Traxxas Velineon® VXL-3S Waterproof Brushless Power System Combo (3500Kv)
About this part
The next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, Ready-To-Race® from Traxxas—and now waterproof! Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless system delivering the tire melting horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas. Just plug it in and it works.
The key to the Velineon’s extreme power output is total system optimization. Each component, from the Traxxas high-current battery connector, to the powerful Velineon 3500 brushless motor, is carefully engineered to work with other system components to eliminate restriction and allow maximum power flow. High-frequency transistors and advanced circuit design delivers incredibly smooth and refined throttle control. The Velineon system accepts the widest range of battery types, including 3-cell Lithium Polymer packs (3S LiPo packs). Built-in low-voltage detection in the VXL-3s electronic speed control helps keep LiPo battery packs in top condition.
Traxxas’ exclusive waterproof technology allows the Velineon system to operate in wet conditions, including mud and snow, with no special precautions required. You decide where the Velineon powered adventure leads—the only limits are your imagination.
Key Features:
- Now Waterproof
- Compatible with brushed, brushless and sensored brushless motors
- Auto-detects the motor type
- Accepts NiCad, NiMH (4-10 cells), and LiPo (2-3cells) battery packs
- Built-in-two-stage low-voltage detection for LiPo battery packs
- 3 drive profiles:Sport Mode, Race Mode, and Training Mode
- Two-Stage Thermal shutdown protection
- Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor
- 10-Turn, 3500kV
- Optimized for extreme power and efficiency in 1/10 vehicles
Reviews4.1 · 40 reviews
I purchased this power system combo back in 2010. It has been installed in two 2WD traxxas slash. I have ran too many gear ratios to remember them all. the first truck I owned was for two and a half / three years and it got to the point that the truck was abused beyond rebuilding and cost effect was to spend another $200.00 on a basic slash and install the esc motor in the new truck. only modification made. To date the motor still runs strong as day one no problems with the esc at all. I use 2s and 3s lipo's in all my vehicles traxxas and non traxxas I swap out the connectors to make them compatible. I beat the snot out of all my trucks including my slash. I have replace about every part except the esc and motor. would recommend this to anyone from beginner to expert.
my boss bought this combo, and it is very fast with a 2s lipo, and putting a 3s is like nitrous. And amainhobbies.com has the best price on this combo, and great shipping prices. This combo is so sick I just ordered one , I chose it over the mamba max, for the simple fact it's waterproof and cheaper than the MM.
between your gearing and the size wheels you are running, your problem lies there, esc's and motors don't just burn up especially with products from a renouned company.
I have had my setup for about three weeks. It ran good for the time that in ran the speed controler took a crap. Lucky for me traxxas said that thay will send me a new one we will see. "3 WEEKS OLD I HOPE SO"
I have this set up on my slash 4x4 such a good combo. I have been running dual 3000 mah batteries and this thing flies down the street its also a really got combo because it something does go wrong you can send it to traxxas and they will send you a new one for free i dont know any other companies that will do that if you are looking to run 3s lipo put a vxl3s fan on it. that will keep temps down by 30 degrees. i have had this combo for over 5 months and never had a problem with it. :)
Reviewers commonly praise the Velineon VXL-3S combo for strong power and speed, especially on 3S LiPo, and find it easy to install. Several report long service from the motor, including use in mud and water. Electronic speed control (ESC) failures are the most frequent complaint, with some owners reporting failures within weeks or months, and a few reporting overheating on 3S. Opinions on warranty support differ: some say Traxxas replaced units for free, while one Australian buyer reported no warranty coverage. Some reviews are questions or off-topic, and the reviews do not reference a different variant.
- + Strong power and speed, especially on 3S
- + Easy installation
- + Motor durability reported over years of use
- + Waterproof design
- − Recurring ESC failures reported
- − Runs hot, especially on 3S
- − Warranty coverage reported as inconsistent
- − Too aggressive for some tracks or drivers