun LEDs and landing lights to be turned on/off from transmitter)

PORT1 or 2

ON

ON ONON

GREEN1ON ON

RED1

YELLOW1

GREEN2

RED2

YELLOW2

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

OFF

TROUBLE SHOOTINGQ: Power cables are connected but lights aren’t turning on.A: First, double check your power cables and make sure orientations at the radio and UF-7 are correct.

If still not working press the mode button, you may be in Mode 0 (ALL OFF). If you are in a mode that uses 2 Y-cables, make sure both of them are plugged in the correct orientation.

Q: My controller was working fi ne but suddenly it stopped working.A: Double check your power cables and make sure orientations at the radio and UF-7 are correct. This

is a common problem and most likely it’s plugged into UF-7 backwards. If you are in a mode that uses 2 Y-cables, make sure both of them are plugged in the correct orientation

Q: When I drive straight the turn signal is on.A: You must adjust your steering linkage. You may have trimmed the steering to make the car go

straight, but your linkage is the problem here. Readjust linkage, then re-trim your radio then the turn signal should shut off.

Q: My controller is working fi ne except the switched function (turn signals, brake lights, aircraft landing lights, or police fl ashers) are not switching on/off.

A: Be sure your Y-Cable is plugged into the correct port on your radio.

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Connect to Vehicle Radio(Landing Gear Channel or

switched AUX Channel)

Landing Gear Servo or no connect ON

ON ONON

AUXON ON

FSLR

Switchable GUNs normally OFF can be switched ON with

transmitter

WSTR NAVL

OFF

PORT2

dioor el)

PORT2

Connect to Vehicle Radio

(AUX Channel)

No connect

PORT1

tool)

PORT1

FOR SWITCHABLE LANDING LIGHT FUNCTION

FOR ON/OFF SWITCHABLE GUN LEDs

Switchable LAND normally OFF can be switched ON with

transmitter

AUXILIARYPOWER OUT

GUN

LAND