How To Install the GT Power Truck Light and Sound | and Demo!
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- čas přidán 3. 09. 2020
- This video goes into detail on how to install a sound and light kit from GT POWER on your truck! Most videos on CZcams are hard to understand or see how to hook everything up. In this video I show you close up how to connect it and how to use it. Step By Step!
This install is for the GT power Light and sound kit for trucks. This is the entry level version. part 103061
Link to where you can purchase this kit:
www.aliexpress.com/item/40000...
specs:
operating voltage: 7.4-12V (2S-3S Lipo)
maximum power output: 2000mA
cable length of light: 500mm
voice box size: 72 * 67 * 68mm
Vibration motor: 50 * 40 * 61mm
control board size: 88 * 45 * 20mm
point weight: 329g
Package included:
1 * Command Module
1 * Stereo Voice Mail
1 * Vibration Engine
4 * ESC Connect Cable
2 * Power Connection Cable
6 * 5mm White Light
2 * 3mm White Light
2 * 5mm Red Light
1 * 3mm Red Light
4 * 3mm Yellow Light
1 * User Manual
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Such an informative and great video. Just found your channel but you have some really good content. Just bought myself a Huina 1580 much thanks to your videos.
You are going to love that machine!
Thank you for this video. I had to interpolate between your FlySky and my OrangeRx receiver, but without your video I was hopelessly confused by the included GT Power "users manual" which made no sense at all. Now I have the system working. 👍
Glad it was helpful.
This video is realy great. I am a beginner and build my first truck right now. I have the same sound module and this video is very helpfull. Thanks for it.
Thanks glad it helped.
best light kit for the price. does everything what the tamiya multi function unit does, just with the benefit of using your own esc. great!
i hate the calibrating stuff from the tamiya kit. and this works right out of the box.
nice video!
Great breakdown on wiring up this unit. I’ve got the Rc4wd sound unit to instal in my loader when it gets here
You should check out diy999er for an arduino version which I think is pretty interesting.
Awesome breakdown thank you.stay safe my friend
Thank you
Thank You for the Great Video and Demo.
Perfect mate was hoping for a video like this
Just ordered this for the grand hauler... thanks for your video. Hope it's as easy as it looks.
The instructions are ok but this helps visually know where it all plugs in. You can alternatively use the deans connector instead of the balance plug to power it. Goes in the same spot.
Well got it all put together....but now it seems my throttle is on the right stick everything is backwards...now what? I'm using a Dx6e 6 channel reciver
@@scotthouston7116 Futaba and FlySky use Channel 3 for Throttle...
Spektrum and most others use Channel 1 for Throttle.
Just swap 1 and 3. You should be OK!
Oh, and on the Spektrum Reciever, the Steering Servo lead should go into the "Ailerons" Channel. I'm pretty sure your Reciever has Channel Names instead of Numbers?
Great video VERY helpful
Glad it helped.
thanks, man, love from India!
Great video mate, would be great if you could explain a bit more about the shifter and vibration functions though? Thanks
Thanks for the comment. Hopefully I can do another video on those functions.
Excelente sua explicação obrigado
Great video wow very nice
Thank you
TOP MY FRIEND 😊 GREETINGS FROM ITALY
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for making this video, just one more thing. ( columbo ) lol
I am using a standard Tamiya battery, with NO balance plug, just the main power and charging plug, how do I wire this Ito this system..?
Thanks
Paul....
I have mine directly connected to the deans plug which they include. So no need for the balance plug.
Very nice video. But can you connect for example front bar light, or roof bar light? Thank you
You can put the main light anywhere. There are 6 white lights 4 5mm and 2 3mm. So you can out them in what ever configuration
great detailing video but how to connect the smoke module system along with this and how to control the volume?
Not sure about connecting smoke system. But volume is on the side of the module.
Great video, thank you for posting this. I want to use a FS GT5 (pistol grip) transmitter with a Bruder tractor conversion I'm about to start. Will this sound/light work with the GT5? With the transmitter you had the sticks worked everything. Many thanks.
