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1. Traxxas Link Model Memory at the end of the metal tip 1 16 AllOther No No Models Traxxas Models 14 MENU TREE Warranty Information Traxxas warrants your Traxxas electronic components to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Before returning any product for warranty service please contact our service department at 1 888 TRAXXAS U S residents only to discuss the problem you are having with the product After contacting Traxxas send the defective unit along with your proof of purchase indicating the date purchased your return address e mail a daytime phone number and a brief description of the problem to Traxxas 1100 Klein Road Plano TX 75074 Phone 972 265 8000 Internet Traxxas com E mail support Traxxas com Entire contents 2012 Traxxas Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas Specifications are subject to change without notice Detailed Limitations for Electronic Components Allowing water moisture or other foreign material to enter the component or get onto the PC board Exceeding the maximum input voltage of the electronic component e Reverse voltage application Incorrect installation or wiring 22. TOP QUMFmALIFIER MODELS 6507 6508 6509 OWNERS MANUAL WARRANTY AND PRECAUTIONS TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER For maximum range always point the front of transmitter toward the model e Do not kink the receiver s antenna wire Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver s antenna wire Cutting the antenna will reduce range Extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for maximum range It is not necessary to extend the antenna wire out of the body but wrapping or coiling the antenna wire should be avoided Do not allow the antenna wire to extend outside the body without the protection of an antenna tube or the antenna wire may get cut or damaged reducing range It is recommended to keep the wire inside the body in the antenna tube to prevent the chance of damage GETTING STARTED Basic Adjustments sesccccesees Battery Installation 0 Model Prof iles ssscecssssssssseeees USING THE RADIO SYSTEM RANGE TeStING scsccscsssssccenssers Binding Instructions ces0e Steering Sensitivity ccceeeeee ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE To prevent loss of Available Tuning Adjustments 9 radio range do not lt kink or cut the black wire do not bend or cut the metal tip and do not cut the white wire Installing Your Mobile Device 10 Transmitter LED Codes
3. aK Press SET red LED blinks Me 4 Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 HE KB Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for THROTTLE TRIM X Press hold MENU green LED blinks X Press SET red LED blinks HENS Press MENU 4 times red LED blinks x5 FEHB Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Adjust the Multi Function knob until the LED turns solid green To DISABLE Lock the Multi Function knob Press hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks He XG Press MENU 5 times red LED blinks x6 HE HB Press SET to lock green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To REVERSE the direction of HE ND X X HEB Press hold MENU MENU TREE FORMULAS To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without referencing the menu tree turn your transmitter on find the function in the left column you wish to adjust and simply follow the corresponding steps STEERING Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press SET Press SET to reverse servo returns to driving mode si green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks red LED blinks direction To set the SUB TRIM X X X X X of the STEERING x2 x2 Use Multi Function knob x8 Press hold MENU Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press SET
4. Press MENU to set neutral Press SET returns to driving mode servo green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks red LED blinks red LED blinks x2 to save position D G Always turn your transmitter on first To set the END X HEN X X X x3 aA X 18 l IF END POINTS IF END POINTS POINTS of the to desired max left and purn stecting wheel CHANGED STEERING Gono Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press SET Press MENU twice right travel Press SET S to test settings Press hold MENU Press SET green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks red LED blinks red LED blinks x3 to save each position returns to driving mode and repeat steps 6 8 To reset the END POINTS of X 12 X X Ke x4 X x8 Press hold MENU STEERING servo to Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press SET Press MENU 3 times Press SET returns to driving mode defaults green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks red LED blinks red LED blinks x4 to reset end points To REVERSE X X X X X the direction of x2 x2 x8 Press hold MENU THROTTLE Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press SET to reverse servo returns to driving mode EVO green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks direction To set the SUB TRIM X X X X X of the THROTTLE x2 x2 x2 Use Multi Function knob x8 Press hold MENU Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press
