Traxxas 56087-1 - Manual (Page 16)

16 • E-REVO BRUSHLESS
MXL-6s Specs
Cells:
18 NiCad / NiMH 6s LiPo
Resistance:
0.0003 Ohms per phase
Brake :
Proportional with
adjustable curve
Reversible:
Yes - with lockout
Low Voltage Cutoff:
Programmable
Case Size:
2.2” x 1.9” x 1.4”
Weight with Wires:
121g
Connector Type:
6.5mm bullet
ADJUSTING ELECTRONIC
THE SPEED CONTROL
The MXL-6s electronic speed control should not need
reprogramming with normal use; however, if you install a different
radio system in your model, or change the transmitter’s throttle-
neutral setting from 50/50 to 70/30, you will need to reprogram the
speed control. Follow these instructions to reprogram the speed
control:
1. Install the batteries of your choice in the battery compartments
and plug the batteries into the speed control.
2. Switch on your transmitter.
3. Hold full throttle while you switch on the MXL-6s controller. After
a few seconds, you will hear multiple tones and the RED LED will
light.
4. Hold full brake. After a few seconds, you will hear multiple tones
and the YELLOW LED will light.
5. Release the trigger to the neutral position. After a few seconds,
you will hear multiple tones and ALL THE LEDs will light.
6. Wait a few more seconds for the speed control to ‘arm,’ indicated
by a double-tone. You are now ready to drive.
Disconnect Batteries After Use
Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when
you are finished using your vehicle. The switch on the speed
control only shuts off power to the receiver and servos. The speed
control continues to draw power as long as it is plugged in and
may over-discharge your batteries if they are left connected to the
speed control.
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.
• Make Sure The Axle Nuts Are Tight Before Each Run
Before operating your E-Revo Brushless
Edition, take a moment to make sure
the axle nuts are tight, as they may have
loosened during shipping. The correct
size axle-nut wrench is supplied with
the truck. Check the tightness of the
axle nuts before each run. The E-Revo’s
high speed and torque can loosen the
nuts over time if left unchecked.
• 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.
• Do not continue to operate the model with low batteries or you
could lose control of it. Indications of low battery power include
slow operation and sluggish servos (slow to return to center). Stop
immediately at the first sign of weak batteries. When the batteries
in the transmitter become weak, the red power light will begin to
flash. Stop immediately and install new batteries.
• Do not drive the model at night, on public streets, or in large
crowds of people.
• If the model becomes stuck against an object, do not continue to
run the motors. Remove the obstruction before continuing. Do not
push or pull objects with the model.
• Because the model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
interference from many sources beyond your control. Since radio
interference can cause momentary losses of control, allow a safety
margin of space in all directions around the model in order to
prevent collisions.
• Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model.
Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only
result in poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your
model so that you can enjoy it for a long time to come.
• High performance vehicles produce small vibrations which may
loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and
other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains
properly tightened.
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