Kill Switch
What model of kill switch is compatible with my radio?
Click here to see the Radio & Kill Switch Compatibility Chart. Visit the support page to contact us if your radio is not on the chart.
Will the Killer Bee remote LED or Buzzer work with the Super Bee?
No. They have different plugs and voltages. The Killer Bee powers a single 3v LED. The Super Bee can power multiple 6v LED lights.
I have a Super Bee or v1 Killer Bee. How do I set the 3rd channel on my radio?
Set your 3rd channel to operate in 2 position mode. Check this thread on our forum for more info.
I have a 3 channel radio. What kill switch do I need?
First check to see if your radio is on our compatibility chart. Then buy a Super Bee kill switch kit. The Super Bee works with most all 2, 3, and 4 channel radios.
I have a 3 channel radio. Can I run a kill switch and a light controller?
Yes. Get a Killer Kontroller light controller and just follow the instructions that come with it. Then get a Super Bee kill switch kit and turn off the Aux mode by flipping down the #1 dip switch. Then plug the Super Bee into the Aux output on the Killer Kontroller. The Aux button on your transmitter will now turn your LED lights on and off. To kill the engine just turn off the transmitter power switch, and the Super Bee will kill the engine.
I have a 2 channel radio and I want a kill switch.
Get a Super Bee kill switch and a 2-way splitter cable. Plug the splitter and Super Bee into your Steering channel. Install ignition cable. Flip down the #1 dip switch on the Super Bee. When you turn off the transmitter power it will kill the engine.
I have a stock HPI radio. Can I use a Super Bee?
If you have the HPI 3 channel FM radio then Yes you can use a Super Bee. There is no brand or model of kill switch that is compatible with the newer 2.4ghz 2 channel HPI radio.
I have a Spektrum brand radio. What kill switch do I need?
Get a Super Bee. It works with Spektrum 2 or 3 channel radios. The Super Bee works with most any brand of radio, but you can know for sure by looking at our compatibility chart.
Will a kill switch work with the new HPI 2 channel 2.4ghz radio that comes with the Baja?
No. There is not any model or any brand of kill switch that will work with the HPI 2.4ghz 2 channel radio. It’s one of the few radios that is not compatible with a kill switch. We strongly suggest that you get a 3 or 4 channel radio. We prefer Futaba FASST radios.
I have a Futaba 4PK. What kill switch should I get?
Use a Super Bee kill switch on your 4th channel. Then you can assign a radio button to your 4th channel and kill the engine with that button. Then you can use the 3rd channel for a light controller or extra brake servo if you want.
I have a failsafe. Why do I need a kill switch?
A failsafe is certainly a good thing to have, and I recommend that you use a failsafe in addition to a kill switch. The more protection, the better. But a failsafe alone is just not good enough. With a failsafe you still have many loopholes that can cause a runaway. The receiver can fail, the battery can die, the servo can go bad, the throttle linkage can bind or become loose, the carburetor can freeze. In those instances a failsafe will not stop your 30 pound large scale R/C vehicle from running away and causing major damage. When you add a Super Bee kill switch you have a “watchdog” that will not let your engine run unless it senses that there is a good radio signal at all times. You can also manually kill your engine at any time if you see that something is wrong with your R/C. It is also very convenient to have a kill switch for engine tuning, checking spark plug color at high RPMs. And it’s just nice to be able to pull your R/C into the pit and kill the engine via the transmitter, and not have to reach down and press the kill button.
Note: On Spektrum brand radios it is very important that you reset the built-in failsafe after you install a kill switch. Because of how the Spektrum radios work the kill switch needs the failsafe to be set in order to kill the engine if you loose radio signal. For most newer Spektrum radios just rebind the receiver and transmitter, and hold the aux channel button in the off position during the failsafe resetting mode.
On the kill switch ignition wiring, which wire is positive and negative?
It doesn’t matter. There is no polarity.
Why does my gas RC car run away sometimes?
