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Micron MR603 Receiver Programming - v1.6

This page contains programming information for firmware versions shown in the page title, information for other versions can be found via /mr6xx_version.

Micron receivers implement a rich set of features with a common programming interface that allows functionality to be changed using most Micron model rail transmitters or a joystick Tx. Each row in the table below describes a 5 number sequence (levels 1 to 5) which is used to modify a feature's behaviour - e.g. change the throttle from centre-off to low-off behaviour; set an auxiliary output as servo, on/off, or auto-direction light. Each row also contains a brief explanation of the function accessed by that row and a link to more detail in the features page.

The value for each level of a programming sequence will be indicated by a repeated flash pattern on a receiver's LED. For example, the value 3 is displayed as a sequence of 3 flashes followed by a pause (this is called a 3-flash in receiver and transmitter user manuals). Where appropriate, a value of zero is displayed as a very short flash followed by a pause.

Many table rows specify how a transmitter control is used to activate the receiver function; the row specifies (usually at level 4) a R/C channel. Transmitters encode each control (throttle, toggle switch, push button, etc.) as a number in the range 0..1024 and transmits them in the radio signal as separate R/C channels. The mapping between transmitter controls and R/C channels is described in the user manual for the transmitter. Throttle is usually channel 1, Selecta (if used) is channel 2, the bind button is channel 5, and so on.

Receiver outputs use the channel value directly to provide a proportional response to transmitter control changes. Switched outputs divide the R/C channel range into 2 or 3 positions: low, mid and high where low is a channel value less than 250, high is greater than 750 and mid is 511 +/- a small delta. The transmitter user manual describes the control positions corresponding to low, mid and high and the programming table shows how these low, mid and high values are used to control the receiver output.

For specific information on how to place a receiver into programming mode, see the receiver's user manual. See the transmitter's user manual or Receiver Programming for information on how to use a transmitter for entering a program sequence.

Programming Table

ESC Configuration | Servo Configuration | On/Off Configuration | General Configuration | Radio Configuration | Input

