Traxxas Slash VXL Brushless 5807 Owner's Manual page 24

24 • SLASH VXL
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL
#5807
35+mph 40+mph 35+mph
Slash VXL
Pinion/Spur 23/86* 28/86**
Battery 7-Cell NiMH 7-Cell NiMH
Nominal Voltage 8.4V 8.4V
mAh 3000+ mAh 3000+ mAh 5000+ mAh
Skill Level
* Stock Gearing
** Included Optional Pinion
† Accessory Gearing
Brushed Motors
For the ultimate in versatility, the VXL-3s has no motor limit when
used with a brushed motor. This allows you to use any readily
available 540 or 550 size brushed motors in your VXL-3s equipped
vehicle. Always be sure to follow all break in and maintenance
instructions set forth by the motor manufacturer. The VXL-3s
automatically detects what kind of motor it is connected to so no
programming actions are required to use brushed motors. Simply be
sure to properly connect the motor to the speed control as shown.
Optional brushed motor wiring diagram:
• Motor positive (+) should be connected to phase A (blue).
• Phase B is not used.
• Motor negative (-) should be connected to phase C (white).
If the wiring is reversed, the motor will operate in reverse. If the
motor is wired incorrectly (using phases A+B or B+C), the VXL-3s will
send short pulses to the motor and turn off the LED indicating a fail
safe mode. It will not return to normal operation until wired properly.
TEMPERATURES AND COOLING
Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and
50+mph 50+mph 60+mph 60+mph
motors. There are many options available that will help you monitor
23/86* 23/86* 23/86 31/76 31/76 †
temperatures and cool your components.
2S LiPo 3S LiPo 3S LiPo
7.4V 11.1V 11.1V
Temperature gauge
5000+ mAh 5000+ mAh
An on-board temperature gauge such as the
Traxxas part #4091 can aid you in monitoring
your motor temperature. Generally, try to
keep your motor below 200° F. If necessary,
increase airflow to the motor by cutting out
the rear of the body or windshield.
Heat sink cooling fan
The VXL-3s is equipped with an additional
connector to supply power to an optional
heat sink cooling fan (Part #3340). The
optional heat sink cooling fan can assist in
cooling the VXL-3s in high current motor
applications.
LIPO BATTERIES
LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are
educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use. It is critical to
follow all instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer and the
charger manufacturer for proper charging, use, and storage of LiPo
batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries.
See Safety Precautions and warnings on page 4 for more information.
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