Redcat University - How To - Redcat Racing Gen8 Scout II 16 LED Light Kit Plug & Play Installation

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2024

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  • @twrecks116
    @twrecks116 5 років тому +12

    it is Greg from RCdriver!! Guess he Really likes the Gens8! Staying Incognito! LOL

    • @LittleBigKid707b
      @LittleBigKid707b 5 років тому

      twrecks no offense dude, but you are totally naïve. UA-cam is a huge business and youtubers will almost promote ANYTHING for some king of sponsorship and pay.

  • @royzala631
    @royzala631 4 роки тому +4

    Just added this to my gen 8 love it! Putting each screw took about 30 minutes since they were difficult to put in

  • @josephmorelli3191
    @josephmorelli3191 3 роки тому +6

    Great video. It’s as a big help. One problem, my reverse lights don’t come on at all. I’ve heard others have a similar issue, but I don’t understand anything about how to trouble shoot the problem. I hope I’ll be able to fix it.

  • @farmboy2462
    @farmboy2462 4 роки тому +5

    Just installed the kit in my gen 8 axe. This video was very helpful so thank you for taking the time to make it. Only improvement of product would be if it could be easily controlled from the 3rd channel to turn them on and off, but I'm working on trying to figure that out : )

    • @rich-lf1bm
      @rich-lf1bm 4 роки тому +2

      Let me know, please?

    • @vwagon5566
      @vwagon5566 4 роки тому

      @@rich-lf1bm ...HHey I'd like to know as well. That'd be awesome fellas.

    • @OverTheHillRC
      @OverTheHillRC 2 роки тому

      Here I was fishing for some info on if that worked out. I guess not.

  • @wayofthesamurai90
    @wayofthesamurai90 4 роки тому +3

    A light kit with warm white led's would be verry cool. Also redcat should be more available in the netherlands, i had to buy a gen 8 for 400 euro's. Scale crawling is getting more popular over here, so when the price drops to the U.S. price, i think there would be a pretty good market for the gen 8. Its a awesome car

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      Try this dealer for Redcat products near you - www.elefun.no/rc/hobby.aspx

  • @Jon-lb6hg
    @Jon-lb6hg 2 роки тому

    Love my redcat gen 8 scout II! Thanks for this video I just got my redcat 16 led kit!

  • @MrRickTic
    @MrRickTic 4 роки тому +2

    I work for RadioShack in Newland NC and we just became a Redcat dealer and i just bought my 1st crawler the Gen8 Scout ll. i wanted the Axe Edition but they are out till feb.

  • @joshkelly4682
    @joshkelly4682 2 роки тому

    Thank you I got a used gen 8 and the idiot had the lights wired wrong, somehow he had it when you turn left the brake lights came on and when you turn right the reverse lights came on and your video helped me rewire it

  • @nateg4513
    @nateg4513 4 роки тому +1

    Just got this kit for my gen 8 and excited to install it. I have a question thou, do both servo y connectors need to be plugged in for power? Since I am not running signal lights can I only use one y connector to connect the esc for brake/reverse signal and power? My thought is just less wire to try tidy up and less connections for water to invade. Awesome products! Stay safe n keep the greasy side down guys ✌
    So I installed the light kit without the y connector for steering servo and all works proper. Had to remove k4 jumper since reverse lights came on in forwards. Must say it is a much neater install without the extra wire to tie up. Awesome product! Just waiting for the sun to set to try these bad boy lights out!

  • @osmash5449
    @osmash5449 5 років тому +1

    Nice!! I bought a Red cat truck before never got to used it...it never worked now I stay away from them I almost bought one the other day lol🤦🏻‍♂️ I see they stepping it up....👌🏼

    • @aaronkomorowski6572
      @aaronkomorowski6572 4 роки тому +1

      I just picked up a Gen 8 and Everest 10 the other day. I always stayed away from redcat in the past but I've been hearing a lot of good things lately. I must say that the Gen 8 is amazing, it is the best out of the box scale truck I have seen. 100% a fan of what Redcat is doing, they have really stepped it up.

