1/14 RC Tamiya MFC Install Light & Sound King Hauler - Part 1

How to install the Tamiya MFC-01 light and sound unit in a King Hauler and other semi trucks. Includes radio hookup and programming.
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[@nicksullivan2212]

Hi Bob fantastic job I just built Tamiya Scania in the last couple of weeks. Been having a nightmare with the MFC, come across your videos on KZbin and thanks very much excellent explanations all the best Bob stay safe

[@tonys4250]

I really like your build videos you actually show it being built and enplane what you are doing. I see so many so called build videos where they show a picture of each step and then play some ridiculous music.

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

You will never hear music on my videos....

[@rc4runner]

I found this video to be one of the most helpful videos!!! Awesome job Sir!! Thank you so much!!

[@diddyd8350]

Hi thanks for informative video, glad you explained what dual rates was. I have seen a video someone setting said but no explanation as to its purpose.

[@garymurphy5133]

been waiting ages for a vid showing how to install a MFU. I have one waiting to go into a Scania. Knowing your vids this will be great. Will watch with interest. thanks

[@philthyco1]

That is a sweet build!!!!!

[@tonyromano6220]

Really well done videos sir!

[@rcsnapon2132]

Awesome video my friend very cool

[@Ratpack30]

i've built a few of these but only one with the automatic support legs for the trailer, however it doesn't want to work as it should....guess these are good times to go over your equipment ^_^ Nice informative video.

[@BobWilson84]

Loved this video!!!

[@jakobsmeyer]

Thank you so much for your efforts 🙏🏼

[@diecastmotorsport8351]

I like your videos. It will help me when i build my own. I am planing to install this kit in a glove liner truck.If you have any tips on a glove liner, i would love to see the video. Thanks for you videos.

[@bennygoogle.comcoria3951]

Thanks for all the tips I think I’m ready to build mines

[@krankillen]

so nice!!!

[@StevesRC]

DX6E has a center sprung system. Look at the back of the radio... Move the switch and BINGO you have center sticks.

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Did not know that. I just grabbed that radio out of a box of radio's I have laying around. Now I should do a programming video with that radio too!

[@shanecochrane2384]

Awesome videos help me out setting up radio which i bought a FLYSKY FS-16 simular radio as yours for my Scania .Noticed i have to set gear select switch SWC to position 2 so i get lights /hazards . Thanks for the help

[@tonyromano6220]

I assume mapping shifting to 3 way switch prevents lights on roof from displaying shifting.

[@connorpasquale3065]

Can anyone help me, what is the green wire call that goes to the fifth wheel ?

[@thewizard1196]

What size battery do you recommend on the grand hauler?

[@selvindonis8460]

Haw mash for the trailer ready ken you tell me please

[@j3reds]

Thank you for your videos they are very informative. How do you feel about the GT power sound and light unit, it's half the price of this but does just about the same.

[@nguyenhuuloc7392]

I have watched this video of you 7 times and i am having problem with my transmitter radio link AT10. I followed you at dual / rate but it doesn't work, no signal light works, I can only install at shift servo. I see two AT10 transmitters right behind your back, on the rack can you please show me how to set up for MFC-03. I hope to get help from you. thanks

[@MrBrentchappell]

Awesome channel, been a great help and I need some extra assistance . I have received my King Hauler and have found the servos that have been supplied are "OMG" units which are clearly different to the FUTABA ones. Can you give me some guidance as to fitting these ones or do a tutorial video on these ones please

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

I spent some extra time on setting up the servos in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIPboJ1-dtxofsU

[@richardsmith5689]

wi ll the MFC-01 wil power on without a radio and receiver. i am getting no power. red light does not come on. but i have not hook up radio and receiver

[@kretosik1902]

MCF-03 where is fuel taank for control unit? Scania R470

[@jlast450]

Have you tried the Savonaut sound system? If so do you know how it would compare to the Tamiya MFC?

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Have not tried it.

[@renobob7781]

Hey Bob, Great videos, I'm getting ready to start this build and have been reading about the trims on the radio that they need to be anilog and not digital.. Is that true and why? I'm currently planning on using my Spectrum dx5c which I'm pretty sure is digital or do I need to purchase a different radio just for this truck? If so what radio do you suggest that's anilog, most are digital now. Thanks for your time.

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

This solves all the issues: hobbyconcepts.net/products/turnigy-tgy-i6-2-4ghz-6-ch-radio-modified-for-tamiya-king-hauler-style-truck?_pos=4&_sid=28a8fc070&_ss=r

[@chriskilla247]

That better

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Thanks! I think I need a better computer to render the super long video's. I am a model builder but not much of a video producer!!

