12 • E-REVO VXL BRUSHLESS
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO SYSTEM
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two identical 2s/3s
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries equipped with Traxxas High Current
Connectors are required.
Do not use Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries.
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended
for maximum performance and safer charging. The following chart lists
available Power Cell iD LiPo batteries for your model:
DO NOT use Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries with this model.
The batteries will become extremely
hot and damage or injury could
occur.
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 35
for more information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
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
35 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do
not use rechargeable AA
batteries 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 on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
2-4
LiPo Batteries with iD
2872X
5000mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3s) 25C LiPo Battery
2843X
5800mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2s) 25C LiPo Battery
2869X
7600mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2s) 25C LiPo Battery
Charger
Part No.
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery
iD
Max.
Cells
EZ-Peak Plus,
4-amp
2970
YES
YES
YES
3s
EZ-Peak Live,
8-amp
2971
YES
YES
YES
4s
EZ-Peak Dual,
8-amp
2972
YES
YES
YES
3s
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.
