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MODELS #6507, #6508, #6509

2 • TQi RADIO SYSTEM

Important Radio System Precautions• Formaximumrange,alwayspointthefrontoftransmitter

towardthemodel.• Donotkinkthereceiver’santennawire.Kinksintheantenna

wirewillreducerange.• DONOTCUTanypartofthereceiver’santennawire.Cuttingthe

antennawillreducerange.• Extendtheantennawireinthemodelasfaraspossiblefor

maximumrange.Itisnotnecessarytoextendtheantennawireoutofthebody,butwrappingorcoilingtheantennawireshouldbeavoided.

• Donotallowtheantennawiretoextendoutsidethebodywithouttheprotectionofanantennatube,ortheantennawiremaygetcutordamaged,reducingrange.Itisrecommendedtokeepthewireinsidethebody(intheantennatube)topreventthechanceofdamage.

Warranty InformationTraxxaswarrantsyourTraxxaselectroniccomponentstobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipforaperiodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase.Beforereturninganyproductforwarrantyservice,pleasecontactourservicedepartmentat1-888-TRAXXAS (U.S. residents only)todiscusstheproblemyouarehavingwiththeproduct.AftercontactingTraxxas,sendthedefectiveunitalongwithyourproofofpurchaseindicatingthedatepurchased,yourreturnaddress,e-mail,adaytimephonenumber,andabriefdescriptionoftheproblemto:

Traxxas, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, TX 75074 Phone: 972-265-8000 Internet: Traxxas.com E-mail: [email protected]

Detailed Limitations for Electronic Components:• Allowingwater,moisture,orotherforeignmaterialtoenterthecomponentorgetontothePCboard.• Exceedingthemaximuminputvoltageoftheelectroniccomponent.• Reversevoltageapplication.• Incorrectinstallationorwiring.

• Componentswornfromuse.• Splicestotheinputorswitchharnesses.• Disassemblingthecase.• Excessiveforcewhenadjusting,pressing,orturninganyofthecontrols.• Tamperingwiththeinternalelectronics.• IncorrectwiringofanFETservo.• Allowingexposedwiringtoshortcircuit.• Anydamagecausedbycrash,flooding,oractofGod.

LimitationsAnyandallwarrantycoveragedoesnotcoverreplacementofpartsandcomponentsdamagedbyabuse,neglect,improperorunreasonableuse,crashdamage,waterorexcessivemoisture,chemicaldamage,improperorinfrequentmaintenance,accident,unauthorizedalterationormodification,oritemsthatareconsideredconsumable.Traxxaswillnotpayforthecostofshippingortransportationofadefectivecomponentfromyoutous.

Limitations of LiabilityTraxxasmakesnootherwarrantiesexpressedorimplied.Traxxasshallnotbeliableforanyspecial,indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesarisingoutoftheassembly,installation,oruseoftheirproductsoranyaccessoryorchemicalrequiredtousetheirproducts.Bytheactofoperating/usingtheproduct,theuseracceptsallresultingliability.InnocaseshallTraxxas’liabilityexceedtheactualpurchasepricepaidfortheproduct.Traxxasreservestherighttomodifywarrantyprovisionswithoutnotice.AllwarrantyclaimswillbehandleddirectlybyTraxxas.TheTraxxaswarrantygivesthecustomerspecificlegalrightsandpossiblyotherrightsthatvaryfromstatetostate.ThecustomerisrequiredtofilloutandreturntheRegistrationCardenclosedwiththeproductasaconditionofthecoverageandperformanceofthewarranty.AlldollaramountsstatedareinUnitedStatesdollars.Theterm“lifetime”shallrefertotheproduct’sproductionlifeatTraxxas.Traxxasisnotobligatedtoprovideupgradedproductsatareducedratewhenapreviousproduct’sproductioncyclehasended.

Traxxas Extended Lifetime Electronics Warranty:Aftertheexpirationdateofthefreewarrantyperiod,Traxxaswillrepairelectroniccomponentsforaflatrate.Theelectronicproductscoveredbythisextendedserviceplanincludeelectronicspeedcontrols,transmitters,receivers,servos,andbatterychargers.Motors,batteries,andmechanicalspeedcontrolsarenotcovered.Thecoveredrepairsarelimitedtonon-mechanicalcomponentsthathaveNOTbeensubjectedtoabuse,misuse,orneglect.Productsdamagedbyintentionalabuse,misuse,modification,orneglect,maybesubjecttoadditionalcharges.VisitTraxxas.comorcall1-888-TRAXXAS(1-888-872-9927)fordetailsonextendedwarrantyserviceandrates.

FCC ComplianceThis 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 must 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.

WARRANTY AND PRECAUTIONS

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.