5. can be used in place of 4 AA alkaline cells The 3037 battery has the same voltage 6 volts as four alkaline cells 2 Remove the battery holder Install the batteries in the battery holder Correct orientation is indicated in the battery holder Make sure the battery holder is plugged into the transmitter Caution Discontinue running your model at the first sign of weak batteries flashing red light on the transmitter to avoid losing control 3 Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the ON LED for a solid green light Note Switching the transmitter on with your mobile device installed will automatically launch the Traxxas Link application If the status LED flashes red the transmitter batteries may be weak Optional 3037 Traxxas NiMH battery installation discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Replace with new or freshly charged batteries The power indicator light does not indicate the TQi Docking Base Battery Charging Jack charge level of the battery pack installed in the model If the Traxxas Link The Docking Base incorporates a standard application is installed and running there is a battery level icon charging jack for use with optional Traxxas see image below on the main menu bar that will give you an indication rechargeable NiMH battery pack 3037 and of the charge level of the transmitter batteries wall charger 6545 each sold separately Note The Doc
6. e TOQI RADIO SYSTEM Components worn from use Splices to the input or switch harnesses e Disassembling the case e Excessive force when adjusting pressing or turning any of the controls e Tampering with the internal electronics e Incorrect wiring of an FET servo Allowing exposed wiring to short circuit e Any damage caused by crash flooding or act of God Limitations Any and all warranty coverage does not cover replacement of parts and components damaged by abuse neglect improper or unreasonable use crash damage water or excessive moisture chemical damage improper or infrequent maintenance accident unauthorized alteration or modification or items that are considered consumable Traxxas will not pay for the cost of shipping or transportation of a defective component from you to us Limitations of Liability Traxxas makes no other warranties expressed or implied Traxxas shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages arising out of the assembly installation or use of their products or any accessory or chemical required to use their products By the act of operating using the product the user accepts all resulting liability In no case shall Traxxas liability exceed the actual purchase price paid for the product Traxxas reserves the right to modify warranty provisions without notice All warranty claims will be handled directly by Traxxas The Traxxas warranty gives the custo
7. more information X K Fast green 8 times Menu setting accepted on SET KB Fast red 8 times Menu SET invalid User error such as trying to delete a locked model RECEIVER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode X Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 8 for more information on binding Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Fail Safe Low Voltage Detect Consistent Low Voltage in the receiver triggers Fail Safe so there is enough power to center the throttle servo before it completely loses power 12 e TQIi RADIO SYSTEM 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 Model Lock The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models receivers in its memory If you bind a thirty first receiver Traxxas Link Model Memory will delete the oldest receiver from its memory in other words the model you used the longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock w
8. powered model Electric models do not have a servo operated brake but the Braking Percentage function still operates the same way in electric models Turning the Multi Function knob full clockwise will deliver maximum brake throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces brake throw Note Turning the dial counter clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action Throttle Trim Setting the Multi Function knob to serve as throttle trim will allow you to adjust the throttle s neutral position to prevent unwanted brake drag or throttle application when the transmitter trigger is at neutral Note Your transmitter is equipped with a Throttle Trim Seek mode to prevent accidental runaways See below for more information Throttle Trim Seek Mode When the Multi Function knob is set to throttle trim the transmitter remembers the throttle trim setting If the throttle trim knob is moved from the original setting while the transmitter is off or while the transmitter was used to control another model the transmitter ignores the actual position of the trim knob This prevents the model from accidentally running away The LED on the face of the transmitter will rapidly blink green and the throttle trim knob Multi Function knob will not adjust the trim until it is moved back to its Original position saved in memory To restore throttle trim control simply turn the Multi Function knob either direction until the LED stops blinking TOQI RADIO
9. solid green Transmitter is restored to the default settings for the listed models Press SET to clear settings LED will turn solid green Transmitter is restored to the default settings for the listed models Press SET to clear settings LED will turn solid green Transmitter is restored to the default settings for the listed models Press SET to clear settings LED will turn solid green Transmitter is restored to the default settings for the listed models Models 6507 amp 6508 only USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Before installing the TQi radio system in your model make certain the steering trim knob is centered After you have installed and bound the radio system confirm the steering servo and throttle servo if installed operate properly turning the steering wheel right makes the front wheels turn right and vice versa and pulling the trigger to the grip opens the throttle of your nitro engine If either control operates backwards follow the menu tree on page 14 or use the Traxxas Link application 6507 TQi with Docking Base only to reverse the servo s operation After confirming correct servo operation use the TQi s steering trim knob to center your model s front wheels so it drives straight with the steering wheel at its neutral position If there is not enough adjustment to achieve this with the steering trim knob reset the steering trim to its center position then remove and reinstall