[@415yankees]

Can the MFC sound and function unit handle a 7.4v lipo 2s ? or just stick to the 7.2v NIMH

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

I run them with 2s Lipo's all the time. Only issue is the low voltage cutoff is not set for Lipo's so you need to not run your batteries too dead.

[@hermannweiss2646]

Könnt Ihr mir sagen wo ich die dreipolige Rundumleuchte bei der MFC 01 einstecken muss

[@vicferrarisgarage]

Where do you get the Smokey & bandit stickers?

[@shajirani.m.k9827]

Sir Where should you buy this Multi function unit control mainly for king hauler

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Depends on what county you are in. Usually check around online. In the U.S. you can get it from me at hobbyconcepts.net/

[@jasonsimpson3985]

Wow i also have the dx6e how did you know lol

[@jerryebner159]

Nice video Bob, How much does this radio cost ?

[@seanmurray9365]

Hello,ive got some issues going on with my truck(king hauler day cab) and was looking for some help/tips...im using the modified flysky radio that i bought from the hobby concepts site...issue im having is: With all switches in the up postion...only left turn signal works...when i flip down the far left (swa) both blikers work as they should...i did figure out to fix that i needed to change the dual rates opposite of what bob was saying in this video about the dual rate setup...insted of 75switch up and 100 down i did 100up and 75down and like i said that fixed the blinker problem i had now i down need to flip down the far left dual rate switch to get both blinkers to work as they should....now the problem im having is for the life of me i cant get any of the lights to come on and off with the transmitter...lights only work with the switch on the stepswitch panel...i never could get the lights(other then the turn signals brake and backup lights) to work from transmitter...only by the side box like i said....i retraced all wires to and from mfc unit and all are in correct plugs but still cant get headlights...bumper fog lights nor roof cab lights to come on with transmitter...even if i set everything up as bob did in this video...still no luck...any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks.

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

hard to answer questions like this here. Much better to email me. Sounds like you did not MAP the MFC to the radio. You must MAP it anytime you make any change.

[@seanmurray9365]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC oh ok...and how do i go about mapping it?...still pretty new to the rc/king hauler world lol

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

You need to put the programming back to the way the radio came to you first. Then follow the instructions that came with it on how to MAP. My email and phone is also on the instructions. If you need programming instructions email me.

[@jagdishrao2520]

Hello, can we get only ECU of MFC.. I understand my ECU has become defective...

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Tamiya does not sell it normally as a separate. They may through the parts department but my guess is it would cost as much as the whole unit anyway.

[@nguyenhuuloc7392]

I have a transmitter Radio Link AT10 and tamiya MFC 03 and I can't set up them with together, Cuold anyone in loop help me plaese, I did connect the gear box servo but the light ( signal light, head light, emergency light,..... ) are not work and I don't know why, I try set up dual/rate channel, may be I was wrong something. Thanks

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

You need to set up the dual rates on your transmitter to a switch. Make sure you have 75% and 100% settings. Then be sure to MAP the MFC unit to your radio.

[@garymurphy5133]

Started to watch these MFU vids. I am a newb so not very knowledgeable,so can I ask. When you set up the Dual Rates, when you choose 75% don't you loose full travel for normal use? would it not work with normal 100% then set up 125% for the extra functions. I am probably way wrong?

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Not a problem because you only set the dual rates for the right stick up/down. The only thing that channel works is the horn sounds and lights so no affect on other functions. That would be true if you set it for say the steering, but with new radios you can choose what channels you want to set it for.

[@garymurphy5133]

That makes sense,thanks for replying. you don`t learn unless you ask : )

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Yes, ask questions anytime! You can also email me direct - address in video description.

[@JuanLopez-te9fn]

Built a Tamiya Grand Hauler and used the MFC01 and have a Spektrum Dxs with AR410 receiver. Cannot get the throttle to work at all. Everything works great except that. Does anybody have any ideas?

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

There is no reason I can think of why your throttle would not work. Double check all your connections and make sure the 3 position switch on the MFC control box is in the middle.

[@JuanLopez-te9fn]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC Thank you for replying back and yes the switch is on the middle. But thank you your videos are always helpful

[@kiptonspann8013]

What color of wires for the light mfc goes where for the grand hauler

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

The MFC comes with an instruction manual (or you can download it). Shows where all the lights plug in.

[@michaelrajca6043]

bill, you were correct about the use of the gt power kit to use on my grand haulor and i returned it. thats what you get for trying to save a few bucks. i plan to get the mfc-01 unit. do you know if i can use a radiomaster mt12 pistol grip radio to run it. the rx and radio have plenty of channels.

