Traxxas RUSTLER 4x4 ULTIMATE Owner's Manual page 19

VXL-3s Operation
To operate the speed control and test programming, place the
vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are
off the ground. Disconnect motor wires "A" and "C" (see page 12), this
will ensure the motor does not drive the wheels during testing. Do
not test programming without disconnecting the motor wires.
Note that in steps 1-7 below, Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED
(factory default) and the LED shines green. If Low-Voltage Detection is
DISABLED, the LED will shine red instead of green in steps 1-7 below.
Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
1. With the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button. The
LED will shine green. This turns the VXL-3s on.
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle
power is reached. At full throttle, the LED will illuminate green.
3. Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that braking
control is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until full braking
power is reached. At full brakes, the LED will illuminate green.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine green.
5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile
#1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the
LED will illuminate green.
6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is a
programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. This
prevents damage to the transmission on high-traction surfaces.
7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
off (.5 seconds).
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
VXL-3s Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes,
and reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward
and 50% reverse (Profile #3), follow the steps below. The speed
control should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the
transmitter should be adjusted as described previously. The profiles
are selected by entering the programming mode.
Profile Description
Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode
(Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the VXL-3s and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
solid green, then solid red and then
begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red once,
release the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage
Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).
The model is ready to drive.
Selecting Race Mode
(Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the VXL-3s and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
solid green, then solid red and then
begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red twice,
release the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage
Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).
The model is ready to drive.
A B
Green to Red to Off One blink Red
C D
Release Solid
A B
Green to Red to Off Two blinks Red
C D
Release Solid
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