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Traxxas Stampede VXL Owner's Manual

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RC TOYS
MODEL 37076-3
MODEL 36076-3
-3
MODEL 24076
extreme brushless power system

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  • Page 1 owners manual RC TOYS MODEL 37076-3 MODEL 36076-3 MODEL 24076 extreme brushless power system...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas electric model equipped BEFORE YOU Traxxas Support PROCEED with the new Velineon ® Brushless Power System. This manual Traxxas support is with you every step of the covers the Rustler ® VXL Stadium race truck, the Bandit ™...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, abuse and/or neglect.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and effect the skill level of the of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you handling batteries. model. See chart below.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    Turnbuckle wrench 4-way wrench model, but are a good idea to include in any R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers • Philips screwdriver •...

  • Page 6: Front Shock Tower

    Steering Block (Rear Camber Link ) EZ-Set ® Button (On/Off Button) Half Shaft Caster Block Rear Battery Compartment Shock Tower Traxxas High- Current Connector Rear Body Mount Turnbuckle (Front Camber Link ) Chassis Transmission Front Battery Hold-Down Body Mount Brushless Motor (Velineon ®...
  • Page 7 ANATOMY OF THE STAMPEDE VXL Shock (Oil Damper) Steering Block Half Shaft Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3s) Suspension Traxxas High- Arm (Rear) Current Connector Rear Body Mount Chassis Brushless Motor (Velineon ® 3500) EZ-Set Button ® Battery Caster Block (On/Off Button)
  • Page 8 ANATOMY OF THE BANDIT VXL Turnbuckle Battery Electronic Speed (Rear Camber Link ) Steering Block Compartment Control (VXL-3s) Half Shaft Caster Block Traxxas High- Battery Hold-Down Current Connector Rear Shock Tower EZ-Set Button ® Chassis (On/Off Button) Rear Body Mount...

  • Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range resistance to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 Steering CH1 - Channel 1* † Trim *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion Connector (Male)

  • Page 13: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 14 The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.

  • Page 15: Radio System Controls/Basic Adjustments

    • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely in. The model could run out Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver turned off while adjusting steering trim.

  • Page 16: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Before each running session with your model, you should range-test Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 17 Antenna Tip When reinstalling the antenna, first engineered into your Traxxas model and do not bend or cut the white slide the antenna wire into bottom by helping you to maintain control wire at the end of the metal tip.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s. (depending on low-voltage detection setting) Traxxas High-Current 3. Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the VXL-3s on. If the LED is solid indicating the VXL-3s is on and at neutral (D).
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).

  • Page 20: Driving Your Model

    (mAh) rating of the batteries determines how large their “fuel tank” is. A 3000 mAh • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet battery pack will theoretically run twice as long as a 1500 mAh sport pack. Because of the conditions such as rain.
  • Page 21 DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings. 2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire during normal running. Water will enter these holes and get trapped inside the •...

  • Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Toe-in suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas For increased stability add one- to two-degrees of toe in to each cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with front wheel.
  • Page 23 Adjusting the Slipper Clutch Stampede VXL Wheelie Bar Set-up The model is equipped with an The Traxxas wheelie bar comes standard with the Stampede VXL. It is To achieve a good starting adjustable slipper clutch which is available as a bolt-on accessory (Part #3678) for the Rustler VXL and point for the slipper clutch built into the large spur gear.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it vibrations may loosen condition of the batteries. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is hardware over time and require attention. Always 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure part #2362.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    70mph & Beyond 6.47 7.04 Rustler VXL Rustler VXL 35+mph 35+mph 45+mph 45+mph 65+mph 65+mph 70mph & Beyond 70mph & Beyond 6.26 Stampede VXL Stampede VXL 30+mph 30+mph 40+mph 40+mph 60+mph 60+mph 65mph & Beyond 65mph & Beyond 6.09 28/76 28/76 33/76...

  • Page 26: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Restoring Factory Defaults Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 27 This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case...
  • Page 28 2. Press and hold MENU. Release when the status LED blinks green. in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link 3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes times repeatedly.

  • Page 29: Menu Tree

    Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model TRAXXAS • 29 Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the menu tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 31 Traxxas Link Real-Time Telemetry The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning with sensors, the Traxxas Link of your Traxxas model with stunning visuals and absolute precision.

This manual is also suitable for:

Bandit vxl 24076-3Rustler vxl 37076-3Stampede vxl 36076-3

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