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Press MENU 

to move through options. 

Press SET 

to select an option.

Press MENU 

to move through options. 

Press SET 

to select an option.

Press SET 

to select an option.

Enter Programming

Press and hold 
MENU for 3 seconds 

Steering Sensitivity (Expo)

One Blink Red

1

Electric

One Blink Red

1

Unlock

One Blink Red

1

Servo Reversing

One Blink Red

1

Servo Reversing

One Blink Red

1

Confirm Deletion

One Blink Red

1

Multi-Function Knob

One Blink Green

1

Channel Setup

Two Blinks Green

2

Mode Selection

Three Blinks Green

3

Traxxas-Link

Four Blinks Green

4

Steering (Channel 1)

One Blink Green

1

Model Locking

One Blink Green

1

Throttle (Channel 2)

Two Blinks Green

2

Delete Model

Two Blinks Green

2

Throttle Sensitivity (Expo)

Two Blinks Red

2

Nitro

Two Blinks Red

2

Lock

Two Blinks Red

2

Sub-Trim

Two Blinks Red

2

Sub-Trim

Two Blinks Red

2

Steering % (Dual-Rate)

Three Blinks Red

3

Unlock All

Three Blinks Red

3

End Points

Three Blinks Red

3

Braking % 

Four Blinks Red

4

Reset End Points

Four Blinks Red

4

Throttle Trim

Five Blinks Red

5

Knob Disabled

Six Blinks Red

6

Press 

MENU

Press 

MENU

Press 

MENU

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press SET to reverse 
servo direction.

Press SET to reverse 
servo direction.

Press SET to restore factory 
default end points.

Reset End Points

Four Blinks Red

4

Press SET to restore factory 
default end points.

Use knob to adjust  
sub-trim. Press SET to save.

Use knob to adjust sub-
trim. Press SET to save.

Use steering wheel to 
adjust. Turn right to desired 
end point, press set to save. 

Turn left to desired end point and press set to save.  
To reset max throw: Let go of controls and press SET.

Note: The transmitter is “live” during programming 
so you can test the settings real time without having 
to exit the Menu Tree.

End Points

Three Blinks Red

3

Use trigger to adjust. Pull 
back to desired end point, 
press set to save. Push 

forward to desired end point 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. 
When you reach the bottom of the tree, pressing 
MENU again will return you to the top.

SET:

   Press SET to move across the Menu Tree and select 

options. When an option is committed to the 
transmitter’s memory, the status LED will rapidly 
blink green.

BACK:

   Press both MENU and SET to go back one level in 

the Menu Tree.

EXIT:

   Press and hold MENU to exit programming.  

Your selected options will be saved.

ECHO:

   Press and hold SET to activate the “echo” function. 

Echo will “play back” your current position on the 
Menu Tree should you lose your place. For example: 
If your current position is Steering Channel End 
Points, holding SET will cause the LED to blink green 
twice, green once, and then red three times. Echo 
will not alter your adjustments or change your 
position in the programming sequence. 

MENU TREE

Below is an example of how to access a function in the Menu 
Tree. In the example, the user is setting the Multi-Function knob 
to be a Steering % (Dual-Rate) control.

To set the Multi-Function knob to control STEERING % (DUAL-RATE):

1. Switch the transmitter on.
2. Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights. It will blink in single 

intervals.

3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering 

Sensitivity (Expo) has been selected.

4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to 

indicate Steering % (Dual-Rate)  has been selected.

5. Press SET to select.  The green LED will blink 8 times fast to indicate 

successful selection.

6. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. 

Restoring Factory Defaults:

Transmitter 

OFF

Hold both 

MENU and SET

Transmitter 

ON

Release MENU and SET  

red LED blinks

  

Press SET 

to clear settings. LED will turn 

solid green. Transmitter is restored to default

Press 

SET

Torque Control*

Seven Blinks Red

7

TSM

Eight Blinks Red

8

Press MENU

Press MENU

*Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).

