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- Page 1 extreme brushless power extreme brushless power extreme brushless power system extreme brushless power system owners manual PaRT #3350...
- Page 2 Traxxas Velineon and ProGraphix are bEfORE YOu PROcEEd 1100 Klein Road trademarks or registered trademarks Plano, Texas 75074 of Traxxas. Other brand names and SafETY PREcauTIONS Phone: 972-265-8000 marks are the property of their INTROducTION Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification.
- Page 3 Support If you have any questions about your system or its operation, call the Traxxas Technical Support line toll-free at: 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927).* Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at www.Traxxas.com/support.
- Page 4 Safety Precautions VXL-3s Electronic Speed Control Batteries and Battery Charging • Water and Electronics Do Not Mix: Do not operate in The Velineon Power System uses rechargeable batteries or around water. Never allow water, moisture, or other that must be handled with care for safety and long battery foreign materials to get inside the speed control.
- Page 5 Make sure you understand of batteries require special care and handling procedures how to use your LiPo batteries. Be aware that Traxxas for long life and safe operation. Warning: LiPo batteries shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or...
- Page 6 Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new system!
- Page 7 VxL-3s and Velineon 3500 Traxxas High-Current to Motor Connector (Male) to Battery Motor Cap (see page 15) Rotor (Magnet) Bullet to ESC Connector Cooling Fan Heat Sink Connector Windings (for optional use) (Coils) EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button)
- Page 8 Terminology Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these advanced circuitry to provide precise, digital terms. They will be used throughout this manual. proportional throttle control. Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical Brushless Motor - A D/C brushless motor replaces the speed controls so that the batteries run longer.
- Page 9 NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Sensorless - Sensorless refers to a brushless motor that Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current uses advanced instructions from an electronic speed handling, and much greater resistance to the control to provide smooth operation. Additional “memory”...
- Page 10 Current Ratings: 65A constant; 100A peak/burst On-resistance: 0.00075 Ω Max (0.006/8 FETs) Max RPM: 50,000 PWM frequency: 12,000Hz Diameter: 36mm (1.42”) (540 size) Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current Connector Length: 55mm (2.165”) Motor connectors: TRX 3.5mm bullet connectors Weight: 262g (9.24oz) Motor/battery wiring: 12-gauge Maxx ®...
- Page 11 Velineon System Installation The following instructions cover installation of the Velineon System in an XL-5 equipped Rustler (Model 3705), Bandit (Model 2405) or Stampede (Model 3605). The Velineon System is capable of extreme power, and the drivetrain upgrades below are recommended to increase the performance and durability of the XL-5 equipped model being upgraded to Velineon Power.
- Page 12 Velineon System Installation 4. Remove the Speed control’s XL-5 plug from Channel 2 of your receiver (see wiring diagram, next page). 5. Remove the two 3x12mm washerhead screws that hold the XL-5 to its mount (C). Remove the XL-5. 6. Remove the four 3x8mm washerhead screws from the ESC mount. Remove the mount and discard (D).
- Page 13 Wiring diagrams Velineon System Installation Antenna Traxxas High-Current Connector (Male) Cooling Fan Connector to Battery (for optional use, see page 14) see page 15) Receiver Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor Channel 2 Channel 1 Electronic Speed Channel 2 Control Not Used...
- Page 14 Pressing the EZ-Set button on the speed control turns it temperature gauge such as the on and off. It is not necessary to install an on/off switch Traxxas part #4091 can aid you in into the wiring harness. monitoring your motor temperature.
- Page 15 Secure, long-lasting, and crystal and antenna are as far away from the chassis as easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. possible. This may require you to mount the receiver on its side.
- Page 16 ® , and JR ® receivers. reference only for those who are using non-Traxxas Please refer to the manufacturer’s wiring diagrams that transmitters. Consult your transmitter’s instructions for came with your receiver. On the VXL-3s, the red wire is information on how to change the settings.
- Page 17 “falling” musical tone will be Low-Voltage Detection turned on. Low-Voltage Detection emitted from the motor. can be turned off for a slight increase in run-time when 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now OFF. using NiMH batteries. Traxxas recommends leaving Low VELINEON POWER SYSTEM • 17...
- Page 18 VxL-3s Setup and Operation To turn Low-Voltage Detection on (LiPo setting): 4. When the LED blinks RED 1. Make sure the LED on the VXL-3s is ONCE. Pull the throttle trigger on and red. to the full throttle position and 2.
- Page 19 VxL-3s Setup and Operation VxL-3s Profile Selection 1. With the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button. The LED will shine green. This turns the VXL-3s on. The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% 2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full forward, brakes, and reverse).
- Page 20 VxL-3s Setup and Operation 3. When the LED blinks Selecting Training Mode red once, release the (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) 1. Connect a fully charged EZ-Set button. 4. The LED will blink and battery pack to the VXL-3s One blink Red Release then turn solid green...
- Page 21 VxL-3s Setup and Operation VxL-3s LEd codes and Protection Modes • Solid Green: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is ON (LiPo setting). • Solid Red: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is OFF (NiCad/NiMH setting). • Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s is hot, the VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown Protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow.
- Page 22 Gearing Options Battery choice and gearing determine the speed of your model. The following gearing options cover Traxxas Rustler, Bandit and Stampede models. For other applications, refer to the model manufacturer’s documentation. Changing the gearing allows you to fine tune the speed of...
- Page 23 Gearing Compatibility Chart The chart below shows recommended gear combination ranges when using a NiMH battery pack to power a Rustler, Bandit, or Stampede equipped with the Velineon System and upgraded drivetrain components. In the red range, use a battery that has a continuous rating of at least 70A. Spur Gear Spur Gear 8.62...
- Page 24 Motor Options The VXL-3s electronic speed control is capable of or is disconnected, the VXL-3s automatically switches to controlling brushed, brushless, and sensored brushless sensorless brushless operation. The VXL-3s also features motors. The VXL-3s auto-detects the motor type and has Sensor Phase Detection.
- Page 25 • 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.
- Page 26 • Transmitter incorrectly set, see page 16. • Disconnected brushless motor lead. Reconnect according to appropriate wiring diagram. Motor runs as soon as the battery is plugged in: • Internal damage, return VXL-3s to Traxxas for service. 6 • VELINEON POWER SYSTEM...
- Page 27 • Possible internal damage. Test the servo on channel 2 of the receiver or in another model. Return the servo to Traxxas for service. Model will not go in reverse: • Make sure the throttle trim is in the correct position (LED on VXL-3s should be lit solid at neutral throttle) •...
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