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counter-clockwise to its stop will eliminate all servo travel). Be aware
that the steering End Point settings define the servo's maximum
steering throw. If you set Steering Percentage to 100% (by turning the
Multi-Function knob fully clockwise), the servo will travel all the way
to its selected end point, but not past it. Many racers set Dual Rate so
they have only as much steering throw as they need for the track's
tightest turn, thus making the car easier to drive throughout the rest of
the course. Reducing steering throw can also be useful in making a car
easier to control on high-traction surfaces, and limiting steering output
for oval racing where large amounts of steering travel are not required.
Braking Percentage
The Multi-Function knob may also be set to control the amount of brake
travel applied by the servo in a nitro-powered model. Electric models do
not have a servo-operated brake, but the Braking Percentage function
still operates the same way in electric models. Turning the Multi-
Function knob full clockwise will deliver maximum brake throw; turning
the knob counter-clockwise reduces brake throw (Note: Turning the
dial counter-clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action).
Steering and Throttle End Points
The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo's
travel range (or its "end point") independently for left and right travel
(on the steering channel) and throttle/brake travel (on the throttle
channel). This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent
binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in
the case of a nitro car) farther than their mechanical limits. The end
point adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to
be the servo's maximum travel; the Steering Percentage or Braking
Percentage functions will not override the End Point settings.
Failsafe
Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built-in failsafe
function that returns the throttle to its last saved neutral position
in the event of a signal loss. The LED on the transmitter and the
receiver will rapidly flash red.
Steering and Throttle Sub-Trim
The Sub-Trim function is used to precisely set the neutral point of the
steering or throttle servo in the event that simply setting the trim knob
to "zero" does not completely center the servo. When selected, Sub-Trim
allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft's position for precise
setting of the neutral point. Always set the Steering Trim knob to zero
before making final adjustment (if required) using Sub-Trim. If Throttle
Trim has been previously adjusted, the Throttle Trim will need to be
reprogrammed to "zero" before making final adjustment using Sub-Trim.
Throttle Trim
Setting the Multi-Function knob to serve as throttle trim will allow you
to adjust the throttle's neutral position to prevent unwanted brake
drag or throttle application when the transmitter trigger is at neutral.
Note: Your transmitter is equipped with a Throttle Trim Seek mode to
prevent accidental runaways. See the below for more information.
Throttle Trim Seek Mode
When the Multi-Function knob is set to throttle trim, the transmitter
remembers the throttle trim setting. If the throttle trim knob is moved
from the original setting while the transmitter is off, or while the
transmitter was used to control another model, the transmitter ignores
the actual position of the trim knob. This prevents the model from
accidentally running away. The LED on the face of the transmitter will
rapidly blink green and the throttle trim knob (Multi-Function knob)
will not adjust the trim until it is moved back to its original position
saved in memory. To restore throttle trim control, simply turn the
multi-function knob either direction until the LED stops blinking.
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Setting Lock
Once you've adjusted all of these settings the way you like them, you
may want to disable the Multi-Function knob so none of your settings
can be changed. This is especially handy if you operate multiple
vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link
Multiple Settings and the Multi-Function Knob
It is important to note that settings made with the Multi-Function
knob are "overlaid" on top of each other. For example, if you assign the
Multi-Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 50%, then
reassign the knob to control Steering Sensitivity, the transmitter will
"remember" the Steering Percentage setting. Adjustments you make
to Steering Sensitivity will be applied to the 50% steering throw setting
you selected previously. Likewise, setting the Multi-Function knob to
"disabled" will prevent the knob from making further adjustments, but
the last setting of the Multi-Function knob will still apply.
TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY
Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature
of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new
receiver, it saves that receiver in its memory along with all the settings
assigned to that receiver. When the transmitter and any bound receiver
are switched on, the transmitter automatically recalls the settings for
that receiver. There is no need to manually select your vehicle from a
list of model memory entries.
Model Lock
The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models
(receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas
Link Model Memory will delete the "oldest" receiver from its memory
(in other words, the model you used the longest time ago will be
deleted). Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it
cannot be deleted.
You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making
it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model
in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas
Link Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter
goes with which model and there is never a need to have to select
any model from a list of model memory entries. The transmitter and
receiver do it all for you automatically.
To activate Model Lock:
1. Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock.
2. Press and hold MENU. Release when the status LED blinks green.
3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four
times repeatedly.
4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals.
5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly.
6. Press MENU once, the LED will blink red twice repeatedly.
7. Press SET, the LED will blink rapidly green. The memory is now
locked. Press MENU and SET to return to driving mode.
Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will
blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked. To unlock all
models, press MENU twice at step 6 and then press SET.
To delete a model:
At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive
from the memory.
1. Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to delete.
2. Press and hold MENU. Release when the status LED blinks green.
3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four
times repeatedly.
4. Press SET once. The status LED will blink green once repeatedly.
5. Press MENU once. The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly.
6. Press SET. The memory is now selected to be deleted. Press SET to
delete the model. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode.
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Model Memory.
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