Traxxas • 17
Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control
XL-5 Operation
To operate the speed control and test the programming, reconnect the
motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the
driven wheels are off the ground.
1. With the transmitter on, press the set button for ½ second, until the
LED shines GREEN, then immediately release the button. This turns the
XL-5 on. If you press and release too quickly, you may hear the steering
servo jump but the LED may not stay on. Simply press the button again
until the LED shines GREEN and then release. (Note: If the throttle is
not at neutral or if the throttle trim has been altered, the LED will turn
off after one second and the wheels may begin to drive.)
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power is
reached. At full throttle, the led will shine GREEN.
3. Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that braking
control is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until full braking
power is reached. At full brakes, the LED will shine GREEN.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine GREEN.
5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile #1).
The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the LED will
shine GREEN.
6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is no
programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution
to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward. On high-
traction surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage.
7. To turn the XL-5 off, press the set button until the green LED turns off.
Thermal Shutdown Protection
The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard
against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating
temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down.
The LED on the face of the XL-5 will continuously shine green, even if the
throttle trigger is moved back and forth. Once the temperature returns to
a safe level, the XL-5 will once again function normally.
XL-5 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 these steps. The speed control should
be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be
adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected by entering
the programming mode.
Profile Description
Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Profile #1
(100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse):
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the set button. The
LED will turn green, then change
to red and then turn off. Continue
holding the set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks red ONCE (B),
release the set button (C).
4. The LED will turn solid GREEN
(D), indicating the profile
programming is complete.
Selecting Profile #2
(100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse):
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the set button. The
LED will turn green, then change
to red and then turn off. Continue
holding the set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks red TWICE (B),
release the set button (C).
4. The LED will turn solid GREEN
(D), indicating the profile
programming is complete.
Selecting Profile #3*
(50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse):
This profile is provided to reduce the
power output allowing beginning
drivers to better control the model. As
driving skills improve, simply change to
profile #1 or #2 for full-power operation.
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the set button. The
LED will turn green, then change
to red and then turn off. Continue
holding the set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks red THREE times (B), release the set button (C).
4. The LED will turn solid GREEN (D), indicating the profile programming
is complete.
B
One blink Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
B
Two blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
B
Three blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
Profile #3 reduces forward
throttle by 50%, giving new
drivers a chance to try out
their skills before unleashing
full-throttle power.
*Patent pending
