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BL-2s™ electronic speed control, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Bigfoot 4X4 Brushless is built for high-speed action. The pre-installed Quick Start Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit offers a full complement of outer This manual is designed with a Quick...
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! To-Win, BL-2s, and ProGraphix parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online are trademarks or registered An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and tubing to prevent short circuits.
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• ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a •...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO NOT charge • If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process batteries while driving in an automobile. (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging.
R/C toolbox: REQUIRED EQUIPMENT • Safety glasses (sold separately) • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire EZ-Peak Plus Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) ™ (part #2970) USB-C 4-amp NiMH/LiPo •...
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ANATOMY OF THE BIGFOOT 4X4 BRUSHLESS Rear Camber Link Spur Gear Battery Compartment Battery Hold-Down Steering Block Caster Block Front Suspension Arm Half Shaft Rear Shock Tower Motor Chassis Drive Shaft Rear Clipless Body Mount Receiver Box Front Clipless Body Mount...
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 full operating instructions 1.
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered the batteries run longer. An electronic speed control also has Applying the Decals on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how 2-channel radio system - The TQ radio system, consisting of an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos. The system uses To prevent loss of radio range, When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is lost.
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. BL-2s Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor Antenna steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver (BL-2s 3300) inside the model has three output channels.
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Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you 4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a solid when they begin to lose their select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD green light. charge, they lose power more charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
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Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. 14 • BIGFOOT 4X4...
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO 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 transmitter on first and off red, indicating a failure to link.
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Throttle reversing procedure: 6. When looking down at the Note: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by...
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Failsafe limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere electronically ‘bound.’...
Battery connector: indicating that Low-Voltage Detection is activated to prevent over-discharging of Traxxas iD® High-Current 3. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED will first LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that Connector turn green and then red.
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL BL-2s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile #3), red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).
RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS result in poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features model so that you can enjoy it for a long time to come. to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic •...
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Do NOT use pressure washer or other • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not high-pressure water. Avoid directing water into the bearings, subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
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DRIVING YOUR MODEL RECEIVER BOX: SETTING UP THE ANTENNA MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL To set up the receiver antenna, To prevent loss of radio range, Removing and Installing Radio Gear remove the set screw with the Antenna do not kink or cut the black wire, The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and included 1.5mm wrench.
2. Move the rear shocks to Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur position 4 or 5 on the gears. Bigfoot 4X4 Brushless makes improper gear mesh virtually suspension arms. impossible. A factory installed fixed gear adapter helps set the proper gear mesh for the pinion and spur gear.
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ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Centering Your Servo If you are worried that you might be over-geared, check the Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows If the trim controls on your transmitter seem off, you may need to temperature of the battery pack and motor. If the battery is extremely recommended gear combination re-center your servo.
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Most will affect the overall width and the point for the slipper clutch Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers various suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions in this model, remove the viscosity oil between SAE 10,000W, and 500,000W (see your parts designed into the model’s wheels are intentional;...
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ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Rear differential: Rear Differential Removal 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the top bumper mount to the differential case. 2. Turn the chassis over and remove the two 3x12mm countersunk crews that hold the bumper/skid plate to the bulkhead. The two 3x20 BCS front screws do not need to be removed.
5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. part #2362.
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MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Suspension and slipper clutch assembly removal Your model was designed with ease of disassembly in mind. The entire front and rear suspension assemblies can be removed from the chassis fully intact with the removal of only a few screws. Refer to the exploded views included in the your model’s Service Support Guide for complete assembly diagrams.
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