DX5R DX5 Pro Launch Control Instructions

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DX5 Pro Launch Control Instructions

And Tuning Tips

Launch Control

Status Screen

The Launch Control Status Screen

shows the same graph as shown in the

Curve and Duration editor but adds a

line of text showing the status of the

Launch Control operation. This shows

“READY” or “RUNNING” or “Finished”

depending upon the status.

This screen is accessed by going to the

main screen and scrolling down and

then back up, as if you were scrolling

thru telemetry display screens.

This screen provides the user with the current selected Launch Control Curve, the selected Start

Button/Trimmer, the selected button/trimmer used for the Boost feature, as well as the current

output throttle %.

Launch Control Setup and Tuning Tips for Drag Racing

Start: set to any available switch that is easily accessible. We suggest “E” as it’s easy to access at the line.

This is the button under the wheel. An easy way to select the switch is to choose the option and press

the button/trimmer on your transmitter to automatically change it to the switch of your choice.

Boost: Up to the individual user’s preference. It is tricky to set it correctly and use it during the short

runs that drag racing has but it may be helpful in longer strips or slower models. Like the start switch,

use a button/trimmer that is easy to reach.

Curve: set to Drive Mode to allow for up to 5 programmable throttle curves. Assign Drive Mode to an

open switch in the Drive Mode menu and select how many drive modes you would like to use, before

proceeding to assign it in the Launch Control menu. We use the “I” switch next to the knob as it’s easy to

toggle at the line and it is not easy to accidently change.

Alert: This lets the driver know Launch Control is active without looking at the screen. We suggest the

Vibe option to prevent any noise distractions when watching the Drag Race Tree.

Curve programming: This will require testing by the end user. We suggest using all available points in

the curve as this allows for smoother response. Timing and Power of each point will be determined by

making test runs. With “sensorless” systems it helps to have higher power settings at the start of the

curve (above linear, depicted in the screen shots above) to help eliminate/reduce cogging off the line.

The remainder of the curve is then set for maximum acceleration through the rest of the distance

without wheelspin.