To prevent loss of radio range do not

kink or cut the black wire, do not bend or cut the metal tip, and do not cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip. 1/16

ModelsAll Other Traxxas Models

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3 TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

4 GETTING STARTED Basic Adjustments ......................... 4

Battery Installation .....................4-5

Model Profiles ................................. 6

7 USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing................................. 7

Binding Instructions ...................... 8

Steering Sensitivity ........................ 8

9 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Available Tuning Adjustments .... 9

Installing Your Mobile Device....10

Transmitter LED Codes ...............12

Traxxas Link Model Memory ......13

14 MENU TREE

TQi RADIO SYSTEM • 3

TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

Steering Trim

Steering Trim

Multi-Function KnobMulti-Function

Knob

Throttle TriggerThrottle Trigger

Throttle Neutral Adjust

Throttle Neutral Adjust

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel

Receiver

Power Switch

Power Switch

Battery CompartmentBattery Compartment

Docking Base

Standard Base

Set ButtonSet Button

Menu ButtonMenu Button

Red/Green Status LED

Red/Green Status LED

Link Button

LED

Sensor Expansion Port

Models 6507 & 6508 only

Models 6508 & 6509

Model 6507

Shift Switch(Channel 3)

T-Lock Switch (Channel 4)Models 6507 & 6508 only

#6507 - 4-channel with Docking Base; #6508 - 4-channel; #6509 - 2-channel


Installing Transmitter Batteries in the Standard BaseYourTQitransmitteruses4AAbatteries.Thebatterycompartmentislocatedinthebaseofthetransmitter.

1.Removethebatterycompartmentdoorbypressingthetabandslidingthedooropen.

2.Installthebatteriesinthecorrectorientationasindicatedinthebatterycompartment.

3.Reinstallthebatterydoorandsnapitclosed.

4.Turnonthetransmitterandcheckthestatusindicatorforasolidgreenlight.

IfthestatusLEDflashesred,thetransmitterbatteriesmaybeweak,dischargedorpossiblyinstalledincorrectly.Replacewithneworfreshlychargedbatteries.Thepowerindicatorlightdoesnotindicatethechargelevelofthebatterypackinstalledinthemodel.RefertotheTroubleshootingsectiononpage12formoreinformationonthetransmitterStatusLEDcodes.

TQi Radio System Basic AdjustmentsSteering Trim Theelectronicsteeringtrimlocatedonthefaceofthetransmitteradjuststheneutral(center)pointofthesteeringchannel.

Multi-Function KnobTheMulti-Functionknobcanbeprogrammedtocontrolavarietyoffunctions.Fromthefactory,theMulti-Functionknobcontrolssteeringsensitivity,

alsoknownasexponentialor“expo.”Whentheknobisturnedcounterclockwiseallthewaytotheleft(defaultposition),expoisoffandsteeringsensitivitywillbelinear(themostcommonlyusedsetting).Turningtheknobclockwisewill“addexpo”anddecreasethesteeringsensitivityintheinitialrangeofsteeringwheeltravelleftorrightfromcenter.Formoredetailonsteeringexponential,refertopage8.

Throttle Neutral Adjustment Thethrottleneutraladjustmentislocatedonthetransmitterfaceandcontrolstheforward/reversetravelofthethrottletrigger.Changetheadjustmentbypressingthebuttonandslidingittothedesiredposition.Therearetwosettingsavailable:

50/50:Allowsequaltravelforbothaccelerationandreverse.70/30:Allowsmorethrottletravel(70%)andlessreversetravel(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: 50/50isthedefaultfactorysettingandtherequiredsettingforTraxxasnitromodels.Tochangethethrottleneutraladjustpositionforanelectricmodel,turnthetransmitteroffbeforeadjustingtheneutralposition.You will need to reprogram your electronic speed control to recognize the 70/30 setting.Seeyourspeedcontrol’sinstructions.

GETTING STARTED


Installing Batteries in the TQi Docking Base (Model #6507 Only)YourTQitransmitteruses4AAbatteries.Thebatterycompartmentislocatedinthebaseofthetransmitter.

1.Removethebatterycompartmentdoorbypressingthetabandslidingthedooropen.

2.Removethebatteryholder.Installthebatteriesinthebatteryholder.Correctorientationisindicatedinthebatteryholder.Makesurethebatteryholderispluggedintothetransmitter.

3.Reinstallthebatterydoorandsnapitclosed.

4.Turnonthetransmitterandcheckthe“ON”LEDforasolidgreenlight.Note:SwitchingthetransmitteronwithyourmobiledeviceinstalledwillautomaticallylaunchtheTraxxasLinkapplication.

IfthestatusLEDflashesred,thetransmitterbatteriesmaybeweak,dischargedorpossiblyinstalledincorrectly.Replacewithneworfreshlychargedbatteries.Thepowerindicatorlightdoesnotindicatethechargelevelofthebatterypackinstalledinthemodel.IftheTraxxasLinkapplicationisinstalledandrunning,thereisabatterylevelicon(see image below)onthemainmenubarthatwillgiveyouanindicationofthechargelevelofthetransmitterbatteries.

Note:TheDockingBasewillchargeyourmobiledeviceaslongasthetransmitteristurnedon.

ThisfeaturemaybeswitchedoffbyaccessingthePreferencesscreenintheTraxxasLinkapplication.

TQi Docking Base Battery Charging JackTheDockingBaseincorporatesastandardchargingjackforusewithoptionalTraxxasrechargeableNiMHbatterypack(#3037)andwallcharger(#6545)(each sold separately).Note:ThechargerandchargingjackwillnotchargerechargeableAAbatteriesinstalledinthestandard4-cellAAbatteryholdersuppliedwiththeTQi.Only use the charger and charging jack with the #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery.

