Traxxas 020334940711, Owner'S Manual

DRAG SLASH • 13

TRAXXAS TQ

i

 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM

If the status LED doesn’t light 
green, check the polarity of 
the batteries. If you see any 
other flashing signal from the 
LED, refer to the chart on page 
29 to identify the code.

Use the Right Batteries

Your 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.

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

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SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL

Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or LiPo 
battery equipped with a Traxxas High-Current Connector is required. 
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum 
performance and safer charging. The following chart lists all the available 
Power Cell batteries for your model:

SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL

Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you 
select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD 
charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.

INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

Your TQi 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 indicator 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 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 29 for more information on 
the transmitter Status LED codes.

LiPo Batteries with iD
2872X

5000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

2843X

5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

2857X

6400mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

2869X

7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

2878X

8400mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

2854X

10000mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery

NiMH Batteries with iD
2923X

Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)

2940X

Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)

2950X

Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)

2960X

Battery, Series 5 Power Cell, 5000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!

Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the 
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You  

MUST use a  LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage  
with the potential for fire will result.

Charger

Part No.

NiMH 

Compatible

LiPo 

Compatible

Battery 

iD

Max. 
Cells

EZ-Peak Plus,  
4 amps                                  

2970                 

YES                 

YES

YES

3s

EZ-Peak Live,  
12 amps                         

2971                 

YES                 

YES

YES

4s

EZ-Peak Dual,  
8 amps                          

2972                 

YES                 

YES

YES

3s

EZ-Peak Live 
Dual, 26+ amps                          

2973                 

YES                 

YES

YES

4s

Recommended for optimal 

2s drag racing performance