10. 6508 6509 1100 KLEIN ROAD EE TEXAS 75074 1 88 8 TRAXXAS Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod and iPhone may affect wireless performance Made for iPod touch 4th generation iPod touch 3rd generation iPod touch 2nd generation iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G Made for iPod iPhone
11. MENU Press SET Press MENU to set neutral Press SET returns to driving mode Selva green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks red LED blinks x2 to save position IF END POINTS IF END POINTS To set the END X 12 X X x2 X K 3 Use throttle trigger to Press SET to save ARE OK NEED TO BE POINTS of the set desired max throttle COANGED THROTTLE Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press MENU twice orbrake Use trigger to test Press hold MENU Press SET SEME green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks red LED blinks x3 returns to driving mode and repeat steps 7 9 To reset the END POINTS of X 12 X X x2 x4 X x8 Press hold MENU THROTTLE servo to Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press MENU 3 times Press SET returns to driving mode defaults green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks red LED blinks x4 green LED blinks x8 To REVERSE the X MEN SEB direction of SHIFT servo X Press hold MENU green LED blinks HEN Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green LED blinks Press MENU twice green LED blinks x3 Press SET red LED blinks Press SET to reverse servo direction Press hold MENU returns to driving mode TOQI RADIO SYSTEM e 15 Available on the E App Store 120130 KC1500 R00 TOP OUNALIFIER MODELS 6507
12. SYSTEM e 9 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 The end point adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the servo s maximum travel the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage functions will not override the End Point settings Steering and Throttle Sub Trim The Sub Trim function is used to precisely set the neutral point of the steering or throttle servo in the event that simply setting the trim knob to zero does not completely center the servo When selected Sub Trim allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft s position for precise setting of the neutral point Always set the Steering Trim knob to zero before making final adjustment if required using Sub Trim If Throttle Trim has been previously adjusted the Throttle Trim will need to be reprogrammed to zero before making final adjustment using Sub Trim Setting Lock Once you ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like them you may want to disable the Multi Function knob so none of your settings can
13. ads When you are satisfied with the fit peel the backing from the foam pads and apply them to the Docking Base 5 Close the Docking Base Clamp by moving it to position A Confirm your mobile device is snug and securely held in place Optional The Docking Base Clamps fingers have soft gripper pads on them to hold un cased devices If your device is in a soft rubber case the gripper pads may be removed for easier device installation and removal TOQI RADIO SYSTEM 11 ADVANGED TUNING GUIDE TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off cal Binding See page 8 for more information on binding X X Flashing fast green 0 1 sec on 0 15 sec off Throttle Trim Seek Mode Turn the Multi Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing See page 9 for more information Flashing medium red 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec off X Low Battery Alarm Put new batteries in the transmitter See page 5 for more information X Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Link Failure Error Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound Turn the system off and then back on to resume normal operation Find source of the link failure ie out of range low batteries damaged antenna Programming Patterns Moy Counts out number green or red then pauses Current menu position See Menu Tree for
14. be changed This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory Multiple Settings and the Multi Function Knob It is important to note that settings made with the Multi Function knob are overlaid on top of each other For example if you assign the Multi Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 50 then reassign the knob to control Steering Sensitivity the transmitter will remember the Steering Percentage setting Adjustments you make ee RADIO SYSTEM Ca to Steering Sensitivity will be applied to the 50 steering throw setting you selected previously Likewise setting the Multi Function knob to disabled will prevent the knob from making further adjustments but the last setting of the Multi Function knob will still apply Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built in failsafe function that returns the throttle to its last saved neutral position in the event of signal loss The LED on the transmitter and the receiver will rapidly flash red to indicate the failsafe has been activated The TQi Docking Base transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a powerful tuning tool that equips your TQi with an intuitive high definition full color graphical user interface Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app available in the Apple App Store gives you complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas mod