Menu Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Information
1 = ESC Configuration
(top)
1 = ESC Num1 = Centre off
(1 ch: fwd/rev)
esc-centre-off
Throttle
1-10 = R/C Channel
Forward and reverse with one control, off at control centre
(-100% .. 0 .. +100%)
prog: 1,1,1,1 = Menu1, H1, centre-off, R/C chan 1
11 = ESC Num2 = Low off
(2 ch: speed & direction)
esc-low-off
Throttle R/C Channel
1-10 = R/C Channel
Direction
1-10 = R/C Channel
One control for throttle (0 .. 100%)
Second control for direction
(prog: 1,1,2,1,3 = Menu1, H1, low-off, R/C chan 1, R/C chan 3
11 = ESC Num3 = Not used
11 = ESC Num4 = Motor start power
min-power
0-10 = Tens (x10)
(0-flash = 0)
0-9 = Units (x1)
(0-flash = 0)
Minimum power level, the motor will jump to this power when the throttle is opened.
(0% for full power range)
(eg: 1,1,4,2,5 = Menu1, H1, min power, 25%)
11 = ESC Num5 = Motor max power
max-power
0-10 = Tens (x10)
(0-flash = 0)
0-9 = Units (x1)
(0-flash = 0)
Maximum power level
(100% for full power range)
(eg: 1,1,5,8,0 = Menu1, H1, max power, 80%)
11 = ESC Num6 = Motor reverse
reverse
1 = Normal
2 = Reversed
Reverse motor rotation
11 = ESC Num7 = ESC PWM
pwm
1 = 16kHz*
2 = 8kHz
3 = 4kHz
4 = 2kHz
5 = 1kHz
6 = 500Hz
7 = 250Hz
8 = 120Hz
Set the speed controller PWM frequency, the default setting is 16kHz. Lower PWM values give increased slow speed torque at the expense of motor heating
11 = ESC Num8 = Motor soft start/stop
- inertia
soft-start
Acceleration
1 = immediate
2 = 0.25s
3 = 0.5s
4 = 1s
5 = 2s
6 = 4s
7 = 8s
Deceleration
1 = same as accel
2 = 0.25s
3 = 0.5s
4 = 1s
5 = 2s
6 = 4s
7 = 8s
Set the rate of throttle change - acceleration and deceleration, which can be set independently or the same. The times are for full range, 0..100% throttle.
1,1,8,1,1 = no inertia, motor speed immediately follows the throttle control
1,1,8,4,1 = accel and decel over 1s
The default is immediate; 0.25s or 0.5s will reduce ESC heating for motors
with significant BEMF.
11 = ESC Num9 = Direction mode
esc-low-off
1 = latching (default)
2 = stop when neutral
Set the throttle behaviour for low-off and split when the direction control is centred. The default is latching so that the vehicle direction stays the same until the control is moved to the opposite. This function allows the neutral / centre point to disable the throttle - i.e. a neutral gear effect.
11 = ESC Num10 = Auto light mode
auto-lights
1 = on when stopped (default)
2 = off when stopped
Set the auto light behaviour when the motor is stopped. The default is 'on when stopped' and should be changed to 'off when stopped' for road vehicles.
2 = Servo Configuration
(top)
1-6 = P1-P61 = Normal Servo
servo
1-10 = R/C Channel1 = normal speed
2-6 = slow motion
Servo PPM signal on any 'P' pad. Default is full throw from full stick movement; servo travel and reversing can be adjusted using level3 = 7. Slow motion times are roughly equal to the number of seconds for end to end rotation (for an 'average' servo).
Note: using this programming row over-rides any offset, toggle or mix settings.
21-6 = P1-P62 = Offset Servo
servo-offset
1 = control low-mid
2 = control mid-high
Full range servo control using half of the transmitter control movement, either from low to mid or from mid to high.
Note: the output must be first configured as a servo using level3=1; this allows specification of normal or slow speed. If the pin is not currently configured as a servo, the receiver will exit programming mode at level 3 with a rapid LED flash.
21-6 = P1-P63 = Servo Toggle
servo-toggle
1 = start low, toggle chan low
2 = start low, toggle chan high
3 = start high, toggle chan low
4 = start high, toggle chan high
Servo toggles between low and high end points each time the channel is low or high. Use the 'Adjust Servo' and/or 'Expand Servo Range' functions to set the end points'
Note: the output must be first configured as a servo using level3=1; this allows specification of normal or slow speed. If the pin is not currently configured as a servo, the receiver will exit programming mode at level 3 with a rapid LED flash.
21-6 = P1-P64 = Differential Servos
servo-differential
2nd Servo
1-6 = P1-P6
2nd servo direction
1 = same direction
2 = opposite direction
Specify a second servo to be used as a differential servo mixed pair. Then, using the following programming row, specify a second R/C channel to be differentially mixed into the 2 servo outputs.
Note: the first servo must be already configured as a servo using level3=1; this allows specification of normal or slow speed. If the pin is not currently configured as a servo, the receiver will exit programming mode at level 3 with a rapid LED flash.
21-6 = P1-P65 - Differential Second R/C Chan
servo-differential
2nd Channel
1-10 = R/C Channel
Mix direction
normal
1 = 25% mix
2 = 50% mix
3 = 75% mix
4 = 100% mix
reverse
5 = 25% mix
6 = 50% mix
7 = 75% mix
8 = 100% mix
Specify a 2nd R/C channel plus ratio and direction for mixing into the 2 servo outputs defined in the previous programming row.
Note: the previous program row must be entered before this one, otherwise programming mode will exit with a rapid LED flash. The level 2 P number must be the main servo - the value entered for level 2 in the previous program row.

