RC4WD Super Bright Scale Light System 2 Receiver-Powered LEDs Z-E0019

Overview

The RC4WD Super Bright Scale Light System 2 (Z-E0019) is a simple, receiver-powered LED lighting solution designed for scale RC trucks and touring cars. This innovative system offers one of the most cost-effective and straightforward ways to add realistic lighting to your RC vehicle, whether you're running at night or simply want to enhance the scale appearance of your build. Perfect for RC enthusiasts across the UK who want to add that extra level of realism to their scale models without complicated wiring or extensive modifications.

Rather than requiring a separate battery or power supply, the Super Bright Scale Light System 2 draws power directly from your receiver, making installation incredibly simple. Just plug the module into a spare channel on your radio receiver—or if you don't have a spare port available, simply use one of our Y-leads to create one. The system comes supplied with ten premium LEDs in both 3mm and 5mm sizes, providing you with multiple mounting options and a professional appearance straight out of the box. Whether you're building a scale crawler, rock racer, trail truck, or touring car, this lighting system adapts to your specific needs.

What sets this system apart is its flexibility and expandability. The light strings are completely unpluggable and easily removable, allowing you to customise your setup or temporarily remove lighting without any hassle. If you want to add even more illumination to your build, the system supports expansion with up to seven additional LED strings, meaning you can create anything from subtle accent lighting to a fully illuminated scale vehicle. For those seeking additional functionality such as simulated signalling or reversing lights, RC4WD offers alternative systems with these advanced features, but the Super Bright Scale Light System 2 focuses on delivering constant, reliable illumination that brings your RC model to life.

Key Features

• Receiver-Powered Operation — Unlike systems that require a separate battery or complicated wiring, this light module plugs directly into a spare channel on your radio receiver, eliminating the need for additional power sources and reducing installation time to just minutes.
• Pre-Wired LED Pairs — The system arrives with ten pre-wired LEDs ready to use immediately, with four different configurations: 2x 5mm white pairs, 1x 3mm white pair, 1x 5mm red pair, and 1x 3mm red pair, giving you both headlight and taillight options out of the box.
• Unpluggable and Removable Strings — Each LED string features a plug-and-play design, allowing you to easily install, remove, or swap lighting configurations without soldering, desoldering, or permanent modifications to your RC vehicle.
• Constant-On Illumination — The system provides steady, non-flashing lighting that creates a realistic scale appearance, perfect for night-time running or display purposes, without the distraction of flashing patterns.
• Extended LED Wire Length — With 290mm long LED wires, you have plenty of reach to position lights in creative locations around your chassis and body, whether mounting headlights on the front bumper, tail lights on the rear, or accent lighting along the sides.
• Compact Control Module — The base unit features 140mm long wires, keeping the controller compact and easy to mount discretely within your scale RC model without taking up excessive space.
• Expandable System — If you want to add even more lighting, the system supports connection of up to seven additional LED strings, allowing you to create a comprehensively lit scale vehicle with headlights, tail lights, side markers, and accent lighting all controlled by a single receiver channel.
• Wide Compatibility — Designed to work with any RC truck or touring car that has a spare receiver port or access to a Y-lead, making it compatible with virtually any modern 2WD or 4WD RC vehicle in your collection.
• Y-Lead Compatible — If your receiver doesn't have an available spare channel, a Y-lead simply splits an existing channel, giving you the flexibility to add lighting even to fully-utilised receiver setups.
• Super Bright LEDs — Users and testing have confirmed these are genuinely bright LEDs that provide excellent visibility and scale realism, creating an impressive visual effect during night-time running sessions.

Technical Performance

The RC4WD Super Bright Scale Light System 2 operates at approximately 6 volts, drawing power directly from your receiver as supplied by your radio system's battery. This means the system works with any standard RC receiver powered by 2S, 3S, 4S or higher LiPo batteries, or traditional NiMH receiver packs—compatibility is universal. The LED modules themselves feature pre-soldered, colour-coded wiring that connects to the central control module via push-fit connectors, ensuring reliable connections and easy maintenance. The system is engineered specifically for 3mm and 5mm LED packages, which are industry-standard components, meaning replacement LEDs are inexpensive and readily available from any RC hobby supplier in the UK or online. Each LED pair is rated for consistent brightness output, and real-world testing confirms they produce genuinely impressive illumination that's visible even in moderately lit conditions. The module does not feature waterproofing on the controller itself, so whilst the LEDs are reasonably sealed against moisture, it's recommended that you keep the main control unit dry to ensure longevity and reliable operation. The system's engineering prioritises simplicity and reliability over advanced features, making it an ideal choice for builders of all skill levels who want professional-looking lighting without complexity. Build quality is typical of RC4WD's standard product range, with durable plastic connectors and solid solder joints throughout. The 290mm LED wire length provides ample reach for creative mounting positions, whilst the 140mm base module wires keep the controller compact enough to hide away inside your scale body or mount discreetly beneath the chassis.