  • @the-drifter-4242
    @the-drifter-4242 5 років тому +2

    Redcat nailed it with the gen 8. GREAT job Redcat! Also Greg Rc Driver????

  • @peytonarmstrong2650
    @peytonarmstrong2650 Рік тому +1

    Hey so there are only 6 lights working on my body lights

  • @robrob3325
    @robrob3325 2 роки тому

    Yall should add the light keepers in the kit as mine got lost over the year

  • @mangoboyz4209
    @mangoboyz4209 5 років тому +2

    Always good Redcat...thanks for sharing. ..I'm sure it will fit on my gen7

  • @jeremym3948
    @jeremym3948 4 роки тому +7

    Just installed mine. Why do the reverse lights come on when I go forward and not backwards?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +8

      The control box may "think" you are giving the vehicle it's reverse signal - not forward. Try removing the K4 jumper and see what it does. Also - is your "throttle direction switch" on reverse or normal?

    • @jeremym3948
      @jeremym3948 4 роки тому +5

      Yes I had to remove the jumper. Works good now! Thanks for the reply

    • @k9sgarage301
      @k9sgarage301 4 роки тому

      what’s the jumper? mine is doing the same thing

    • @st33v3
      @st33v3 4 роки тому

      @@k9sgarage301 It's on the light box receiver

    • @davidpatton175
      @davidpatton175 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ I'm glad I seen this video just wired my gen8 reverse lights were coming on in drive looked all over the internet Define nothing to help me and then I seen your comment thanks man

  • @islandrc-duke1972
    @islandrc-duke1972 5 років тому +1

    Great video,i have the ridgerock and a couple of months getting the blackout xte,love your products,also got lights coming for the ridgerock.

  • @nateg4513
    @nateg4513 4 роки тому

    Awesome light kit! Any recommendations for a set of wheelwell rock lights?
    Maybe a plug in adapter to use with the bumper lights? Jus a thought...
    Long live the Scout☠!

  • @timvanasen6711
    @timvanasen6711 4 роки тому +2

    Thank's great simple tutorial, this will work on the Wendigo too right?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      It could essentially be used on any model. But the lights strands are specifically designed for the Gen8 model body buckets and parts.

  • @dirtyrivrc
    @dirtyrivrc 5 років тому +2

    Mine are in the mail, should be here tomorrow....

  • @bugman72
    @bugman72 4 роки тому +2

    FYI, the instructions for the jumpers are incorrect. Just received my kit this week and noticed that the instructions for the K2 jumper are incorrect. The options for the K2 jumper are reversed of what they should be. If you want to have the taillights at 50% when brake lights are not on, then the jumper should be removed. If you want to have the LEDs off unless the brake lights are on, keep the jumper in place.
    I will have to echo Keith Remmem's comment about 3rd channel control of the lights. Would have been a nice option to be able to turn the light kit on and off via the 3rd channel. I'm working on a solution for this as well. But, I'm also trying to see if it's possible to retain the reverse lights functionality when the rest of the lights are off. May not be possible. Also, it would be nice to have the option to have both the upper and lower taillights at 50% when brakes aren't applied. The lower LEDs are rather bright and actually look like brake lights already, but are the running lights. Again, something I'm going to try and remedy myself.

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +2

      Hey Greg,
      So the jumpers might just be reacting to your vehicles set up directly in a different way. Could be the direction in which the throttle signal is coming from your TX to the RX and the way the system is set up in your model. We say this because there are a lot of these light system out there and we have even installed them per the directions and the systems acts as described. And if the jumper was wrong on "all" of them - more people and even we would notice. And it could always be that somehow in the light control box you have the signal is swapped from a glitch in the programing or something - but it is safe to say that not all of the LED light control jumpers are incorrect. Regardless; we hope you enjoy the kit.

  • @TRKISH324
    @TRKISH324 2 роки тому

    So I wired up my Gen8 V2 as shown and in the manual wire guide, with power I get lights, servo, and esc beeps on but only flashes red, no throttle/motor at all.