Optional #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery installation

Use the Right BatteriesYour transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries.

Do not use rechargeable AA cells to power the TQi transmitter, as they will not provide sufficient voltage for optimum transmitter performance.

The #3037 Traxxas 5-cell rechargeable battery pack can be used in place of 4 AA alkaline cells. The #3037 battery has the same voltage (6 volts) as four alkaline cells.

Caution: Discontinue running your model at the first sign of weak batteries (flashing red light on the transmitter) to avoid losing control.

GETTING STARTED


Models:All1/16thScaleModels;E-RevoBE;E-Revo;Revo;Revo3.3;Raptor;Slash4X4Series;SlashSeries;SlashVXL;Slayer;Stampede4x4VXL;Summit;T-Maxx3.3 P

rofi

le 1 Turn the

Transmitter OFF

Hold both MENU

and SET

Turn Transmitter

ON

Release MENU and SET redLEDblinks

Press SET toclearsettings.LEDwillturnsolidgreen.Transmitterisrestoredtothedefaultsettingsforthelistedmodels.

Models:Bandit;BanditVXL;Blast;E-MaxxBE;E-Maxx;Rustler;RustlerVXL;Spartan;Stampede;StampedeVXL;NitroStampede;NitroSport;VillainEX;XO-1 P

rofi

le 2 Turn the

Transmitter OFF

Hold both MENU

and SET

Turn Transmitter

ON


x 2

Press MENU redLEDblinks(x2)


Models:Jato;Jato3.3

Pro

file

3 Turn the Transmitter

OFF

Hold both MENU and SET

Turn Transmitter

ON


x 3

Press MENU twiceredLEDblinks(x3)


Models:Nitro4-Tec3.3;NitroRustler;Blast

Pro

file


OFF


Turn Transmitter

ON


x 4

Press MENU three timesredLEDblinks(x4)


Models:T-Maxx3.3;T-MaxxClassic;S-Maxx

Pro

file


OFF


Turn Transmitter

ON


x 5

Press MENU four timesredLEDblinks(x5)


Selecting Your Model Profile (Resetting to Defaults)TheTQiradiosystemhasbeenprogrammedwithservoreversingprofilesforusewithcurrentTraxxasmodels.Findyourmodelonthischartandfollowthestepstosetthedefaulttransmittersettingsforyourmodel.Thesettingsforservodirectionwillbeset,butyoumayneedtoadjustthetrimandendpointsettingsforthesteeringandthrottlechannels.Shouldyoueverneedrestoreyourtransmittertothedefaultsettingsforyourmodel,usethestepsdescribedinthischart.

Using the Traxxas TQi Radio System with non-Traxxas Models

GETTING STARTED

TheTQiradiosystemcanbeusedwithallpopularservosinanyhobby-gradeR/Cvehicle.Fromthefactory,thetransmitterissetforProfile1,witheachchannelsetas“reversed.”Thecharttotherightindicatesthedirectiontheservoswilloperate.Followtheinstructionsonpage14ifyouneedtochangethesesetting(s)tosuityourmodel.

*Models 6507 & 6508 only

Channel 1Steering

Channel 3*Rocker Switch

Channel 2Throttle/Brake

Channel 4/5*3-Position Switch

Ch. 4 Ch. 5


BeforeinstallingtheTQiradiosysteminyourmodel,makecertainthesteeringtrimknobiscentered.Afteryouhaveinstalledandboundtheradiosystem,confirmthesteeringservoandthrottleservo(ifinstalled)operateproperly:turningthesteeringwheelrightmakesthefrontwheelsturnright(andvice-versa),andpullingthetriggertothegripopensthethrottleofyournitroengine.Ifeithercontroloperates“backwards,”followthemenutreeonpage14orusetheTraxxasLinkapplication(#6507TQiwithDockingBaseonly),toreversetheservo’soperation.

Afterconfirmingcorrectservooperation,usetheTQi’ssteeringtrimknobtocenteryourmodel’sfrontwheelssoitdrivesstraightwiththesteeringwheelatitsneutralposition.Ifthereisnotenoughadjustmenttoachievethiswiththesteeringtrimknob,resetthesteeringtrimtoitscenterposition,thenremoveandreinstalltheservo’ssteeringhorntocenterthesteeringsystemascloseaspossible.Thesteeringtrimknobcannowbeusedtomakethefinaladjustments.

Repeatthisprocessforthethrottleservo.Toaccessthrottletrim,followthestepsinthemenutreeonpage14.

Ifyourmodelisequippedwithanelectronicspeedcontrol,itwillhavetobecalibratedtotheTQiradiosystem.Followtheinstructionsincludedwithyourvehicleoryourspeedcontroltocalibrateitproperly.

Range-Testing the Radio SystemBeforeeachrunningsessionwithyourmodel,youshouldrange-testyourradiosystemtoensurethatitoperatesproperly.

1.Turnontheradiosystemandcheckitsoperationasdescribedintheprevioussection.