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

You can use any radio with the SFR-1. If it has SBUS it is very easy. Read the manual online to see if has SBUS. If it does not then choose something else. Also your avatar is the eFlite Viper Jet. Love mine!!

[@michaelrajca6043]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC thank you bill. that is my backround. if you want to know anything about air rc, im your guy but ive gotten the itch for surface vehicles and have a couple of crawlers and road vehicles to start ny collection. the tamiya semis just intrigued me and wnated to build 1 because thats half of the fun, and i love their detail. i got a radiomaster mt12 radio because i just wanted 1 radio to use for all my vehicles like my spektrum ix20 flies all of my planes. im just ads about that and its a pet peave of mine lol. thats why im asking about using that radio. it does suport sbus but i know nothing about sbus. yes i am used to an air radio and can make it do whatever i want but the mt12 is a very versatile radio that uses edge tx and elrs and can be programmed to do infinite things. its just a higher learning curve than im used to. thats why i ask about that radio. i understand its kind of a newer radio so if you ever make a video on using that radio to control trucks id be all in. until then i think il reserve myself to running my truck the normal way with servos and an esc and have no lights or sound yet. until a video like that comes out by anyone and learn more ill just use it like that but its almost done and ive watched many of your videos for guidence and thank you for that. i try to use your site for certain parts and stuff as much as i can. thanks again and if you need help with rc planes or edf jets just shout me out. im not a video kind of guy but fly for fun mostly cuz that whats it all about.

[@michaelrajca6043]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC bob sorry to b0ther you again but when you mentioned sfr-1 and i watched your 3 pt videos you peaked my interest. my question to you is do they have a gear shifting sound i can assign to the 3 pos switch my transmission is on? do they have a hitch and unhitch sound i can assign to the two position switch i have assigned to the 5th wheel and lastly do you carry an on off switch that is a slider button type of switch with a small faceplate i could place inside the steps of the grand hauler in place of the control board but everything sounds very good just by watching those videos and made me interested in you starter pkg and the akl-8-w connector because im not much of a solderer lol. the computer part sounds pretty straightforward. oh and lastly would tthere be a way to use the tamiya vibration unit or would i lose that

[@AMAZINGRC]

Hello, I just finished your video on the MFC-01 unit for the King Hauler. I noticed you used a 2S lipo to power your system. Question... can I use a 3S lipo.?? I have one here in stock. I would need to purchase a 2S if not. Let me know, thanks. Really great video.!!

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

You cannot use a 3S (don't even try it). ON the MFC it does not have low voltage cutoff for Lipo's so good idea to use a spearate low voltage alarm.

[@AMAZINGRC]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC perfect. That's why I asked. Many thanks for your quick response.!!

[@richardskief2515]

2s lipo battery works on mfc-01 i have 2 semi trucks i like to know if it is okay

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

2 Cell Lipo's will work however the MFC does not have a low voltage cutoff for Lipo's. You should use a small lipo alarm plugged into the battery if you run them. Personally I like NIMH batteries better in trucks. They are safer and heavier and the weight is an advantgae in the trucks.

[@richardskief2515]

Think you because i bot 2 lectron por 2s lipo 5200 50c i wanted to know because i didn't wont to must up mfc-01 56511 think you for you help i like to have the run time on my trucks

[@jorgeberrios8940]

Como Se Pueden comprar

[@tinesifethoughts3453]

Wow that MFC unit is expensive. More than the truck itself. Wow

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Semi's are not a cheap hobby but then what the heck is!!

[@glackaglack1534]

Anyone can the MFC-03 kit work on the cascadia???????

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Works just fine.

[@timvanasen6711]

Hi Bob great tutorial I'm learning alot about my King Hauler from you, I got it at a garage sale and need a battery charger, the antenna on the sleeper is missing, it came with a Futaba skyport 4 transmitter I want to get spectrum DS6, need to know where ti get my missing items thanks Bob 👍 you can find me rcintheworks on Instagram I have a Clodbuster black in my profile pic

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

email me for help. My email in video description.

[@timvanasen6711]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC okay

[@timvanasen6711]

@@HobbyconceptsLLC I went to your email and all I got was videos, anyways I put some measurements together and the speaker will fit attached to top of sleeper above the the control mod, I'll just get a Tamiya charger thanks Bob 👍

[@yannihike3514]

Are you using Li-po battery?

[@HobbyconceptsLLC]

Generally no. Tamiya does not recommend it and I like the heavier weight of the NIMH batteries.

[@stevethomas7687]

Wrong name. Smokey is the sheriff. It should be called snowman.