Gas RC cars have an ignition system, unlike nitro RCs, this ignition system produces a high voltage spark for the spark plug. These high voltage pulses create radio waves that can interfere with the function of your RC cars’ radio system, causing your radio receiver to temporarily stop working properly. Sometimes it helps to replace the spark plug with a new one. The spark plugs have a resistor inside that can go bad. Using a quality 2.4ghz radio system can help reduce radio glitches, but glitches can still happen. The best way to prevent runaways is to install a Super Bee kill switch, which will shut your engine down automatically whenever one of these radio glitches occurs, keeping your RC from running off and damaging itself and other property.
Can I connect LED headlights to my Super Bee kill switch?
Yes. The Super Bee has a 6v LED output that will power up to 50 LEDs, like the LEDs we sell in the Killer RC store. The LEDs will light up and let you know what mode the Super Bee is in. If you have an older Killer Bee then you can only plug in one of our 3v LEDs which is made specifically for the Killer Bee only.
Can I put a kill switch on my nitro R/Cs too?
Yes, the new Bumble Bee Nitro Killswitch. It works on pretty much any RC vehicle that runs on any kind of liquid fuel.
With the Super Bee kill switch can I remotely shut down my engine via the transmitter?
Yes. You just need a radio with an unused 3rd channel. Just flip the trim button on your 3rd channel to remotely kill the engine at any time. If you only have a 2 channel radio then it will kill the engine if you turn off transmitter power or have a radio glitch.
Does the Super Bee kill switch shut down my engine if my battery power gets low, or totally shuts off?
Yes. If you loose battery power, or if your battery voltage drops too low the Super Bee kill switch will shut down your engine to prevent your RC vehicle from running away.
What does the green light on the kill switch do?
The light on the Super Bee kill switch tells you what mode the kill switch is in. Refer to the instructions for what each color and blink pattern means.
I have a twin cylinder engine. What kind of kill switch do I need?
We make a special version of our Super Bee kill switch and it is found in our store just for twin engine setups.
Will the Super Bee Kill Switch cause any radio interference?
No. The kill switch can be mounted right next to the radio receiver without affecting it. Also, the engines’ high voltage ignition system is totally isolated from the kill switches’ circuit that connects to the receiver.
How big of a hole do you drill for the optional Super Bee remote LED to mount in?
Drill a 17/64″ hole, or use a 1/4″ bit if you don’t have a 17/64″ bit, then just ream the hole a little bigger. Stick the LED through the hole, put the clear lens on the LED, then snap it in the hole. Then put some “Goop” or “Shoe Goo” adhesive on the underside around the LED to help hold it secure. Let the Goop dry for an hour or two. See detailed instructions on our downloads page.
Can you put a disconnect inline with the wiring so that I can quickly remove the engine without having to remove all the wiring?
Yes. I can add a Deans Micro disconnect anywhere inline. I can put it wherever you want. The cost for this is usually an extra $7 per disconnect.
Will your kill switch kit work on my FG, RedCat, or other non-HPI brand gas RC?
Yes. The ignition systems works pretty much the same on most all Zenoah and Chung Yang engines. The only difference is how long you need your wiring to be. My kits come with 20” long wiring. If you need the length longer or shorter then just let me know. I can make it whatever length you want.
Can I use a Super Bee kill switch on my RC boat?
Yes. The Super Bee kill switch will work on a 2 cycle gas boat. Most boats have a Zenoah style marine ignition coil with an unused black wire coming from the ignition coil. If yours has this then you need to buy a Super Bee boat kit in the Killer RC store.
Why put a kill switch on a gas helicopter?
A radio glitch or stuck throttle linkage can cause a heli to do severe damage to itself and nearby people. With the blades spinning at such high speeds it’s nearly impossible to safely get to the engine to kill it. This video shows what can happen without a kill switch. The Super Bee boat kit can be installed on most gas Helis. You can adjust the settings on the Super Bee to kill or not kill the engine during a radio glitch.
