Traxxas 6407X, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 6407X ...

Page 2: ...AUTIONS 6 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 7 TOOLS SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 8 ANATOMY OF THE XO 1 9 QUICK START GETTING UP TO SPEED 10 TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 19 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 20 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 23 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 25 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 28 DRIVING 100MPH 31 TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Entire contents 2013 Traxxas Trax...

Page 3: ...ATH WARNING RISK OF FIRE INJURY OR DEATH Liability Statement This product is surrendered by Traxxas to the purchaser with the understanding that the purchaser accepts the responsibility that driving this model and using the enclosed accessories in a careless improper or unsafe manner can result in serious injury or death Also the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from any misuse unsafe han...

Page 4: ...and pedestrian access controls This is to prevent the possibility of injury or death resulting from collision with the model by another human being or animal Do not drive the XO 1 by yourself Bring a friend along to act as a spotter to alert you if a person or animal is approaching your driving course Do not operate your model at night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed o...

Page 5: ...ed from service permanently Make sure charger settings match the battery type and specifications Refer to the battery label for the proper cell count and charging amperage setting Battery Chemistry Maximum Charge Rate Cell Configuration Voltage Make sure the battery connections are connected in the correct polarity Black is negative and red is positive A wrong connection will damage the battery an...

Page 6: ...ts Cross References Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safety or avoiding damage to your model and related components Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and more fun Refers you to a page with a related topic Support If you have any questions about your model or its ope...

Page 7: ...ate and maintain your model SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 4 AA alkaline batteries Optional Pinion Gear 100mph Splitter Traxxas TQi Docking Base Internet enabled iPhone or iPod touch sold separately Traxxas Link application sold separately LiPo Balance Charger EZ Peak Plus recommended Part 2933 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT sold separately REQUIRED FOR 1 00mph OPERATION see page 28 Two battery packs with Traxx...

Page 8: ...iver Box Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Front Canard Foam Bumper Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Diffuser Rear Shock Tower Traxxas High Current Connector Rear Body Mount Front Body Mount Front Shock Tower Drive Shaft Rear Suspension Arm Half Shaft Half Shaft Splitter ...

Page 9: ...eries in the transmitter See page 13 8 Detail your model See sidebar page 10 The transmitter requires 4 new AA alkaline batteries Apply other decals if desired 4 Install the battery packs in the model See page 14 9 Drive your model See page 19 Your model requires two fully charged battery packs Driving tips and adjustments for your model 5 Turn on the radio system See page 15 10 Maintaining your m...

Page 10: ...or Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit The BEC can either be in the receiver or in the ESC This circuit allows the receiver and servos to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric model This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Brushless Motor A D C brushless motor replaces the brushed motor s traditional ...

Page 11: ...stem Sold separately on the App Store Apple com Trim The fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of the transmitter Note The Multi Function knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the electronic speed control detect overl...

Page 12: ...rtment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 32 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port V T Voltage Temp Sensor RPM RPM Sensor BATT CH5 Battery Channel 5 CH4 Channel 4 CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Steering Servo Not used Antenna Voltage Sensor Receiver Motor Castle 1650Kv Temp Sensor RPM Sensor High Current Connector Channel 2 Mamba Monster Extr...

Page 13: ...e required to operate the XO 1 at maximum speed Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries are strongly recommended The following chart lists all the available Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries for your model Note When operating the XO 1 with 2S LiPo or NiMH batteries and stock gearing the top speed is 35 mph The included optional high speed pinion gear is not recommended for use with 2S LiPo or NiMH batte...

Page 14: ...old down into the lower set of holes in the center support If you are installing Traxxas Power Cell 5000mAh 3S batteries the hold downs should be oriented so the side labeled 25mm 40mm is facing up 3 Align the hold down over the retainer and press down until it snaps into place 4 Repeat for the opposite battery 5 When you are ready to drive connect the High Current Connectors to the speed control ...

Page 15: ...D will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery 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 t...

Page 16: ...e model off first using the switch on the speed control then turn off the 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 system and check its operation as described in the previous section 2 Have a friend hold the model Make sure hands and clothing are clear of th...

Page 17: ... amount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the effect becomes Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving on low traction surfaces when driving at high speed or on tracks that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes Experimen...

Page 18: ...After a few seconds you will hear multiple tones and ALL THE LEDs will shine 6 Wait a few more seconds for the speed control to arm indicated by a double tone You are now ready to drive Disconnect Batteries After Use Warning Risk of Fire Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when you are finished using your vehicle The switch on the speed control only shuts off power to the receiv...

