The Ecto-1 power mod is here and a must-have item for this model, especially if you intend to add all of our mods, or your own.

As with a lot of these models, the power switch on the car normally located near the battery housing is cheap and some are even faulty and don't make a proper connection causing noisy power lines and a failed supply of power to the car.

Another issue is the location of the batteries, normally tucked away hidden under the car. You need to lift up the car, turn it on the side, and replace the batteries, this can cause damage to the car, and especially for those who have it in a display case, meaning you need to keep opening up the display cabinet to change batteries.

So, what's this mod all about?

A good strong solid power supply giving 5v, and a current supply of 4 Amps for those of you that don't know 4 amps is more power than a conventional USB charger at most they offer 1amp.

We will not need anywhere near 4 amps, but we have it, and it's best to have more than not enough.

Mods need power. And with future issues such as roof lights, And other mods that we alone are making, we have to consider if they are ALL ON THE SAME TIME.

Batteries will only. work for so long before they need replacing.

So what’s in the box?

5v 4amp power supply, with international attachments. Which has a lead of 1.5 meters. Yes, it works in your country. And no, you won't need a plug adaptor. That's Great did you just say. A smile on your face. That's right. 😊

You will also get an additional 3-meter extension cable for all of you who have a plug that's tucked away and just need that extra space. YES, 3 METERS. Good news if you want to make it longer let us know it’s possible. No loss of power too.

replacement switch, this goes inline with the power mod, to replace the horrible little switch under the car.

You will receive the main important part that goes into the car, the harness, this harness has 2 features that Eaglemoss's cable does not.

Power to the front and back of the car. including the power to the roof, Mods that need power to the dashboard or front of your car will now have a cable ready. The radio scanner is an example of power needed at the front, No more long power cables to the car.

Additional power leads at the back. No more extension leads. It’s there for you. Arduino lovers u have more power links. 😊

WAIT. Do I have to take my car apart??

Well yes, kind of you do. unless you have just started the build then no.

But understand this, the car technically comes in 3 parts. A bottom frame with all the wires. The center parts with the oscilloscope, Gerney rails etc. and then the top metal frame.

This mod took takes all of 10 minutes to do, you need is an 8mm drill bit and it's that's easy...

Making this mod available for everyone is better. And ensures our mods and others, will give you the power you need now and later.

Special thanks to one of our customers MarvelPhx who created a step-by-step installation guide to this product which can be found here along with a complete build guide to his model.

YOUTUBE GUIDES

Special thanks to Wayne over at the World of Wayne for his video, which can be found here, don't forget to like and subscribe.