Lights & Light Controller
I have a 3 channel radio. Can I run a kill switch and a light controller?
Yes. Get a Killer Kontroller light controller and just follow the instructions that come with it. Then get a Super Bee kill switch kit and turn off the Aux mode by flipping down the #1 dip switch. Then plug the Super Bee into the Aux output on the Killer Kontroller. The Aux button on your transmitter will now turn your LED lights on and off. To kill the engine just turn off the transmitter power switch, and the Super Bee will kill the engine.
I have a 2 channel radio. Can I use a light controller?
Yes, but not with full functionality. It’s best to have a radio with a spare channel. Then you can use the Aux channel to switch through the 11 different headlight and strobe light modes. If you want a kill switch for your gas RC, plus a light controller then you will need the Super Bee gas kill switch. For info on how to setup a light controller plus a kill switch please visit the Killer RC forum or email us.
How do I remotely turn LED lights on and off?
You need a light controller, like the Killer Kontroller v3. You cannot just plug your lights directly into the radio receiver; your lights would just be On all the time. Using the Killer Kontroller v3 you can choose from 8 different light modes by just pressing the Aux button on your transmitter.
I lost the instructions to my Killer RC light controller. Can you help?
Yes. Please visit our Downloads page.
Can I connect LED headlights to my Super Bee kill switch?
Yes. The Super Bee has a 6v LED output that will power up to 50 LEDs, like the LEDs we sell in the Killer RC store. The LEDs will light up and let you know what mode the Super Bee is in. If you have an older Killer Bee then you can only plug in one of our 3v LEDs which is made specifically for the Killer Bee only.
What does the green light on the kill switch do?
The light on the Super Bee kill switch tells you what mode the kill switch is in. Refer to the instructions for what each color and blink pattern means.
How big of a hole do you drill for the optional Super Bee remote LED to mount in?
Drill a 17/64″ hole, or use a 1/4″ bit if you don’t have a 17/64″ bit, then just ream the hole a little bigger. Stick the LED through the hole, put the clear lens on the LED, then snap it in the hole. Then put some “Goop” or “Shoe Goo” adhesive on the underside around the LED to help hold it secure. Let the Goop dry for an hour or two. See detailed instructions on our downloads page.
Can you put a disconnect inline with the wiring so that I can quickly remove the engine without having to remove all the wiring?
Yes. I can add a Deans Micro disconnect anywhere inline. I can put it wherever you want. The cost for this is usually an extra $7 per disconnect.
Other
Can I get some free Killer RC stickers?
Sure. Send us an envelope with a self-addressed, stamped envelope inside. This is an envelope with your return address and a postal stamp on it. We will put the stickers in the envelope and send it back to you.
Killer RC Sticker Request
2040 Wellington Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
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Why does my gas RC car run away sometimes?
Gas RC cars have an ignition system, unlike nitro RCs, this ignition system produces a high voltage spark for the spark plug. These high voltage pulses create radio waves that can interfere with the function of your RC cars’ radio system, causing your radio receiver to temporarily stop working properly. Sometimes it helps to replace the spark plug with a new one. The spark plugs have a resistor inside that can go bad. Using a quality 2.4ghz radio system can help reduce radio glitches, but glitches can still happen. The best way to prevent runaways is to install a Super Bee kill switch, which will shut your engine down automatically whenever one of these radio glitches occurs, keeping your RC from running off and damaging itself and other property.
Can you put a disconnect inline with the wiring so that I can quickly remove the engine without having to remove all the wiring?
Yes. I can add a Deans Micro disconnect anywhere inline. I can put it wherever you want. The cost for this is usually an extra $7 per disconnect.
Warranty & Return
My product arrived in the mail damaged. What do I do now?
Take a photo of the damage and email it to us so we can handle the issue appropriately. You can use our support page to contact us and send us details and the photo. We’ll try to get back to you with an answer within a few hours.
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