1/16 SUMMIT VXL • 17
Selecting Sport Mode (Profile #1)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red,
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red once, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Race Mode (Profile #2)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red,
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red twice, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode* (Profile #3)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red,
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Note:
If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button pressed
down and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected.
LiPo Battery Mode with Low-Voltage Detection
The VXL-3m ESC is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage Detection
for safe use with Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. The Low-Voltage
Detection 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, indicating a
low-voltage shutdown. The VXL-3m will stay in this mode until a fully
charged battery is connected. The electronic speed control is factory
set with Low-Voltage Detection disabled.
Be certain to activate Low-
Voltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model.
To activate Low-Voltage Detection (LiPo setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and red.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED will turn
off and then light green. Also, a “rising” musical tone will be emitted
from the motor.
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED.
To disable Low-Voltage Detection (NiMH setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and green.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED will turn
off and then light red. Also, a “falling” musical tone will be emitted
from the motor.
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now DISABLED.
Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
*Patented
Green to Red to Off
Release
One blink Red
Solid Red
Green to Red to Off
Release
Two blinks Red
Solid Red
Green to Red to Off
Release
Three blinks Red
Solid Red
Patented Training Mode
(Profile #3) reduces forward
and reverse throttle by 50%.
Training Mode is provided
to reduce the power output,
allowing beginning drivers
to better control the model.
As driving skills improve,
simply change to Sport or
Race Mode for full-power
operation.
Tip For Fast Mode Changes
The ESC is set to Profile 1
(Sport Mode) as the default.
To quickly change to Profile 3
(Training Mode), with the
transmitter on and the ESC
turned off, press and hold
the SET button until the light
blinks red three times and
then release. For full power,
turn off the ESC then quickly
change back to Profile 1 (Sport
Mode) by pressing and holding
the SET button until the light
blinks red one time and then
releasing.
ESC Profile Description
Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
