Traxxas 3351 Velineon 3500 - Manual (Page 9)

VELINEON POWER SYSTEM • 9
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.
Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a
measure of how an object resists or obstructs the flow
of current through it. When flow is constricted, energy
is converted to heat and is lost. The Velineon power
system is optimized to reduce electrical resistance
and the resulting power-robbing heat.
Rotor - The rotor is the main shaft of the brushless
motor. In a brushless motor, the magnets are
mounted to the rotor, and the electromagnetic
windings are built into the motor housing.
Sensored - Sensored refers to a type of brushless
motor that uses an internal sensor in the motor to
communicate rotor position information back to
the electronic speed control. The VXL-3s electronic
speed control is able to use sensored motors when
applications benefit from them (such as some
sanctioned racing classes).
Sensorless - Sensorless refers to a brushless motor
that uses advanced instructions from an electronic
speed control to provide smooth operation.
Additional motor sensors and wiring are not required.
The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized for
smooth sensorless control.
Solder Tabs - Accessible, external contacts on the motor
that allows for easy wire replacement. The Velineon
3500 is equipped with solder tabs.
Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing
electronics used in the VXL-3s electronic speed
control detect overloading and overheating of
the transistor circuitry. If excessive temperature
is detected, the unit automatically shuts down to
prevent damage to the electronics.
Voltage - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential
difference between two points, such as between
the positive battery terminal and ground. Using
the analogy of the garden hose, while current is
the quantity of water flow in the hose, voltage
corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water
through the hose.
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