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28 • SLASH  VXL

Failsafe

Your Traxxas radio system is 
equipped with a built-in failsafe 
function that returns the throttle 
to its last saved neutral position in 
the event of a signal loss. The LED 
on the transmitter and the receiver 
will rapidly flash red.

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 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

Model Lock

The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 
(receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link 
Model Memory will delete the “oldest” receiver from its memory (in 
other words, the model you used the longest time ago will be deleted). 
Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be 
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. With Traxxas 
Link Model Memory, there is no need to remember which transmitter 
goes with which model, and there is never a need to have to select any 
model from a list of model memory entries. The transmitter and receiver 
do it all for you automatically.

To activate Model Lock:

1. Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock. 
2. Press and hold MENU. Release when the status LED blinks green.
3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four  

times repeatedly.

4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. 
5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. 
6. Press MENU once. The status LED will blink red twice repeatedly. 
7. Press SET. The LED will blink rapidly green. The memory is now 

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

 

Note

: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will 

blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked. To unlock all 
models, press MENU twice at step 6 and then press SET.

To delete a model:

At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive  
from the memory.
1. Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to delete. 
2. Press and hold MENU. Release when the status LED blinks green.
3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four  

times 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. Press SET to 

delete the model. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. 

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving Mode

See page 14 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.

Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

Binding

See page 15 for more information on binding.

Flashing fast green (0.1 sec on / 0.15 sec off)

Throttle Trim Seek Mode

Turn the Multi-Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing.  
See page 27 for more information.

Flashing medium red (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)

Low Battery Alarm

Put new batteries in the transmitter. See page 12 for more information.

Flashing fast red (0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Link Failure / Error

Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound. Turn the system off and then 
back on to resume normal operation. Find source of the link failure (i.e., out of 
range, low batteries, damaged antenna).

Programming Patterns

Counts out number (green or red), then pauses

Current menu position

See Menu Tree for more information.

Fast green 8 times

Menu setting accepted (on SET)

Fast red 8 times

Menu SET invalid

User error, such as trying to delete a locked model.

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving Mode

See page 14 for information on how to use your transmitter controls.

Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

Binding

See page 15 for more information on binding.

Flashing fast red (0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Fail-Safe / Low-Voltage Detect

Consistent low voltage in the receiver triggers Fail-Safe so there is enough 
power to center the throttle servo before it completely loses power.

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8

x

8

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TRANSMITTER LED CODES

RECEIVER LED CODES

Summary of Contents for Slash VXL 58076

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 58076 1...

Page 2: ...l find it helpful and fast Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn about important safety maintenance and adjustment procedures Turn to page 8 to begin 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY P...

Page 3: ...Helpful Hints Cross References Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safety or avoidin...

Page 4: ...ries It is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery packs properly In addition to your battery and charger instructions here are some more tips to keep in mind Do not charge batteries in...

Page 5: ...tteries Do not attempt to charge LiPo batteries with the Traxxas charger included in this package Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries Be aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for...

Page 6: ...ttery Compartment Battery Nerf Bar Battery Hold Down Receiver Box LED Light Pipe Antenna Mount Suspension Arm Front Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Turnbuckle Front Ca...

Page 7: ...Glue part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phillips screwdriver Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 12 U joint wrench Pr...

Page 8: ...ence from outside sources 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 12 8 Detail your model See sidebar page 9 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Apply other decals...

Page 9: ...t energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor the brushless motor has its windings coils on the perimeter of the motor can and the magnets are mou...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...Trim Multi Function Knob Throttle Trigger Throttle Neutral Adjust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 28 for more info Link Button LED...

Page 12: ...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 red...

Page 13: ...for use with typical stick type battery packs If you are using side by side racing packs simply flip the hold down over to the 23mm side and use it on the opposite side of the chassis Your model inclu...

Page 14: ...ansmitter off before adjusting the neutral position You will need to reprogram your electronic speed control to recognize the 70 30 setting Turn to ESC Setup Programming on page 17 for instructions St...

Page 15: ...ted 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the VXL 3s unplug the battery from the model then turn off the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model...

Page 16: ...e 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...

Page 17: ...ress SET to clear settings The LED will turn solid green and the transmitter is restored to default VXL 3s Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC and transmitter Read through all of the programming st...

Page 18: ...drive SelectingTrainingMode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL 3s and turn on your transmitter 2 With the VXL 3s off press and hold the EZ Se...

Page 19: ...hat all hardware remains properly tightened About Run Time A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries The milliamp hour mAh rating of the batteries determines how la...

Page 20: ...puddles snow or other similar situations that will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the motor Motor Precautions Velineon motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water If the motor...

Page 21: ...val and installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal in the box The patent pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability to also install aftermarket radio s...

Page 22: ...l life The model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring preload spacers Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are slightly above being parallel to the grou...

Page 23: ...gh speed gearing more teeth If you want more acceleration and less top speed use a smaller optional not included pinion gear The included high speed gearing is intended for high speed running on hard...

Page 24: ...o to channel 1 on the receiver Connect the electronic speed control ESC to channel 2 The white wire on the servo lead is positioned towards the receiver s LED 3 Turn the transmitter power switch on Ma...

Page 25: ...will help you monitor temperatures and cool your components Temperature sensor To accurately monitor motor temperature and prevent overheating a telemetry temperature sensor part 6523 can be installed...

Page 26: ...e tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances Motor Every 10 15 runs remove the motor and clean the bearings To access the rear bearing remove the p...

Page 27: ...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 Steering and Throttle...

Page 28: ...you may wish to delete a model you no longer drive from the memory 1 Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to delete 2 Press and hold MENU Release when the status LED blinks green 3 Press ME...

Page 29: ...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 set...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...owerful tuning options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage braking strength and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on th...

Page 32: ...6200 TRAXXAS WAY McKINNEY TEXAS 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS 141006 58076 1 OM EN R00 owner s manual...

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