Not sure it will work for the lights as you need a way to get the.lights to function and they need two 3 position switches for tgis work if you are using a pistol grip for lights. As for sound it would work. I would also suggest the sg-sz01 m.aliexpress.com/item/32887695283.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail
@@RCConstructionHobby Thank you.
Hi great video
How many sound in this unit also is there have reverse beeps
This kit has I believe only 5 sounds and a back up sound. They are all truck sounds. No car or hotrod sounds.
Good!!
Yes!!
Hello friend .Great video. A question. In my truck crawler the chanel 2, throttle, is 2 pin plug, positive and negative, for the motor wires.The GT POWER speaker is 3 pin can itake only the 2 cables? It will work ?
the power cables from the motor to the GT power are only 2 wire. The servo wire goes to the receiver which communicates with transmitter. In the video I show how it should connect.
@@RCConstructionHobby In my truck CRX18 6WD is a combination esc and receiver so I was thinking of connecting from GT POWER the plug to the three cables, the signal to the positive, the neutral to the negative to the motor of the car and grounding somewhere else in the car. And the other cable to the battery. Will it work this way? or will i do damage? I can't figure out what the ground wire is for. Thanks in advance.
Hi great video still can't get the headlights working on mine where on the handset do you turn these on. Thanks
Right stick up and hold and then left stick left or right. But make sure that is how you have the channels setup.
Nice vid . Is this the same unit for 1/14 trucks? Also what radio are you using
Yes its for the 1/14trucks like tamiya trucks. The radio i was using is a fly sky fs i6x
Brilliant video where in the truck would you put the status red light?
Thanks. I just put in next to the unit itself.
@@RCConstructionHobby cheers mate appreciate that
Thanks for making this video ... very helpful 👍
One question can i use 2 separate batteries? 1 for esc/motor and the other one is for the sounds/light box? Is it ok to do that?
Thanks👍
You can run one battery for the lights and sound. That is what I have dont. But you can also run just 1 battery as well.
@@RCConstructionHobby originally my motor/esc runs 2S battery xt plugs and thinking to use one of my 2S battery with deans plug to power up the gt power sounds/lights module separately. But im 💯 sure with this set-up due to separate power supply i might burn the whole thing😂
Anyway thanks for the reply and help👍
As long as you use 2s for both you will have no issues. It won't work if you have 2 separate cells for each battery
So you have to use 2 batteries,
1 for module 1for ESC ,
Is there anyway of using 1 battery.
Awesome video thanks for making it. Quick question? The package says 2000ma max power. Dose that mean you can only power it with a 2000mah battery? Or that it only pulls 2000ma to power it’s self? Thanks again for all your informative videos.
I believe it will do more on tge battery mah as I use a 2200 because it put it in the cab. So a higher mah should be no issue. I think the 2000ma is for esc as to not overload on power.
@@RCConstructionHobby I use 4000-5000mah packs in all my trucks. Do you think it’ll be ok?
Yes it will be fine. It does not matter the capacity. Capacity makes no difference as it has no bearing on power. What is more important is the C rating and cell count. This particular system is rated to a 3 cell count. Anything above will cause problems. So you should be good with 5000mah. The ESC is where you might run into issues as some don't play well with this sound system.
i am getting ready to assemble a tamiya grand hauler, my 1st semi. i plan to use my radiomaster mt12 surface radio and a 5 channel rx to go with it. im trying to save some money and am watching your videos several times but i am a little confused. if i get the basic kit, can i run a hobbywing fusion crawler motor esc combo? if iget the pro version, does the unit have the esc installed already and will it support a brushless motor. im just trying to navigate and get it to work properly without spending thye ungodly price for the mfc-1 let alone the price of the truck kit. thank you in advance
The system comes with a built in esc. If you wanted to bypass the built in esc that is something I'm not sure how the configuration would be. In other kits like beier or dasmikro you connect the esc to the sound system then to the reciever. Only way it to check the facebook pages for others who have tried this method out.
Hello thanks for this great vídeo. I have a question.
Where do yo conect the engine motor?
The motor is connected to an esc. Which is then connected to the sound kit with the servo wire from the esc.
Thanks
My hobby wing 1060 wont go forward or back,
Changed over to arc1 ESC and it's fine . Is this a common problem.
