Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer Owner's Manual

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Page 1 MODEL 85076-4 owner s manual ’...
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® VXL-6s Brushless Power System. The Traxxas support is with you every step of the Unlimited Desert Racer combines the look and feel of a full-scale BEFORE YOU way. Refer to the next page to find out how to Baja truck with huge Pro-Scale™ size and blistering pro-level PROCEED contact us and what your support options are.
Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas, Ready-To-Race, Ready- & CROSS-REFERENCES To-Win, Unlimited Desert Racer, parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints Velineon, and ProGraphix at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling identified by the icons below.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
14 years of age. ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Operating If you as the user do not accept liability of ownership, Traxxas requests the Desert Racer in a careless, unsafe manner, without adequate that you do not use this product. Do not open any of the enclosed care and preparation, can result in collisions with catastrophic materials.
Page 5 DO NOT imbalance, cell damage and fire. associated with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not exceed the maximum manufacturer recommended • If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or charge rate.
Page 6 • Do not operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to • Use Traxxas High-Current Connectors: Do not change the battery the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way. and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage to •...
Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
™ (part #2971, (part #2914, sold separately) sold separately) Two 2s/3s LiPo battery packs with Traxxas High-Current Connectors LiPo battery charger 4 AA alkaline (or single 4s LiPo battery pack using the supplied accessory adapter) batteries Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries recommended Minimum: 5000mAh 7.4v 2-cell (2S)
Page 8: Anatomy Of The Unlimited Desert Racer
ANATOMY OF THE UNLIMITED DESERT RACER Chassis Top View Trailing Arm Rear Swaybar Linkage Roll Cage Axle Carrier Upper Suspension Driveshaft Nerf bar Chassis Shock Front Differential Front Bumper LED Light Pipe Bumper Extension Body Interior Receiver Box Antenna Mount...
Page 9 ANATOMY OF THE UNLIMITED DESERT RACER Chassis Bottom View Rear Axle Housing Rear Upper Link Driveshaft Chassis Skidplate Spur Gear Steering Servo Transmission Rear Differential Motor Pinion Gear Front Skidplate Limit Strap Battery Door Latch Battery Compartment Door Trailing Arm...
Page 10: 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 11: Tq Radio And Velineon Power System
INTRODUCTION signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other. The VXL-6s electronic speed control is optimized Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals to virtually eliminate cogging. Traxxas Link ™...
Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-6s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control.
Page 14: Installing Transmitter Batteries
The status LED does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the troubleshooting Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for safer charging and maximum battery section on page 32 for more information on the transmitter status life and performance.
Page 15 Traxxas recommended Note: The battery hold-down will remain attached to the chassis. and sliding the door open (B). battery packs are equipped with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold separately) to automatically recognize connected battery...
Page 16 • When using a Traxxas 5000mAh 4s battery pack (part #2888X), install foam battery spacers in the battery compartment for proper fitment. Install the battery pack as described in the previous section.
Page 17 (center) point of the steering channel. Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 19 for TSM adjustments. Multi-Function Knob...
Page 18 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM 4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly. The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of 5.
Page 19 Traxxas 1.5mm wrench. cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at...
Page 20: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
LED is green, indicating that Low Voltage Detection is activated to prevent Traxxas High-Current 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection over-discharging of LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries are intended only for the Connector ACTIVE).
Page 21 LED light kits or additional cooling to better control the model. green, then solid red and then begins fans (see Traxxas.com for additional information). As driving skills improve, blinking red (indicating the Profile Always be sure to keep the panel cover installed when simply change to Sport or numbers).
Page 22 Turn the ESC off and are connected. contact Traxxas Customer Service for assistance. • Voltage LED (V) Slow Blinking Red: The VXL-6s has entered Low Voltage Protection, Stage 2. When the...
Page 23: Driving Your Model
Where to drive prevent collisions. The Unlimited Desert Racer is a large vehicle capable of high speed and requires a large area to run. Choose a location where the Desert • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model.
Page 24 Do not • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. to wet conditions such as rain.
Page 25 • Differentials: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the wire guides in the receiver box. The excess differential components. Use a light coating of Traxxas high- wire will be bundled inside the receiver performance grease (part #5041) on the metal gear teeth.
Page 26: Basic Tuning Adjustments
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance. Adjusting Gear Mesh Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur gears. Your Desert Racer makes improper gear mesh virtually impossible.
Page 27 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Centering Your Servo is bottoming easily over jumps. Damping should be decreased (with If you have removed the servo horn from your Desert Racer’s steering thinner viscosity oil) if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels Important: The shocks are servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the unstable.
Page 28: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kits for two shocks is part #8455 and #7468X.
Page 29: Advanced Tuning Adjustments
Gearing Compatibility Chart: Multi-tool Shock Functions The chart below shows recommended The Unlimited Desert Racer has provisions for adjusting the roll center equipped with pistons with 1.7mm gear combination ranges for your model. geometry of the rear suspension. Roll center refers to the virtual axis bypass holes (recommended).
Page 30 From the factory, the front differential is filled with SAE 30,000W viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differential. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The differential has to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change/replace oil.
Page 31: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide
Starting Over: that can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions (set to horn (as shown) can also help decrease Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 19). Accessing Restoring Factory Defaults steering sensitivity when driving the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on...
Page 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe 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...
Page 33 Model Lock locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
Page 34: Menu Tree
Transmitter is restored to default Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion One Blink Red Two Blinks Green *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
Page 35: Menu Tree Formulas
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 36 Real-Time Telemetry For more information about the Traxxas Link When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store or on Wireless Module and the with sensors, the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning Traxxas Link application, of your Traxxas model with stunning visuals and absolute precision.
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