20 • DESERT RACER
VXL-6s Specifications
Input voltage:
4S/6S LiPo
(max. 22.2 volts)
Supported Motors:
Sensorless Brushless
Battery connector:
Traxxas High-Current
Connector
Motor connectors:
TRX 6.5mm bullet
connectors
Motor/battery wiring:
10-gauge Maxx® Cable
Weight:
207g (7.3 oz.)
Case size:
58mm (2.28”)/ 72mm
(2.83”)/ 46mm (1.81”)
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
Electronic Speed Control Adjustments
The VXL-6s electronic speed control’s default settings were programmed
at the factory and should not require adjustment for normal operation.
The following information is helpful to confirm the settings or allow you to
customize the settings for your needs.
ATTENTION: USING LiPo BATTERIES
The VXL-6s electronic speed control is designed to operate on 4S or 6S
LiPo battery power. When you turn your model on, the speed control’s status
LED is green, indicating that
Low Voltage Detection
is activated to prevent
over-discharging of LiPo batteries.
LiPo batteries are intended only for the
most advanced users that are educated on the risks associated with LiPo
battery use.
DO NOT use Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries with this model. The
batteries will become extremely hot
and damage or injury could occur.
Verify Low-Voltage Detection setting:
1. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).
2. Connect two fully charged batteries to the VXL-6s.
3. Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the VXL-6s on. If the LED is solid
green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED. If the LED is solid red, then
Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not safe to use LiPo batteries).
To activate Low-Voltage Detection (LiPo setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the speed control is on and
red.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds.
The LED will turn off and then light green. Release
the button.
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED.
Selecting a Throttle Mode: SPORT, RACE, or TRAINING
1. Connect two fully charged LiPo batteries to the VXL-6s and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the model off, press and hold the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
solid green, then solid red and then begins blinking red. It will blink once,
then twice, then three times, then repeat.
One blink = Sport Mode
is the default setting. It allows full forward and
reverse throttle.
Two blinks = Race Mode
removes reverse throttle in case your track does
not allow it.
Three blinks = Training Mode
will slow the model down by 50% to make
it easier for new drivers to control the model.
3. Release the EZ-Set button after the number of blinks for the mode you
wish to select.
Note
: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set
button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection
ACTIVE). The model is ready to drive in the mode you have selected.
VXL-6s Setup Programming (calibrating the speed control and transmitter)
The speed control is calibrated at the factory. If the
LED on the speed control is flashing green, then follow
these steps to recalibrate it (set the throttle to the
neutral position).
1. Connect two fully charged LiPo batteries to the
VXL-6s.
2. Turn on the transmitter (with the
throttle at neutral).
3. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A).
The LED will first turn green and
then red. Release the EZ-Set button.
4. When the LED blinks RED ONCE, pull
the throttle trigger to the full throttle
position and hold it there (B).
5. When the LED blinks RED TWICE,
push the throttle trigger to the full
reverse and hold it there (C).
6. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE,
programming is complete. The LED
will then shine green.
VXL-6s Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse
(Profile #3), follow the steps below. The speed control should be connected to
the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be adjusted as described
previously. The profiles are selected by entering the programming mode.
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
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Do not use LiPo batteries in this vehicle with Low-Voltage
Detection disabled.
Green then Red
A
Once Red
B
Twice Red
C