7008/7108 Manual - Traxxas

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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLVXL-3m LED codesSolid Green: VXL-3m power onlight. Low Voltage Detection isON (LiPo setting).Solid Red: VXL-3m power on light.Low Voltage Detection is OFF(NiCad/NiMH setting).Fast Blinking Red: Thermal ShutdownProtection Stage 1. If the motor haslower than normal power and the VXL-3mis hot, the VXL-3m has entered Stage 1Thermal Shutdown Protection to guardagainst overheating caused by excessivecurrent flow. If the motor has no powerand the VXL-3m is very hot, the VXL-3mhas entered Stage 2 Thermal ShutdownProtection and has automatically shutdown. Let the VXL-3m cool. Make sureyour model is properly geared for theconditions (see page 23).Slow Blinking Red (with Low VoltageDetection on): The VXL-3m has enteredLow Voltage Protection. When thebattery voltage begins to reach theminimum recommended dischargevoltage threshold for LiPo battery packs,the VXL-3m will limit the power outputto 50% throttle. When the batteryvoltage attempts to fall below theminimum threshold, the VXL-3m willshut down all motor output. The LED onthe speed control will slowly blink red,indicating a low voltage shutdown. TheVXL-3m will stay in this mode until a fullycharged battery is connected.Alternating; Blinks Red then Green: Ifthe motor has no power, the VXL-3mhas entered Over Voltage Protection.If a battery with too high voltage isused, the VXL-3m will go into a failsafemode. Warning: If input voltage exceedsapproximately 20 volts, the ESC may bedamaged. Maximum peak input voltagelimits are 12.6V in LiPo Mode (see page17) and 18V in NiMH Mode.Blinking Green: The VXL-3m is indicatingthe transmitter Throttle Trim (see page14) is incorrectly set. Adjust the ThrottleTrim to the middle “0” setting.16 • TR A X X ASThe electronic speed control is factory set and should not require anyadjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference.Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed controlBefore attempting to program your ESC, it is important to makesure your TQ transmitter is properly adjusted (set back to the factorydefaults). Otherwise, you may not get the best performance from yourspeed control.The transmitter should be adjusted as follows:1. Set the throttle neutral switch to the 50/50 setting. This adjuststhe transmitter’s throttle trigger throw to 50% for throttle and50% for braking and reverse.2. Set the throttle trim control to the middle “0” setting.3. Set the Channel 2 servo reversing switch to the left position. Donot change the position of any of the servo reversing switchesafter programming the ESC.4. You are now ready to program your speed control.Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter)Read through all of the following programming steps before youbegin. If you get lost during programming or receive unexpectedresults, simply unplug the battery, wait a few seconds, plug the batteryback in, and start over.1. Disconnect each of the motor wires between the ESC and themotor. This is a precaution to prevent runaway when the speedcontrol is turned on before it is programmed.2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC.A3. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).4. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LEDGreen then Redwill first turn green and then red. Release theEZ-Set button.B5. When the LED blinks RED ONCE.Pull the throttle trigger to thefull throttle position and hold it Once Redthere (B).C6. When the LED blinks RED TWICE.Push the throttle trigger to thefull reverse and hold it there (C). Twice Red7. When the LED starts flashing GREEN,programming is complete. After the throttle isreturned to neutral, the LED will then shine solidgreen or red (depending on the low-voltagedetection setting, see note below) indicating theVXL-3m is on and at neutral (D).SolidESC OperationNote: In steps 1-7 below, Low Voltage Detection is turned off (factorydefault) and the LED shines RED. If Low Voltage Detection is on, theLED will shine GREEN instead of RED in steps 1-7 below.To operate the speed control and test the programming, place thevehicle on a stable block or stand so all of the driven wheels are off theground. Reconnect the motor wires. Always make sure that objects andfingers are clear of the wheels.1. With the transmitter on, press the EZ-Set button for ½ second,until the LED shines GREEN, then immediately release the button.This turns on the ESC. If you press and release too quickly, youmay hear the steering servos jump but the LED may not stay on.2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttlepower is reached. At full throttle, the led will shine RED.3. Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that brakingcontrol is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until fullbraking power is reached. At full brakes, the LED will shine RED.4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine RED.5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse(Profile #1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power isreached, the LED will shine RED.6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral.7. To turn the ESC off, press the EZ-Set button until the RED LEDturns off.VXL-3m Thermal Shutdown ProtectionThe VXL-3m is also equipped with thermal shutdown protection. If theoperating temperature exceeds safe limits, the ESC will reduce powerto 50% and the LED will flash red. Additional heating will cause thespeed control to shut down completely until it reaches a safe operatingtemperature. <strong>Traxxas</strong> encourages you to stop driving as soon as thethermal overload protection is activated.D
