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1/16  E-REVO VXL • 9

TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM

allow higher capacity than NiCad batteries. They can last up to 
500 charge cycles. A peak charger designed for NiMH batteries is 
required for optimal performance.

Receiver

 - The radio unit inside your model that receives signals 

from the transmitter and relays them to the servos.

Resistance 

- In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how 

an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. 
When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is 
lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical 
resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.

Rotor 

- The rotor is the main shaft of the brushless motor.  

In a brushless motor, the magnets are mounted to the  
rotor, and the electromagnetic windings are built into the  
motor housing.

Sensored 

- Sensored refers to a type of brushless motor that  

uses an internal sensor in the motor to communicate rotor 
position information back to the electronic speed control. 

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.

Servo

 - Small motor unit in your model that operates the  

steering mechanism. 

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 steering trim knob on the face of 
the transmitter.

Thermal Shutdown Protection

 - Temperature sensing electronics 

used in the electronic speed control detect overloading and 
overheating of the transistor circuitry. If excessive temperature is 
detected, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage 
to the electronics.

2-channel radio system

 - The TQ 2.4GHz radio system, consisting 

of the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos. The system uses 
two channels: one to operate the throttle and one to operate  
the steering. 

Voltage

 - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential  

difference between two points, such as between the positive 
battery terminal and ground. Using the analogy of the garden 
hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose, 
voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water 
through the hose.

IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

• For maximum range, always point the front of the transmitter 

toward the model.

• Do not kink the receiver’s antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire 

will reduce range.

• DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver’s antenna wire. Cutting the 

antenna will reduce range.

• You must extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible 

for maximum range. In doing so, the antenna wire will be extended 
outside of the vehicle body. Do not wrap or coil the antenna wire 
to keep it from extending out of the body.

• The antenna wire must be installed into the antenna tube to 

protect it from getting cut or damaged, which will reduce range. 
When installing the antenna wire into the antenna tube, be careful 
not to kink the wire by pressing it against the antenna tube cap. 
The antenna wire should extend to just below or to within one-half 
inch below the cap.

To prevent loss of radio range, 
do not kink or cut the black wire, 
do not bend or cut the metal tip, 
and do not bend or cut the white 
wire at the end of the metal tip.

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Summary of Contents for E REVO VXL

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 71074 1...

Page 2: ...to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a Quick Start path that outlines the necessary procedures to get your model up and running in...

Page 3: ...to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model Operate your model sensibly and with care and it will be exciting safe an...

Page 4: ...d with LiPo battery use Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult Your model is able...

Page 5: ...ent APPLYING THE DECALS The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory Additional decals are printed on self adhesive clear mylar and are die cut for easy removal Use a hobby knife to...

Page 6: ...r 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 Sp...

Page 7: ...roperly installed before operating your model Driving tips and adjustments for your model 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 11 Maintaining your model See page 26 The transmitter requi...

Page 8: ...g 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 3m is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging Current Cur...

Page 9: ...ed in the electronic speed control detect overloading and overheating of the transistor circuitry If excessive temperature is detected the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the electr...

Page 10: ...onic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo VXL 3m ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels Channel one operates the stee...

Page 11: ...olid Red LED Ready for Charging Slowly Flashing Green LED Charging see Charge Progress chart Solid Green LED Battery Fully Charged Flashing Red LED Charger error Disconnected Connected Charged 1 2 3 C...

Page 12: ...ver discharging Make certain LiPo mode is selected see page 17 for details when using LiPo packs in your model Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed An additional battery may also be used to...

Page 13: ...knob until the model drives straight when the steering wheel is centered Channel Reversing The TQ 2 4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the correct servo direction settings for your model and s...

Page 14: ...ff press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns off 5 seconds Note If the LED shines green Low Voltage Detection is activated This may cause poor performance from the included NiMH battery pac...

Page 15: ...t the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO VELINEON Power SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode...

Page 16: ...eutral The LED will shine RED 5 Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse Profile 1 The LED will turn off Once full reverse power is reached the LED will shine RED 6 To stop return the...

Page 17: ...D 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...

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 that affects run time is how the model is d...

Page 19: ...ot 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...

Page 20: ...iver 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 b...

Page 21: ...spension 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 w...

Page 22: ...mber each side Adjusting Toe In Toe in refers to the angle of the front and rear wheels as viewed from above see the diagram below The handling of your model can be adjusted by altering the front and...

Page 23: ...ecifically designed for use in your model Your model s gear differentials have been tuned specifically to provide balanced handling and precision power slides The front differential has been filled fr...

Page 24: ...are provided for use with brushed and brushless motors The holes for brushed motors are spaced 16mm apart and accept 2 5mm screws The holes for brushless motors are spaced 19mm apart and accept 3mm s...

Page 25: ...ded 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 hard dry surfaces In loose dirt a tire with large spikes s...

Page 26: ...he shocks 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...

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