2.Haveafriendholdthemodel.Makesurehandsandclothingareclearofthewheelsandothermovingpartsonthemodel.

3.Walkawayfromthemodelwiththetransmitteruntilyoureachthefarthestdistanceyouplantooperatethemodel.

4.Operatethecontrolsonthetransmitteronceagaintobesurethatthemodelrespondscorrectly.

5.Donotattempttooperatethemodelifthereisanyproblemwiththeradiosystemoranyexternalinterferencewithyourradiosignalatyourlocation.

Higher Speeds Require Greater DistanceThefasteryoudriveyourmodel,themorequicklyitwillnearthelimitofradiorange.At60mph,amodelcancover88feeteverysecond!It’sathrill,butusecautiontokeepyourmodelinrange.Ifyouwanttoseeyourmodelachieveitsmaximumspeed,itisbesttopositionyourselfinthemiddleofthemodel’srunningarea,notthefarend,soyoudrivethemodeltowardsandpastyourposition.Inadditiontomaximizingtheradio’srange,thistechniquewillkeepyourmodelclosertoyou,makingiteasiertoseeandcontrol.

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.

USING THE RADIO SYSTEM


TQi Binding InstructionsForproperoperation,thetransmitterandreceivermustbeelectronically‘bound.’This has been done for you at the factory.Shouldyoueverneedtore-bindthesystemorbindtoanadditionaltransmitterorreceiver,followtheseinstructions.Note:thereceivermustbeconnectedtoa4.8-6.0v(nominal)powersourceforbindingandthetransmitterandreceivermustbewithin5feetofeachother.

1.Pressandholdthetransmitter’sSETbuttonasyouswitchtransmitteron.Thetransmitter’sLEDwillflashredslowly.ReleasetheSETbutton.

2.Pressandholdthereceiver’sLINKbuttonasyouswitchthemodelon.ReleasetheLINKbutton.

3.Whenthetransmitterandreceiver’sLEDsturnsolidgreen,thesystemisboundandreadyforuse.Confirmthatthesteeringandthrottleoperateproperlybeforedrivingyourmodel.

Steering Sensitivity (Exponential)TheMulti-FunctionknobontheTQitransmitterhasbeenprogrammedtocontrolSteeringSensitivity(alsoknownasexponential).ThestandardsettingforSteeringSensitivityis“normal(zeroexponential),”withthedialfullleftinitsrangeoftravel.Thissettingprovideslinearservoresponse:thesteeringservo’smovementwillcorrespondexactlywiththeinputfromthetransmitter’ssteeringwheel.Turningtheknobclockwisefromcenterwillresultin“negativeexponential”anddecreasesteeringsensitivitybymakingtheservolessresponsivenearneutral,withincreasingsensitivityastheservonearsthelimitsofitstravelrange.Thefartheryouturntheknob,themorepronouncedthechangeinsteeringservomovementwillbe.Theterm“exponential”comesfromthiseffect;theservo’stravelchangesexponentially

relativetotheinputfromthesteeringwheel.Theexponentialeffectisindicatedasapercentage—thegreaterthepercentage,thegreatertheeffect.Theillustrationsbelowshowhowthisworks.

Normal Steering Sensitivity (0% exponential)Inthisillustration,thesteeringservo’stravel(andwithit,thesteeringmotionofthemodel’sfrontwheels)correspondspreciselywiththesteeringwheel.Therangesareexaggeratedforillustrativepurposes.

Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential)ByturningtheMulti-Functionknobclockwise,thesteeringsensitivityofthemodelwillbedecreased.Notethatarelativelylargeamountofsteeringwheeltravelresultsinasmalleramountofservotravel.Thefartheryouturntheknob,themorepronouncedtheeffectbecomes.Decreasedsteeringsensitivitymaybehelpfulwhendrivingonlow-tractionsurfaces,whendrivingathighspeed,orontracksthatfavorsweepingturnswheregentlesteeringinputsarerequired.Therangesareexaggeratedforillustrativepurposes.

Experiment!Tryvaryingdegreesofexponential.It’seasytogobackto“zero”ifyoudon’tliketheeffect.There’snowrongwaytoadjustexponential.Anysettingthatmakesyoumorecomfortablewithyourmodel’shandlingisthe“rightsetting.”

Turning Range at Transmitter

Effective Turning Range on Model

USING THE RADIO SYSTEM


Available Tuning AdjustmentsAllthefeaturesdescribedbelowmayalsobeaccessedusingthemenuandsetbuttonsonthetransmitterandobservingsignalsfromtheLED.Anexplanationofthemenustructurefollowsonpage14.ThefollowingitemscanbeadjustedmosteasilyusingyourmobiledevicewiththeTQiDockingBaseandtheTraxxasLinkapplication,seepage11.

YourTraxxastransmitterhasaprogrammableMulti-Functionknobthatcanbesettocontrolvariousadvancedtransmitterfunctions(settoSteeringSensitivitybydefault,seepage8).Experimentwiththesettingsandfeaturestoseeiftheycanimproveyourdrivingexperience.

