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ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

Set Multi-Function
knob for STEERING
SENSITIVITY (Expo)

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press SET to confirm

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

Set Multi-Function
knob for THROTTLE
SENSITIVITY (Expo)

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU to confirm

red LED blinks (x2)

Press SET to select

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

Set Multi-Function
knob for STEERING
DUAL RATE (%)

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU twice

red LED blinks (x3)

Press SET to select

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

Set Multi-Function
knob for BRAKING
PERCENTAGE (%)

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU 3 times

red LED blinks (x4)

Press SET to select

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

Set Multi-Function
knob for
THROTTLE TRIM

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU 4 times

red LED blinks (x5)

Press SET to select

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

Adjust the Multi-

Function knob until the

LED turns solid green.

To LOCK the
Multi-Function knob

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU 5 times

red LED blinks (x6)

Press SET to lock

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To REVERSE
the direction of
STEERING servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press SET

to reverse

servo direction

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To set the SUB TRIM
of the STEERING
servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU

red LED blinks (x2)

Use Multi-Function

knob

to set neutral

Press SET

to save position

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To set the END
POINTS of the
STEERING servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU twice

red LED blinks (x3)

Turn steering

wheel

to desired max

left and right travel

Press SET

to save each position

Turn steering wheel

to test settings

IF END POINTS

ARE OK:

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

IF END POINTS

NEED TO BE

CHANGED:

Press SET

and repeat steps 6-8

To reset the END
POINTS of STEERING
servo to defaults

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU 3 times

red LED blinks (x4)

Press SET

to reset end points

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To REVERSE
the direction of
THROTTLE servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press SET

to reverse

servo direction

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To set the SUB TRIM
of the THROTTLE
servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU

red LED blinks (x2)

Use Multi-Function

knob

to set neutral

Press SET

to save position

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

To set the END
POINTS of the
THROTTLE servo

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU twice

red LED blinks (x3)

Use throttle

trigger

to set desired

max throttle or brake

Press SET

to save

Use trigger to test

IF END POINTS

ARE OK:

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

IF END POINTS

NEED TO BE

CHANGED:

Press SET

and repeat steps 7-9

To reset the END
POINTS of THROTTLE
servo to defaults

Press/hold MENU

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

green LED blinks

Press MENU

green LED blinks (x2)

Press SET

red LED blinks

Press MENU 3 times

red LED blinks (x4)

Press SET

green LED blinks (x8)

Press/hold MENU

returns to driving mode

MENU TREE FORMULAS

To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without
referencing the menu tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the
left column you wish to adjust, and simply follow the corresponding steps.

Always turn your

transmitter on first.

Summary of Contents for Slash VXL Brushless 5807

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 5807...

Page 2: ...odel Also be sure 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...

Page 3: ...l assistance is also available at Traxxas 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 Tra...

Page 4: ...ou 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 RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling...

Page 5: ...Philips screwdriver Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 Supplied Tools and Equipment 4 AA alkaline batteries NiMH battery charger 7 cell NiMH batter...

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: ...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: ...at 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 mo...

Page 9: ...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 throttle and steering trim knobs on t...

Page 10: ...DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver Velineon Brushless Motor see side bar for proper motor wiring Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED EZ Set Button On Off Button Heat Sink VX...

Page 11: ...mpletely 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 a...

Page 12: ...d to maximize the output of the Velineon Brushless Power system The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with a large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resist...

Page 13: ...ill flash fast red indicating 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 RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMEN...

Page 14: ...ot apply full throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the VXL 3s unplug the battery from the model then turn off the hand held transmitter Range...

Page 15: ...sed 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...

Page 16: ...rly 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 setting have been...

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 Turn on your transmitter and connect...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...ll 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 gets excessively wet or submerged use very light...

Page 20: ...osing 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 systems and maintain the watertight features of...

Page 21: ...prolong seal life The model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring pre load spacers Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are slightly above being parallel...

Page 22: ...e to run your model for at least four minutes before the battery dies then change to a lower gear ratio This temperature test assumes that the model is close to factory stock weight and operates freel...

Page 23: ...rolling brushed brushless and sensored brushless motors The VXL 3s auto detects the motor type and has numerous built in safeguards to prevent damage from mis wiring or damaged wiring Sensorless Brush...

Page 24: ...ge An on board temperature gauge such as the Traxxas part 4091 can aid you in monitoring your motor temperature Generally try to keep your motor below 200 F If necessary increase airflow to the motor...

Page 25: ...m use the servo saver Traxxas part 6845 the bellcrank bearings Traxxas part 5114 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances Motor Every 10...

Page 26: ...tment 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 Th...

Page 27: ...een 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...

Page 28: ...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 TQi transmitter s various settin...

Page 29: ...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 test...

Page 30: ...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 the screen Real...

Page 31: ...SLASH VXL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...1100 Klein Road Plano Texas 75074 1 888 TRAXXAS 120213 KC1424 R01 owner s manual...

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