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Introduction

2

3

Before You Proceed

4

Safety Precautions

5

Tools, Supplies 
and Required
Equipment

6

Anatomy of 
the Villain

7

Quick Start: Getting
Up to Speed

8

Detailing
Your Villain

9

The Traxxas TQ
Radio System

19

Driving the Villain

20

Adjusting 
Your Villain

21

Maintaining
and Storing 
Your Villain

22

Increasing
Performance

23

Index

Traxxas Headquarters
1100 Klein Road
Plano, Texas 75074
Phone: 972-265-8000
Toll-free: 1-888-TRAXXAS

Traxxas U.K.
P.O. Box 1128, Winterbourne,
Bristol BS17-2SH, England
Phone: 44-117-956-1002

Internet: www.Traxxas.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Entire contents ©2005 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. 

The Traxxas 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 stunning graphics. The Villain is powered by twin
motors and a water-cooled electronic speed control. The dual,
steerable outdrive units utilize surface-piercing, counter-
rotating propellers for efficient performance. The trim angle on
the outdrives is adjustable to tune how the boat performs on
the water. The deep-V hull design and low center of gravity
allow the Villain to have superior stability in all kinds of water
conditions.

Please keep in mind that this boat is not a toy, and is not
intended to be used by children without responsible adult
supervision. This is due to the inherent dangers that are always
associated with any body of water. Please respect the water and
use extreme caution when launching and retrieving boats. 

We’re confident that you will enjoy the power, speed, and
reliability that the Villain has to offer. Thank you for purchasing
a Traxxas product.

Summary of Contents for Villain 1506

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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...

Page 24: ...raxxas 1100 Klein Road Plano Texas 75074 Phone 972 265 8000 Toll free 1 888 TRAXXAS Traxxas U K P O Box 1128 Winterbourne Bristol BS17 2SH England Phone 44 117 956 1002 Internet www Traxxas com 050223...

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