Throttle Sensitivity (Throttle Exponential)TheMulti-FunctionknobcanbesettocontrolThrottleSensitivity.ThrottleSensitivityworksthesamewayasSteeringSensitivityasdescribedonpage8,butappliestheeffecttothethrottlechannel.Onlyforwardthrottleisaffected;brake/reversetravelremainslinearregardlessoftheThrottleSensitivitysetting.

Steering Percentage (Dual Rate)TheMulti-Functionknobcanbesettocontroltheamount(percentage)ofservotravelappliedtosteering.TurningtheMulti-Functionknobfullyclockwisewilldelivermaximumsteeringthrow;turningtheknobcounter-clockwisereducessteeringthrow(note:turningthedialcounter-clockwisetoitsstopwilleliminateallservotravel).BeawarethatthesteeringEndPointsettingsdefinetheservo’smaximumsteeringthrow.IfyousetSteeringPercentageto100%(byturningtheMulti-Functionknobfullyclockwise),theservowilltravelallthewaytoitsselectedendpoint,butnotpastit.ManyracerssetSteeringPercentagesotheyhaveonlyasmuchsteeringthrowastheyneedforthetrack’stightestturn,thusmakingthemodeleasiertodrive

throughouttherestofthecourse.Reducingsteeringthrowcanalsobeusefulinmakingamodeleasiertocontrolonhigh-tractionsurfaces,andlimitingsteeringoutputforovalracingwherelargeamountsofsteeringtravelarenotrequired.

Braking PercentageTheMulti-Functionknobmayalsobesettocontroltheamountofbraketravelappliedbytheservoinanitro-poweredmodel.Electricmodelsdonothaveaservo-operatedbrake,buttheBrakingPercentagefunctionstilloperatesthesamewayinelectricmodels.TurningtheMulti-Functionknobfullclockwisewilldelivermaximumbrakethrow;turningtheknobcounter-clockwisereducesbrakethrow(Note:Turningthedialcounter-clockwisetoitsstopwilleliminateallbrakeaction).

Throttle TrimSettingtheMulti-Functionknobtoserveasthrottletrimwillallowyoutoadjustthethrottle’sneutralpositiontopreventunwantedbrakedragorthrottleapplicationwhenthetransmittertriggerisatneutral.Note:YourtransmitterisequippedwithaThrottleTrimSeekmodetopreventaccidentalrunaways.Seebelowformoreinformation.

ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

Throttle Trim Seek ModeWhen 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.


Steering and Throttle End PointsTheTQitransmitterallowsyoutochoosethelimitoftheservo’stravelrange(orits“endpoint”)independentlyforleftandrighttravel(onthesteeringchannel)andthrottle/braketravel(onthethrottlechannel).Thisallowsyoutofine-tunetheservosettingstopreventbindingcausedbytheservomovingsteeringorthrottlelinkages(inthecaseofanitromodel)fartherthantheirmechanicallimits.Theendpointadjustmentsettingsyouselectwillrepresentwhatyouwishtobetheservo’smaximumtravel;theSteeringPercentageorBrakingPercentagefunctionswillnotoverridetheEndPointsettings.

Steering and Throttle Sub-TrimTheSub-Trimfunctionisusedtopreciselysettheneutralpointofthesteeringorthrottleservointheeventthatsimplysettingthetrimknobto“zero”doesnotcompletelycentertheservo.Whenselected,Sub-Trimallowsfineradjustmenttotheservooutputshaft’spositionforprecisesettingoftheneutralpoint.AlwayssettheSteeringTrimknobtozerobeforemakingfinaladjustment(ifrequired)usingSub-Trim.IfThrottleTrimhasbeenpreviouslyadjusted,theThrottleTrimwillneedtobereprogrammedto“zero”beforemakingfinaladjustmentusingSub-Trim.

Setting LockOnceyou’veadjustedallofthesesettingsthewayyoulikethem,youmaywanttodisabletheMulti-Functionknobsononeofyoursettingscanbechanged.ThisisespeciallyhandyifyouoperatemultiplevehicleswithasingletransmitterviaTraxxasLink™ModelMemory.

Multiple Settings and the Multi-Function KnobItisimportanttonotethatsettingsmadewiththeMulti-Functionknobare“overlaid”ontopofeachother.Forexample,ifyouassigntheMulti-FunctiontoadjustSteeringPercentageandsetitfor50%,thenreassigntheknobtocontrolSteeringSensitivity,thetransmitterwill“remember”theSteeringPercentagesetting.Adjustmentsyoumake

toSteeringSensitivitywillbeappliedtothe50%steeringthrowsettingyouselectedpreviously.Likewise,settingtheMulti-Functionknobto“disabled”willpreventtheknobfrommakingfurtheradjustments,butthelastsettingoftheMulti-Functionknobwillstillapply.

Installing Your Mobile Device (Model #6507)TheTQiDockingBasetransformsyouriPhone®oriPodtouch®intoapowerfultuningtoolthatequipsyourTQiwithanintuitive,high-definition,full-colorgraphicaluserinterface.

Traxxas LinkThepowerfulTraxxasLinkapp(availableintheAppleAppStore)givesyoucompletecontrolovertheoperationandtuningofyourTraxxasmodelwithstunningvisualsandabsoluteprecision.WiththeinstalledTraxxasLinktelemetrysensorsonthemodel,TraxxasLinkdisplaysreal-timedatasuchasspeed,RPM,temperature,andbatteryvoltage.