I have same problem with mine wont run my tamiya motor everything else works fine also i cant assign channel 5 on my flysky for shifting it only works right stick down + left /right on left stick
Can I just ask your receiver channels i.e what to they correspond to on the sticks channels 1-4
Cheers 🥃👍🥃
hello your white leads areon top instructions say on bottom on one to four channels follow you yes
Hi guy, Do you need a balance plug for this hook up, And I tried a straight 7.4v battery to the unit and no power gets through, Are liposuction better on this system, I have a 2s I would like to apply for power. Thanks
You can use the balance plug for power to the unit. It also comes with an extra deans connector to plug into your battery. So you would need a y harness to connect the 2 batteries and then a connection to the deans connector to the unit. You can do both ways. I am currently using a deans y harness to connect the esc and gt power and then deans to the battery. 2s or 3s will work fine.
Thanks for sharing, in your opinion which sound is better, ESS DUAL or GT POWER?
Depends what sounds and features your looking for. There is another kit on aliexpress thst does truck sounds and will do lights as well but does not include the leds. Call the sg-sz01 sound kit. I think it's as good if not better than the gt power.
@@RCConstructionHobby I'm looking for truck sound with or without leds, because MFs are too expensive!
Thank you my friend
Hola, muy bien explicado, me gusta tus videos. Tengo terminado el sonido y las luces, igual que lo haces tú y todo funciona muy bien, pero el motor grande no funciona, no sé si es que tengo que montarlo en el camión, pero creo que debería de girar, por favor me puedes decir que ocurre. Gracias. Saludos.
Hello, very well explained, I like your videos. I have finished the sound and the lights, just like you do and everything works very well, but the big engine does not work, I do not know if I have to mount it on the truck, but I think it should turn, please can you tell me what happen. Thanks. Greetings.
do you mean the vibrating motor is not working?
@@RCConstructionHobby Siii el motor vibratorio si funciona muy bien el que no funciona es el motor del camión, esta conectado bien, ¿que puede ser?
Por favor puede decirme si tengo que hacer algo en la emisora? no consigo que el motor gire. Gracias. Saludos
@@modevaz3060 yo tango el mismo problema eh cambiado el ESC dos veces y nada lo conecto sin el GT module y corre bien, si logras encontrar una solución compártela 😇 voy a tratar el arc1 esc aver si funciona
@@dementeglock3106 Hola Pedro no te preocupes en cuanto sepa algo te lo comunico, o bien si tu lo descubre te agradeceria me lo comunicaras.Saludos
On mine instead of using both balance and and charge plug. I used a y connector so both powers for sound unit and rx/esc are connected, in this configuration i only use the one battery plug to run the model
Yes you can do that too.
Hi, So all the units worked, The sound unit, Esc and the receiver, I have to try that.
Hey bro. I'm trying to decide what is the best remote to use. 6 channel / 8 channel / 10 channel / or 12 channel joystick type
Go with a flysky fs i6s or i6x
@@RCConstructionHobby I think I got that one bookmarked. Thank you guys appreciate it alot🤛👍💯
If I have the shift servo assigned to the 3 position switch on my fsi6 an I still use that as the switch for shifting? It seems that when I hook it up thay my left stick is moving the shift servo slightly
Thst is odd that the stick makes the servo move. I have it set so the switch only changes the gears. You might have to make some slight adjustments with the end points for the servo or the centering.
Hi 👋 wired up gt power as your set up, everything works except the rear lights, brake lights ok, any ideas could it be the trim not set correctly .
The rear light turn on when you turn the lights on but the second time you hit the left stick. The third time turns on all lights.
GT power does not have rear lights, you have to fit separately
Can you use nihms or must it be lipo . Thanx
You can use nimh
What should be connected to the 1 Natural output? thanks, the rest is fine.
not sure I have not connected anything as it states there is no function for it.
Could you teach me connect from gt power to Microzon MC6C transmiter
Hello again.
I have followed all your steps to the letter. same 3s battery, same station, connections, etc.
The problem is that the esc are burnt.
Any ideas? Thanks
I use the hobbywing 1060esc. If the esc is burning up then it might not be rated for 3s. Try 2s battery. You need to make sure that the esc can handle 3s lipos.
