TRAXXAS • 11
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 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 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 24 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model features a 2-position battery hold-down to
accommodate a variety of LiPo and NiMH batteries. From the
factory, the compartment is set up for 6-cell NiMH packs and
the Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries indicated in the Power Cell
Battery Compatibility Chart. A “tall” battery strap clip is included
to accommodate 7- and 8-cell NiMH hump packs as well as other
Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries. See the following chart for the
complete listing of Traxxas Power Cell batteries that may be used in
the model.
Note:
Your model requires a battery pack with
a Traxxas High-Current connector. Do not
attempt to modify or remove the High-Current
Connector to allow fitment of a battery with
a different connector. Modifying or removing the High-Current
Connector will void the model’s 90-day Electronics Warranty.
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Insert the battery into the tray
with the High-Current Connector
positioned towards the front of
the car.
2. Insert the hold-down into the
lower set of holes in the support.
3. Align the hold-down over the
retainer and press down until it
snaps into place.
4. When you are ready to drive,
connect the battery’s High-Current
Connector to the speed control.
Note:
The speed control does not have an on/off switch. Make
certain your transmitter is switched on and you are ready to operate
the model before plugging the battery into the speed control.
Removing the Battery Packs
1. Unplug the High-Current Connector.
2. Flex the retainer away from the battery.
3. Lift the battery hold-down up and remove the battery.
3,4
If the power indicator 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
24 to identify the code.
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO SYSTEM
Power Cell Battery Compatibility Chart
Battery
Item #
Standard
Clip
“Tall” Clip
Gearing
Speed
7-Cell Series 5 NiMH Hump
2961
•
14/68
40+mph
8-Cell Series 5 NiMH Hump
2963
•
14/68
40+mph
2S 3300mAh LiPo
2840
•
14/68
40+mph
2S 3300mAh LiPo
2840
•
16/68
45+mph
2S 3300mAh LiPo
2840
•
18/68
50+mph
2S 4000mAh LiPo
2841
•
14/68
40+mph
2S 4000mAh LiPo
2841
•
16/68
45+mph
2S 4000mAh LiPo
2841
•
18/68
50+mph
2S 4000mAh LiPo
2841
•
20/68
50+mph
2S 5800mAh LiPo
2843
•
14/68
40+mph
3S 3300mAh LiPo
2846
•
14/68
55+mph
3S 4000mAh LiPo
2849
•
14/68
60+mph
2S 10000mAh LiPo
2854
•
14/68
40+mph
3S 64000mAh LiPo
2857
•
16/68
60+mph
3S 64000mAh LiPo
2857
•
18/68
65+mph
3S 64000mAh LiPo
2857
•
20/68
70+mph
The following Traxxas High-
Current Connector packages
are available from your
hobby dealer. When using
adapters, be careful not to
exceed the current rating of
the Molex connector.
Part #3060
Single Male/Female
Part #3080
2-Pack Female
Part #3070
2-Pack Male
Part #3061
Male Charge Adapter
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
