14 • STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL
TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
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Using Reverse: While driving,
push the throttle trigger
forward to apply brakes.
Once stopped, return the
throttle trigger to neutral.
Push the throttle trigger
forward again to engage
proportional reverse.
7. Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have
forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops when
the throttle trigger is at 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-Testing the Radio System
Before each running session with your model, you should range-
test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in
the previous section.
2. Have a friend hold the model. Make sure hands and clothing are
clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model.
3. Make sure your transmitter antenna is fully extended, and then
walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach
the farthest distance 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 the radio system or any external interference with your
radio signal at your location.
Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near
the limit of radio range. At 60mph, a model can cover 88 feet
every second! It’s a thrill, but use caution to keep your model
in range. If you want to see your model achieve its maximum
speed, it is best to position yourself in the middle of the truck’s
running area, not the far end, so you drive the truck towards
and past your position. In addition to maximizing the radio’s
range, this technique will keep your model closer to you,
making it easier to see and control.
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave
adequate space between you, the model, and others. Never
drive directly toward yourself or others.
TQi Binding Instructions
For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be
electronically “bound.”
This has been done for you at the factory.
Should you ever need to re-bind the system or bind to another
transmitter or receiver, follow these instructions.
Note
: The receiver
must be connected to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for
binding, and the transmitter and receiver must be within 5 feet of
each other.
1. Press and hold the transmitter’s SET button as you switch the
transmitter on. The transmitter’s LED will flash red slowly.
Release the SET button.
2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on
the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the
LINK 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 TQi 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.
