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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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


- 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
- 2.4G Radio
- Rechargeable battery
- 2 Speed Mode
- Digit screen
FAQ for the remote:
Q: How to pair the new remote to the board?
Press and hold the power button on the board until you see it 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?
Press the speed mode button on the remote(beside the power button): the digit screen will show Eco mode or Sport mode.
Q: How to change to reverse mode?
Double click on the speed mode button the remote, it will change from forward to backward, double click again, it will change to forward mode.
Q: Which models can the remote pair to?
- G2s from 2018
- G2 2019
- G2T ( but no turbo button)
- 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
- This remote does NOT pair with Backfire G3, MINI, RANGER X2 /X3, ZEALOT, ZEALOT S or HAMMER
- Battery charger for Backfire Ranger X2, Mini, G3& G3 Plus, Zealot, Zealot S and Ranger X3 which has 12s batteries.
- Input:100- 240V
- Output: 50.4V, 2.5A
- This charger does NOT work on Ranger X1, or other G2 products which has lower voltage battery, using the wrong charger could cause damages to battery and have risk of fire.
- The Red light on the charger indicate charging, Green light indicate fully charged if connected, or disconnected.
- The charger is safely tested and to be able use under 167F degree. It might feel hot during charging, but it is safe as long as below 167F degree.