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ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE
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Steering and Throttle End Points
The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo's travel
range (or its "end point") independently for left and right travel (on the
steering channel) and throttle/brake travel (on the throttle channel).
This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding
caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case
of a nitro vehicle) farther than their mechanical limits. The end point
adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the
servo's maximum travel; the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage
functions will not override the End Point settings.
Setting Lock
Once you've adjusted all of these settings the way you like them, you
may want to disable the Multi-Function knob so none of your settings
can be changed. This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles
with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link™ Model Memory.
TRANSMITTER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Solid green
Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off )
Flashing fast green (0.1 sec on / 0.15 sec off )
Flashing medium red (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off )
Flashing fast red (0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off )
Programming Patterns
Counts out number (green or red) then pauses
or
x
8
Fast green 8 times
x
8
Fast red 8 times
RECEIVER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Solid green
Flashing slow red
Flashing medium red
Multiple Settings and the Multi-Function Knob
It is important to note that settings made with the Multi-Function
knob are "overlaid" on top of each other. For example, if you assign the
Multi-Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 50%, then
reassign the knob to control Steering Sensitivity, the transmitter will
"remember" the Steering Percentage setting. Adjustments you make to
Steering Sensitivity will be applied to the 50% steering throw setting
you selected previously. Likewise, setting the Multi-Function knob to
"disabled" will prevent the knob from making further adjustments, but
the last setting of the Multi-Function knob will still apply.
Braking Percentage
R/C boats do not have brakes, as the natural resistance of the water will
slow and stop the boat when the throttle is shut off; however, if you
use your TQi transmitter with a car or truck, you may find the Braking
Percentage function useful. When set for Braking Percentage, the Multi-
Function knob will control the amount of brake travel applied by the
throttle/brake servo in a nitro-powered model. Electric models do not
have a servo-operated brake but the Braking Percentage function still
operates the same way in electric models. Turning the Multi-Function
knob full clockwise will deliver maximum brake throw; turning the knob
counter-clockwise reduces brake throw. Note: Turning the dial counter-
clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action.
Name
Notes
Normal Driving Mode
See page 15 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.
Binding
See page 16 for more information on binding.
Turn the Multi-Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing.
Throttle Trim Seek Mode
See page 26 for more information.
Low Battery Alarm
Put new batteries in the transmitter. See page 13 for more information.
Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound. Turn the system off and then
Link Failure / Error
back on to resume normal operation. Find source of the link failure (ie out of
range, low batteries, damaged antenna).
Current menu position
See Menu Tree for more information.
Menu setting accepted (on SET)
Menu SET invalid
User error such as trying to delete a locked model.
Name
Notes
Normal Driving Mode
See page 15 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.
Binding
See page 16 for more information on binding.
Consistent Low-Voltage in the receiver triggers Fail-Safe so there is enough
Fail-Safe / Low-Voltage Detect
power to center the throttle servo before it completely loses power.
Failsafe
Your Traxxas radio system is
equipped with a built-in failsafe
function that returns the throttle
to its last saved neutral position in
the event of a signal loss. The LED
on the transmitter and the receiver
will rapidly flash red.
SPARTAN • 27
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