15. e If you want to see your model achieve its maximum speed it is best to position yourself in the middle of the model s running area not the far end so you drive the model towards and past your position In addition to maximizing the radio s range this technique will keep your model closer to you making it easier to see and control No matter how fast or far you drive your model always leave adequate space between you the model and others Never drive directly toward yourself or others TQi RADIO SYSTEM e 7 USING THE RADIO SYSTEM TQi Binding Instructions For proper operation the transmitter and receiver must be electronically bound This has been done for you at the factory Should you ever need to re bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or receiver follow these instructions Note the receiver must be connected to a 4 8 6 0v nominal power source for binding and the transmitter and receiver must be within 5 feet of each other 1 Press and hold the transmitter s SET button as you switch transmitter on The transmitter s LED will flash red slowly Release the SET button 2 Press and hold the receiver s LINK button as you switch the model on Release the LINK button 3 When the transmitter and receiver s LEDs turn solid green the system is bound and ready for use Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model The Multi Function knob on the TQi transmi
16. e green once and then red three times Echo will not alter your adjustments or change your position in the programming sequence Below is an example of how to access a function in the menu tree In the example the user is setting the Multi Function knob to be a steering Dual Rate control To set the Multi Function knob to control STEERING DUAL RATE 1 Switch the transmitter on 2 Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights It will blink in single intervals 3 Press SET The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected 4 Press MENU twice The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to indicate Steering Percentage has been selected 5 Press SET to select The green LED will blink 8 times fast to indicate successful selection 6 Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Restoring Factory Defaults When programming your transmitter you may feel the need to start over with a clean slate See Selecting Your Model Profile Resetting to Defaults on page 6 for instructions 14 TQi RADIO SYSTEM Press MENU to move through options Press SET to select an option 1 Steering Sensitivity Expo One Blink Red Enter Programming 2 Throttle Sensitivity Expo Press and hold Two Blinks Red MENU for 3 seconds 3 Steering Dual Rate Three Blinks Red 4 Braking Four Blinks Red 1 Multi Function Knob Press One Blink Green SET 5 Throttle Trim Five Bli
17. e 1 with each channel set as reversed The chart to the right indicates the direction the servos will operate Follow the instructions on page 14 if you need to change these setting s to suit your model 6 e TQIi RADIO SYSTEM Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile4 Profile 3 Profile 5 Turn the Transmitter OFF Turn the Transmitter OFF Turn the Transmitter OFF Turn the Transmitter OFF Turn the Transmitter OFF Hold both MENU and SET ce Hold both MENU and SET 6a Hold both MENU and SET ce Hold both MENU and SET Hold both MENU and SET Channel 1 Steering Channel 2 Throttle Brake Turn Transmitter ON Turn Transmitter ON Turn Transmitter ON Turn Transmitter ON Turn Transmitter ON J oi D D n MD i m Z G ov a SET red LED blinks k Release MENU and SET red LED blinks Release MENU and SET red LED blinks F F Release MENU and SET red LED blinks Release MENU and SET red LED blinks pa K2 Press SET to clear settings LED will turn solid green Transmitter is restored to the default settings for the listed models Press MENU red LED blinks x2 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 K4 Press MENU three times red LED blinks x4 Press MENU four times red LED blinks x5 Channel 3 Rocker Switch Channel 4 5 3 Position Switch Press SET to clear settings LED will turn
18. el with stunning visuals and absolute precision With the installed Traxxas Link telemetry sensors on the model Traxxas Link displays real time data such as speed RPM temperature and battery voltage Intuitive iPhone Hors 7 Drive Effects and iPod touch interface __ STEERING SENSI a Ee Traxxas Link makes it easy to learn b DEFAULTS understand and access powerful tuning options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage ae braking strength and throttle trim by e l simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen RRAK To Tap and slide to adjust Steering Sensitivity Throttle Trim Braking Percent and more Real Time Telemetry With the installed telemetry sensors the Traxxas Link dashboard comes to life showing you speed battery voltage RPM and temperature Set threshold warnings and log maximums minimums or averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view The customizable Traxxas Link with sound so that you can keep dashboard delivers real time rpm your eyes on your driving and not speed temperature and voltage data miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models customize their settings attach profil