@@RCConstructionHobby thanks i will try hobbylink 1600 is easy to find here.
Hello I received that unit but this unit comes with only 4 signals light now in my truck Mercedes zetros have 4 place front for signals light and 2 rear signal light so total 6 signal light So now I want to ask it’s possible to connect extra signal light
You would have to buy more lights and add them. But you can only add 1 pair to an existing light set.
@@RCConstructionHobby yes that I confuse if Possible joints wire two extra signal light with stock signal light because I need two extra signal light for my truck
Thanks for reply I will try if it’s done
Can I buy it at my local hobby store and how much does it cost in canadian money because I live in Vancouver Bc Canada
No this is only available from aliexpress
Does the red brake light up better when braking? Not mine, why?
No it does not. If you want realfunctions you need to pay for the more expensive sive versio which is like the mfc1 from tamiya.
Hi can this be powered using the truck battery. Thanks
Yes you can just use your own battery connector to the main battery and not the balance plug.
Do you have to use a lipo battery
No you do not need lipo.
What is the maximum voltage for the lamp, is it strong to use a 12v or 6v lamp
Yes you can use 12v. I am using a 3s lipo
that is, if the lamp is replaced with 12v or 6v, is it possible
Sure you can use either battery voltage. The leds are managed by the control box.
so you can't used a 2s lipo battery or does it have to be a 3s lipo to power up the GT united.
Either 2s or 3s lipo you can use. But not 4s or higher. I am running it with a 3s but you can use 2s.
Ok thanks for your help. One More thing would you recommend using the 2s lipo or 3s on a tamiya globe liner truck. I am sorry but I don't know that much about the lipo battery.
@@VijaySingh-rv7ks I say go 3s if you have an esc that is rated at 3s. Or 2s will also do.
@@rcchbuilds thank you Soo much for your help.
Can you please explain why you didnt plug 1 to 1 and 4 to 4 yet 2 and 3 are to their respective channels
Can you use a 7.2 Ni-MH Battery and how do you connect it
Yes you can use nimh batteries.
Hi, Thanks for the info, I have a esc with all the connections such as power, motor and usb, Where do I plug it in too, I tried your instructions but the difference is the esc I have with three Leeds, Help.
Which esc do you have? You want to connect the servo wire to the sound kit like in the video.
@@RCConstructionHobby Hi again Rc Hobby, I have the BDESC-S10E-rtf esc, It has a built in plugs for a tractor motor, it has power outlet plug and the usb plug, I am trying to install it on my Tamiya King Hauler., Your instructions are spot on, I tried to hook up the wires but I just can not get the motor to work, It does not move at all, Everything else works.
Hello again, I am using the GT power truck sound unit.
Oops again, If you can E-mail me with a complete diagram for the install please, My E-mail is manntis@comcast.net, Thanks for your help.
Did you try the esc and motor without the sound kit? Did it work? The only thing that should be plugged into the sound kit is the servo lead from the esc. The esc will be connected to a power source as well. If you followed my video only thing I can think of is test the esc and motor without the sound module. Also, make sure that the servo leeds are matching the channel you are moving on the transmitter. Some recievers may have different channels setup. Example mode 1 or mode 2
hi mate what esc are you using as the one i have isnt moving the motor does all the sound and ligths but dosent move the truck
Hobbywing 1060 is what I use. I know that some other esc's have issues.
@@RCConstructionHobby i do have the same one but every time I connect it the esc start blinking and the motor doesn’t move any advice
There are 2 little jumpers on the esc. Do you have them on f/b/r? If not try that. Also, on your tx are the sticks set for the right channels? Make sure when you plug it in that the esc which runs the motor is turned on first before any other esc if you have multiple esc.
hello. you used a 11,4 battery, but in the control module I can read 7,4v power supply. IT doesn´t matter?. Thanks
i just see it. it is for 7,4 to 12 v. thanks
I agree it says should be 7.4v but I do use 11.1v 3s lipo because the motors are rated for that. I have not had any issues with power damaging the module. It has been working perfect for the past 2 years. Use what you feel comfortable with. 7.4v or 11.1v. Just know 7.4v will change the power output to the motors and slow things down and lose some torque.
hello, I would like to know if it is possible to regulate the sound. Thanks.
