Traxxas Printer EVX-2 Merkblatt

Selecting Race Mode (Profile #2)

1. Connect two fully charged battery 

packs to the EVX-2 Marine and turn 
on your transmitter.

2. With the EVX-2 Marine off, press 

and hold the EZ-Set button until the 

light turns solid green, then solid 
red and then begins blinking red 

(indicating the Profile numbers).

3. When the light blinks red twice, 

release the EZ-Set button.

4. The light will then turn green and the model is ready to drive.

Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3)

1. Connect two fully charged battery 

packs to the EVX-2 Marine and turn 
on your transmitter.

2. With the EVX-2 Marine off, press 

and hold the EZ-Set button until the 

light turns solid green, then solid 
red and then begins blinking red 

(indicating the Profile numbers).

3. When the light blinks red three  

times, release the EZ-Set button.

4. The light will then turn green and 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 a Mode is selected.

Specifications:
Input Voltage............................................................  6 to 14-cells (7.2 to 16.8 volts DC)
Case Size ........................................................................................2.27”W x 2.00”D x 1.05”H
Weight (heat sinks/no heat sinks) .............................................................4.0 oz / 3.6 oz
Motor Limit (550 Size)* ....................................................................................................12-turns 
On-Resistance–Forward (@Trans) ................................................................ 0.004 Ohms
On-Resistance–Reverse (@Trans) ..................................................................0.004 Ohms

 

Rated Current - Forward........................................................................................180 amps
Rated Current - Reverse .........................................................................................180 amps
Braking Current .........................................................................................................360 amps
Continuous Current (@100°F amb.) ...................................................................30 Amps   
BEC Voltage .............................................................................................................6.0 volts DC
BEC Current ...................................................................................................................2.5 amps

 

Power Wire ............................................................................................................14 Gauge / 9”

Switch Harness ....................................................................................................26 Gauge / 4”

Input Harness Wire ............................................................................................26 Gauge / 9”

Transistor Type .............................................................................................................. MOSFET 

PWM Frequency ......................................................................................................1700 Hertz
Protection .................................................................................................Thermal Shutdown

 

Single Button Setup ............................................................................................................. Yes

• No Brakes: The EVX-2 Marine is not equipped with brakes and should not be 

used in land-based vehicles.

• Water and Electronics Do Not Mix: When operating the EVX-2 Marine, never 

allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the speed control.

• Disconnect the Batteries: Always disconnect the battery packs from the speed 

control when not in use. 

• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the 

speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.

• Don’t Get Burned: The transistor tabs and the heat sink can get extremely  

hot, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. 

• Always Use Heat Sinks: A water-cooled heat sink is factory-installed on the 

speed control and must be used for maximum cooling and performance.  
A steady stream of water should always be visible from the water outlet while 

the boat is running at speed.

• 6 to 14-cells Only: Always adhere to the minimum  

and maximum limitations of the EVX-2 Marine as  
stated in the specifications table.  Do not mix battery 

• Connectors: If you decide to change the battery or 

motor connectors, only change one battery or motor 
connector at a time. This will prevent accidentally 
mis-wiring the speed control. If the EVX-2 Marine is 
not wired exactly as shown in the following diagram, 
it can be damaged! Please note that modified speed 
controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned 

for service.

• No Reverse Voltage: The speed control is not 

protected against reverse polarity voltage. When 
changing the battery and/or motor, be sure to install 
the same type of connectors to avoid reverse polarity 
damage to the speed control. Removing the battery 
connectors on the speed control or using the same-
gender connectors on the speed control will void the 
product’s warranty.

• Do Not Let the Transistor Tabs Touch: Never allow the three separate 

transistor banks to touch each other or any exposed metal. This will create a 

short circuit and damage the speed control. (For example, laying a metal tool 
across the transistor tabs can damage the speed control.)

 

• Motor Limit:  EVX-2 Marine has a 12-turn 550 modified motor limit when 

the motor is properly geared. A water cooling kit (Traxxas part #1580) is 
required for modified motor use in marine applications such as the Villain 
EX. If the motor or speed control is overheating, try a smaller pinion gear. 
Do not attempt to use a more powerful motor (fewer turns) than the above 
mentioned motor limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown.

• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing 

to prevent short circuits.

• Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have 0° 

timing.  Modified motors (with adjustable end bells) timed to 0° or Johnson/ 
Mabuchi (closed end bell) motors are recommended. Using motors with 

other than 0° timing will draw excess current in reverse, and can result in the 
speed control overheating and premature motor wear.

• Motor Capacitors Required: Ceramic capacitors should be properly installed 

on every motor to prevent radio interference. These are already installed on 

the factory Titan Marine motor.

• No Schottky Diodes: External schottky diodes are not compatible with 

reversing speed controls. Using a schottky diode with the EVX-2 Marine will 
damage the ESC and void the 30-day warranty.

Traxxas, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: 972-265-8000, Fax: 972-265-8011, e-mail: support@Traxxas.com

1-888-TRAXXAS 

(1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only)

* Must be properly geared.

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