Traxxas 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD 7108 - Manual (Page 17)

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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.
ESC Profile Description
Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode (Profile #1)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC and turn on
your transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red once, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Race Mode (Profile #2)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC and turn on
your transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red twice, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode* (Profile #3)
1. Connect a fully charged battery
pack to the ESC
and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the ESC off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the light
turns solid green, then solid red
and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive.
Note: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button
pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected.
LiPo Battery Mode with Low Voltage Detection
The VXL-3m ESC is equipped with built-in Low Voltage Detection
for safe use with Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. The Low Voltage
Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage. When the
battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge
voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs, the VXL-3m will limit the
power output to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fall
below the minimum threshold, the VXL-3m will shut down all motor
output. The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red, indicating a
low voltage shutdown. The VXL-3m will stay in this mode until a fully
charged battery is connected. The electronic speed control is factory
set with Low Voltage Detection turned off. Be certain to activate Low
Voltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model.
To turn Low Voltage Detection on (LiPo setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and red.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED will
turn off and then light green. Also, a “rising” musical tone will be
emitted from the motor.
3. Low Voltage Detection is now ON.
To turn Low Voltage Detection off (NiMH setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and green.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED will
turn off and then light red. Also, a “falling” musical tone will be
emitted from the motor.
3. Low Voltage Detection is now OFF.
Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is turned off.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
*Patent-pending
Patent Pending 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.
Tip For Fast Mode Changes
The ESC is set to Profile 1
(Sport Mode) as the default.
To quickly change to Profile 3
(Training Mode), with the
transmitter on and the ESC
turned off, press and hold
the SET button until the light
blinks red three times and then
release. For full power, turn off
the ESC then quickly change
back to Profile 1 (Sport
Mode) by pressing and
holding the SET button until
the light blinks red one time
and then releasing.
Green to Red to Off
Release
One blink Red
Solid Red
Green to Red to Off
Release
Two blinks Red
Solid Red
Green to Red to Off
Release
Three blinks Red
Solid Red