19. es and lock them into memory Simply choose a model and any previously bound transmitter power them up and start having fun Mobile Device Installation The TQi Docking Base has a unique clamping mechanism that allows the Apple iPhone and iPod touch to be easily installed and removed The clamp s self adjusting design allows it to accommodate the wide variety of protective cases available for Apple products Follow these steps to install your mobile device 1 Swing the Docking Base Clamp lever from position A locked to position B unlocked 2 Install your mobile device by sliding it onto the connector ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE 3 Ensure your mobile device is Q parallel with the Docking Base Slide the included foam pads beneath the mobile device so it is held parallel with the docking base when supported by the pads The pads have thicknesses of 1 2 3 and 4mm choose the best combination for yourdeviceand case if used See the chart below to find the correct pad combination for iPhone and iPod touch models without accessory cases Foam pad combination recommendations without accessory cases iPod touch 2nd amp 3rd Generation 4mm 3mm 7mm total iPod touch 4th Generation 4mm 3mm 2mm 9mm total iPhone 3GS 3mm 2mm 5mm total or 4mm 1mm 5mm total iPhone 4 4mm 3mm 1mm 8mm total 4 Make certain your mobile device slides directly onto the connector when slid over the foam p
20. ill be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced Range on Model the effect becomes Decreased steering sensitivity may y be helpful when driving on low traction surfaces when driving at high speed or on tracks that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes Turning Range Experiment Try varying degrees of exponential It s easy to go back to zero if you don t like the effect There s no wrong way to adjust exponential Any setting that makes you more comfortable with your model s handling is the right setting All the features described below may also be accessed using the menu and set buttons on the transmitter and observing signals from the LED An explanation of the menu structure follows on page 14 The following items can be adjusted most easily using your mobile device with the TQi Docking Base and the Traxxas Link application see page 11 Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi Function knob that can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions set to Steering Sensitivity by default see page 8 Experiment with the settings and features to see if they can improve your driving experience Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Exponential The Multi Function knob can be set to contr
21. ill lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link Model Memory there is no need remember which transmitter goes with which model and there is never a need to select any model from a list of model memory entries The transmitter and receiver do it all for you automatically ADVANGED TUNING GUIDE To activate Model Lock 1 rA 3 NOAUA Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock Press and hold MENU Release when the status LED blinks green Press MENU three times The status LED will blink green four times repeatedly Press SET The status LED will blink green in single flash intervals Press SET once The status LED will blink red once repeatedly Press MENU once the LED will blink red twice repeatedly Press SET the LED will blink rapidly green The memory is now locked Press MENU and SET to return to driving mode Note To unlock a memory press SET twice at step 5 The LED will blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked To unlock all models press MENU twice at step 6 and then press SET To delete a model At some point you may wish to delete a model you no longer drive from the memory iP 2 3 4 5 Press SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Swi
22. im Use knob to adjust Two Blinks Red sub trim Press SET to save 3 End Points Use trigger to adjust Pull Three Blinks Red ackto desired end point press set to save Push forward to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET 4 Reset End Points Press SET to restore Four Blinks Red factory default endpoints 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse One Blink Red servo direction 1 Unlock One Blink Red 2 Lock Two Blinks Red 3 Unlock All Three Blinks Red 1 Confirm Deletion One Blink Red Set Multi Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY Expo Press hold MENU green LED blinks X Press SET red LED blinks HE MB Press SET to confirm green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY Expo X Press hold MENU green LED blinks X Press SET red LED blinks 12 Press MENU to confirm red LED blinks x2 HE x8 Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for STEERING DUAL RATE x Press hold MENU green LED blinks X Press SET red LED blinks FE XB Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 FE NB Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for BRAKING PERCENTAGE Press hold MENU green LED blinks
23. king Base will charge your mobile Note The charger and charging jack will not device as long as the transmitter is turned on charge rechargeable AA batteries installed in This feature may be switched off by accessing the Preferences screen the standard 4 cell AA battery holder supplied with the TQi in the Traxxas Link application TQi RADIO SYSTEM e 5 GETTING STARTED Resetting to Defaults The TQi radio system has been programmed with servo reversing profiles for use with current Traxxas models Find your model on this chart and follow the steps to set the default transmitter settings for your model The settings for servo direction will be set but you may need to adjust the trim and endpoint settings for the steering and throttle channels Should you ever need restore your transmitter to the default settings for your model use the steps described in this chart Models All 1 16th Scale Models E Revo BE E Revo Revo Revo 3 3 Raptor Slash 4X4 Series Slash Series Slash VXL Slayer Stampede 4x4 VXL Summit T Maxx 3 3 Models Bandit Bandit VXL Blast E Maxx BE E Maxx Rustler Rustler VXL Spartan Stampede Stampede VXL Nitro Stampede Nitro Sport Villain EX XO 1 Models Jato Jato 3 3 Models Nitro 4 Tec 3 3 Nitro Rustler Blast Models T Maxx 3 3 T Maxx Classic S Maxx The TQi radio system can be used with all popular servos in any hobby grade R C vehicle From the factory the transmitter is set for Profil