  • @chuckburroughs2520
    @chuckburroughs2520 4 роки тому +1

    I just got the shredder best investment ever I also got the lights for half price but no clips or anywhere th put the lights without putting holes in the body any ideas out there

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      With this light kit it would be tuff. As these LED wires are specifically only designed for the Gen8 body and are going to be tuff to run throughout the Shredder body. And they will be tuff to mount as there is no light spots on the Shredder body or chassis for LED lights. It will have to be a "custom" mounting job.

  • @mattjazz1000
    @mattjazz1000 11 місяців тому

    Hello, are the LED clips for Gen8 included in the LED kit?

  • @joekustek2623
    @joekustek2623 2 роки тому

    Just got it and can not get the brake lights to work at all and I follwed the instructions to a tee. Tried all jumper settings, can only get to work backwards.

  • @BSalc
    @BSalc 5 років тому +4

    Nice review! ... 🤔 I swear you sounded like Greg from RCDriver.

    • @LittleBigKid707b
      @LittleBigKid707b 5 років тому +1

      Im sure it is. Im sure he doesn't want us to see him on camera so as to not appear partial and therefore to appear impartial and a %100 "independent" reviewer.

  • @MadfugginMax
    @MadfugginMax 3 роки тому

    i just installed a pre rigged up light kit on my redcat shredder and i got headlight, blinkers, forward running light and reverse lights working however the brake lights only come on when i punch it oddly.

  • @st33v3
    @st33v3 4 роки тому +1

    The reverse lights don't come ON with very slow reverse speed. Is there a way to adjust this? I have a Futaba 4PL.

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +2

      The reverse lights only turn on with about 30% trigger pull - so unless you change the trigger telemetry or range - they will only engage at about 30% trigger range no matter what controlled you are using.

  • @Jonny-le9sl
    @Jonny-le9sl 2 роки тому

    Hey need help. I just installed this on my gen8 but the reverse lights only come on when I press throttle for drive not reverse can u help? It's a axe edition

  • @Houleigan
    @Houleigan 5 років тому +1

    Sweet! Ordered a set for mine!

  • @Diego-hj5hs
    @Diego-hj5hs 4 роки тому +1

    With gen 7 pro is the same?
    Thanks

  • @beingre_bornbrb
    @beingre_bornbrb 4 роки тому

    This the only way you can instal lights? I though it was all about the receiver it comes with already I’m new

  • @matthewmoreau6072
    @matthewmoreau6072 3 роки тому

    I followed the steps and had some issues, first of all some of the lights didn't work when I tested them prior to connecting them. Second: my esc (it's all stock red cat stuff) blinks red quickly and the controller does nothing. Can't steer or go in forward or reverse

  • @samstenger647
    @samstenger647 2 роки тому

    Can you add a light bar to this setup

  • @rezracer6986
    @rezracer6986 3 роки тому

    I had an odd thing happen with mine.
    The top right taillight is out, but the top left (which it’s wired through the first one) works.
    I’ve been playing it off as “it’s an old truck, it’s fine” but it’s still odd

  • @robertdunn8541
    @robertdunn8541 3 роки тому

    Got them fixed

  • @jjbhomestead5217
    @jjbhomestead5217 3 роки тому

    If you have a 3 or more channel transmitter and receiver can the lights be turned on an off from the transmitter or are they always on when driving?

  • @DelawareRCMan
    @DelawareRCMan 5 років тому +2

    Awesome! First to watch! Y'all should send me one so I can follow along lol

    • @DelawareRCMan
      @DelawareRCMan 5 років тому +2

      Today I got a Facebook badge saying I'm one of Redcats top followers! Thought that was pretty cool!

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому +1

      @@DelawareRCMan what clips on bumper

    • @DelawareRCMan
      @DelawareRCMan 4 роки тому +1

      @@paulclancy2404 what do you mean?

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому +1

      @@DelawareRCMan those lil clips you removed before you installed the lights . I was installing and went to youtube to see how they were held into the light buckets , watched you remove but i didnt have them but realized they were in a parts bag .

    • @DelawareRCMan
      @DelawareRCMan 4 роки тому +1

      @@paulclancy2404 oh ok, I wasn't the person doing it in the video, I'm just a fan like you but figured I'd try to help out so feel free if you have questions! I don't have the light kit yet but hopefully one day I will!

