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Summary of Contents for Traxxas Villain EX 1502
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Entire contents ©2003 Traxxas Corporation. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas. -
Page 3: Before You Proceed
Warnings, helpful hints, and cross-references Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any hints, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas over the phone, through our website at www.BuyTraxxas.com, or you can save... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Villain EX. All instructions and precautions Operate your Villain EX sensibly and with care, and it will be Due to the high-performance nature of the electric motors, outlined in this exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. -
Page 5: Tools, Supplies
Tools, Supplies, and Required Equipment Your Villain EX comes with a set of specialty tools. You’ll need to For more info on purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to batteries, see Use operate and maintain your model. the Right Batteries on page 11. -
Page 6: Anatomy Of
Anatomy of the Villain EX Antenna Receiver Gear Cover Battery Compartment Radio Box Water Twist-Lock “ Battery Hold- Cooling Tube (Thumbscrew) Down Strap Motor Water Outlet Trim Adjustment Bracket Water Cooling Steering Battery Heat Exchanger Servo Connector (Heat Sink) Outdrive Connecting Rod On/Off Switch Electronic... -
Page 7: Quick Start: Getting
Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The following guide is an overview of the The Quick Start procedures for getting your Villain EX set up and Guide is not running. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look intended to for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. -
Page 8: Detailing
Detailing Your Villain EX Applying the Decals For best results, apply the decals in alphanumerical order, ie: A1, A2, A3 etc. The decals are printed on self-adhesive clear mylar. To apply the decals, place one end down, hold the other end up, and gradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go. -
Page 9: The Traxxas Tq
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Your Villain EX is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System. The Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. The Villain EX uses one servo and an electronic speed control. -
Page 10: Radio System
Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter channels so that up to six models can be operated to send signals to your Villain EX. All Traxxas RTR models simultaneously. Each channel is referred to by its flag color operate on a 27 MHz frequency band. -
Page 11: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Use the Right Batteries Charging The Batteries Your transmitter uses AA The Villain EX requires 8 AA batteries and two fully charged 7.2 batteries. Use new alkaline volt NiCd or NiMH battery packs. These batteries are not included batteries, or rechargeable with the model.You can use either side-by-side racing style packs... -
Page 12: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Setting Up the Antenna Spray a little window cleaner on the Antenna You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate antenna wire to your Villain EX boat. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and make it easier to push tip in the bag with your manuals and documentation. -
Page 13: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System the button and sliding it to the desired position. There are two TQ Radio System Controls settings available: 50/50: Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse. 70/30: Allows more throttle travel (70%) and less reverse travel (30%). -
Page 14: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Radio System Rules Remember, always turn the transmitter Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio Each time you prepare to run your on first and off last to Channel 1 system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal... -
Page 15: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Using the Radio System 5. Operate the throttle control on the transmitter to ensure that When rechargeable the throttle is operating properly. If the propellers start batteries begin to The Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. -
Page 16: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Adjusting the Speed Control EVX Wiring Diagram - Follow this diagram exactly! Your Villain EX is equipped with the EVX Marine Speed Control. The pos(+) and neg(-) battery inputs are not reversible. The electronic speed control installed in your Villain EX has been factory set and should not require any adjustments. -
Page 17: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System 6. Pull the transmitter Using an Aftermarket Transmitter Adjustments for the EVX (Marine) Transmitter with the EVX. Before attempting to program your EVX, it is important to make throttle trigger to the The following instructions full throttle position. -
Page 18: Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Speed Control Throttle Profile Selection 6. Press the ESC SET The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (forward with 25% button to select the reverse). To disable the reverse (Profile #3), or to allow full throttle profile. -
Page 19: Driving The Villain Ex
Traxxas does not recommend swimming or wading to retrieve a Return the Villain EX to shore at the first sign of weak boat. If you have chosen your launch sight carefully (downwind), batteries. -
Page 20: Adjusting
Adjusting Your Villain EX Adjusting the Trim Angle water. If the trim is set to high, then the bow will bounce up and The outdrive struts on the Villain EX will allow you to adjust the down (“porpoise”), and the prop may begin to cavitate. trim angle of the propeller. -
Page 21: Maintaining
Maintaining and Storing Your Villain EX Your Villain EX requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top Periodically re-oil the bushings in the outdrive housings running condition.The following procedures should be taken and the driveshaft tubes.There are metal oiling nipples very seriously. -
Page 22: Increasing
Villain EX. To fit aftermarket props with 3/16 inch threads, use practical limits to what the electronics system in the Villain EX the Traxxas accessory prop shaft (part #1529X). For the best is capable of. For example, it may not be possible to use the... -
Page 23: Index
Index Antenna (receiver) 6, 9, 12 Gear Cover 6 Steering Wheel 9 Antenna (transmitter) 9, 12 Hop Ups 22 Storage 21 sleeve 12 Heat Exchanger 6, 16 Supplies 5 tip 12 Maintenance 21 Support 3 tube 12 Motors 6, 22 Thermal Shutdown Protection 10 wire 12 Mounting Post 6...