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Summary of Contents for Traxxas Spartan 57076-1
- Page 1 MODEL 57076-1 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Traxxas Spartan raises the bar for reliable, high-performance of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory BEFORE YOU PROCEED RC boating. Never before has there been an R/C boat with 50+mph support possible. Traxxas models are about experiencing total...
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement are trademarks or registered identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online trademarks of Traxxas. Other at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, tubing to prevent short circuits. - Page 5 LiPo battery • Do not expose the charger to water or moisture. use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of • Do not disassemble the charger. 16 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a •...
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Page 6: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
2.5mm “T” wrench Boat stand 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 •... - Page 7 SPARTAN OVERVIEW Water Cooling Jacket Traxxas High-Current Hull Flex Cable Housing Connector Steering Rudder Support Battery Strap Channel Motor Servo Propeller Nut Propeller Rudder Arm Steering Linkage Drive Strut Receiver Box Trim Tab Rudder Support Stuffing Tube Seal LED Light Pipe...
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Page 8: 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 9 INTRODUCTION ESC (Electronic Speed Control) - An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model. The VXL-6s Marine Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi transmitter with electronic speed control uses advanced circuitry to provide Traxxas Link Model Memory.
- Page 10 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how Voltage - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential difference an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. When between two points, such as between the positive battery To prevent loss of radio range flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is lost.
- Page 11 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas TQi transmitter ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram with Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two Brushless Motor channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver...
- Page 12 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 13 Your model’s included battery position only in very calm conditions, and closely monitor the hull’s batteries, simply loosen the straps, slide pack is equipped with Traxxas attitude as you increase speed. the battery pack beneath them, and Battery iD. This exclusive...
- Page 14 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link.
- Page 15 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model, you should range-test The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Remember, always turn the your radio system to ensure that it operates properly. adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of TQi transmitter on first and movement during shipping.
- Page 16 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM Steering Sensitivity (Exponential) Decreased Steering Sensitivity Setting Up the Antenna The Multi-Function knob on the TQi transmitter has been programmed (Negative Exponential) Turning Range Effective Turning The receiver antenna has been set to control Steering Sensitivity (also known as exponential). The By turning the Multi-Function at Transmitter Range on Model...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
5. Move the trigger up to the full reverse position and hold it there. After about minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo packs, the Traxxas High-Current two seconds, you will hear two beeps and red LED will blink twice. The Connector VXL-6s will limit power output to 25%. - Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 5. Return the trigger to neutral and allow the prop to stop. Note that there is 3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward and vice versa.
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Page 19: Driving Your Model
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on Where to Run driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are Select a body of fresh water, which is calm and free of debris, tree stumps, Caution! If your model some important precautions to keep in mind. - Page 20 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Trim Tabs Spartan features stainless-steel trim tabs to help set the angle of the boat’s hull as it rides in the water. Setting the trim angle correctly will Optional Accessory: Machined provide maximum speed and efficiency from your model. From the factory, the trim tabs are set for best all-around performance and stability Aluminum Trim Adjusters at Spartan’s maximum speed, but you can experiment with their position to improve performance.
- Page 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Drive Strut Spartan has a surface-piercing prop, meaning the prop is not fully submerged when the model is at speed. Varying the depth that the prop is submerged will alter the model’s performance. The stock setting is 4mm above the lowest point of the hull. To adjust prop depth, loosen the drive strut adjustment screw and angle the strut down.
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Page 22: Maintaining Your Model
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires maintenance in order to stay in top running Storage: condition. The following procedures should be taken very • Disconnect and remove all batteries. Always wear eye protection seriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanical •... - Page 23 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Radio Tray Removal Spartan’s unique power module allows you to easily remove the motor, drive system, and electronics as a unit for easy access to the hull interior. With the power module removed, you can easily work on the drive system or electronics without the entire hull taking up your bench space.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
The following section addresses some very basic questions you may have 3. Use the best batteries and charger you can afford. Low-cost, low-capacity about your model. If you can’t find a solution here, you may call Traxxas battery packs will limit the performance of your model. Likewise, a low- Customer Service at 1-888-TRAXXAS (U.S. -
Page 25: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
“zero” does not completely center the servo. When selected, Sub-Trim Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature original position saved in memory. allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft’s position for precise of the TQi transmitter. - Page 26 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes from the memory.
- Page 27 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock Traxxas-Link Press 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green indicate Steering Percentage has been selected.
- Page 28 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 29 Traxxas Link about the Traxxas Link When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you Wireless Module and the with sensors, the Traxxas Link complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model...
- Page 30 ’ MODEL 57076-1 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 141210 57076-1-OM-EN-R00...
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