This 5th Generation remote is working with the 5th generation ESC, which does not pair with any other Backfire Models like G2, G3, X2 or X3, Nor first general ERA.
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- Fixed speed road cruise (only compatible with G2T ESC)
- Eco mode, Sport Mode, Turbo Mode(only compatible G2T ESC)
- Board status display: mode, speed, range, battery, connection, Odometer.
- Speed and range unit setting: miles or kilometers
- Wheel diameter setting: 85mm ,96mm or 165mm , plus 105mm( New models after July 2020 which works with cloud wheels)
- Compatible with Backfire models: G2S, G2 2019, G2 BLACK, G2T, G2 Galaxy, Ranger X1 and ERA ( does not work with ERA 2)
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New Turbo Mode Added, +20% Acceleration!
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R2 remote does not work for Ranger X2 ,MINI, or any G3 mode, it does Not pair with G2 2017 either.
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Galaxy G2t now introduces a brand new Turbo key: by pressing it, the board will enter the Turbo Mode, which gives 20% more power during acceleration. The Turbo mode lasts for 30 seconds then return to previous speed mode. This Turbo mode only adds extra power during acceleration, but doesn't increase top speed of the board.
- Cruise speed and turbo mode functions do not apply for the Ranger X1
- E_manual could be downloaded from our website: R2 Manual(PDF)
R3 Wireless Remote with OLED Display:
- Work for Models: G3,G3 PLUS, ZEALOT, ZEALOT S , RANGER X3 & Hammer ( Not Sledge)
- Fixed speed cruise control
- Eco mode, Sport Mode, Unlimited Turbo Mode
- Board status display: mode, speed, range, battery, connection, odometer
- Speed and range unit setting: miles or kilometers
- Wheel diameter setting: 96mm,105mm & 160mm
Backfire Halo remote is based on the 5th Generation Esc system, developed by Backfire, currently in use for Backfire Hammer Sledge only. However, it does not pair with other Backfire models on the 3rd generation system, and it is not compatible with other models on the market with Hobbywing or Lingyi esc either.
- 2.4G Radio
- Rechargeable battery
- 2 Speed Mode
- Forward and Backward two direction switch
- Battery Indicate lights
FAQ for the remote:
Q: How to pair the new remote to the board?
When the power button on the board is flashing quickly, press and hold the power button on the remote, after about 5 seconds, the remote will pair to the board.
Q: How to change the speed mode on the remote?
When you fully stop the board (you can not during the riding), press the 2nd button on the remote, the light on the remote will flash in slow/ quick mode on the remote, which indicates the speed mode of the board.
Q: How to tell the battery life on the remote?
With a short press of the power button on the remote, the light will light up to show you the battery life: Four lights means full battery, 3 lights means above 80% of battery, 2 lights means above 60% of the battery and 1 light means around 35% to 0% of the battery.
Q: Why my first two lights dropped quicker than the last two lights ?
The light is not very accurate in evenly showing the battery life. The first two lights are about 35% of the battery, the 3rd light is about 30%, the last light is showing about 35% of the battery after some study.
Q: How to tell the battery is low?
- 1. When the battery is below 25%, the remote light turn from green to red and stays on, vibrate once
- 2. When the battery is below 10%, the remote red light will start flashing , will vibrate twice
- 3. When the battery is below 5%, It will vibrate twice again.
- Then the battery will be complete out , the remote will vibrate once and the board will shut down
Q: Which models can the remote pair to?
- G2s from 2018
- G2 2019
- G2T
- G2 black 2019 and G2 Black
- Other brands with Hobbywing esc in the markets, but the speed modes and setting might be slightly different
- It does NOT pair to the original G2 back in 2017
