Also be sure to read and follow the precautions ELECTRONIC SPEED Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day and warnings in this manual and on any labels or tags attached to CONTROL to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction your model.
Traxxas 6250 Traxxas Way accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. McKinney, TX 75070 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, Phone: 972-549-3000 abuse and/or neglect.
• Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and effect the skill level of the bluehighway font of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you handling batteries. 1 2 3 3+ 4 5 model. See chart below.
R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) for use with LiPo batteries • Hobby knife pour piles LiPo para las baterías de LiPo...
MODEL OVERVIEW Traxxas High-Current Front Suspension Arm Spur Gear Battery Steering Block Caster Block Connector Compartment Shock Battery Half Shaft Battery Drive Shaft Hold-Down Front Bumper Rear Shock Tower Chassis Rear Bumper Steering Servo Rear Body Mount Front Body Mount...
Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first, and off last. Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. TRAXXAS RALLY • 7...
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INTRODUCTION the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Traxxas Link ™...
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Solder Tabs - Accessible, external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire replacement. The Velineon 3500 is equipped with solder tabs. Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model. TRAXXAS RALLY • 9...
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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)
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK your model at the first sign of CHARGER LED INDICATION MEANING The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal weak batteries (flashing red Hydride) charger. It features 4-amp charge current for fast charging Solid Red LED Ready for Charging light) to avoid losing control.
Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector settings for the battery. is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
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• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. the battery pack is plugged Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver in. The model could run out turned off while adjusting steering trim.
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8. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your model, system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and followed by the hand-held transmitter. 14 • TRAXXAS RALLY throttle operate properly before driving your model.
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3x4mm set black wire, do not bend or engineered into your Traxxas model screw. To remove the antenna tube, cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at...
2. Hold both MENU and SET. 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 3. Turn transmitter on. off (.5 seconds). 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. 16 • TRAXXAS RALLY...
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Throttle Trim to the Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red Profile numbers). middle “0” setting. 3. When the LED blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button. TRAXXAS RALLY • 17 Release Solid...
A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries. The milliamp • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet hour (mAh) rating of the batteries determines how large their “fuel tank” is. A 3000mAh conditions such as rain.
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This is necessary after extended wet use or 8. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x12mm cap if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or TRAXXAS • 19 screws securely.
Traxxas Part #1952X. These can add or remove 1.5° The suspension of your model has been set up for on-road toe per side, for a total of 1 to performance.
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2. Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on the receiver. Connect the electronic speed control (ESC) to channel 2. The white wire on If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS the servo lead is positioned towards the receiver’s LED.
4x10BCS Assembly • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances. 4x12BCS • Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 100% pure silicon 4x12BCS shock oil to prolong the life of the seals.
The default factory locations are designed to make your model easier listed on the gear chart: and more forgiving to drive and less likely to traction roll in turns. # Spur Gear Teeth x 2.85 = Final Gear Ratio # Pinion Gear Teeth TRAXXAS RALLY • 23...
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200° F. If necessary, increase airflow to the motor is turning. If the motor traction surfaces. is locked or damaged, the motor by cutting out the rear of the body or windshield. ESC will enter fail-safe until the motor is free to rotate. 24 • TRAXXAS RALLY...
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2. Turn the chassis over and remove the two 3x12mm countersunk Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, screws that hold the bumper/skid plate to the bulkhead. 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The 3.
(set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 15). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
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This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding Model Memory. vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ function that returns the throttle caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case...
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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.
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Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model 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).
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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...
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For more information When you equip your model about the Traxxas Link 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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