Example: servos on P1 and P2, master R/C channel = 2, secondary R/C channel = 6 with a mix ratio of 50%:
1,1,1,2,2 (main servo=P1, main R/C=2, speed=1)
1,1,4,2,1 (main servo=P1, second servo=P2, same direction)
1,1,5,6,2 (main servo=P1, second R/C=6, ratio=50%)
21-6 = P1-P66 = Not usedPlaceholder for external ESC
21-6 = P1-P67 = Adjust Servo
servo-adjust
1 = Toggle Servo Direction
2 = Adjust Servo Travel
Toggle servo direction or adjust travel using transmitter controls. If the pin is not currently configured as a servo, the receiver will exit programming mode at level 3 with a rapid LED flash.
21-6 = P1-P68 = Expand or Reduce Servo Range
servo-range
expand
1 = normal range (1.1ms..1.9ms)
2 = +25% (1.0ms..2.0ms)
3 = +50% (0.9ms..2.1ms)
4 = +75% (0.8ms..2.2ms)
5 = +100% (0.7ms..2.3ms)
6 = +125% (0.6ms..2.4ms)
7 = +150% (0.5ms..2.5ms)
8 = +200% (0.3ms..2.7ms)
reduce
9 = -75% (1.4ms..1.6ms)
10 = -50% (1.3ms..1.7ms)
11 = -25% (1.2ms..1.8ms)
Expand or reduce the servo throw range from the default 1.1ms .. 1.9ms (aka 100%) servo pulse width. The actual pulse width range will depend on the range of your transmitter's control. These fixed scaled values can be fine tuned using servo travel adjustment. If the pin is not currently configured as a servo, the receiver will exit programming mode at level 3 with a rapid LED flash.
Beware: make sure that your servo can handle an increased range before connecting it.
3 = On/Off Configuration
(top)
1-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
1 = Momentary on/off
momentary
1-10 = R/C ChannelIdle off
P=0V, F=open
1 = ch low on
2 = ch mid on
3 = ch high on
Idle on
P=3.3V, F=closed
4 = ch low off
5 = ch mid off
6 = ch high off
1 R/C channel can control up to 3 outputs, momentary = non-latching.
eg: 3,4,1,5,1 = P4, On only when Ch5 is low
eg: 3,6,1,5,3 = P6, On only when Ch5 is high
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
2 = Single Action Latching
latch1
1-10 = R/C ChannelStart off
P=0V, F=open
1 = ch low toggle
2 = ch high toggle
Start on
P=3.3V, F=closed
3 = ch low toggle
4 = ch mid toggle
1 R/C channel can control 1 or 2 outputs, each control action toggles the output on/off.
(eg: 3,4,2,5,1 = P4, Start off, toggle when Ch5 is low)
(eg: 3,6,2,5,2 = P6, Start off, toggle when Ch5 is high)
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
3 = Dual Action Latching
latch2
1-10 = R/C ChannelChannel high
1 = >2s toggle
2 = <1s toggle
Channel low
3 = >2s toggle
4 = <1s toggle
1 R/C channel can control 1 to 4 outputs. Output selection is based on the time that the control is away from mid value (centre). All outputs start off (P=0V, F=open).
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
4 = Flash or Latch
latch3
1-10 = R/C ChannelChannel high
1 = <1s 0.5s momentary on
2 = <1s 1.0s momentary on
3 = <1s 1.5s momentary on
4 = <1s 2.0s momentary on
Channel low
5 = <1s 0.5s momentary on
6 = <1s 1.0s momentary on
7 = <1s 1.5s momentary on
8 = <1s 2.0s momentary on
1 R/C channel can control 1 or 2 outputs with either momentary with a selection of on times or latching action. Momentary or latching selection is based on the time that the control is away from mid value (centre): <1s gives a momentary on, >2s latches; if the output is latched on the momentary action is disabled. All outputs start off (P=0V, F=open).
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
5 = Auto Lights
auto-lights
1 = Forward
2 = Reverse
3 = Brake
Link output ports to the speed controller status. See 7,7 for setting brake light on time and 3,x,10 for setting the behaviour of the forward and reverse lights when stopped (default is on when stopped and should be changed to off when stopped for road vehicles).
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
6 = Left Indicator & Hazard Light
indicator-lights
Activation
1-10 = R/C Channel
Steering
1-10 = R/C Channel
Indicator and Hazard Lights (level 3 = 5 or 6). A < 1s operation of the activating channel (high/left=left, low/right=right) starts an indicator flashing, movement of the steering channel away from centre cancels the indicator. A > 2s high/left operation of the activating channel starts both indicators flashing together as hazard lights.
There may be only one left and one right indicator pin.
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
7 = Right Indicator & Hazard Light
indicator-lights
See previous.
An attempt to set right indicator without first setting a left indicator will result in a rapid CPU LED flash error.
31-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
8 = Output Grouping
output-groups
0-9 = Group ID
(0-flash = no group)
Group Behaviour
1 = Exclusive
Group P or F logic outputs to co-ordinate behaviour. The default is no grouping. The only implemented behaviour is 'Exclusive' which ensures that only one output is one at a time.
4 = General Configuration
(top)
1 = LED2
LED2
1 = LED2 DisabledAny output can drive a LED to mirror the on-board LED.