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLESC Profile SelectionThe speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile,follow the steps on described on the next page. The speed controlshould be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmittershould be adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selectedby entering the programming mode.ESC Profile DescriptionProfile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% ReverseProfile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No ReverseProfile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% ReverseSelecting Sport Mode (Profile #1)1. Connect a fully charged batterypack to the ESC and turn onyour transmitter.Green to Red to Off2. With the ESC off, press and holdthe EZ-Set button until the lightturns solid green, then solid redand then begins blinking red(indicating the Profile numbers).Release3. When the light blinks red once, release the EZ-Set button.4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.One blink RedSolid RedSelecting Race Mode (Profile #2)1. Connect a fully charged batterypack to the ESC and turn onyour transmitter.Green to Red to Off2. With the ESC off, press and holdthe EZ-Set button until the lightturns solid green, then solid redand then begins blinking red(indicating the Profile numbers).Release3. When the light blinks red twice, release the EZ-Set button.4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.Two blinks RedSolid RedSelecting Training Mode* (Profile #3)1. Connect a fully charged batterypack to the ESCand turn on your transmitter.2. With the ESC off, press and holdthe EZ-Set button until the lightturns solid green, then solid redand then begins blinking red(indicating the Profile numbers).Green to Red to OffReleaseThree blinks RedSolid Red3. When the light blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button.4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.Note: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set buttonpressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected.LiPo Battery Mode with Low Voltage DetectionThe VXL-3m ESC is equipped with built-in Low Voltage Detectionfor safe use with Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. The Low VoltageDetection circuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage. When thebattery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended dischargevoltage threshold for LiPo battery packs, the VXL-3m will limit thepower output to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fallbelow the minimum threshold, the VXL-3m will shut down all motoroutput. The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red, indicating alow voltage shutdown. The VXL-3m will stay in this mode until a fullycharged battery is connected. The electronic speed control is factoryset with Low Voltage Detection turned off. Be certain to activate LowVoltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model.To turn Low Voltage Detection on (LiPo setting):1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and red.2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED willturn off and then light green. Also, a “rising” musical tone will beemitted from the motor.3. Low Voltage Detection is now ON.To turn Low Voltage Detection off (NiMH setting):1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and green.2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED willturn off and then light red. Also, a “falling” musical tone will beemitted from the motor.3. Low Voltage Detection is now OFF.Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is turned off.*Patent-pendingPatent Pending TrainingMode (Profile #3) reducesforward and reverse throttleby 50%. Training Modeis provided to reduce thepower output allowingbeginning drivers to bettercontrol the model. As drivingskills improve, simply changeto Sport or Race Mode forfull-power operation.Tip For Fast Mode ChangesThe ESC is set to Profile 1(Sport Mode) as the default.To quickly change to Profile 3(Training Mode), with thetransmitter on and the ESCturned off, press and holdthe SET button until the lightblinks red three times and thenrelease. For full power, turn offthe ESC then quickly changeback to Profile 1 (SportMode) by pressing andholding the SET button untilthe light blinks red one timeand then releasing.TRAXXAS • 17
Page 3 and 4: BEFORE YOU PROCEEDCarefully read an
Page 5 and 6: TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPM
Page 8: QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEEDThe
Page 11 and 12: THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEMNiCad -
Page 13 and 14: THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEMINSTALLI
Page 15: THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEMTQ RADIO
Page 19 and 20: DRIVING YOUR MODELNot all batteries
Page 21 and 22: TUNING ADJUSTMENTSThe Slash VXL 4WD
Page 23 and 24: TUNING ADJUSTMENTSwill generally be
Page 25 and 26: WHEELS AND TIRESThe Slash VXL 4WD a
Page 27 and 28: NOTESTRAXXAS • 27

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