MODEL 77076-4 owner’s manual
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 7 ANATOMY OF THE X-MAXX 8 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 9 TQi RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 19 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 22 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas X-Maxx equipped with the Velineon® VXL-6s 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 or minors under 14 years of age. For Advanced Drivers Only.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! FIRE HAZARD! This vehicle requires LiPo batteries. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for fire, explosion, serious injury, and property damage if not performed per the instructions. In addition, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries pose a SEVERE risk of fire if not properly handled per the instructions and require special care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation.
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Batteries on page 12. Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include in any R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers • Phillips screwdriver • Soldering iron Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools.
ANATOMY OF THE X-MAXX Lower Suspension Arm Upper Suspension Arm Motor Steering Block Battery Hold-Down Caster Block Traxxas High-Current Connector Battery Compartment Chassis Slipper Clutch Adjustment Receiver Access Plug Spur Gear Pinion Gear (Under chassis) Front Bumper Rear Bumper Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo Electronic Speed Control Front Shock Tower LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Shock Servo Saver Gear Cover Toe Link X-MAXX • 7
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.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun for new R/C enthusiasts, and also offers a full complement of pro-level tuning features for advanced users – or anyone interested in experimenting with the performance of their model. The steering and throttle channels feature adjustable Exponential, End Points, and Sub-Trims.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM To prevent loss of radio range do not kink or cut the black wire, do not bend or cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip. 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.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 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 Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries (part #2914). Do not use rechargeable AA batteries to power the TQi transmitter, as they will not provide sufficient voltage for optimum transmitter performance. Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. 1.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACKS 1 2 1. Pull out on the battery hold-down using the two release tabs and lift the hold-down up. 2. Insert a fully charged battery into the battery compartment with the High Current Connector positioned toward the front of the model. Note: When using lower capacity battery packs, such as the Traxxas 5000, snap the included spacers to the battery hold-downs. 3.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS Remember, always turn the TQi transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model. • 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. Either the transmitter or receiver LED flashing flash red indicates a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the transmitter and start over.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM 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. Here’s how: 1. Turn the transmitter switch on. The status LED on the transmitter should be solid green (not flashing). 2. Elevate the model on a block or a stand so that all the tires are off the ground. Make sure your hands are clear of the moving parts of the model. 3.
TRAXXAS TQi RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM To prevent loss of radio range do not kink or cut the black wire, do not bend or cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip. Correct No No No TRAXXAS STABILITY MANAGEMENT (TSM) SETTING UP THE ANTENNA Traxxas Stability Management or TSM allows you to experience all the speed and acceleration that was engineered into your Traxxas model by helping you to maintain control of the vehicle in lowtraction situations.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-6s Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) The Electronic Speed Control’s default settings were programmed at the factory and should not require adjustment for normal operation. The following information is helpful to confirm the settings or allow you to customize the settings for your needs. ATTENTION: USING LiPo BATTERIES To prevent over-discharging of LiPo batteries, Low Voltage Detection must be switched on.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Patented Training Mode (Profile #3) reduces forward and reverse throttle by 50%. Training Mode is provided to reduce the power output, allowing beginning drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply change to Sport or Race Mode for full-power operation. The VXL-6s has built-in programming that prevents accidental activation of reverse while in forward motion and vice-versa.
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. interference can cause momentary losses of control, allow a safety margin of space in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions. Where to drive X-Maxx is a large vehicle capable of high speed and requires a large area to run.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed control). This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your model through puddles, wet grass, snow, and through other wet conditions. Though highly water resistant, the model should not be treated as though it is submersible or totally 100% waterproof. Water resistance applies only to the installed electronic components.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL water and oil will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath. 8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running. This can cause long-term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver. Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry.
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance. To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch in this model, remove the slipper gear assembly from your model (see Adjusting the Slipper Clutch) and 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 1/8 turn.
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Centering Your Servo If you have removed the servo horn from your X-Maxx’s steering servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of the servo. 1. Remove the servo horn from the steering servo. 2. Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on the receiver. Connect the electronic speed control (ESC) to channel 2. The white wire on the servo lead is positioned toward the receiver’s LED.
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants. High performance vehicles generate small vibrations while driving. These vibrations may loosen hardware over time and require attention. Always check your wheel nuts and other hardware and tighten or replace when necessary. Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously.
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Removing the front suspension module 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head cap screws from the front of the chassis brace. 2. Remove the 3x15mm button-head cap screw from the steering link. 3. Remove the four 4x25mm button-head cap screws from the top of the chassis. 4. Remove the two 4x14mm button-head cap screws from the chassis next to the receiver box. 5. Remove the two 4x14mm button-head cap screws from the bottom of the chassis. 6.
For Expert Drivers ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS For Expert Drivers Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows recommended gear combination ranges for your model. Pinion Gear Spur Gear 46 50 54 11 - - 4.91 12 - - 4.50 13 - - 4.15 14 - 3.57 3.86 15 - 3.33 3.60 16 - 3.13 3.38 17 - 2.94 3.18 18 2.56 2.78 3.00 19 2.42 2.63 - 20 2.30 2.50 - 21 2.19 2.38 - 22 2.09 2.27 - 23 2.00 - - 24 1.92 - - 25 1.87 - - 26 1.
ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The motor temperature sensor is factory installed and provides accurate telemetry data and thermal overload protection for the motor. If you remove the temperature sensor for vehicle maintenance, be certain to reinstall it correctly. The sensor should be installed so the thermistor (the small component at the top of the temperature sensor) is on the top of the motor (the side where the wires exit the motor). The sensor should also be centered on the motor.
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 the transmitter off. 2. Hold both MENU and SET. 3. Turn the 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 Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s travel range (or its “end point”) independently for left and right travel (on the steering channel) and throttle/brake travel (on the throttle channel). This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case of a nitro model) farther than their mechanical limits.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver, it saves that receiver in its memory, along with all the settings assigned to that receiver. When the transmitter and any bound receiver are switched on, the transmitter automatically recalls the settings for that receiver. There is no need to manually select your vehicle from a list of model memory entries.
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 PROGRAMMING YOUR TQi TRANSMITTER WITH YOUR APPLE iPHONE, iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, OR ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE The Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module (part #6511, sold separately) for the TQi transmitter installs in minutes to transform your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or Android™ device into a powerful tuning tool that allows you to replace the transmitter’s button/LED programming system with an intuitive, high-definition, full-color graphical user interface.
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