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TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM

2.   Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the 

speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. 

3.   When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the 

system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and 
throttle operate properly before driving your model.

Steering Sensitivity (Exponential)

The Multi-Function knob on the TQ2.4GHz transmitter has 
been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity (also known 
as exponential). The standard setting for Steering Sensitivity is 
“normal (zero exponential),” with the dial full left in its range of 
travel. This setting provides linear servo response: the steering 
servo’s movement will correspond exactly with the input from 
the transmitter’s steering wheel. Turning the knob clockwise from 
center will result in “negative exponential” and decrease steering 
sensitivity by making the servo 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 the percentage, the greater 
the effect. The illustrations below show how this works. 

Normal Steering Sensitivity (0% exponential)

In this illustration, the steering servo’s travel (and with it, the steering 
motion of the model’s front wheels) corresponds precisely with the 
steering wheel. The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes.

Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential)

By turning the Multi-Function knob clockwise, the steering sensitivity 
of the model will be decreased. Note that a relatively large 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.

Experiment! Try varying degrees of exponential. It’s easy to go back 
to “zero” if you don’t like the effect. There’s no wrong way to adjust 
exponential. Any setting that makes you more comfortable with 
your car’s handling is the “right setting.” 

SETTING UP THE ANTENNA

The receiver antenna has been set up 
and installed from the factory. The 
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, first 
slide the antenna wire into bottom 
of antenna tube until white tip of 
antenna is at top of tube under the 
black cap. Next insert the antenna 
tube into the mount while making 
sure that antenna wire is in slot in the 
antenna mount, then install the set 
screw next to the antenna tube. Use the supplied 1.5mm wrench to 
tighten the screw just until the antenna tube is securely in place. Do 
not over tighten. 

Do not bend or kink the antenna wire! See the side 

bar for more information. Do not shorten the antenna tube.

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.

Correct

No

No

No

Turning Range  

at Transmitter

Effective Turning 

Range on Model

Antenna 

Tip

Antenna 

Tube

Antenna 

Mount

Summary of Contents for Slash 4x4 6808

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 6808...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...xxas com support You may also e mail customer support with your question at support Traxxas com Join thousands of registered members in our online community at Traxxas com Traxxas offers a full servic...

Page 4: ...ry Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery when it has reached the end of its useful life Do not throw your battery in the trash All Power Cell battery packs display the RBR...

Page 5: ...r needle nose pliers Philips screwdriver Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 U joint wrench Supplied Tools and Equipment 4 AA alkaline batteries Var...

Page 6: ...Battery Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Traxx...

Page 7: ...from outside sources 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 8 Detail your model See sidebar page 8 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Apply other decals if d...

Page 8: ...s the brushed motor s traditional commutator and brush arrangement with intelligent electronics that energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor t...

Page 9: ...lder 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 t...

Page 10: ...ed 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 Motor Cap Traxxas High Current Con...

Page 11: ...pletely discharged 3000 mAh battery will charge for approximately 8 hours with the included charger The LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the battery from the charger af...

Page 12: ...f the battery compartment The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the patented Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of de...

Page 13: ...g 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 TQ 2 4GHz Radio System Basic Adjustments Throttle Neutra...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...Steering Sensitivity Negative Exponential By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel tr...

Page 16: ...ransmitter is properly adjusted set back to the factory defaults Otherwise you may not get the best performance from your speed control The transmitter should be adjusted as follows If the transmitter...

Page 17: ...Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive SelectingTrainingMode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack...

Page 18: ...cceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase Use a high quality peak detecting charger Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions prov...

Page 19: ...may enter the receiver box during wet running This can cause long term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to d...

Page 20: ...e camber accurately Adjust the front wheels to 1 to 2 degrees of negative camber In the rear adjust the wheels to 1 to 2 degrees of negative camber These adjustments should be set with the truck posit...

Page 21: ...iver s LED 3 Turn the transmitter power switch on Make certain the transmitter s batteries are no depleted 4 Turn the transmitter s steering trim knob to the center 0 position 5 Disconnect motor wires...

Page 22: ...n pins bent turnbuckles loose screws and any signs of stress or bending Replace components as needed Steering Over time you may notice increased looseness in the steering system The tie rod ends may w...

Page 23: ...4 Pull the front suspension assembly away from the chassis Removing the rear suspension module Slipper clutch assembly removal 1 Remove the two 4x12 button head cap screws from the top of the chassis...

Page 24: ...ump steer refers to unwanted steering inputs caused by suspension movement Slash 4X4 s suspension geometry is designed to minimize bump steer If you are using the upper hole on the C hub image A and e...

Page 25: ...the wiring diagram on page 10 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 roto...

Page 26: ...ifferentials are sealed to maintain consistent long term performance Changing the oil in the differential with either lower or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance characteristics of the dif...

Page 27: ...3x15mm button head screws from differential cover Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower 7 Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the front of the case 8 To...

Page 28: ...point adjustment 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 Ste...

Page 29: ...s 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 Pr...

Page 30: ...o 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 TQ 2 4GHz transmitter s various...

Page 31: ...ET green 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 te...

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