What do you mean regulate? The volume? Yes you can adjust the volume.
can this be powered off of the speed controller for the truck
It can but it has its own speed controller built in.
@@RCConstructionHobby by the same batter
what voltage goes out to light? thought to connect som extra light
I believe the lights 3v but the unit managed the voltage to the lights.
I need to learn how to install to a spectrum DX6R
Can you use a 7.2v niah battery not lipo
Yes you can.
I cant get my stearing to go back to center when I let go of the stick!! Help again. Dx6e is what I have
Hmm that is odd. I don't know how the dx6e is affected by this kit. I have not had that issue. I used to use a dx6 in the past but found the flysky transmitters cheaper and have more functions. 10ch.
@@RCConstructionHobby just found out...its a bad servo. Wiring is a little different too... thank you for the quick reply and help again.
Good night! Where should I connect ESC? Some say DIRECT CHANNEL, others say ESC CHANNEL has gone wrong!
should be to esc channel I believe. in the video I show where they should be connected.
This kit si good for tamiya Toyota tu ndra?
No it is not really meant for cars or pickups. There is another model from gt power that has over 50 sounds with lights that would suit the tundra and also has bluetooth capability
done all you said but why is my night haulier moving on start up or to put this the other way why is it moving on tickover
Which esc are you using? Some esc's don't work well with this kit.
@@RCConstructionHobby Hi thanks for replying it is a Tamiya TEU-101BK
How do you get the horn to work
Left stick to the right
How does the horn work
I believe it is the left stick move it left or right. Depends if you have it setup the way I have it or different channel.
Thanks
Qual bateria vc utiliza para esse modulo?
2s lipo maybe 3000mah
I notice when you power up most of the lights are on I don't seem to have any of the headlight LEDs working at all
Worked it out they were switched off hahaha
Glad tge video helped with getting it to work.
@@RCConstructionHobby where do the headlights switch on
bonjour comment se fait il que je ne peux avoir les feux arrières éclairage et recul lorsque j allume les feux, de plus lorsque je passe en marche av ou ar ceux ci s'éteignes car au neutre ils s allumes bien ,j'ai une FS i6 comme radio merci a vous
when you turn on the lights the red lights will turn on in the rear. if you reverse the reverse lights should come on. if you turn off the lights the red lights turn off. they do not come on when you stop. It does not work like other kits. if you want it to work like the real trucks you will want to look at the gt power truck pro kit which has an esc built in and you can manage the lights and brake lights work when you are stopped with the main lights on or off. hope that helps.
@@RCConstructionHobby merci a vous je regarde
hello lorsque j allume les lumières justement, les lumières rouge ne s'allument pas ,et de plus , le bruit moteur se fait entendre au point mors, mais a l 'accélération celui ci ne change pas
je pense qu'il s agit des paramètres de la télécommande, mais je ne sais comment faire, vous est il possible de me communiquer votre configuration merci a vous @@RCConstructionHobby
Lights don't have HID effect like Tamiya MFC 03.
No this kit does not offer that function. It is a basic kit. You need the Beier System for that. It is better than the mfc and smaller. Also more customization.
We're in the UK can I bye one
You can get it from aliexpress.
I cant connect on the usb mode only. gt power engine sound only
Not sure what you are trying to do but in the video is how I connected mine and it works well.
hello bonjour j'ai suivi les conseils, il me reste juste les lumières a double fonction 7et 8 rouge ne fonctionnent pas en veilleuse mais juste en stop
j'ai un réglage du thrott curve L = 0 / 1 =25 / 2 =50 / 3=75 / H=100
dual rate C1 = 100 / C2 =75 /C3 =75
je pense que mon problème vient d'un réglage de la radio ,mais je ne sais faire
merci a vous
I use the app to control lights. I also find out that calibrating system creates problem and you can not control some functions.
