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owners manual
MODEL 3708
MODEL 3608
MODEL 2408
extreme brushless power system
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas electric model equipped 3 before you proceed ™ Traxxas Support with the new Velineon Brushless Power System. This manual ® ™ Traxxas support is with you every step of the covers the Rustler VXL Stadium race truck, the Bandit VXL buggy, 4 safety precautions ® way. Refer to the next page to find out how to and the Stampede VXL monster truck. The Velineon Power System contact us and what your support options are. lets you experience the best th
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Before You Proceed Traxxas Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any Support 1100 Klein Road accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your If you have any questions about your model or its operation, Plano, Texas 75074 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered call the Traxxas Technical Support line toll-free at: Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect. 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)* Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS Before running your model, look
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Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate procedures for long life and safe operation. Warning: LiPo batteries are your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun intended only for advanced users that are educated on the risks associated All instructions and for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under precautions outlined i
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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. For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Batteries on page 15. Supplied Tools and Equipment A peak-detecting charger is recommended for best performance and longest battery life. For more 2.5mm “L” wrench 2.0mm “L” wrench 1.5mm “L” wrench U-joint wrench 4-way wrench Turnbuckle
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Anatomy of the Rustler VXL Turnbuckle Steering Block (Rear Camber Link ) Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3s) ® EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) Caster Block Half Shaft Battery Compartment Rear Shock Tower Traxxas High- Current Connector Turnbuckle Rear Body Mount (Front Camber Link ) Chassis Brushless Motor Battery Hold-Down Front ™ (Velineon 3500) Body Mount Transmission Suspension Arm (Front) Pinion Gear Front Bumper Gear Cover (ghosted) Receiver Shock (Oil Damper) Antenna Mount Spur Gear Upper C
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Anatomy of the Stampede Steering Block Shock (Oil Damper) Turnbuckle Half Shaft (Front Camber Link ) Suspension Chassis Arm (Rear) Traxxas High- Rear Body Mount Current Connector Brushless Motor Battery ™ (Velineon 3500) Caster Block Electronic Speed Compartment Control (VXL-3s) Transmission Battery Suspension Hold-Down Arm (Front) Bulkhead Front Bumper Front Shock Tower ® Wheelie Bar EZ-Set Button Receiver (On/Off Button) Steering Servo Pinion Gear Antenna Mount Spur Gear Turnbuckle (Re
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Anatomy of the Bandit Turnbuckle Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3s) (Rear Camber Link ) Steering Block ® EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) Half Shaft Caster Block Battery Compartment Rear Traxxas High- Shock Tower Current Connector Turnbuckle (Front Rear Body Mount Camber Link ) Chassis Brushless Motor Battery Hold-Down ™ Suspension (Velineon 3500) Arm (Front) Transmission Front Bumper Pinion Gear Front Body Mount Gear Cover (ghosted) Receiver Shock Antenna Mount (Oil Damper) Spur Gear Upper Chass
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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. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1. Read the safety precautions on page 4 9. Detail your model • See page 10 full operating instructions available in this manual. For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse Apply other decals if desired. Please read th
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Gluing Tires and Decorating Your Model Applying The Decals Installing The Bandit VXL Wing The main decals for your model have The Bandit VXL wing comes pre-installed. The instructions here are been applied at the factory. The decals to show you how to install a replacement wing in the future. are printed on self-adhesive clear mylar 1 1. Locate the wing, wing buttons, wing and are die-cut for easy removal. Use a wire, and two 3mm set screws. hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and li
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The Traxxas TQ Radio and Velineon Brushless Power System Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System. model wiring diagram ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram The Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that Traxxas High-Current Antenna Connector (Male) provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. Your model to Battery Cooling Fan Connector uses one servo and an electronic speed control. (for optional use) Receiver tq transmitter Velineon Brushless Motor Throttle Neutral Adjust
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System Crystal (X-tal) - The plug-in device that determines which channel Radio and Power System Terminology the radio system will operate on. For each channel, there are two Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio and Use the Right Charger crystals, one for the receiver and one for the transmitter. Of those power system terms. They will be used throughout this manual. The most convenient type two crystals, the one marked with the lower
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System NiCad - Abbreviation for nickel-cadmium. The original rechargeable Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and hobby pack, NiCad batteries have very high current handling, steering instructions to your model. high capacity, and can last up to 1000 charging cycles. Good Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the charging procedures are required to reduce the possibility of servos, made by adjusting the throttle an
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System When choosing NiMH battery packs, look for the following: Power System Batteries Your model is equipped with a state of the art, high-performance The following Traxxas High Wire: The VXL-3s electronic speed control is equipped with 12- power system. It is designed to be able to flow large amounts Current Connector packages gauge wire. For optimum performance, the battery pack should power with least amount of restriction. The benefits are drastically ar
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System Installing the Battery Pack Installing Transmitter Batteries Place the battery pack into the battery compartment of the model Your TQ transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment Use the Right Batteries and then place the battery hold-down over the posts. Secure the is located in the base of the transmitter. Your transmitter uses battery hold-down with body clips in the holes in the posts. Do not AA batteries. Use new connect the battery p
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System Stampede VXL Rustler VXL Setting up the Antenna Spray a little window cleaner and Bandit VXL You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate your on the antenna wire to make model. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and tip in the bag with it easier to push through the your manuals and documentation. Antenna antenna tube. Antenna Tip Tip 1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver. 2. Pull the wire straight with your fin
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T H G I R N R U T The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System TQ Radio System Controls There are two settings available: Steering Using Reverse: While driving, 50/50: Allows equal travel for both move the throttle trigger acceleration and reverse (default). forward to apply brakes. 70/30: Allows more throttle travel (70%) Once stopped, return the and less reverse/brake travel (30%). throttle trigger to neutral. Push the throttle trigger Note: If you change throttle travel, you forwar
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System 4. The on/off switch is integrated into the speed control. With the TQ Radio System Rules Channel 1 Remember, always turn the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button (.25 seconds). Brown Each time you prepare to run your model, you TQ transmitter on first and The LED will shine GREEN (see warning, below). This turns the must clear your frequency to be sure no one Channel 2 off last to avoid damage to Red model on. To turn the VXL-3s of
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Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control VXL-3s Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) 4. Do not change the position of any of the servo reversing switches after The Velineon VXL-3s electronic speed control is equipped with programming the VXL-3s ESC. VXL-3s Specifications built-in Low-Voltage Detection. The Low Voltage Detection circuitry Input voltage: VXL-3s Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter) constantly monitors the battery voltage. When the battery voltage
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Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control C D 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns blinking red (indicating the Profile numbers). off (.5 seconds). 3. When the LED blinks red three Patent-Pending Training times, release the EZ-Set button. Mode (Profile #3) reduces VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green forward and reverse throttle The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and Release Solid Green (
