Traxxas 2408, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owners manual MODEL 2408 MODEL 3708 MODEL 3608 extreme brushless power system ...

Page 2: ...s designed into your model Also be sure to read and follow the precautions and warnings in this manual and on any labels or tags attached to your model They are there to educate you on how to operate your model safely and also get maximum life and performance from your model Even if you are an experienced R C enthusiast it s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual Thank you agai...

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Page 4: ...fe and safe operation Warning LiPo batteries are intended only for advanced users that are educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 16 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult Your model is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not to exceed 11 1 volts 3S packs v...

Page 5: ...y glasses Thin hobby quality cyanoacrylate instant tire glue CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Philips screwdriver Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 15 A peak detecting charger is recommended for best performance and longest battery life For more information see Use the Right Charger on page 12 Important If you plan to use...

Page 6: ...sis Plate Antenna Mount Suspension Arm Front Front Body Mount Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Steering Servo under Upper Chassis Plate Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Rear Shock Tower Rear Body Mount Chassis Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Suspension Arm Rear Servo Saver not visible Traxxas High Current Connector Gear Cover ghosted Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link EZ Set Button On Off Button Caster Bl...

Page 7: ...pension Arm Front Bulkhead Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Anatomy of the Stampede Suspension Arm Rear Wheelie Bar Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Brushless Motor Velineon 3500 Gear Cover ghosted Traxxas High Current Connector Rear Shock Tower Rear Body Mount EZ Set Button On Off Button Caster Block Steering Block ...

Page 8: ...ntenna Mount Suspension Arm Front Front Body Mount Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Steering Servo under Upper Chassis Plate Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Rear Shock Tower Rear Body Mount Chassis Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Suspension Arm Rear Servo Saver not visible Traxxas High Current Connector Gear Cover ghosted Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Wing Mount Hole EZ Set Button On Off Button Cast...

Page 9: ...ritical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 15 The transmitter requires 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries 5 Install the battery pack in the model See page 15 Your model requires a fully charged battery pack not included 6 Turn on the radio system See page 18 Make a habit of turning the tran...

Page 10: ...raw the glue around the bead of the tire 3 Repeat step two at four or five points around the rim until the tire is completely secured to the rim Turn the rim over and repeat the process for the inside of the rim tire Repeat for the other three wheels 4 Reinstall the wheels Make sure none of the axle pins have fallen out from behind the hex hubs Installing The Bandit VXL Wing The Bandit VXL wing co...

Page 11: ...djust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Servo Channel Reversing Switch Power Indicator Antenna Channel 1 Channel 2 Not Used Receiver Velineon Brushless Motor see side bar for proper motor wiring Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED EZ Set Button On Off Button Heat Sink VXL 3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery C...

Page 12: ...accelerating from a stop It happens for a very short period as the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other The VXL 3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging Crystal X tal The plug in device that determines which channel the radio system will operate on For each channel there are two crystals one for the receiver and one for the tr...

Page 13: ...to use sensored motors when applications benefit from them such as some sanctioned racing classes Sensorless Sensorless refers to a brushless motor that uses advanced instructions from an electronic speed control to provide smooth operation Additional motor sensors and wiring are not required The VXL 3s electronic speed control is optimized for smooth sensorless control Servo Small motor unit in y...

Page 14: ... and the bars attaching the cells together High pack resistance will create additional heat and rob you of the full power the cells are capable of producing When choosing NiMH battery packs look for the following Wire The VXL 3s electronic speed control is equipped with 12 gauge wire For optimum performance the battery pack should also be equipped with 12 gauge wire The minimum allowable wire size...

Page 15: ...Note A piece of foam is installed in the back of the battery compartment to keep smaller battery packs secure The foam may be removed to accommodate larger battery packs Stampede note The battery wire should route under the hump in the battery hold down Make sure the receiver is secured by the battery hold down CH 2 CH 1 Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries Use new alkaline b...

Page 16: ... or bends and then insert the end of the wire into one end of the antenna tube Push the wire all the way through the antenna tube 3 Pull the remaining wire through the antenna tube and then insert the base of the antenna tube into the molded post on the chassis 4 Fold the remaining antenna wire over the top of the tube and secure it with the antenna tip 5 On the transmitter always fully extend the...

Page 17: ...the factory Electronic Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral center point of the steering servo when the servo is at rest Adjust this control to make the model drive straight with no steering input at the wheel Servo Reversing Switches The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transmitter next to the on off switch M...

Page 18: ...he front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 7 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops when the throttle trigger is at neutral Warning Do not apply full throttle in fo...

Page 19: ...ersing switches after programming the VXL 3s ESC VXL 3s Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC and transmitter Read through all of the programming steps before you begin If you get lost during programming or receive unexpected results simply unplug the battery wait a few seconds plug the battery back in and start over 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL 3s 2 Turn on the transmitter w...

Page 20: ...ted keep the EZ Set button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is selected LED Codes and Protection Modes Solid Green VXL 3s power on light Low Voltage Detection is ON LiPo setting Solid Red VXL 3s power on light Low Voltage Detection is OFF NiCad NiMH setting Fast Blinking Red Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1 If the motor has lower than normal p...

Page 21: ...peed running limit your driving to paved surfaces only Running in grass and off road could cause excessive loads on the electrical system in the model High performance vehicles produce small vibrations which may loosen hardware over time Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened About Run Time A large factor affecting run ti...

Page 22: ...istons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W available from your hobby shop The thinner viscosity oils 30W or less flow more smoothly and are more consistent while thicker oils provide more damping Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life The model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring pre load spacers Adjust the ride height so that the s...

Page 23: ...omatically jump to its center position The servo horn may now be installed onto the servo output shaft 6 Check servo operation by turning the steering wheel back and forth to ensure that the mechanism has been centered properly and you have equal throw in both directions Repeat 1 6 if necessary Stampede VXL Wheelie Bar Set up The Traxxas wheelie bar comes standard with the Stampede VXL It is avail...

Page 24: ...k bushings Traxxas part 2545 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances The bellcrank bushings Rustler VXL and Bandit VXL only may be replaced with 5x8mm ball bearings Traxxas part 2728 Shocks Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 100 pure silicon shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around ...

Page 25: ...ering servo does not work Check the wires radio system crystals battery and motor connectors and the battery pack Possible internal damage Test the servo on channel 2 of the receiver or in another model Return the servo to Traxxas for service Motor runs backwards Motor wired backwards Check the wiring and correct Motor runs as soon as the battery is plugged in Internal damage return VXL 3s to Trax...

Page 26: ...possible sensorless motor performance The Velineon 3500 is a sensorless brushless motor see sidebar for specs The wiring phase alignment of the motor determines its direction of rotation Refer to the wiring diagram on page 11 Sensored brushless motors The VXL 3s is fully compatible with sensored brushless motors Sensor motors use an additional sensor installed in the motor to communicate rotor pos...

Page 27: ... using phases A B or B C the VXL 3s will send short pulses to the motor and turn off the LED indicating a fail safe mode It will not return to normal operation until wired properly Temperatures and Cooling Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and motors There are many options available that will help you monitor temperatures and cool your components Temperature gauge An o...

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