Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo VXL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 7207 ...

Page 2: ...he highest level of factory support possible Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and satisfaction not just with your model but also with the company that stands behind it We know you re excited about getting your new model on the road but it s very important that you take some time to read through the Owner s Manual This manual contains all the necessary setup and operating pro...

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Page 4: ...it is being stored or transported Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring exposed wiring or a damaged connector Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and handling batteries LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular ...

Page 5: ...dually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go This will prevent air bubbles Placing both ends of the decal down and then trying to smooth it out will result in air pockets Look at the photos on the box for typical decal placement TIRE GLUING The factory tires on your model are already glued to the rims The tires must be glued to the rims to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires...

Page 6: ...Damper Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Vent Electronic Speed Control VXL 3m Motor Velineon 380 Battery Door Release Tab Slipper Clutch Rocker Rocker Push Rod Push Rod Spring Preload Adjuster Traxxas High Current Connector ...

Page 7: ...l See page 25 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 5 Install the battery pack See page 11 Install the included battery pack in your model 6 Turn on the radio system See page 13 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last 7 Check servo operat...

Page 8: ...lectronics that energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor the brushless motor has its windings coils on the perimeter of the motor can and the magnets are mounted to the spinning rotor shaft Cogging Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors Typically it is a slight stutter noticed when accelerating from a stop It happe...

Page 9: ...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 Trim The fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim sliders on the face of the transmitter Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the electroni...

Page 10: ...ervo VXL 3m ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control Transmitter and receiver Steering Trim Multi Function Knob Throttle Trig...

Page 11: ...antenna is secured by a 3x4mm set screw To remove the antenna tube simply remove the set screw with the included 1 5mm wrench When reinstalling the antenna slide the antenna wire into the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the antenna exits the top of the tube Carefully curve the white tip over the antenna tube and install the antenna tip to hold it in place Next insert the antenna ...

Page 12: ...s do not mix batteries of different chemistries or capacities Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed An additional battery may also be used to increase the top speed of your model to 40 mph by connecting the batteries in series using a Traxxas series connector Part 3063 sold separately 40 mph Battery Installation Instructions 1 Install the supplied battery as described on page 11 2 Instal...

Page 13: ... will limit the radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose control of your model RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward reverse travel of the throttle trigger Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desi...

Page 14: ...en the throttle trigger is at neutral Warning Do not apply full throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the receiver on your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio syst...

Page 15: ... less responsive near neutral with increasing sensitivity as the servo nears the limits of its travel range The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the change in steering servo movement will be The term exponential comes from this effect the servo s travel changes exponentially relative to the input from the steering wheel The exponential effect is indicated as a percentage the greater t...

Page 16: ... hear the steering servos jump but the LED may not stay on 2 Apply forward throttle The LED will turn off until full throttle power is reached At full throttle the led will shine RED 3 Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes Note that braking control is fully proportional The LED will turn off until full braking power is reached At full brakes the LED will shine RED 4 Return the throttle trig...

Page 17: ...etection circuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the VXL 3m will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the VXL 3m will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicat...

Page 18: ...es of batteries that are available and the methods with which they can be charged it s impossible to give exact run times for the model Another major factor which affects run time is how the model is driven Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a stop to top speed and with repetitive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh ratin...

Page 19: ... submerge the motor under water Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet conditions The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to sling the water out An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the truck upside...

Page 20: ...eiver and remove the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Route the antenna wire out of the receiver box cover A Place the cover on the chassis 2 Route the servo and speed control leads into the receiver box cover Use the molded in wire guides to align the servo and speed control leads and antenna wire B 3 Apply a small bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp C 4 Install the wire c...

Page 21: ...pension damping effect Changing the oil to a higher viscosity oil will increase damping Lowering the viscosity of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable The viscosity of ...

Page 22: ...etrain and transmission gears It may also be used to regulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin When it slips the slipper clutch makes a high pitch whining noise To adjust the slipper clutch remove the receiver box cover The slipper clutch is integrated into the main spur gear on the transmission The slipper clutch is adjusted using the spring loaded locknut on the s...

Page 23: ... model which will reduce performance and may overheat the motor and speed control Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart Motor Installation To access the motor remove the gear cover by removing the single screw on the top of the gear cover The motor uses an aluminum mount for quick easy motor access and gearing adjustment To remove th...

Page 24: ...geometry of the model The offsets and dimensions designed into the model s wheels are intentional therefore Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non Traxxas wheels with different specifications Experimentation with different types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on the terrain where the model is run Soft compound tires with many short spikes generally work better on ha...

Page 25: ...hocks full Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 7062 Suspension Periodically inspect the model for sign...

Page 26: ...djustment 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 Steering and Throttle Sub Trim The Sub Trim function is used to precisely set the neutral point of the steering or throttle servo in the event that simply setting the trim knob to zero does not completely center...

Page 27: ...k green four times repeatedly 4 Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly 5 Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly 6 Press SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built in failsafe function that returns the throttle to...

Page 28: ...et to save Push forward to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET The menu tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the menu tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a menu you always start at the top Pr...

Page 29: ... LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED Press SET and repeat steps 6 8 To reset the END POINTS of STEERING servo to defaults Press hold MENU g...

Page 30: ...ning options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage braking strength and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen Real Time Telemetry When you equip your model with sensors the Traxxas Link dashboard comes to life showing you speed battery voltage RPM and temperature Set threshold warnings and log maximums minimum...

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