IBU2 Ultimate
The IBU2 Ultimate is a Multi Function Unit for radio controlled tanks of 1/16 scale. Featuring realistic sound effects, lighting and user customisability all from a hobby grade 4-8 channel radio set (AM, FM, 2.4Ghz).
It is available in two versions IBU2U Base (4 Channel) and IBU2U Full Option (8 channel)
IBU2U Base Specification
IBU2U Full Option Specification
The specification is the same as the regular IBU2U Base but with these additional enhancements:
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WIRING CHANGE MAYBE REQUIRED OR YOU CAN DAMAGE THE IBU2U. IT IS THE USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK AND CORRECT AS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
It is available in two versions IBU2U Base (4 Channel) and IBU2U Full Option (8 channel)
IBU2U Base Specification
- Control via proportional transmitter (4 channels required)
- Plug and play for Heng Long tanks (Up to version 5.3, then minor amends required as detailed in the manual) *
- Plug and play for Taigen tanks *
- Taigen airsoft recoil support
- Fully Tamiya compatible IR system (IR code, tank classes, tank slowdown)
- Compatibility with IBU first series repair function to simulate a repair tank (bergepanzer) with IR range limitation via jumper
- Proportional track control (including spinning), with transmitter-switchable momentum linked to tank class
- 20A max per track channel (software limits can be changed), with current monitoring and limitation
(warning flashes on apple LED, if selected) - Improved driver controls
- Track power is enough to drive a HL tank, even on grass or slopes, with stock gearboxes
- Both direction elevation control from transmitter without rewiring
- Headlights and tail lights can be switched on and off by transmitter
- Working brake light (May need alterations to existing wiring if tail lights are shared with headlights)
- All controls (turret, gun, lights, etc.) are available even with engine stopped
- Support for tamiya-style and servo recoil
- Improved servo recoil action (fast return, slowing to a stop)
- Duel smoker ports (1 proportional for fan, 1 switched for heater)
- Proportional control of smoke generator (full power during engine startup, then proportional to engine revs)
- Smoke generator can be switched on/off via remote
- Digitally mixed sound (multiple sounds can be played at once)
- 16bit sounds & 8bit sounds can be used and inter mixed
- Every sound file can have it’s volume adjusted independently to all other sounds
- 15W sound amplifier, with user defined limiter so can use stock 3w speaker
- 3 Engine cold and warm start and stop sounds (randomly played)
- 3 Machine gun sounds (randomly played)
- 3 Main guns sounds (randomly played)
- Engine revving without tank moving
- Li-Po battery support (2S and 3S) with voltage detection and automatic tank shutoff at low battery voltage
- Extended apple LED signalling selectable: end of reload, board bootstrap, warnings (LiPo low voltage, motor over-current,
- overheating)
- Settings via microSD card
- Easy setup with receiver: Follow voice commands
- Super lightweight class. One hit and destroyed!
- Direct plug and play for HL, Taigen, Tamiya and Vampire IR systems
- English instructions (PDF)
- True scale speed adjustment
- Proportional super spin power down to off
- Track recoil effect.
- Limited reverse speed
- 5 Pin plug support for xenon flash unit, with airsoft micro-switch input
- Support for up to 16Gb capacity microSD cards
- MicroSD card now easier access on top of IBU2U
- Expansion port for future modules
- User can update firmware themselves
- User can pay to unlock all the Full Option features
IBU2U Full Option Specification
The specification is the same as the regular IBU2U Base but with these additional enhancements:
- Servo elevation output
- Servo traverse output
- Both servo outputs can be programmed to use a regular servo or continuous rotation servo
- Both servo outputs can be reversed and have their speed altered
- Allows 5 to 8 channel radios to be used
- Can control volume via radio (as long as radio is suitable)
- Supports clutch style gearboxes
- Can use IBU3 sound files
- Exclusive sound tank sets will be available
- Choice of 6 inertia curves
- 4 user sound effects with unlimited file size
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WIRING CHANGE MAYBE REQUIRED OR YOU CAN DAMAGE THE IBU2U. IT IS THE USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK AND CORRECT AS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Downloads

ibu2_ultimate_manual_english_v2.4.pdf | |
File Size: | 3834 kb |
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ibu2u_firmware_updater_fw00012.014.zip | |
File Size: | 103 kb |
File Type: | zip |