Traxxas LP TRX1023 Users Manual

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MODELS / MODÈLES 6516, 6517, 3047*

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3

TRANSMITTER
AND RECEIVER

4 GETTING STARTED

Basic Adjustments ........................4

Battery Installation

.......................5

6 USING THE

RADIO SYSTEM

Radio System Rules .......................6

Range Testing

Binding Instructions

LED Codes

Entire contents ©2018 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.

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2 • TQ RADIO SYSTEM

WARRANTY AND PRECAUTIONS

Important Radio System Precautions

• For maximum range, always point the front of the transmitter toward the model.

• 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.

•

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.

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, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070
Phone: [phone] Internet: Traxxas.com E-mail: [e-mail]

Detailed Limitations for Electronic Components:

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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.

• Reverse voltage application.

• Incorrect installation or wiring.

• Components worn from use.

• Splices to the input or switch harnesses.

• Disassembling the case.

• Excessive force when adjusting, pressing, or turning any of the controls.

• Tampering with the internal electronics.

• Incorrect wiring of an FET servo.

• Allowing exposed wiring to short circuit.

• 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.

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Models

All Other

Traxxas Models

No No

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 customer specific legal rights and possibly other rights that vary from state to state. 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 encourages you to register your model online at Traxxas.com/register.

Traxxas 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies
with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement

For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC and Industry Canada RF
exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the
device a minimum of 5mm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
RF exposure guidelines. To comply with the RF exposure compliance requirements, this device and its

antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjuction with any other antenna or transmitter.

TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

Red/Green Status LED

Set Button

Steering Wheel

Transmitter Controls

R

U

N

T

R

I

T

U

R

N

L

E

G

H

T

F

T

Steering
Trim

Rocker Switch

Model 6517 only

Throttle
Trigger

Power Switch Battery Compartment

TQ 2.4GHz Micro Receiver

Link Button

LED

Neutral

Brake/Reverse

Forward

Link Button

LED

TQ RADIO SYSTEM • 3

GETTING STARTED

TQ Radio System Basic Adjustments

Steering Trim

The steering trim knob located on the face of the transmitter
adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering channel.

If your model pulls to the right or left when the steering
wheel is centered, turn the knob until the model drives straight when the
steering wheel is centered.

Channel Reversing
The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the correct
servo direction settings for your model and should not require
adjustment. These instructions are for reference and troubleshooting

only.

Reversing a channel reverses the direction of the corresponding servo.
For example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and the model
turns left, Channel 1 would need to be reversed to correct the servo
direction. Use the following procedures to reverse the steering and
throttle channels, if necessary. Servo reversing should only be required

if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel. Do not reverse the
steering or throttle channels unless necessary.

Steering reversing procedure:

1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds.

The status LED will flash green.

2. Turn and hold the steering wheel to the full left or full right position

(it does not matter which position you choose).

3. While holding the steering wheel in position, press the SET button to

reverse the channel.

4. The channel is now reversed. Confirm correct servo operation before

running your model.

Throttle reversing procedure:
Note: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric models,

as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by reprogramming the
speed control and/or verifying that the motor is wired correctly. Before
attempting to reverse the throttle channel using the procedure below,
you should first recalibrate the electronic speed control.

1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds.
The status LED will flash green.

2. Move and hold the throttle trigger to the full forward or full brake
position (it does not matter which position you choose).

3. While holding the throttle trigger in position, press the SET button to
reverse the channel.

4. The channel is now reversed. Recalibrate the speed control and then
confirm correct servo operation before running your model.

Receiver Installation

Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for installation information, wiring
diagrams, and detailed instructions on maintaining a watertight seal.

Use double-sided adhesive foam tape to install the receiver into the
receiver box. Once installed, plug the wires into the receiver.

4 • TQ RADIO SYSTEM

GETTING STARTED

Installing Transmitter Batteries

Your TQ 2.4GHz 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 LED
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 8 for more information on the
transmitter status LED codes.

If the status LED doesn’t light green, check the polarity of the

batteries. Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. If
you see any other flashing signal from the LED, refer to the chart
on page 8 to identify the code.

Use the Right Batteries

Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries (Part
#2914) or rechargeable batteries, such as NiMH (nickel-metal hydride)
batteries, in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully
charged according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter, be aware that when
they begin to lose their charge, they lose power more quickly than regular
alkaline batteries.

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

Installing the Receiver Antenna

The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before
operating your model. Follow these steps to install the antenna and
antenna tube:

1. Slide the antenna wire into the antenna tube to its full extent. When fully
inserted, the wire should reach to approximately 1/2 inch below the tube
cap. Do not leave any slack in the antenna wire.

2. Remove the set screw from the opening next to the antenna mount with
the supplied 1.5mm “L” wrench.

3. Insert the tube into the antenna mount. Take care not to crimp the
antenna wire.

4. Reinstall and tighten the set screw with the supplied 1.5mm “L” wrench
until it is flush with the top of the opening. 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 bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip.
Do not shorten the antenna tube.

TQ RADIO SYSTEM • 5