Press 

MENU

TQ

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 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

Summary of Contents for E Revo Brushless Edition 56087

Page 1: ...MODEL 56087 3 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...el Traxxas Support Traxxas support is with you every step of the way Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a Q...

Page 3: ...ill be exciting safe and fun for you and those around you Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury The precautions outlined in th...

Page 4: ...r other components Disconnect the Batteries Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when not in use Transmitter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed c...

Page 5: ...on on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 A peak detecting charger is recommended for best performance and longest battery life See Traxxas com for more information Battery and charger st...

Page 6: ...per Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Toe Link Turnbuckle Receiver Box Light Pipe Skid Plate Steering Servo Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door B...

Page 7: ...ge 26 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 4 Install batter...

Page 8: ...nd 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 m...

Page 9: ...sensors and wiring are not required Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Solder Tabs Accessible external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire replacemen...

Page 10: ...h Wires 121g Connector Type 6 5mm bullet Your model is equipped with the TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and...

Page 11: ...ion as indicated in the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a solid green light If the status LED flashes r...

Page 12: ...itioned to the front of the battery compartment against the foam rubber cushion however you can reposition the batteries to change the weight distribution and handling if desired The E Revo includes a...

Page 13: ...mply 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...

Page 14: ...tance you plan to operate the model 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with...

Page 15: ...es with very little traction loose dirt smooth concrete ice snow increase TSM to maximize acceleration and control Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the vehicle easier...

Page 16: ...utions to keep in mind Make Sure The Axle Nuts Are Tight Before Each Run Before operating your E Revo Brushless Edition take a moment to make sure the axle nuts are tight as they may have loosened dur...

Page 17: ...re 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 driven Run times may de...

Page 18: ...ng normal running Water will enter these holes and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires Cut two small holes 3mm or 1 8 diameter in each tire Each hole should be near the tire...

Page 19: ...th a flat blade screwdriver To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life lubricate the bearings with a light oil available at your local hobby store Following these steps will extend motor lif...

Page 20: ...d is recommended for advanced users SUSPENSION TUNING Springs The front and rear springs on E Revo have different spring rates The rear springs are about 20 stiffer than the front springs The spring s...

Page 21: ...Shock Oil The 4 oil filled aluminum shocks dampers effectively control the suspension movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing to bounce after rebounding from a bump Changing the o...

Page 22: ...of travel Static camber is the camber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its normal stationary ride height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber...

Page 23: ...ed locknut on the slipper shaft Use the supplied universal wrench To tighten or loosen the slipper nut insert the 2 0mm hex wrench into the hole in the end of the slipper shaft This locks the shaft fo...

Page 24: ...wrench to slide the motor mount Slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear Retighten the motor mount screw and then remove the strip of paper You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper t...

Page 25: ...the other side following the same procedure If necessary fine tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position If you are using afterma...

Page 26: ...mage Motors Every 10 15 runs remove clean and lubricate the motors Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motors After cleaning lubricate the bushings at each end...

Page 27: ...icle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear by installing the upper arms in the lower holes will provide more traction for the front wheels an...

Page 28: ...effect of the various rocker arms on wheel force as the suspension is compressed On the progressive rate wheel force is light at first and increases as the suspension is compressed Bump Steer Elimina...

Page 29: ...ck oil up to the top of the shock body Slowly move the piston up and down always keeping it submerged in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air b...

Page 30: ...rews 4 Locate push rods Make sure that all four of the suspension push rods are located and secured into the middle position marked LT on the lower suspension arms 5 Reinstall shock absorbers Reinstal...

Page 31: ...Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the mo...

Page 32: ...r more information Flashing medium red 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec off Low Battery Alarm Put new batteries in the transmitter See page 11 for more information Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Lin...

Page 33: ...for left and right travel on the steering channel and throttle brake travel on the throttle channel This allows you to fine tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steeri...

Page 34: ...deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive...

Page 35: ...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 men...

Page 36: ...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 settin...

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