Tq Advanced Tuning Guide - Traxxas XO-1 64077 Owner's Manual

TQ ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE
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The XO-1's TQi transmitter is equipped with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module. This
innovative accessory transforms your iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or iPad mini™
into a powerful tuning tool that equips your TQi with an intuitive, high-definition,
full-color graphical user interface.
Traxxas Link
The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you
complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model with
stunning visuals and absolute precision. With the installed Traxxas Link telemetry
sensors on the model, Traxxas Link displays real-time data such as speed, RPM,
temperature, and battery voltage.
Intuitive iPhone and iPod touch interface
Traxxas Link makes it easy to learn, understand, and access powerful tuning options.
Control Drive Effects settings such
as steering and throttle sensitivity;
steering percentage; braking strength;
and throttle trim by simply touching
and dragging the sliders on the
screen.
Real-Time Telemetry
With the installed telemetry sensors,
the Traxxas Link dashboard comes
to life showing you speed, battery
voltage, RPM, and temperature.
Set threshold warnings and log
maximums, minimums, or averages.
Use the recording function to
document your dashboard view, with
sound, so that you can keep your eyes
on your driving and not miss a single
apex.
Manage up to 30 Models
with Traxxas Link
The TQi radio system automatically
keeps track of what vehicles it has
bound to and what settings were used
for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name
the models, customize their settings, attach profiles, and lock them into memory.
Simply choose a model and any previously bound transmitter, power them up, and
start having fun.
Available Tuning Adjustments
The following items can be adjusted most easily using your mobile device and the
Tap and slide to adjust Steering Sensitivity,
Throttle Trim, Braking Percent, and more!
The customizable Traxxas Link dashboard delivers
real-time rpm, speed, temperature, and voltage data.
Traxxas Link application. All the features described below may also be accessed
using the menu and set buttons on the transmitter and observing signals from the
LED. An explanation of the menu structure follows on page 33
Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi-Function knob that can be set
to control various advanced transmitter functions (set to Steering Sensitivity by
default, see page 17). Experiment with the settings and features to see if they can
improve your driving experience.
Throttle Sensitivity (Throttle Exponential)
The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Throttle
Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity as described on page 17, but
applies the effect to the throttle channel. Only forward throttle is affected; brake/
reverse travel remains linear regardless of the Throttle Sensitivity setting.
Steering Percentage (Dual Rate)
The Multi-Function knob can be set to control the amount (percentage) of servo
travel applied to steering. Turning the Multi-Function knob fully clockwise will deliver
maximum steering throw; turning the knob counter-clockwise reduces steering
throw (note: turning the dial 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).
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 sidebar for more
information.
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
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