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 VELINEON POWER SYSTEM • 13

Antenna

Channel 1

Channel 2

Not Used

Receiver

Velineon 3500 

Brushless Motor

  

Channel 2

Electronic Speed 

Control

Channel 1
Steering Servo

Traxxas High-Current 

Connector (Male)

to Battery

(

see page 15)

Cooling Fan Connector

(for optional use, see page 14)

Motor Cap

Wiring diagrams

Velineon System Installation

Summary of Contents for Velineon 3350

Page 1: ...extreme brushless power extreme brushless power extreme brushless power system extreme brushless power system owners manual PART 3350 ...

Page 2: ...demarks of Traxxas Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas Specifications are subject to change without notice 3 before you proceed 4 safety precautions 6 introduction 7 anatomy of th...

Page 3: ...pport line toll free at 1 888 TRAXXAS 1 888 872 9927 Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 30am to 9 00pm central time Technical assistance is also available at www 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 Traxxas com Traxxas offers a full service on site ...

Page 4: ...g the same gender connectors on the speed control will void the product s warranty Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits Batteries and Battery Charging The Velineon Power System uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with care for safety and long battery life Make sure to read and follow all instructions and precaut...

Page 5: ...neon VXL 3s electronic speed control is equipped with built in Low Voltage Detection that alerts the driver when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage discharge threshold It is the driver s responsibility to stop immediately to prevent the battery pack from being discharged below its safe minimum threshold Low Voltage Detection on the speed control is just one part of a comprehensive p...

Page 6: ...ormance and satisfaction not just with your system but also with the company that stands behind it We know you re excited about getting your new system installed but it s very important that you take some time to read through the Owners Manual This manual contains all the necessary set up and operating procedures that will allow you to unlock the performance potential that Traxxas engineers design...

Page 7: ...Z Set Button On Off Button Heat Sink Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery see page 15 Auxiliary Port for optional use Receiver cable RX wire Cooling Fan Connector for optional use to ESC Bullet Connector Motor Cap Rotor Magnet Ball Bearings Motor Shaft Windings Coils ...

Page 8: ...ronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model The VXL 3s electronic speed control uses advanced circuitry to provide precise digital proportional throttle control Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the batteries run longer An electronic speed control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle contro...

Page 9: ... to the electronic speed control The VXL 3s electronic speed control is able to use sensored motors when applications benefit from them such as some sanctioned racing classes Sensorless Sensorless refers to a brushless motor that uses advanced instructions from an electronic speed control to provide smooth operation Additional motor sensors and wiring are not required The VXL 3s electronic speed c...

Page 10: ...ng 12 gauge Maxx Cable Thermal protection 2 stage thermal shutdown Case size l w h 55mm 2 19 39mm 1 54 33mm 1 3 Weight 90g 3 17oz Velineon 3500 Specifications Type Sensorless brushless RPM volt 3500 10 turn Magnet type Ultra High Temperature Sintered Neodymium Connection type TRX 3 5mm bullet connectors Wire size 12 gauge Maxx Cable w solder tabs Current Ratings 65A constant 100A peak burst Max RP...

Page 11: ... vehicle component upgrades 3647 Nuts 4mm flanged nylon locking steel serrated 8 3752 Stub axle carriers 2 requires 5x11x4mm bearings 3736 Steering blocks left right 2 requires 5x11x4mm bearings 5116 Ball bearings blue rubber sealed 5x11x4mm 2 Removing the XL 5 system 1 Remove the right rear wheel passenger rear 2 Remove the two 3x6mm screws from the gear cover and remove the gear cover A 3 Loosen...

Page 12: ...Mount the Velineon Motor to the gearbox using the 3x8mm washerhead screws or the included flathead hex screws and tighten finger tight G white arrows 4 Mount the motor pinion to the motor shaft make sure to tighten set screw against the flat portion of the shaft G 5 Set the gear mesh by running a narrow strip of notebook paper into the gear mesh Loosen the motor screws and slide the motor and pini...

Page 13: ...Receiver Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery see page 15 Cooling Fan Connector for optional use see page 14 Motor Cap Wiring Diagrams Velineon System Installation ...