  • @trystanmarshall1867
    @trystanmarshall1867 5 років тому +1

    Does the light kit come with the wires needed to plug it in to the receiver on truck so it has communication with the esc and servo or are those sold separately

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +1

      The light kit does indeed come with those connectors to plug in the ESC and servo to the light kit and the receiver.

  • @bryanrogers3362
    @bryanrogers3362 3 роки тому

    Okay, I’ve followed your instructions correctly (I think), but now I have no throttle. Did I do something wrong, or do I have another component going out?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  3 роки тому

      Please reach out to our support team for assistance on the product. Thank you.
      www.redcatracing.com/pages/contact

  • @Petrolheadz1
    @Petrolheadz1 2 роки тому

    Would this work on a marksman?

  • @LeftenantMalachi
    @LeftenantMalachi 5 років тому +1

    My MYTRICKRC kit shorts out and isn't water proof. Will this hold up underwater?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  5 років тому

      NO - not "underwater" it will not. Recommend just building/installing a waterproof receiver box with room for the control box and water proof wire ports. That is if it needs to be able to perform underwater.

  • @davekim7573
    @davekim7573 4 роки тому +1

    is there a way to also connect the roof rack LED to this light box?

  • @djr01974
    @djr01974 5 років тому +1

    Can you choose to not use the bumper lights if you wanted to?

  • @CrawlersCampRc
    @CrawlersCampRc Рік тому

    Will p3 or p4 run a led light bar?

  • @Ryderknoblauch509
    @Ryderknoblauch509 4 роки тому +3

    This sound like rc driver

  • @stlrsfan58
    @stlrsfan58 4 роки тому +1

    I just installed the light kit on my Scout ii. I did not get the jumper caps in the kit. do you know where I can get them?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +1

      Howdy,
      Do you mean to say the jumper plugs are not present on the light box at all? Were they removed and lost? We have yet to hear of this happening. But, in any case the vehicles or parts like this come with a 90 day warranty no matter where they are purchased from if they have missing parts. So to get things like this replaced we will need to have you fill out a warranty form to get in touch with the warranty department. Simply click the link provided below or go to RedCat Racing .com and go down to the bottom and click “Warranty Claims Form”. This will start the warranty process for replacement of those items missing.
      dealer.redcatracing.com/site/warranty-claim-form.html

    • @stlrsfan58
      @stlrsfan58 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ I am all set. Found the part that I needed

  • @alvinmarin8648
    @alvinmarin8648 5 років тому +1

    Your a week late on this video, some of your installation suggestions would have definitely helped.. Lol one thing on my brushless set-up is that the reverse lights don't come on unless the truck moves backwards at a pretty good clip.

  • @toskato
    @toskato 6 місяців тому

    Anyone happen to know if this kit is plug and play on the Scout gen9?

  • @jackmackinnon2590
    @jackmackinnon2590 5 років тому +1

    Is the electrical box waterproof

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  5 років тому +2

      Water resistant yes - waterproof - no.

    • @AL-ud2is
      @AL-ud2is 4 роки тому +2

      @@RedcatracingAZ then thats misleading advertising, the box say's "fully WATERPROOF"

  • @st33v3
    @st33v3 4 роки тому

    Brake lights won't come ON when I'm on neutral. Is this a jumper configuration?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      Most likely yes. - Try removing the K2 jumper and see what it does.

  • @Stay-vigilant
    @Stay-vigilant 3 роки тому

    I have a 99% chance of getting the Gen8 V2 for Christmas. Would this led kit work on the V2?

  • @Ryderknoblauch509
    @Ryderknoblauch509 4 роки тому

    Is this waterproof?

  • @gcmotive
    @gcmotive 4 роки тому +1

    That's waterproof?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      Not directly. You might want to add some extra steps to increase the water proofing level of the box if you wish to.

  • @עילםאברמוביץ
    @עילםאברמוביץ 3 роки тому

    is it rc driver?

  • @Homeracingworld
    @Homeracingworld 5 років тому +2

    Not enough self tapping screws in the bag to do this.

