MODEL 5807 owner’s manual
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 6 ANATOMY OF THE SLASH VXL 7 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 8 TRAXXAS TQi RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 16 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 18 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL 25 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 26 TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE 2 • SLASH VXL Thank you for purchasing the Slash VXL equipped with the Velineon® Brushless Power System.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. Gearing and battery choice (see LiPo Batteries, right) effect the skill level of the model. See chart below. Gearing: Battery: Voltage*: mAh: Stock Pinion 7-Cell NiMH 8.4V 3000+mAh Gearing: Battery: Voltage*: mAh: Opt.
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 2.5mm “L” wrench Optional Pinion Gear see page 22 2.0mm “L” wrench Aftermarket servo adapters 1.
ANATOMY OF THE SLASH VXL Turnbuckle (Toe Link) Battery Compartment Traxxas HighCurrent Connector Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo Turnbuckle (Front Camber Link) Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3s) Battery Nerf Bar Shock (Oil Damper) Suspension Arm (Rear) Slipper Clutch (under gear cover) Spur Gear (under gear cover) Pinion Gear (under gear cover) Rear Bumper Front Bumper Suspension Arm (Front) Caster Block Steering Block 6 • SLASH VXL Transmission Front Body Mount Front Shock Tower Chassis M
QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 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. Read the safety precautions on page 4 For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse could lead to personal injury and product damage. 2. Charge the battery pack • See page 11 Fully charge the included battery pack. Begin charging your battery right away. 3.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Applying the Decals The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory. The decals are printed on self-adhesive clear mylar and are die-cut for easy removal. Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher capacity than NiCad batteries. They can last up to 500 charge cycles. A peak charger designed for NiMH batteries is required for optimal performance. Receiver - The radio unit inside your model that receives signals from the transmitter and relays them to the servos.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Use the included charger to charge the included battery pack. The battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging. Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK The following Traxxas High Current Connector packages are available from your hobby dealer. When using adapters, be careful not to exceed the current rating of the Molex connector. Part #3060 Single Male/Female Part #3080 2-Pack Female Install the battery pack with the battery wires facing the rear of the model.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the transmitter and start over. Remember, always turn the TQ transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM Using the Radio System Using Reverse: While driving, push the throttle trigger forward to apply brakes. Once stopped, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Push the throttle trigger forward again to engage proportional reverse. The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of movement during shipping.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON Power SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model. Steering Sensitivity (Exponential) The Multi-Function knob on the TQi transmitter has been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity (also known as exponential).
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Specifications Input voltage: 4.8-11.1V (4 to 9 cells NiMH or 2S to 3S LiPo) Supported Motors: Brushed Brushless Sensorless brushless Motor limit: None Continuous current: 200A Peak current : 320A BEC voltage: 6.0V DC Transistor type: MOSFET Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current Connector Motor connectors: TRX 3.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s 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 the steps below. 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 batteries and motors. See page 24 for information on monitoring temperatures.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Water resistance applies only to the installed electronic components. Running in wet conditions requires additional care and maintenance for the mechanical and electrical components to prevent corrosion of metal parts and maintain their proper function. Precautions • Without proper care, some parts of your model can be seriously damaged due to contact with water.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL 9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following items: This is necessary after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from corroding internal steel components. • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings.
-1° -1° -1.5° -1.5° ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance Adjusting the Toe-in 0° 0° Geometry and alignment specs play an important roll in your model’s handling. Take the time to set them correctly. Set the steering Toe-in trim on your transmitter to neutral. Now, adjust your servo and tie rods so that both wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to each other (0-degrees toein).
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Do not run your model with the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully compressed. The minimum recommended slipper clutch setting is 1/2 turn counter-clockwise from fully compressed. Motor and Gearing One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios. It can be geared low enough to run an extremely hot, modified motor.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting Gear Mesh Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur gears. Gear mesh should be checked and adjusted anytime a gear is replaced. Strip of To set the gear mesh, cut a narrow strip Paper of notebook paper and run it into the gear mesh. Loosen the motor screws and slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear. Retighten the motor screws and then remove the strip of paper.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL #5807 Slash VXL Pinion/Spur Battery Nominal Voltage TEMPERATURES AND COOLING 50+mph 60+mph 35+mph 40+mph 35+mph 23/86* 28/86** 23/86* 23/86* 23/86 31/76 † 7-Cell NiMH 7-Cell NiMH 2S LiPo 3S LiPo 3S LiPo 8.4V 8.4V 7.4V 11.1V 11.
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 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. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and speed control. 6.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Starting Over: Restoring Factory Defaults When programming your TQi transmitter, you may feel the need to start over with a clean slate. Follow these simple steps to restore the factory settings: 1. Turn transmitter off. 2. Hold both MENU and SET. 3. Turn transmitter on. 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. 5. Press SET to clear settings. The LED will turn solid green and the transmitter is restored to default.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a twenty-first receiver, Traxxas Link Model Memory will delete the “oldest” receiver from its memory (in other words, the model you used the longest time ago will be deleted). Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. MENU TREE The menu tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter’s various settings and functions. Press and hold MENU to enter the menu tree, and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options. MENU: When you enter a menu, you always start at the top. Press MENU to move down the menu tree.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE x8 Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press SET to confirm green LED blinks (x8) Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press MENU to confirm red LED blinks (x2) Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING DUAL RATE (%) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press MENU twice red LED blinks (x3) Set Multi-F
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE The TQi Docking Base is sold separately (Part #6510). The Traxxas Link application is available from the Apple App store for iPhone and iPod touch mobile devices. iPhone and iPod touch are not included with the TQi Docking Base.
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