What's in the Box

• 1x RC4WD Super Bright Scale Light System 2 Control Module
• 2x 5mm White LED Pairs (pre-wired and ready to use)
• 1x 3mm White LED Pair (pre-wired and ready to use)
• 1x 5mm Red LED Pair (pre-wired and ready to use)
• 1x 3mm Red LED Pair (pre-wired and ready to use)

What You Need to Complete

• An RC truck or touring car with a spare receiver channel, or a Y-lead adapter to create a spare channel
• A functioning radio receiver and transmitter system
• A receiver battery pack (2S, 3S, 4S LiPo or NiMH receiver battery)
• Optional: Additional LED strings from RC4WD or compatible Fastrax light bars for expanded lighting (note that Fastrax strings may require modification to run in parallel)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use the RC4WD Super Bright Scale Light System 2 if my receiver doesn't have a spare channel? — Yes, absolutely. If your receiver's channels are fully utilised, you can use a Y-lead adaptor to split an existing channel and provide a connection point for the lighting module. Y-leads are readily available and inexpensive, making this an easy solution for any RC vehicle.
• What is the difference between the Super Bright Scale Light System 2 and other RC4WD lighting options? — The Super Bright Scale Light System 2 provides constant-on illumination with no flashing patterns. If you want more advanced functionality such as simulated turn signals, brake lights, reversing lights, or other effects, RC4WD offers alternative light systems specifically designed with these features. The System 2 is ideal if you simply want realistic, steady lighting to enhance the scale appearance of your build.
• Are these LEDs waterproof? — The LED units themselves are reasonably sealed against moisture, making them resistant to light splashes and wet conditions. However, the main control module is not sold as waterproof, and it's recommended that you keep the controller as dry as possible to maintain reliability. If you're running in heavy rain or water, extra care should be taken to protect the module.
• How bright are these LEDs? — Testing has confirmed that these are genuinely bright LEDs that provide impressive illumination. Whilst exact specifications in lumens aren't provided by the manufacturer, users consistently report that the lighting is more than bright enough for night-time running and creates an excellent scale effect. They're definitely not dim decorative LEDs—these are proper, bright scale lights.
• Can I expand the system with additional lights? — Yes, the system supports expansion with up to seven additional LED strings beyond the ten LEDs included in the box. You can purchase additional light strings from RC4WD, or you can use compatible Fastrax light bar strings. Note that Fastrax strings are supplied in series configuration and will require modification to run in parallel with this system, though all light strings supplied directly by RC4WD in this listing are suitable for use as provided.
• Do the LED colours come mixed in the package? — Yes, the package includes a mix of white and red LEDs in both 3mm and 5mm sizes, giving you the flexibility to create headlight and taillight effects. You get 2x 5mm white pairs, 1x 3mm white pair, 1x 5mm red pair, and 1x 3mm red pair, totalling ten LEDs. The pre-wired pairs come fixed with these colour combinations and cannot be swapped for different colours.
• What voltage does the system require? — The system operates at approximately 6 volts, drawing power directly from your receiver. This means it's compatible with any standard RC receiver powered by 2S LiPo, 3S LiPo, 4S LiPo, or traditional NiMH receiver batteries. The voltage is supplied by your radio system, so compatibility is universal across any modern RC vehicle.
• Is this suitable for beginners? — Absolutely. This is one of the most beginner-friendly lighting systems available for RC vehicles. There's no soldering, no complex wiring, and no programming—just plug the module into your receiver (or use a simple Y-lead if necessary), route the pre-wired LED strings to your desired locations, and you're done. The system is designed specifically for ease of installation and requires minimal technical knowledge.
• Can I remove and reuse the LEDs on other vehicles? — Yes, one of the key advantages of this system is that each LED string is unpluggable and completely removable. You can easily transfer the lighting setup to different vehicles, or swap individual LED strings in and out to change your lighting configuration. This makes it a very flexible investment for anyone with multiple RC vehicles.
• What radio systems are compatible with this lighting module? — The system is compatible with any radio system and receiver that has a spare servo channel or the ability to use a Y-lead. This includes Spektrum, Futaba, Sanwa, JR, and any other mainstream RC radio manufacturer. As long as your receiver has a channel available and operates at standard servo voltage, the lighting module will work perfectly.

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