2-flash: enabled but not after Rx is deselected (Selecta) or Tx is switched off (Cruise Control)

3-flash: enabled for Selecta and Cruise Control

4-flash: over-rides any other function on this pin (e.g. auto lights).
2 = LED2 Enabled (not deselected or cruise)
3 = LED2 Enabled when deselected or cruise
4 = LED2 Always
LED2 Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
42 = LVC
LVC
1 = LVC Disabled
2 = LVC Auto
Enable or disabled low voltage cut-off.
2-flash = LVC enabled with auto threshold,
3-flash = LVC enabled with manually set threshold.
Levels 4 & 5 only apply to manual threshold.
3 = LVC ManualManual threshold (volts):
4-20 = 4-20V
Manual threshold (tenths):
0-9 = 0.1-0.9V
43 = Sleep
Sleep
Time before sleep:
1-6 = 1-6 hours
7 = never
LVC sleep:
1 = No
2 = Yes (5 minutes)
Inactivity timeout (1-6 hours)
LVC sleep is triggered by Low Voltage Cut (if enabled)
44 = Failsafe / Cruise
Failsafe
Time to stop after signal loss:
1-4 = 1-4s
5 = sleep time
Time to kill outputs after signal loss. Use 'Sleep time' (level 3 option 5) for 'cruise control' with transmitter switched off.
45 = Emergency stop
EStop
1 = DisabledManual trigger stop over radio
(eg: 7,5,2,3,6 enabled using Ch3 low with 6s delay - i.e. Ch3 must be low for at least 6s to trigger.)
2 = ch low to stop
3 = ch high to stop
1-10 = R/C ChannelTime to stop:
1-6 = 1-6s
46 = ESC Arming
Arming
1 = DisabledArm the ESC only when the throttle is in the off position. Enabled by default. THINK CAREFULLY before you disable this feature.
2 = Enabled1 = H1
47 = Brake On Time
auto-lights
1-6 = 1-6sThe time that the brake light stays on after stopping. The default is 1s.
48 = Selecta
Selecta
1 = DisabledEnable or disable the loco selection feature which is compatible with all transmitters that have a Select switch. All transmitters stocked by Micron use R/C channel 2 for Selecta.
2 = Enabled1-10 = R/C Channel
49 = Deselect Action
Selecta
1 = stop
2 = continue
Action when deselected: 'continue' or 'stop':
continue - ESC continues at the last throttle setting.
stop - throttle smoothly closes
the default is 'continue'.
410 = Auto-light control
auto-lights
1 = Disabled Enable/disable the auto-direction outputs using an R/C channel. When this control is enabled, the initial state of auto-lights is disabled (i.e. off). Any other function mapping of the R/C channel remains - e.g. output on/off switching.
2 = Enabled1-10 = R/C ChannelStart off
1 = toggle when ch low
2 = toggle when ch high
3 = momentary on when ch high
Start on
4 = toggle when ch low
5 = toggle when ch high
6 = momentary off when ch high
411 = Reset
Reset
Restore backed-up configuration or, if no backup, the factory configuration
412 = Backup Configuration
Backup
Create configuration backup to be restored with a reset. A backup should be saved whenever the Rx configuration is changed by programming or using a power on jumper.
413 = Select Configuration
Select Config
1-4 = stored configurationSelect one of the stored configurations, See the receiver documentation for details of each configuration
414 = Show Firmware Version
Version
Show the firmware version by flashing the LED (and LED2 if enabled). Firmware versions are 2 numbers: major and minor (e.g. 1.2). 0.5s of rapid flashing is shown first, followed by a flash count for the major number, a pause and then a flash count for the minor number. A zero is shown as a very brief flash, much shorter than the normal flash. The pattern is repeated until the receiver is switched off.