Page 14: ...sibility of radio interference If you are planning to operate the system at the higher limits of its capabilities cut ventilation holes into the body for the heat sinks Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and motors and proper ventilation and cooling will prevent premature thermal shutdown There are many options available that will help you monitor temperatures and cool ...

Page 15: ...less Power system The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with a large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance Secure long lasting and easy to grip the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give To run this system your batteries must be equipped with Traxxas High Current Connectors Batteries can either be purcha...

Page 16: ...llowing instructions are provided as a general reference only for those who are using non Traxxas transmitters Consult your transmitter s instructions for information on how to change the settings 1 Set the High ATV adjustable travel volume or EPA end point adjustment to the maximum setting This is the amount of servo throw at full throttle 2 Set the Low ATV EPA or ATL low side only trim adjustmen...

Page 17: ...de until a fully charged battery is connected The electronic speed control is factory set with Low Voltage Detection turned on Low Voltage Detection can be turned off for a slight increase in run time when using NiMH batteries Traxxas recommends leaving Low Voltage Detection on at all times When Low Voltage Detection interrupts driving NiMH batteries will already be at the end of their useful char...

Page 18: ...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 or red depending on low voltage detection setting indicating the VXL 3s is on and at neutral D VXL 3s Operation To ...

Page 19: ...mage to the transmission on high traction surfaces 7 To turn the VXL 3s off press the EZ Set button until the LED turns off 5 seconds VXL 3s 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 batter...

Page 20: ... OFF The model is ready to drive Selecting Training Mode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL 3s andturnonyourtransmitter 2 With the VXL 3s off press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns solid green then solid red and then begins blinking red indicating the Profile 3 When the LED blinks red three times release the EZ Set button 4 Th...

Page 21: ...on on The VXL 3s has entered Low Voltage Protection When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the VXL 3s will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the VXL 3s will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a l...

Page 22: ...stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction dragging or binding and the battery is fully charged and in good condition Spur Gear Teeth x 2 72 Final Gear Ratio Pinion Gear Teeth Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio Speed Bandit 35 mph 45 mph 65 mph 70 mph Rustler 35 mph 45 mph 65 mph 70 mph Stampede 30 mph 40 mph 60 mph 65 mph Gearing Bandit 26 tooth pinion 76 to...

Page 23: ...7 78 8 08 30 6 88 7 53 31 6 66 7 29 32 6 47 7 04 33 6 26 34 6 09 35 5 90 Use NiMH batteries with Bandit Rustler or Stampede with Velineon System Only Bandit and Rustler with Velineon System Only Bandit with Velineon System Do Not Use NiMH battery must have a continuous rating of at least 70A Consult with your hobby dealer or battery manufacturer Gearing Compatibility Chart The chart below shows re...

Page 24: ... If a sensor lead becomes damaged or is disconnected the VXL 3s automatically switches to sensorless brushless operation The VXL 3s also features Sensor Phase Detection When a sensored brushless motor is connected the VXL 3s will check for proper wiring If the motor phase wiring is incorrect the VXL 3s will not apply power to the motor until it is wired correctly Brushed motors For the ultimate in...

Page 25: ...short pulses to the motor and turn off the LED indicating a fail safe mode It will not return to normal operation until wired properly Sensorless brushless motors Sensorless motors are the easiest and most reliable brushless motor type The VXL 3s is optimized to deliver the smoothest possible sensorless motor performance The Velineon 3500 is a sensorless brushless motor The wiring phase alignment ...

Page 26: ...he wiring and correct Transmitter incorrectly set see page 16 Motor runs as soon as the battery is plugged in Internal damage return VXL 3s to Traxxas for service VXL 3s will not go into programming mode Make sure the VXL 3s is plugged into Channel 2 the throttle channel on the receiver If it is plugged into the battery terminal it will not go into programming mode Be sure the VXL 3s is turned off...

Page 27: ...d check for proper gearing VXL 3s has entered Low Voltage Protection Steering servo does not work Check the wires radio system crystals battery and motor connectors and the battery pack Possible internal damage Test the servo on channel 2 of the receiver or in another model Return the servo to Traxxas for service Model will not go in reverse Make sure the throttle trim is in the correct position L...

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