24. mer specific legal rights and possibly other rights that vary from state to state The customer is required to fill out and return the Registration Card enclosed with the product as a condition of the coverage and performance of the warranty All dollar amounts stated are in United States dollars The term lifetime shall refer to the product s production life at Traxxas Traxxas is not obligated to provide upgraded products at a reduced rate when a previous product s production cycle has ended Traxxas Extended Lifetime Electronics Warranty After the expiration date of the free warranty period Traxxas will repair electronic components for a flat rate The electronic products covered by this extended service plan include electronic speed controls transmitters receivers servos and battery chargers Motors batteries and mechanical speed controls are not covered The covered repairs are limited to non mechanical components that have NOT been subjected to abuse misuse or neglect Products damaged by intentional abuse misuse modification or neglect may be subject to additional charges Visit Traxxas com or call 1 888 TRAXXAS 1 888 872 9927 for details on extended warranty service and rates FCC Compliance This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device m
25. mitter adjusts the neutral center point of the steering channel Multi Function Knob The Multi Function knob can be programmed to control a variety of functions From the factory the Multi Function knob controls steering sensitivity also Known as exponential or expo When the knob is turned counterclockwise all the way to the left default position expo is off and steering sensitivity will be linear the most commonly used setting Turning the knob clockwise will add expo and decrease the steering sensitivity in the initial range of steering wheel travel left or right from center For more detail on steering exponential refer to page 8 Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward reverse travel of the throttle trigger Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desired position There are two settings available 50 50 Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse 70 30 Allows more throttle travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities of your model Note 50 50 is the default factory setting and the required setting for Traxxas nitro models To change the throttle neutral adjust position for an electric model turn the transmitter off before adjusting the neutral position You
26. nks Red rrea G Knob Disabled MENY Six Blinks Red 2 Yu Channel Setup Press 1 Steering Channel 1 _ Press Two Blinks Green SET One Blink Green SET Note The transmitter is live during programming so you can test the settings real time without having to exit the menu tree Press MENU to move through options Press SET to select an option 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse One Blink Red servo direction 2 Sub Trim Use knob to adjust Two Blinks Red sub trim Press SET to save 3 End Points Use steering wheel to Three Blinks Red adjust Turn right to desired end point press set to save Turn left to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET 4 Reset End Points Press SET to restore Four Blinks Red factory default endpoints 2 Throttle Channel 2 Press 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse Two Blinks Green SET One Blink Red servo direction 3 Shift Channel 3 Press Three Blinks Green Press MENU MENU Four Blinks Green a s T 5 Rear T Lock Channel 5 Five Blinks Green Press SET to select an option 3a Mode Selection Press 1 Electric k gt Three Blinks Green SET One Blink Red Press 2 Nitro MENU Two Blinks Red 4 Traxxas Link i Press Model Locking Press Four Blinks Green SET One Blink Green SET Press 4 Channel transmitter only MENU 2 Delete Model Two Blinks Green 4 Front T Lock Channel 4 2 Sub Tr
27. ol Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity as described on page 8 but applies the effect to the throttle channel Only forward throttle is affected brake reverse travel remains linear regardless of the Throttle Sensitivity setting Steering Percentage Dual Rate The Multi Function knob can be set to control the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces steering throw note turning the dial counter clockwise to its stop will eliminate all servo travel Be aware that the steering End Point settings define the servo s maximum steering throw If you set Steering Percentage to 100 by turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise the servo will travel all the way to its selected end point but not past it Many racers set Steering Percentage so they have only as much steering throw as they need for the track s tightest turn thus making the model easier to drive __Aovancep TUNING BuIDE throughout the rest of the course Reducing steering throw can also be useful in making a model easier to control on high traction surfaces and limiting steering output for oval racing where large amounts of steering travel are not required Braking Percentage The Multi Function knob may also be set to control the amount of brake travel applied by the servo in a nitro
