owner’s manual B R U S H L E S S MODEL 7008 B R U S H L E S S B R U S H L E S S MODEL 7108
INTRODUCTION 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 5 DECORATING YOUR MODEL 6 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD 7 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO VXL 8 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 9 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 16 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 18 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 21 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 26 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 2 • TR A X X AS Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas 1/16 scale electric racing truck.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. SUPPORT Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has been run.
el = Myriad Semi Bold SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury.
TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1.5mm “L” wrench 2.0mm “T” wrench REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) 2.
ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD Battery Compartment Vent Rear Half Shaft Hex Hub Battery Door Release Tab Turnbuckle Pivot Ball Antenna Mount Rear Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Receiver Box Rear Bumper Axle Carrier Turnbuckle Slipper Clutch Push Rod Rocker Front Bumper Front Body Mount Rocker Push Rod Rear Suspension Arm Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3m) Oil Shock (Damper) Motor (Velineon® 380) Transmission Front Suspension Arm Steering Servo Traxxas High-Current Connector 6 • TRAXXA
ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO VXL Rear Half Shaft Battery Compartment Vent Hex Hub Battery Door Release Tab Turnbuckle Antenna Mount Rear Body Mount Pivot Ball Battery Compartment Door Receiver Box Wing Slipper Clutch Axle Carrier Turnbuckle Push Rod Rocker Front Bumper Front Body Mount Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3m) Rocker Oil Shock (Damper) Motor (Velineon® 380) Traxxas High-Current Connector Push Rod Front Suspension Arm Transmission Rear Suspension Arm Steering Servo Chassis Spr
QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the full operating instructions available in this manual. Please read this entire manual for complete instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model. The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. 1.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. Your model uses one steering servo and an electronic speed control. The receiver is equipped with four channels and dual channel 1 outputs.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries such as NiCad or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter, be aware that when they begin to lose their charge, they lose power more quickly than regular alkaline batteries.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 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 procedures are required to reduce the possibility of developing a “memory” effect and shortened run times. NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance to the “memory” effect.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES If the power indicator doesn’t light red, check the polarity of the batteries. Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. Your TQ transmitter uses 8 AA batteries (see sidebar, page 10). The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. See page 20 for more information about the receiver box and maintaining a watertight seal. 3, 4 12 • TR A X X AS Antenna Tip 3. Insert the base of the tube into the antenna mount.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Your model includes a 7.2-volt battery pack. To properly balance the model, it should be installed in the battery compartment on the left side of the model. Follow these steps to install the battery: Battery Installation 1. Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the release tabs. 2. Install the battery pack with the battery wires facing the rear of the model. 3. Route the battery wire through the slot near the vent.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS RN LEF T TU Brake/Reverse RN RIGH TU Don’t push the transmitter antenna down from the top. Pull it down from the bottom, one segment at a time, to prevent binding and kinking the antenna mast. T Neutral Electronic Throttle Trim The electronic throttle trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the electronic speed control. This control has been preset for you at the factory.
THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES Channel 1 Brown Each time you prepare to run your model, you must clear your frequency to be sure no one else in the area is using the same channel as you. There are six possible channels, numbered 1 through 6. Each is represented by a color. Look at the crystal plugged into the back of your transmitter to determine which channel your model is assigned to.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3m LED codes Solid Green: VXL-3m power on light. Low Voltage Detection is ON (LiPo setting). Solid Red: VXL-3m power on light. Low Voltage Detection is OFF (NiCad/NiMH setting). Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3m is hot, the VXL-3m has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown Protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ESC Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, follow the steps on described on the next page. 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.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is particularly important when using high capacity battery packs that allow extended periods of running. Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the battery and motor.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet conditions. The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. Do NOT operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement weather where lightning may be present.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Transmission: Remove, disassemble, and clean the transmission components. No grease is required for the nylon gears. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly. • Motor: Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, and re-oil the bushings (Titan 380 motor) or bearings (Velineon 380 motor) with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners.
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The Slash VXL 4WD and E-Revo VXL are factory-tuned for optimum performance in a wide variety of off-road conditions. To tailor the performance and handling of your model to suit your driving style and terrain, both models have a number of adjustable features. Gearing, shock preload and damping, ride height and wheel camber can all be easily adjusted.
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS A camber gauge (available at your local hobby shop) can be a useful tool for alignment setting. To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch, tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses (do not over tighten), and then turn the slipper clutch nut counterclockwise ¾ to 1 turn. Static Camber Adjustment The wheels can be set to have either positive or negative camber (see illustration below).
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS will generally benefit from higher viscosity oil when climbing, rock crawling, or racing on low traction surfaces. Note: Heavier oil will allow power to be transferred even with one or more tires off the ground. This can make the vehicle more likely to overturn. Spur Gear From the factory, both the differentials are filled with SAE 30,000W viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas sells SAE 10,000W and SAE 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 3. Place the high speed pinion gear onto the motor shaft. Align the set screw hole with the flat side of the shaft. 4. Thread the supplied 1.5mm set screw into the high speed pinion gear but do not tighten it yet. 5. Slide the pinion gear down the motor shaft so the wrench shaft fits into the notch in the motor mount, as shown. Tighten the set screw. To complete the installation, reinstall the motor and set the gear mesh as described to the right.
WHEELS AND TIRES The Slash VXL 4WD and E-Revo VXL use 12mm axle hexes which allow many types of aftermarket tires and wheels to be adapted for use on your model. Most will affect the overall width and the suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with different specifications.
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants. Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts 2. Check the wheels and steering for binding. 3. Check the operation of the shock absorbers. 4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections. 5.
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