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Traxxas 58076-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 58076-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction ADVANCED possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    To-Win, Slash, Slash VXL, Velineon and ProGraphix are trademarks identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online or registered trademarks of at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping Traxxas.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Do not operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, on top of the charger or battery.
  • Page 5 LiPo batteries. Be aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Slash Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE SLASH VXL Turnbuckle Battery Compartment Traxxas High- Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Current Connector Steering Servo Rear Shock Tower Turnbuckle Electronic Speed Slipper Clutch Battery (Front Camber Link) Control (VXL-3s) (under gear cover) Nerf Bar Spur Gear...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers Antenna nut...

  • 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 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 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...
  • Page 10 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-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 11 CH1 - Steering Servo Steering CH1 - Channel 1* Trim * Not used ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion...
  • 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 Secure resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector and optimize the charge the battery hold-down with is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON 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 Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast TQi transmitter on first and red, indicating a failure to link.
  • Page 15 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 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the Effective Turning Turning Range system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and Range on Model at Transmitter To prevent loss of radio throttle operate properly before driving your model.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic properly tightened.
  • Page 20 Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions. After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 21 Label which wire is for which channel. • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas bearings. part #1647) to the wire clamp (B).

  • Page 22: Adjusting Your Model

    ° ° ° ° -1.5 -1.5 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might to prolong seal life. The model’s ride height need to make adjustments for better driving performance can be adjusted by adding or removing the All of the toe links are installed clip-on, spring preload spacers.
  • Page 23 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Motor and Gearing Gearing Compatibility Chart Spur Gear One of the more significant advantages to your model’s The chart to the left shows a full To achieve a good starting transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear range of gear combinations.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting Gear Mesh Centering Your Servo If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of Velineon 3500 Specs or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must stripped spur gears.
  • Page 25 (part #3340). The optional heat sink cooling fan can assist in cooling the VXL- 3s in high current motor applications. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) SLASH VXL • 25...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 9. The steering servo saver will wear out over time. If the steering is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is becomes loose, the servo saver should be replaced.

  • Page 27: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles set to throttle trim, the transmitter with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. have only as much steering throw as they need for the track’s tightest...
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe (receivers) in its memory.
  • Page 29 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 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 Traxxas Link Wireless The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Module and the Traxxas Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 32 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 150213 58076-1-OM-EN-R01...

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