@@RCConstructionHobby merci a vous, le problème est sur le manche 3 (marche avant et arrière)avec la position centrale point mort, c est a dire ,je passe en recul direct ou en avant direct, et sur votre vidéo cela fonctionne bien dés l'allumage des feux
Hola de nuevo sería de agradecer la intervención de Afición a la construcción RC nos dijera que debemos de hacer en la emisora para que el motor pueda andar. Como dije todo lo tengo bien tal como se ve en el video pero mi motor de camión no arranca. Tengo el transmisor Turnigy9X y el receptor Turnigy iA10B. Pedro Rámirez al parecer tenía el mismo problema que yo y no sé si lo habra conseguido. Gracias de nuevo. Saludos
hola, para arrancar el motor joystick izquierdo a la izquierda para arrancar y parar el motor. siempre que la dirección esté en el joystick derecho. si la palanca izquierda hace la dirección, la palanca derecha a la izquierda para arrancar y detener el motor.
hello bonjour, le problème que j'ai est sur les feux rouge 7 et 8 je n'arrive pas a régler le point zéro du manche 3,j'ai bien la marche avant et arrière ,mais lorsque je veux m'arrêter je passe aussi tôt en marche arrière, je point zéro est trop sensible
merci a vous
as-tu calibré les bâtons? Cela aiderait, mais cela causerait alors un autre problème.
@@RCConstructionHobby merci a vous je ne sais faire
How to adjust the Volume.?
There is an adjustment screw on the module. Turn left or right to makenit louder or quieter
Thank you!! I've been frustratingly searching for Videos on the various Sound and Lights Systems.... Only coming up with CRAP Videos with poor info, shot from 20 feet away, and mostly in Asian Language with Asian Language Comments. Might have been OK with some Visual and Audio clues and references.... But there WEREN'T any. 😖😞😠
Sorry! Off the Soapbox....
I would like to hear more of the Sounds.... And the Engine at a little higher volume. Nearly ALL of the cheap Kits have Engine files that when you rev up - it sounds like an 80's Video Game. 😖👎👎 With very generic Diesel Sound.
Now, I've been in the Hobby for more than a few Decades... I KNOW not to expect Scale accurate Sounds for under 50 bucks. But it doesn't have to sound like ass either!!
I'll probably hook it up very similar to yours, because I've also got a FlySky FSi6 Radio. I've got a bunch of extra LEDs though...
It's a Grand Hauler, and I'm definitely going all out! I've got 8 LEDs just in the Dashboard, with several more going to the Interior Lights and CB Radio. Plus extra Running Lights...
I may end up running those off of separate Channels - with BECs.
And I'll be running a Hobbywing WP1080 ESC, because I'll need a LOT of Drag Brake!!
Well..... After writing WAY too much, I do want to know, since you've had yours for quite a while.
Is it any good? I mean, was it even worth what you paid for it?
I COULD spend the $300+ on a Beier or MFC... Likely Beier, because Tamiya MFC only comes with ONE Sound Set, is NOT Lipo Compatible, and I'm told that my 20kg Steering Servo will make the MFC BROWN OUT!! Not for that kind of Money!
But there seems to be a lot of reviews on this GT Power, and the ESS-One (but that one is strictly a non Commercial Vehicle System). So I'm hoping it's somewhat worthwhile.
LESU makes one too, the 3T. It has 3 different Diesel Engine Sounds loaded. However, almost nobody in the First or Second World has reviewed it! I don't know what to think. And it's $140...
I'll end here. 😖 If you made it this far, thank you!
Glad it helped. It's why I made it. I was frustrated too.
Sound ????
Watch till the end for sound. It only has 1 sound which is a semi truck sound.
Hi have commented before have got all the lights working now my problem now is the sound system only works for few seconds then you have to turn if off leave it 20 mins or so turn on then some sound works only once. Help
Are you using a 7.4v battery? Also, try connecting it all from tge deans connection and ot through the balance plug. Could be an issue with the unit as well.
@@RCConstructionHobby I am using a 7.4 non lipo battery I was using a lipo at first
So I can’t ask my hobby store to order it for me
You can try and ask them. They might order it for you.
Good night! Where should I connect ESC? Some say DIRECT CHANNEL, others say ESC CHANNEL has gone wrong!
Esc should connect to the drive channel. If you watch the video I show exactly where it connects.