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The Traxxas TQ Radio System

TQ Radio System Controls

Other TQ Radio System Adjustments

In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls,
your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and
servo reversing switches.

Throttle Neutral
Adjustment

The throttle neutral
adjustment is located on the
transmitter face and controls
the forward/reverse travel of
the throttle trigger. Change
the adjustment by pressing

the button and sliding it to the desired position. There are two
settings available:

50/50:  Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse. 
70/30:  Allows more throttle travel (70%) and less reverse travel
(30%). 70/30 is the recommended setting for the Villain.

Note:

If you change throttle travel, you will need to reprogram

the electronic speed control.

Electronic Throttle Trim

The electronic throttle trim located on the face of the
transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the throttle
servo when the servo is at rest. Your Villain uses an electronic
speed control instead of a throttle servo. This control has been
preset for you at the factory. If the adjustment is changed, the
speed control will need to be reprogrammed (see page 16).

Electronic Steering Trim

The electronic steering trim located on the face of the
transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering
servo when the servo is at rest. Adjust this control to make the
model drive straight with no steering input at the wheel. 

Servo Reversing Switches

The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the
transmitter, next to the on/off switch. Moving a switch reverses
the direction of the corresponding servo.

Each switch corresponds to a channel, as shown below. For
example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and your
outdrives turn left, you would move the channel 1 switch to
correct the servo direction. It may be necessary to adjust the
corresponding trim control after moving a switch.

CH.2

CH.1

Servo

Channel 

Steering

1

Throttle

2

Default Setting

Summary of Contents for Villain 1506

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...xxas Villain boat series has set the standard for reliable high performance R C boating The Villain you have purchased has raised the bar even further with faster top speed sealed radio box and stunni...

Page 3: ...in and related components Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and more fun Refers you to a page with a related topic Support If you have any questions about your Villain or its operation...

Page 4: ...the side Because of the many dangers involved with any body of water Traxxas recommends that you never try to wade or swim to retrieve the boat Another section in this manual outlines safer alternativ...

Page 5: ...2 volt NiCad battery pack NiCad battery charger Batteries Required Tools and Supplies 2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Phillips screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver 1 8 inch blade Hobby knife Needlenose...

Page 6: ...Motor with Aluminum Heat Sinks Battery Compartment Battery Hold Down Strap On Off Switch Water Cooling Tube Electronic Speed Control Water Cooling Heat Exchanger Heat Sink Top Deck Mounting Post Batt...

Page 7: ...radio system See page 14 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last 6 Check servo operation See page 15 Make sure the steering servo is working correctly 7 Range test the radio syst...

Page 8: ...tearing when removing air bubbles remove air bubbles from beneath the decal using a soft or rubber straight edge squeegee If air bubbles are still present gently pierce the bubble with a needle be su...

Page 9: ...one servo and an electronic speed control Villain Wiring Diagram CH 2 CH 1 Antenna Throttle Neutral Adjust Steering Wheel Throttle Trim Steering Trim Power Switch Power Indicator Battery Compartment...

Page 10: ...l setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmium The original rechargeable hobby pack NiCad batteries have very high current handling high capacity and can last up to 1000 charging cycles Good charging...

Page 11: ...ore charging For convenience we recommend using a an AC peak detecting charger that plugs into an AC wall outlet This type of charger uses special voltage detection circuitry that automatically shuts...

Page 12: ...radio box 3 Straighten the antenna wire with your fingers and then insert the end of the wire into one end of the antenna tube Push the wire all the way through the antenna tube 4 Pull the remaining w...

Page 13: ...neutral center point of the throttle servo when the servo is at rest Your Villain uses an electronic speed control instead of a throttle servo This control has been preset for you at the factory If th...

Page 14: ...tem Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose control of your Villain Channel 1 Brown Channel 2 Re...

Page 15: ...em to reach full speed then refer to the directions for adjusting the electronic speed control on page 16 Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your Villain you should range...

Page 16: ...aw excess current in reverse rotation causing the speed control to overheat and premature motor wear Motor capacitors required If the factory installed stock motors are replaced three 0 1 F 50V cerami...

Page 17: ...6 Profile Description Profile 1 100 forward 25 reverse Profile 2 100 forward 100 reverse Profile 3 100 forward only no reverse Profile 1 100 forward 25 reverse The red LED will blink ONCE blink TWICE...

Page 18: ...ns red then turns off Release the set button When the red LED blinks ONCE Twice Once Twice Once Twice Once Twice Once Twice Once Twice Once Once Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral Pr...

Page 19: ...e you exact run times for the Villain Another major factor which affects run time is how the Villain is driven Our experience has shown that the run times are shorter when the boat is driven continuou...

Page 20: ...poise and the prop may begin to cavitate As the outdrive is trimmed down the bow of the boat is lowered thus increasing the wetted surface of the boat This will slow the Villain slightly but stability...

Page 21: ...nance Keep the Villain clean of accumulated dirt and oil Re oil the motor bushings before each day of running Use an oil made for electric motors such as 3 in 1 Oil Periodically re oil the bushings in...

Page 22: ...motors 5 Use more powerful aftermarket motors Note Do this at your own risk Changing the motors will void the warranty for the XL 10 Marine speed control Damage to the Xl 10 Marine ESC caused by exces...

Page 23: ...ral Adjustment 9 Throttle Trigger 9 Throttle Trim 9 10 14 Tools 5 Transmitter 10 14 power indicator 9 Trim Adjustment 6 bracket 6 Trim Angle 20 Twist Lock 6 12 Villain Wiring Diagram 9 Water Cooling 6...

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