28. tch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to delete Press and hold MENU Release when the status LED blinks green Press MENU three times The status LED will blink green four times repeatedly Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode TOQI RADIO SYSTEM e 13 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 When you reach the bottom of the tree pressing MENU again will return you to the top SET Press SET to move across the menu tree and select options When an option is committed to the transmitter s memory the status LED will rapidly blink green BACK Press both MENU and SET to go back one level in the menu tree EXIT Press and hold MENU to exit programming Your selected options will be saved ECHO Press and hold SET to activate the echo function Echo will play back your current position on the Menu Tree should you lose your place For example If your current position is Steering Channel End Points holding SET will cause the LED to blink green twic
29. the servo s steering horn to center the steering system as close as possible The steering trim knob can now be used to make the final adjustments Repeat this process for the throttle servo To access throttle trim follow the steps in the menu tree on page 14 If your model is equipped with an electronic speed control it will have to be calibrated to the TQi radio system Follow the instructions included with your vehicle or your speed control to calibrate it properly Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in the previous section 2 Have a friend hold the model Make sure hands and clothing are clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model 3 Walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the farthest distance you plan to operate the model 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal at your location Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance The faster you drive your model the more quickly it will near the limit of radio range At 6 0mph a model can cover 88 feet every second It s a thrill but use caution to keep your model in rang
30. tter has been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity also known as exponential The standard setting for Steering Sensitivity is normal zero exponential with the dial full left in its range of travel This setting provides linear servo response the steering servo s movement will correspond exactly with the input from the transmitter s steering wheel Turning the knob clockwise from center will result in negative exponential and decrease steering sensitivity by making the servo less responsive near neutral with increasing sensitivity as the servo nears the limits of its travel range The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the change in steering servo movement will be The term exponential comes from this effect the servo s travel changes exponentially 8 e TQIi RADIO SYSTEM relative to the input from the steering wheel The exponential effect is indicated as a percentage the greater the percentage the greater the effect The illustrations below show how this works Effective Turning Normal Steering Sensitivity 0 exponential In this illustration the steering servo s travel and with it the steering motion of the model s front wheels corresponds precisely with the steering wheel The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes Decreased Steering Sensitivity Negative Exponential By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of r the model w
31. ust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not operated in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 6507 4 channel with Docking Base 6508 4 channel 6509 2 channel Throttle Neutral Adjust Set Button T Lock Switch Channel 4 Set Button Steering Wheel Models 6507 amp 6508 only Menu Button Menu Button Throttle Neutral Steering Wheel Adjust Red Green Red Green Status LED Status LED Steering Steering Trim Trim Multi Function Knob Sensor Shift Switch Expansion Port Channel 3 Models 6507 Throttle Trigger amp 6508 only Throttle Trigger Multi Function Knob Link Button Receiver Standard Base Models 6508 amp 6509 we Power Switch Model 6507 1 Battery Compartment O Docking Base C Battery Compartment Power Switch TQi RADIO SYSTEM 3 GETTING STARTED Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the face of the trans
32. will need to reprogram your electronic speed control to recognize the 70 30 setting See your speed control s instructions on TI RADIO SYSTEM Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter 1 Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and sliding the door open 2 Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a solid green light If the status LED flashes red the transmitter batteries may be weak discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Replace with new or freshly charged batteries The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 12 for more information on the transmitter Status LED codes GETTING STARTED Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries The battery compartment is Use the Right Batteries located in the base of the transmitter Your transmitter uses AA batteries Use new alkaline batteries Do not use rechargeable AA cells to power the TQi transmitter as they 1 Remove the battery will not provide sufficient voltage for optimum transmitter performance compartment door by pressing the tab and sliding the door open The 3037 Traxxas 5 cell rechargeable battery pack
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