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  5 років тому +1

      Not sure about the package for the LED kit that you got - but we have installed about a dozen of these in house and they all have plenty of screws. Good thing is the screws are super tiny and really inexpensive if needed to purchase some extras.

    • @Homeracingworld
      @Homeracingworld 5 років тому +2

      @@RedcatracingAZ both my Scouts, the orange and blue, had only 3 body posts. I called and you provided excellent service and sent a parts bag with all 4 posts. Both the original bags of hardware for securing the lights had only 2 screws per bag. 2 more required for the front as well as the rear. Not a big deal, I used hot glue and they work fine. I purchased 2 light kits for each and they work perfect. But when you see a video/instructions for installation and you do not have the hardware as described, I have to comment. Again, Redact provided excellent service.

    • @themetalghost154
      @themetalghost154 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ what size are the screws needed for the bumpers on the Gen 8 Axe? My RTR Axe only had 4 or 5 that fit and my light kit didn't have any screws. I've tried M2 x4mm and M2x8mm and those are long enough but too small in diameter to fit the bumper holes without sliding out. I have some M3 x 8MM on order. Is there such a thing as an M2.5x8MM screw?

  • @paulclancy2404
    @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому +1

    Come on i dont have clips do they come with kit or supposed be on the bumper

  • @paulclancy2404
    @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому +1

    I found em thanku in advanced

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      Sorry for the delay - looks like you found the clips that came with the truck originally.

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ yes i did thank you , now i need a portal gear, in fairness i was hard on them and it was cold too

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ kudos to you guys for new gen8 cant wait for the release

  • @tony7713
    @tony7713 3 роки тому

    A tool list be nice

  • @AL-ud2is
    @AL-ud2is 4 роки тому +1

    this light kit ok on 7.4v?

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      Technically the BEC on the ESC only puts out about 6v to the light kit.

    • @AL-ud2is
      @AL-ud2is 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ thanks for reply, have the gen 8 axe edition with the ESC set at 7.4 v is that ok ? don't want to fry my light kit lol

  • @paulclancy2404
    @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому +1

    Wheres retaining clips please

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому

      The retaining clips for the lights came with the truck originally. They should have been in the pack of spare parts for the truck.

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 4 роки тому

      @@RedcatracingAZ yes I found them thanks when's new axe gen8 coming out before xmas

  • @johnfulwider7510
    @johnfulwider7510 5 років тому +1

    Why wouldn’t it be designed to have the turn signal and reverse lights work with the transmitter? Would have given you everything you need in a light kit......smh

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  5 років тому +3

      It is designed this way mostly because the Gen8 does not have turn signal light mounting locations nor does it have any "upgrades" directly made to add them. Not only that - with the amount of turning you do with any scale crawler - the lights would be constantly just blinking all the time.
      The light box can control turn signals if wired in - but are not available in the kit because they are not "needed" nor was the Gen8 designed to have them directly.

    • @johnfulwider7510
      @johnfulwider7510 5 років тому +1

      @@RedcatracingAZ I'm just thinking in Scale. Since I bought my first Gen 8 and got hooked, I've tried to make it as scale as possible. The Design team did a great job with the Gen 8, but as with most things it could be better in most areas. But I liked it so much I bought another.

  • @slottygw2wvw842
    @slottygw2wvw842 Рік тому

    No blinkers?!?!!!!!

  • @villagranvicent
    @villagranvicent 4 роки тому +1

    I appreciate your videos and follow your channel, but in this case I think you make this thing look WAY easier and friendlier that really is. A little misleading.

    • @RedcatracingAZ
      @RedcatracingAZ  4 роки тому +1

      Anything level of ease or level of "how hard this is going to be to do" related to "add-on's" or upgrades to RC cars is mostly a matter of personal experience combined with opinion. Some folks who have worked on RC cars for years can probably figure out the lighting kit without any video assistance at all just based off their own experience with RC cars or electronics. And they might find this video incredibly easy to follow. Some folks who have never worked on an RC car may feel the same way as you. Regardless; we did our best to make it appeal to all levels of RC experienced users as best we could.