Intuitive iPhone and iPod touch interfaceTraxxasLinkmakesiteasytolearn,understand,andaccesspowerfultuningoptions.ControlDriveEffectssettingssuchassteeringandthrottlesensitivity;steeringpercentage;brakingstrength;andthrottletrimbysimplytouchinganddraggingtheslidersonthescreen.


Tap and slide to adjust Steering Sensitivity, Throttle Trim, Braking Percent, and more!

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.


Real-Time TelemetryWiththeinstalledtelemetrysensors,theTraxxasLinkdashboardcomestolifeshowingyouspeed,batteryvoltage,RPM,andtemperature.Setthresholdwarningsandlogmaximums,minimums,oraverages.Usetherecordingfunctiontodocumentyourdashboardview,withsound,sothatyoucankeepyoureyesonyourdrivingandnotmissasingleapex.

Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas LinkTheTQiradiosystemautomaticallykeepstrackofwhatvehiclesithasboundtoandwhatsettingswereusedforeach–upto30modelstotal!TraxxasLinkprovidesavisualinterfacetonamethemodels,customizetheirsettings,attachprofiles,andlockthemintomemory.Simplychooseamodelandanypreviouslyboundtransmitter,powerthemup,andstarthavingfun.

Mobile Device Installation TheTQi™DockingBasehasauniqueclampingmechanismthatallowstheApple®iPhone®andiPodtouch®tobeeasilyinstalledandremoved.Theclamp’sself-adjustingdesignallowsittoaccommodatethewidevarietyofprotectivecasesavailableforAppleproducts.Followthesestepstoinstallyourmobiledevice:

1.SwingtheDockingBaseClampleverfrompositionA(locked)topositionB(unlocked).

2. Installyourmobiledevicebyslidingitontotheconnector.

3.EnsureyourmobiledeviceisparallelwiththeDockingBase.Slidetheincludedfoampadsbeneaththemobiledevicesoitisheldparallelwiththedockingbasewhensupportedbythepads.Thepadshavethicknessesof1,2,3and4mm,choosethebestcombinationforyourdeviceandcase,ifused.SeethechartbelowtofindthecorrectpadcombinationforiPhoneandiPodtouchmodelswithoutaccessorycases.

4.Makecertainyourmobiledeviceslidesdirectlyontotheconnectorwhenslidoverthefoampads.Whenyouaresatisfiedwiththefit,peelthebackingfromthefoampadsandapplythemtotheDockingBase.

5.ClosetheDockingBaseClampbymovingittopositionA.Confirmyourmobiledeviceissnugandsecurelyheldinplace.

Optional:TheDockingBaseClamp’s‘fingers’havesoftgripperpadsonthemtoholdun-caseddevices.Ifyourdeviceisinasoftrubbercase,thegripperpadsmayberemovedforeasierdeviceinstallationandremoval.

The customizable Traxxas Link dashboard delivers real-time rpm,

speed, temperature, and voltage data.


A B

1

2

Foam pad combination recommendations(withoutaccessorycases):

iPodtouch2nd&3rdGeneration 4mm+3mm(7mmtotal)

iPodtouch4thGeneration 4mm+3mm+2mm(9mmtotal)

iPhone3GS 3mm+2mm(5mmtotal)or4mm+1mm(5mmtotal)

iPhone4 4mm+3mm+1mm(8mmtotal)

3


LED Color / Pattern Name Notes

Solidgreen NormalDrivingMode

Slowred(0.5secon/0.5secoff) Binding Seepage8formoreinformationonbinding.

Flashingfastgreen(0.1secon/0.15secoff) ThrottleTrimSeekModeTurntheMulti-FunctionknobrightorleftuntiltheLEDstopsflashing.Seepage9formoreinformation.

Flashingmediumred(0.25secon/0.25secoff) LowBatteryAlarm Putnewbatteriesinthetransmitter.Seepage5formoreinformation.

Flashingfastred(0.125secon/0.125secoff) LinkFailure/ErrorTransmitterandreceiverarenolongerbound.Turnthesystemoffandthenbackontoresumenormaloperation.Findsourceofthelinkfailure(ieoutofrange,lowbatteries,damagedantenna).

Programming Patterns

Countsoutnumber(greenorred)thenpauses Currentmenuposition SeeMenuTreeformoreinformation.

Fastgreen8times Menusettingaccepted(onSET)

Fastred8times MenuSETinvalid Usererrorsuchastryingtodeletealockedmodel.

LED Color / Pattern Name Notes

Solidgreen NormalDrivingMode

Slowred(0.5secon/0.5secoff) Binding Seepage8formoreinformationonbinding.

Flashingfastred(0.125secon/0.125secoff) Fail-Safe/Low-VoltageDetectConsistentLow-VoltageinthereceivertriggersFail-Safesothereisenoughpowertocenterthethrottleservobeforeitcompletelylosespower.

x 8x 8

or

TRANSMITTER LED CODES

RECEIVER LED CODES



Traxxas Link Model MemoryTraxxasLinkModelMemoryisanexclusive,patent-pendingfeatureoftheTQitransmitter.Eachtimethetransmitterisboundtoanewreceiver,itsavesthatreceiverinitsmemoryalongwithallthesettingsassignedtothatreceiver.Whenthetransmitterandanyboundreceiverareswitchedon,thetransmitterautomaticallyrecallsthesettingsforthatreceiver.Thereisnoneedtomanuallyselectyourvehiclefromalistofmodelmemoryentries.

Model LockTheTraxxasLinkModelMemoryfeaturecanstoreuptothirtymodels(receivers)initsmemory.Ifyoubindathirty-firstreceiver,TraxxasLinkModelMemorywilldeletethe“oldest”receiverfromitsmemory(inotherwords,themodelyouusedthelongesttimeagowillbedeleted).ActivatingModelLockwilllockthereceiverinmemorysoitcannotbedeleted.

YoumayalsobindmultipleTQitransmitterstothesamemodelmakingitpossibletopickupanytransmitterandanypreviouslyboundmodelinyourcollectionandsimplyturnthemonanddrive.WithTraxxasLinkModelMemory,thereisnoneedrememberwhichtransmittergoeswithwhichmodelandthereisneveraneedtoselectanymodelfromalistofmodelmemoryentries.Thetransmitterandreceiverdoitallforyouautomatically.

To activate Model Lock:1.Switchonthetransmitterandreceiveryouwishtolock.2.PressandholdMENU.ReleasewhenthestatusLEDblinksgreen.3.PressMENUthreetimes.ThestatusLEDwillblinkgreenfour

timesrepeatedly.4.PressSET.ThestatusLEDwillblinkgreeninsingle-flashintervals.5.PressSETonce.ThestatusLEDwillblinkredoncerepeatedly.6.PressMENUonce,theLEDwillblinkredtwicerepeatedly.7.PressSET,theLEDwillblinkrapidlygreen.Thememoryisnow

locked.PressMENUandSETtoreturntodrivingmode.

Note:Tounlockamemory,pressSETtwiceatstep5.TheLEDwillblinkrapidlygreentoindicatethemodelisunlocked.Tounlockallmodels,pressMENUtwiceatstep6andthenpressSET.

To delete a model:Atsomepoint,youmaywishtodeleteamodelyounolongerdrivefromthememory.1.Switchonthetransmitterandreceiveryouwishtodelete.2.PressandholdMENU.ReleasewhenthestatusLEDblinksgreen.3.PressMENUthreetimes.ThestatusLEDwillblinkgreenfour

timesrepeatedly.4.PressSETonce.ThestatusLEDwillblinkgreenoncerepeatedly.5.PressMENUonce.ThestatusLEDwillblinkgreentwicerepeatedly.6.PressSET.Thememoryisnowselectedtobedeleted.

PressSETtodeletethemodel.PressandholdMENUtoreturntodrivingmode.



Press MENU tomovethroughoptions.Press SET toselectanoption.

Press MENU tomovethroughoptions.Press SET toselectanoption.

Press SET toselectanoption.

Enter ProgrammingPress and hold MENU for 3 seconds

Steering Sensitivity (Expo)One Blink Red

1

ElectricOne Blink Red

1

UnlockOne Blink Red

1

Confirm DeletionOne Blink Red

1

Multi-Function KnobOne Blink Green

1

Channel SetupTwo Blinks Green

2

Mode SelectionThree Blinks Green

3

Traxxas-LinkFour Blinks Green

4

Steering (Channel 1)One Blink Green

1

Model LockingOne Blink Green

1

Shift (Channel 3)*Three Blinks Green

3

Front T-Lock (Channel 4)*Four Blinks Green

4

Rear T-Lock (Channel 5)*Five Blinks Green

5

Throttle (Channel 2)Two Blinks Green

2

Delete ModelTwo Blinks Green

2

Throttle Sensitivity (Expo)Two Blinks Red

2

NitroTwo Blinks Red

2

LockTwo Blinks Red

2

Steering % (Dual Rate)Three Blinks Red

3

Unlock AllThree Blinks Red

3

Braking % Four Blinks Red

4

Throttle TrimFive Blinks Red

5

Knob DisabledSix Blinks Red

6

Press MENU

Press MENU

Press MENU

Press MENU

Press MENU

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Press SET

Servo ReversingOne Blink Red

1 PressSETtoreverseservodirection.





Reset End PointsFour Blinks Red

4 PressSETtorestorefactorydefaultendpoints.

Reset End PointsFour Blinks Red

4 PressSETtorestorefactorydefaultendpoints.

Sub TrimTwo Blinks Red

2 Useknobtoadjustsub-trim.PressSETtosave.

Sub TrimTwo Blinks Red

2 Useknobtoadjustsub-trim.PressSETtosave.

End PointsThree Blinks Red

3 Usesteeringwheeltoadjust.Turnrighttodesiredendpoint,presssettosave.

Turnlefttodesiredendpointandpresssettosave.Toresetmaxthrow:LetgoofcontrolsandpressSET.

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: Whenyouenteramenu,youalwaysstartatthetop.PressMENUtomovedownthemenutree.Whenyoureachthebottomofthetree,pressingMENUagainwillreturnyoutothetop.

SET: PressSETtomoveacrossthemenutreeandselectoptions.Whenanoptioniscommittedtothetransmitter’smemory,thestatusLEDwillrapidlyblinkgreen.

BACK: PressbothMENUandSETtogobackonelevelinthemenutree.

EXIT: PressandholdMENUtoexitprogramming.Yourselectedoptionswillbesaved.

ECHO: PressandholdSETtoactivatethe“echo”function.Echowill“playback”yourcurrentpositionontheMenuTree,shouldyouloseyourplace.Forexample:IfyourcurrentpositionisSteeringChannelEndPoints,holdingSETwillcausetheLEDtoblinkgreentwice,greenonce,andthenredthreetimes.Echowillnotalteryouradjustmentsorchangeyourpositionintheprogrammingsequence.

MENU TREE

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.Switchthetransmitteron2.PressandholdMENUuntilthegreenLEDlights.Itwillblinkinsingleintervals.3.PressSET.TheredLEDwillblinkinsingleintervalstoindicateSteeringDual

Ratehasbeenselected.4.PressMENUtwice.TheredLEDwillblinkthreetimesrepeatedlytoindicate

SteeringPercentagehasbeenselected.5.PressSETtoselect.ThegreenLEDwillblink8timesfasttoindicate

successfulselection.6.PressandholdMENUtoreturntodrivingmode.

Note: The transmitter is “live” during programming so you can test the settings real time without having to exit the menu tree.

End PointsThree Blinks Red

3 Usetriggertoadjust.Pullbacktodesiredendpoint,presssettosave.Push

forwardtodesiredendpointandpresssettosave.Toresetmaxthrow:LetgoofcontrolsandpressSET.

Press SET

*4-Channeltransmitteronly

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.


SetMulti-FunctionknobforSTEERINGSENSITIVITY(Expo)

Press/hold MENU greenLEDblinks

Press SET redLEDblinks

x 8Press SET to confirm greenLEDblinks(x8)

Press/hold MENU returnstodrivingmode

SetMulti-FunctionknobforTHROTTLESENSITIVITY(Expo)



x 2Press MENU to confirm

redLEDblinks(x2)

x 8Press SET to select

greenLEDblinks(x8)


SetMulti-FunctionknobforSTEERINGDUALRATE(%)


Press SET

redLEDblinks

x 3Press MENU twice redLEDblinks(x3)


greenLEDblinks(x8)


SetMulti-FunctionknobforBRAKINGPERCENTAGE(%)



x 4Press MENU 3 times redLEDblinks(x4)


greenLEDblinks(x8)


SetMulti-FunctionknobforTHROTTLETRIM





greenLEDblinks(x8)


AdjusttheMulti-FunctionknobuntiltheLEDturns

solidgreen.

ToDISABLE(Lock)theMulti-Functionknob




x 8Press SET to lock

greenLEDblinks(x8)


ToREVERSEthedirectionofSTEERINGservo


x 2Press MENU

greenLEDblinks(x2)Press SET

greenLEDblinksPress SET

redLEDblinks

x 8Press SET toreverseservo

direction


TosettheSUBTRIMoftheSTEERINGservo


x 2Press MENU



redLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU

redLEDblinks(x2)

Use Multi-Function knob tosetneutral

x 8Press SET

tosaveposition


TosettheENDPOINTSoftheSTEERINGservo


x 2Press MENU



redLEDblinks

x 3Press MENU twiceredLEDblinks(x3)

Turn steering wheel todesiredmaxleftand

righttravel

x 8Press SET

tosaveeachposition

Turn steering wheel totestsettings

IF END POINTS ARE OK:


IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED: Press SET

andrepeatsteps6-8

ToresettheENDPOINTSofSTEERINGservotodefaults


x 2Press MENU



redLEDblinks

x 4Press MENU 3 times

redLEDblinks(x4)

x 8Press SET

toresetendpoints


ToREVERSEthedirectionofTHROTTLEservo


x 2Press MENU


greenLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU


redLEDblinks


direction


TosettheSUBTRIMoftheTHROTTLEservo


x 2Press MENU


greenLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU


redLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU

redLEDblinks(x2)

Use Multi-Function knob tosetneutral

x 8Press SET

tosaveposition


TosettheENDPOINTSoftheTHROTTLEservo


x 2Press MENU


greenLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU


redLEDblinks

x 3Press MENU twice redLEDblinks(x3)

Use throttle trigger tosetdesiredmaxthrottle

orbrake

Press SET tosaveUsetriggertotest

IF END POINTS ARE OK:


IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED: Press SET

andrepeatsteps7-9

ToresettheENDPOINTSofTHROTTLEservotodefaults


x 2Press MENU


greenLEDblinks

x 2Press MENU


redLEDblinks


x 8Press SET

greenLEDblinks(x8)


ToREVERSEthedirectionofSHIFTservo


x 2Press MENU


greenLEDblinks

x 3Press MENU twice


redLEDblinks


direction


MENU TREE FORMULASTo 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. Always turn your

transmitter on first.

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