5 = Radio Configuration
(top)
1 = Binding
Bind
1 = DSM2/DSMX Protocol1 = auto only
2 = manual only
3 = manual then auto
4 = always
Choose auto or manual bind. The pins/pads for manual bind are specified in the receiver manual.
6 = Input
(top)
Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
1 = Buffer Stop Trigger
buffer-stop
Time to stop: 1-6 = 1-6 seconds One P pad can be used as a trigger to stop the vehicle automatically by slowing to a stop. The throttle must be closed to restart. The trigger is enabled after the reactivation delay.
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
2 = Stop & Reverse Trigger
stop-reverse
Time to stop: 1-6 = 1-6 secondsfixed pause
1-6 = 4,8,15,30,45,60s
random pause
7 = 4-8s
8 = 8-15s
9 = 15-30s
10 = 30-45s
11 = 45-60s
12 = 60-120s (1-2m)
13 = 120-300s (2-5m)
14 = 300-600s (5-10m)
One P pad can be used to stop the vehicle automatically by slowing to a stop. The vehicle reverses at the same speed after the pause time. If the vehicle is manually restarted by closing and then opening the throttle during the pause time, the restart is cancelled.
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
3 = Station Stop Trigger
station-stop
Time to stop: 1-6 = 1-6 secondspause time
as above
One P pad can be used to stop the vehicle automatically by slowing to a stop. The vehicle continues at the same speed and in the same direction after the pause time. If the vehicle is manually restarted by closing and then opening the throttle during the pause time, the restart is cancelled.
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
4 = Not usedPlaceholder for limit switch
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
5 = Reactivation Delay
automation
1-15 = 5 second increments Set the delay before an input trigger is reactivated after being actioned. The default when setting an input type is 10 seconds (level 5 = 2). This program allows the delay to be specified in 5 second increments: 1 = 5 seconds, 4 = 20 seconds, 9 = 45 seconds, 15 = 75 seconds. Resetting the input type (level 3 = 1..3) resets the activation delay to 10 seconds.
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
6 = Input Enable/Disable
automation
1-10 = R/C Channel0 = disable control
Start Enabled
1 = disable when ch low
2 = disable when ch high
3 = toggle when ch low
4 = toggle when ch high
Start Disabled
5 = enable when ch low
6 = enable when ch high
7 = toggle when ch low
8 = toggle when ch high
All automation features are enabled by default. This function allows a transmitter control to over-ride this by:
- disabling on receiver start
- disabling or enabling while running
The input type (options 1..4) must be programmed before this function. If the P port is not configured as input, an attempt to enter this program option will result in a rapid flash on the receiver LED.
The actuating R/C channel may also be used for other functions - e.g. to light an LED to show the enable/disable state of automation.
6Input Pin
1-6 = P1-P6
7 = Input Enable Indicator
automation
0 = disable
1-6 = P1-P6
7-10 = F1-F4 (A-D)
This function allows a Rx output (F or P) to be used to indicate when the input is manually activated - e..g. to illuminate a LED. The program sequence is available only when the 'Input Enable/Disable' control has been programmed. Set the pin value (level 4) to zero to disable the indicator.

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