Page 19: ... 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 rating you...

Page 20: ...oth wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to each other 0 toe in This will ensure the same amount of steering in both directions For increased stability add 1 2 of toe in to each front wheel Use the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment Adjusting the Camber The camber angle of both the front and rear wheels can be adjusted with the camber links upper turnbuckles Use a square or right a...

Page 21: ...n the suspension slightly Be careful to recheck your ride height as this adjustment will change the ride height of the vehicle Shock Oil The 4 oil filled shocks dampers effectively control the suspension movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing to bounce after rebounding from a bump Changing the oil in the shocks can vary the suspension damping effect Changing the oil to a highe...

Page 22: ...orn should face toward the center of the chassis and be perpendicular to the servo body 7 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 Use the transmitter s steering trim knob to fine tune the position of the servo horn so the model tracks straight when the steering wheel is at...

Page 23: ...o reinstall it correctly The sensor should be installed so the thermistor the small component at the top of the temperature sensor loop is on the top of the motor the side where the wires exit the motor The sensor should also be centered on the motor To find the center of the motor simply count eleven cooling fins from either end of the motor If the sensor is installed incorrectly inaccurate or fa...

Page 24: ...ton head screws from the steering servo horn 4 Pull the front suspension assembly away from the chassis Removing the rear suspension module Cush drive assembly removal 1 Remove the two 3x25 countersunk screws from the underside of the chassis 2 Remove the two 3x15 countersunk screws from the underside of the chassis 3 Remove the two 4x12 button head screws from the chassis brace 4 Pull the rear su...

Page 25: ...tiffness of the vehicle similar to installing swaybars Adding roll resistance to one end of the vehicle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear will provide more traction for the front wheels and potentially more steering Raising the roll center on the front and rear equally will increase overall roll resistance without changing the handling...

Page 26: ... up to extremely high rpms Higher viscosity thicker oil causes the differential to act like a limited slip differential distributing more equal power to the left and right wheels Your model will generally benefit from higher viscosity oil when being driven on low traction surfaces Note Heavier oil will allow power to be transferred even with one or more tires off the ground This can make the vehic...

Page 27: ...ferential 1 Remove the four 2 5x12mm screws from the differential case and carefully pull the differential case halves apart Work over a towel to collect any fluid that drips from the differential 2 Drain the fluid from the differential You may wish to remove the spider gears from the differential to make this easier 3 Place the spider gears back into the differential case if you removed them Fill...

Page 28: ...ountersunk screws attaching the front body mount to the splitter mount will aid in removing the splitter extension Remove the splitter extension and store it with the other accessories for your model Install the 100mph splitter extension and reinstall the 3x10mm and 4x15mm screws Retighten the outer 4x15mm screws to complete the installation Unlocking the Power System for 100mph Running The XO 1 i...

Page 29: ...When you are satisfied with the fit peel the backing from the foam pads and apply them to the Docking Base 5 Close the Docking Base Clamp by moving it to position A Confirm your mobile device is snug and securely held in place Optional The Docking Base Clamp s fingers have soft gripper pads on them to hold un cased devices If your device is in a soft rubber case the gripper pads may be removed for...

Page 30: ...good working order and that the connections are secure Make sure the radio system range is adequate and without interference in the area where you will be driving Inspect the tires for proper gluing and damage Inspect the mechanical and aero components for any damage Tighten any loose hardware paying special attention to the wheel nuts Wind and weather Aerodynamics play an important role in the pe...

Page 31: ...ty by default see page 17 Experiment with the settings and features to see if they can improve your driving experience Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Exponential The Multi Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity as described on page 17 but applies the effect to the throttle channel Only forward throttle is affected bra...

Page 32: ...ill 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 the servo When selected Sub Trim allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft s position for precise setting of the neutral point Always set th...

Page 33: ...oint 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 Press MENU to move down the menu tree Whe...

Page 34: ...ssible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link Model Memory there is no need remember which transmitter goes with which model and there is never a need to have to select any model from a list of model memory entries The transmitter and receiver do it all for you automatically To activate Model Lock 1 Switch on...

Page 35: ...reen 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 ME...

Page 36: ...o iPod and iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod and iPhone may affect wireless performance Made for iPod touch 4th generation iPod touch 3rd generation iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPho...