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Patent-Pending Training
Mode (Prole #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.
7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
off (.5 seconds).
VXL-3s Prole Selection
The speed control is factory set to Prole #1 (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Prole #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50%
reverse (Prole #3), follow the steps below. The speed control should be
connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be
adjusted as described previously. The proles are selected by entering the
programming mode.
Prole Description
Prole #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Prole #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Prole #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode (Prole #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the VXL-3s and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the
Prole numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red once, release
the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green
(Low-Voltage Detection ON) or red (Low-Voltage Detection OFF). The
model is ready to drive.
Selecting Race Mode (Prole #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the VXL-3s and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s off, press and hold
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the
Prole numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red twice, release
the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green
(Low-Voltage Detection ON) or red (Low-Voltage Detection OFF). The
model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode (Prole #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the VXL-3s and turn on your transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s off, press and hold the
EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the Prole numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red three
times, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green
(Low-Voltage Detection ON) or red (Low-
Voltage Detection OFF). 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 the button is released and a
Mode is selected.
LED Codes and Protection Modes
• Solid Green: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is
ON (LiPo setting).
• Solid Red: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is OFF
(NiCad/NiMH setting).
• Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the
motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s is hot, the
VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown Protection to
guard against overheating caused by excessive current ow. If
the motor has no power and the VXL-3s is very hot, the VXL-3s
has entered Stage 2 Thermal Shutdown Protection and has
automatically shut down. Let the VXL-3s cool. Make sure your
model is properly geared for the conditions (see page 26).
• Slow Blinking Red (with Low-Voltage Detection on): The
VXL-3s has entered Low-Voltage Protection. When the battery
voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge
voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs, the VXL-3s will limit
the power output to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage
attempts to fall below the minimum threshold, the VXL-3s will
shut down all motor output. The LED on the speed control will
slowly blink red, indicating a low voltage shutdown. The VXL-3s
will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected.
• Alternating; Blinks Red then Green: If the motor has no power,
the VXL-3s has entered Over Voltage Protection. If a battery
with too high voltage is used, the VXL-3s will go into a failsafe
mode. Warning: If input voltage exceeds approximately 20-
volts, the ESC may be damaged. Do not exceed 12.6 maximum
peak input voltage.
• Blinking Green: The VXL-3s is indicating the transmitter
Throttle Trim (see page 11) is incorrectly set. Adjust the Throttle
Trim to the middle “0” setting.
B
One blink Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control
Tip For Fast Mode Changes
The VXL-3s is set to Prole 1
(Sport Mode) as the default.
To quickly change to Prole 3
(Training Mode), with the
transmitter on, press and
hold the SET button until the
light blinks red three times
and then release.
For full power, quickly change
back to Prole 1 (Sport Mode)
by pressing and holding the
SET button until the light
blinks red one time and
then releasing.
The VXL-3s has built in
programming that prevents
accidental activation of
reverse while in forward
motion and vice-versa. You
must come to a complete
stop, release the throttle
trigger, then apply opposite
throttle to engage the motor
in the desired direction.
See page 27 for Advanced VXL-3s features.
B
Two blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
Three blinks RedGreen to Red to Off
BA
D
Solid Green
C
Release
